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Donald Trump pleads for more religion in America

President Donald Trump has made a plea to bring more religion into US society in a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC on Thursday, December 6.

The Independent UK

How Trump’s Gaza plan does – and doesn’t – fit in with his pledge to put America first

Donald Trump welcomed the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the White House on February 4 as the first foreign leader to visit Washington since his reelection as US president. At their post-meeting press conference, an unscripted Trump launched into his vision for a post-conflict Gaza.

The Conversation

Catholic Rift Over Immigration And Social Issues In Washington

Vice President JD Vance's clash with U.S. Catholic Bishops over immigration policies and broader divisions within the Catholic community in Washington.

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Trump says Israel will turn over Gaza to US with ‘no need’ for American troops

US president reiterates his proposal for Washington to control and redevelop the war-torn territory, which has sparked global condemnation

The Independent UK

Over 40,000 Federal Workers Opt For Trump-Musk Retirement Offer Amid Fears Of Mass Firings As Deadline Nears

Office of Personnel Management has warned that employees who do not take the deal may face layoffs, restructurings, or reductions in force.

Latin Times

Federal correctional officers driven to ask Congress for a raise - Roll Call

Employees in the federal Bureau of Prisons came to Washington this week to urge members of Congress to boost their pay.

Roll Call

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Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Washington to cement Australia's "strong and enduring" US alliance and meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

AAP

Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID

Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.

Radio France Internationale

USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide

U.S. aid staffers worldwide are scrambling for answers and starting to pack up households or pull their children from school

The Independent UK

Figure skating event benefitting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March

A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D

The Independent UK

Microsoft just confirmed the dates for Build 2025 — expect a heavy dose of AI

Microsoft will hold its developer-focused Build conference from May 19 to May 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Windows Central

Trump’s pick for key national security position linked to far-right figures

Questions linger for director of counterintelligence nominee, Joe Kent, over ties to white nationalists and employment with shadowy military contractor

The Guardian - US

USPS reverses order suspending packages from Hong Kong and China amid Trump trade war

U.S. president says he’s in ‘no hurry’ to defuse the new trade war between Washington and Beijing

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Trump wants the US to ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate the people. Is this legal?

In an astonishing news conference in Washington, US President Donald Trump proposed the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently relocate the nearly two million Palestinians living there to neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera

As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: ‘Palestine is not for sale’

Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli PM’s visit and Trump’s call for forced displacement in Gaza.

The Guardian - AU

Last time, Australia got an exemption from US tariffs. Under Trump 2.0, this might be much harder

Australia has always worked both sides of the aisle in Washington, but now the Albanese government is having to push its case up very steep hills

The Independent UK

A timeline of last week's air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001

Almost a week after a helicopter and airplane collision in Washington killed 67 people, investigators are still at work as salvage crews pull out chunks of aircraft

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International Business Times

Trump Signs Order Withdrawing US From UN Bodies

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization.

The Guardian - US

Trump says Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza

President in effect endorses ethnic cleansing of territory before hosting meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu

Latin Times

Black Church Vandalized by Proud Boys Now Owns Far-Right Group's Trademark, Naming Rights

A Black church the Proud Boys vandalized now owns the far-right group's trademark and naming rights after a Washington DC judge rules to strip the extremists of their brand control.

The Times of India

'A marriage made in heaven': Tech Billionaire Sanjay Govil on Welsh Fire acquisition

Washington DC based Indian American tech tycoon Sanjay Govil is all set to acquire a large chunk of minority stake in Welsh Fire franchise in The Hundred competition. Govil is set to acquire 49% stake for £33m after his winning bid valued the franchise at £67.5m. This is Govil’s second…

The Guardian - US

Far-right group Proud Boys loses legal naming rights to Black church it vandalized

Church said extremist group never paid $2.8m court judgment over 2020 attack during Trump rally

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders’ Josh Harris proud of the Commanders and past year

Commanders owner Josh Harris is proud of his team.

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Netanyahu And Trump's High-Stakes Meeting In Washington

Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to the White House with President Trump focuses on key Middle East issues and strengthening US-Israel ties.

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