Rubio vows complete purge of USAID programs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on X that the Trump administration has finished a six week purge of USAID programs and will move the remaining 18 percent of aid under the State Department. He said about 5,200 of USAID’s 6,200 programs were eliminated and praised staff for reform, while noting staff abroad have a tight deadline to relocate.
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Republicans edge toward stopgap funding vote to avert shutdown
Republicans and President Trump plan a stopgap bill to fund agencies through September 30, sparking a clash with Democrats over defense boosts and domestic cuts. House Speaker Johnson schedules a Tuesday vote, risking a GOP-only path with a thin majority as midnight Friday nears.
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Cargo Ship Strikes Tanker Off England. Both Ablaze
A cargo ship collided with a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U S military off eastern England. Both vessels caught fire and fuel spilled into the North Sea. One crew member went missing hours later. 37 crew from both ships were reported safe, with one hospitalized. A major search and rescue operation ensued with lifeboats, coast guard aircraft, and commercial vessels.
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Pope Francis Out of Immediate Danger After Pneumonia
Vatican doctors announced Pope Francis, 88, is no longer in imminent danger of death from pneumonia but remains hospitalized for several more days. He is described as stable with consolidated improvements in recent days based on blood tests and positive responses to treatments.
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Syria signs ceasefire deal with Kurdish authorities
The interim government and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, signed a ceasefire and plan to merge the main U S backed force into the Syrian army, signaling a major shift in control across much of the country.
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Justice Dept expands scope of Jan 6 pardons to post riot crimes
The Justice Department argues that many Jan 6 pardons cover separate post riot offenses, including gun crimes found during investigations. Courts split on the issue as prosecutors revise views, with some cases dismissed while others await rulings. Judges emphasize the need for a fixed meaning when a pardon is issued.
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