Sessions brings immigration stance to New Mexico border region
U S Attorney General Jeff Sessions urged sheriffs in Las Cruces to crack down on illegal crossings and drug smuggling as thousands of National Guard troops deploy to the border. Protesters outside the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition meeting criticized his framing of the region as war zone and opposed border security measures. The item also notes federal plans on food stamp drug testing and a growing deficit projection tied to tax cuts.
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Trump Warns Missiles Will Be Coming in Syria Strikes
President Trump warned Russia that U S missiles will be coming in response to the Syria crisis as Russia vowed to shoot down strikes and as White House officials kept options open. Putin urged calm while Washington weighed final actions and international reaction.
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May signals British military action over Douma chemical attack
Prime Minister Theresa May said all indications point to Bashar al Assad's forces behind the Douma chemical attack and moved toward possible strikes. She convened a Cabinet emergency meeting and reportedly ordered submarines to be within missile range as Britain weighs action with allies.
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Xi vs Trump: Assessing who holds the stronger hand
Beijing in a behind the scenes analysis of the China U S trade dispute compares the leadership styles of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. It notes terms limits removal for Xi and Trump’s push to boost U S manufacturing. It also highlights mutual admiration and the strategic leverage both wield in trade and geopolitics.
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Algeria crash kills 257 in Boufarik disaster
A Russian I 76 military transport plane crashed after takeoff near Boufarik military base south of Algiers killing 247 passengers and 10 crew and leaving no reported survivors. Witnesses described flames and a wing failure as the craft fell and burned.
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