Twitter bans Kremlin ads and redirects revenue
Twitter will stop accepting ads from Sputnik and Russia Today and donate 1.9 million dollars in ad revenue since 2011 to research on civic engagement and elections. RT and Sputnik can still post content on the platform.
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House backs $4 trillion budget despite deficit concerns
The House approved a 4 trillion budget by a 216 to 212 vote to launch a 1.5 trillion tax cut. GOP divisions surfaced over tax deductions for state and local taxes, with opposition from Democrats and some Republicans from high tax states. Leaders vowed to address concerns while pursuing a major tax reform agenda.
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Trump blocks JFK assassination records release delaying hundreds
President Trump blocks the release of hundreds of JFK assassination files citing national security concerns. A six month pause will cover 2,800 additional documents while Archival officials review potential secrecy for others. The trove shows agency activity and Castro plot hints, with no blockbuster disclosures expected in the latest batch.
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Bergdahl sentencing hearing details injuries of searchers
Testimony described a shattered hand and a head wound among U S soldiers and an airman during a July 2009 search mission for Bergdahl. Prosecutors argued Bergdahl’s disappearance endangered those who searched for him while his defense cited other decisions in the chain of events.
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Trump declares opioid emergency at White House
President Trump branded opioid abuse a national public health emergency and set 90 day measures to redirect resources and broaden rural medical access. He urged Congress for new funding, noting the emergency fund holds only 57000 dollars and critics demand real cash to fight the crisis.
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