U S sanctions 271 Syrians tied to chemical weapons program
The Trump administration targets 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center for sanctions over alleged chemical weapons involvement amid the Idlib attack. Mnuchin calls it a major action, while Assad denies responsibility.
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President hints at compromise on border wall funding
White House seeks a budget deal to avoid a shutdown and signals flexibility on funding for border security. Trump may delay wall funding to September, favoring technology and agents over a full 2,200 mile wall, with Democrats demanding no wall funding.
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Portman pushes automatic funding fixes to end shutdowns
U S Senator Rob Portman revives legislation to require automatic continuing resolutions when appropriations bills stall, aiming to avert government shutdowns. He cites bipartisan support from Sens Johnny Isakson John Barrasso Mike Lee and Lisa Murkowski as original co sponsors and urges rapid action before fiscal year deadlines.
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Two inmates die in Arkansas double execution
WARNER Ark Two inmates were executed on the same gurney Monday night about three hours apart marking the nation's first double execution since 2000. Jack Jones 52 was put to death on schedule after 7 pm while Marcel Williams 46 won a last minute stay then was pronounced dead at 10 33 p m. The state aimed to complete eight executions before a drug expires. Both men were convicted in separate 1995 murders and faced last meals prior to their deaths. Physicians and lawyers argued about drug effectiveness given the inmates' health.
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Perdue confirmed as agriculture secretary in Trump era
The Senate confirmed former Georgia Gov Sonny Perdue as agriculture secretary with an 87 to 11 vote, amid farm sector calls for Washington aid. Perdue, 70, will lead about 100,000 employees and oversee farm subsidies, conservation, rural development, food safety and nutrition programs. He promised to advocate for rural America and work with Democrats, taking office as prices have sagged and calls grow for policy relief.
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