Democrats press counteroffensive ahead of Benghazi hearing
Democrats seek to blunt a Republican driven Benghazi probe as Hillary Clinton faces a March hearing. Elijah Cummings and staff push coordinated messaging, memo release, and rapid response to counter GOP narratives. Republicans promise a fair hearing and grilling Clinton on Libya, security requests, and emails.
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Democrats see Benghazi probe as political, Clinton belief
A Reuters Ipsos poll shows 54 percent of Democrats view the House Benghazi probe as aimed at discrediting Hillary Clinton, while 12 percent call it a valid inquiry that has become politicized. A 70 year old Arizona Democrat voices frustration that questions should have been dropped long ago.
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Freedom Caucus backs Ryan for House speaker
The House Freedom Caucus signaled support for Paul Ryan in a bid to become speaker, with two thirds backing him at a caucus vote though not reaching the 80 percent endorsement threshold. A GOP poll shows 62 percent want a principled conservative leader despite possible shutdowns.
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Vatican denies report pope has brain tumor amid global denials
The Vatican dismissed Quotidiano Nazionale’s claim that Pope Francis has a benign brain tumor as a grave act of irresponsibility. The pontiff, 78, is said to be in good health and the paper alleged a secret medical visit weeks or months earlier.
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Putin Seeks Syrian Settlement Role During Assad Visit
Putin welcomed Bashar al Assad in Moscow in a surprise trip seen as a bid to position Russia as a broker for a political settlement in Syria. The talks followed Russia’s air campaign and aimed to show Western powers Moscow’s growing influence in the region.
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