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Jan 10 2020
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Graham, Paul rift deepens over Trump's war powers
The fallout from a closed-door briefing on the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani has put a spotlight on the divisions among two of President Trump’s biggest congressional allies: Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
“If I had an eye problem, I would go to him. If I had a constitutional question, he would be the last guy I would pick,” Graham said
The HillDec 26 2023
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US Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Militias in Iraq
President Joe Biden ordered retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq on Tuesday after a drone attack on Erbil Air Base wounded 3 U.S. service members.
The Details: The airstrikes targeted “three locations utilized by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups” and “focused specifically on unmanned aerial drone activities.” However, the Iraqi government said the strikes
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Iraqi Militiamen Breach U.S. Embassy In Baghdad
Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday.
The protestors were expressing their anger over American airstrikes that killed 24 members of an Iranian-backed militia over the weekend. President Trump has blamed Iran for both the death of an American contractor and the storming of the embassy compound.
New York Times (News) Reuters Fox News (Online News)Jan 07 2020
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Stampede Kills at Least 40 At Funeral For Qasem Soleimani
A stampede broke out Tuesday at a funeral for Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a recent U.S. airstrike.
Soleimani's death has sparked calls across Iran for revenge against America. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claims that Soleimani's terror campaign could potentially have led to the death of more Americans.
New York Times (News) Bloomberg Fox News (Online News)Oct 13 2023
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Israel Tells Civilians to Leave Northern Gaza Ahead of Expected Ground Operation
Israel told roughly 1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the territory on Friday, in advance of an expected ground operation by Israeli forces against Hamas.
Key Quotes: "The IDF calls for the evacuation of all civilians from Gaza City from their homes southwards for their own safety and protection and to move to the area south of the Wadi
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Deal and Temporary Ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a hostage-for-prisoners exchange and four-day ceasefire, in which some humanitarian aid will be able to enter Gaza.
The Details: At least 50 women and children will be freed from Gaza, in return for 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israel, all of whom will be women and children also. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, Egypt, and the U.S. reportedly assisted in
CNN (Online News) BBC News Fox News (Online News)Jan 07 2020
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Could killing of Iranian general help Trump get re-elected?
It was inevitable that the fallout from the US airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani would spill into presidential politics. Everything spills into presidential politics these days, and this is without a doubt a major story.
With tensions rising between the US and Iran, the long-term consequences will largely depend on the nature of Iran's response to the attack and the
BBC NewsJan 03 2020
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Trump's tough line on Iran put to the test in election year
President Trump has successfully hardened U.S. policy toward Iran since pulling out of the Obama-era nuclear deal 17 months ago, engineering a dramatic shift in policy that has rankled America’s allies in Europe but won deep praise from Israel and several key Arab powers.
But that policy is likely to be strongly tested this year, national security insiders say, with the world watching
Washington TimesOct 01 2014
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HUFFPOLLSTER: Rising Approval For Obama's Handling Of ISIS
SURVEY FINDS SURPRISINGLY STRONG RATING FOR OBAMA ON ISIS - Aaron Blake: "Get ready to pop the champagne, White House. For the first time since January, President Obama is polling a 50 percent approval rating on an issue: his handling of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. That is not a typo: It has been eight months since Obama last cracked half the American public on any given issue --
HuffPostJan 08 2024
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Prominent Al Jazeera Journalist Among Those Killed in IDF Strike
Two journalists, Hamza Dahdouh of Al Jazeera (Lean Left bias) and freelancer Mustafa Tharaya, were killed by an IDF airstrike on Sunday.
The Details: The IDF said the two were in a vehicle with “a terrorist who operated an aircraft that posed a threat to IDF troops.” A third journalist, Hazem Rajab, was seriously wounded.
For Context: Dahdouh was the son of Al Jazeera bureau
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