Zimbabwe army says not a takeover amid Mugabe tensions
The Zimbabwean army assures the public this is not a coup as Mugabe remains safe. It targets criminals around him and aims to restore normalcy after unrest and explosions in Harare. Churches are urged to pray as troops patrol streets.
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Sessions revises account on Trump Russia contacts
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies to the House Judiciary Committee and recalls a March 2016 meeting where George Papadopoulos mentioned contacts who could arrange a Trump Putin meeting. He says Papadopoulos was not authorized to represent the campaign and recalls pushback about negotiating with Russians.
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Senators Clash Over Trump Nuclear Authority In Hearing
Senate Foreign Relations panel wrestled with limiting presidential power to launch nuclear strikes as experts warned against rushed legal changes. Lawmakers from both parties voiced concern over Trump’s volatile leadership and Twitter diplomacy with North Korea, while some urged preserving congressional prerogatives and reviewing sanctions and new AUMF authority.
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House approves 700 billion defense bill in party split vote
The House passed a 2018 defense policy bill totaling 700 billion dollars to restock the U S military and counter North Korea. The 356 to 70 vote included 127 Democrats, sending the measure to the Senate for a Trump signature amid budget cap debates and domestic funding conflicts.
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