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President Donald Trump asked lawmakers to change a bill that puts sanctions on Russia and to give him special powers to impose tariffs on Iran. This request may make it harder for the bill to pass in the House of Representatives. Some Democrats support the bill but worry about the broad tariff powers it would give the president.
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President Trump wants revisions to a Russia sanctions bill.
He is asking for authority to impose tariffs on Iran.
The bill is moving toward a vote in the House of Representatives.
Democrats mostly support the sanctions bill.
Some Democrats are concerned about the wide tariff powers in the bill.
The bill is named after Senator Lindsey Graham.
The new demands could delay or complicate the bill’s passage.
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Italy’s highest court ruled that children born with Italian citizenship do not lose it if a parent later becomes a citizen of another country. This decision strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants worldwide, reversing a recent restrictive practice.
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The Court of Cassation in Italy made the ruling to clarify citizenship laws.
The ruling says children who are Italian citizens by birth keep their citizenship even if a parent naturalizes abroad.
The decision ended a legal dispute called the “Minor Issue” affecting many ancestry-based citizenship claims.
Recent court decisions since 2023 had rejected many claims by saying citizenship was lost when parents naturalized elsewhere.
The ruling states children born in countries granting citizenship at birth (like the U.S.) keep their Italian citizenship.
This ruling allows these children to pass Italian citizenship to their descendants.
Lawyer Marco Mellone said the court’s decision reopens rights for many Italian-American and other descendant families.
The change could affect hundreds of thousands of families across countries with large Italian communities.
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A federal judge is reviewing a request to stop the transfer of transgender women inmates into a separate prison unit after a court order required they be housed in women’s facilities. The inmates’ lawyer says this transfer violates their rights and harms their health, while government lawyers argue the transfers follow the judge’s order.
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A judge issued an order saying transgender women inmates must be housed in women’s prisons or halfway houses.
The Trump administration signed an executive order requiring inmates to be housed by biological sex and halting gender-affirming care.
Several transgender women were transferred to a segregated unit in a Texas prison instead of women’s facilities.
The inmates’ lawyer says this segregation violates their constitutional rights and worsens gender dysphoria, a distress caused by a mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex.
The judge has not yet decided whether to block the transfers or return inmates to the general women’s population.
Government lawyers say the transfers don’t break the court order because inmates don’t have to be housed with other women or share common areas.
They also argue the inmates must first use prison complaint procedures before going to court.
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A Caribbean court has allowed the U.S. extradition process to continue against Guyana’s main opposition leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his father. They face charges in the U.S. for gold smuggling and money laundering, which they deny and have challenged in court.
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Azruddin Mohamed leads Guyana’s second-largest party and became opposition leader in January 2025.
Both Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were charged in Florida last year.
The charges include smuggling over 10,000 kilograms of gold to the U.S. and evading more than $50 million in taxes.
They have been out on bond since their arrest and deny the accusations.
The Caribbean Court of Justice is the final court for some countries in the region and ruled against them in this case.
Their lawyers argued some charges were not valid reasons for extradition.
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned the Mohameds over the gold smuggling case.
Guyana’s current president, Irfaan Ali, has good relations with the U.S. despite this case, as the country is growing economically due to oil discoveries.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland attended the London premiere of their new film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They talked about their close relationship helping them work together and shared excitement about continuing their roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland are married and star together in the new Spider-Man movie.
The film is called Spider-Man: Brand New Day and premiered in London.
Tom Holland has played Spider-Man since 2016 and enjoys bringing new ideas to the role.
Zendaya plays MJ, Peter Parker’s love interest, and is known for matching her outfits to her film themes.
The movie features new cast member Sadie Sink in a secret role.
The story continues from the last film where Peter Parker erased himself from his loved ones’ memories.
The film has a new director, Destin Daniel Cretton.
Early reviews praise the movie as one of the best Spider-Man films in over 20 years.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to expand and improve Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. The project will renovate existing facilities, add new spaces, replace old transportation systems, and include more shops and services. The government and airlines will finance the $22.5 billion project, which still requires some approvals.
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President Trump revealed plans to overhaul and expand Dulles International Airport outside Washington.
The airport will add or renovate more than 5 million square feet of space.
The current "C" and "D" concourses will be replaced.
A new 32,000-space parking garage will be built closer to the airport.
The airport will replace the "people movers" system with an air train.
New restaurants, shops, and a large United Polaris lounge will be added.
The project will cost about $22.5 billion, funded by bonds and airlines like United.
The plan still needs some approvals from Congress before moving forward.
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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with U.S. Vice President Vance to discuss recent joint strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. Despite these military actions, Saudi Arabia favors reducing tension with Iran and is managing regional conflicts, including talks with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conducted joint military strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq after attacks on Saudi targets.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Vice President Vance at the White House to discuss the situation.
The strikes are a response to more than 30 recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by militias linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Saudi Arabia wants to defend itself but prefers to de-escalate tensions with Iran rather than escalate conflict.
Prince Khalid said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu favors escalation with Iran, but Saudi Arabia sees de-escalation as better.
Saudi Arabia is handling its conflict with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on its own and is in negotiations with them.
The meeting aimed to share a message from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the war with Iran and regional stability.
The Saudi defense minister delayed his Washington visit due to the recent Iraq strikes but resumed it to clarify Saudi positions.
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Todd Blanche’s chance to become the permanent US attorney general is uncertain because a key Republican senator wants written proof that a $1.8 billion fund connected to a legal settlement is no longer active. The Senate judiciary committee will vote soon on Blanche’s nomination, but some senators have concerns about parts of the agreement involving President Trump and his family.
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Todd Blanche is currently acting US attorney general and was President Trump’s personal lawyer.
The Senate judiciary committee will vote on whether to confirm Blanche permanently.
Senator John Cornyn, a key Republican swing vote, wants written assurance that a $1.8 billion fund is canceled before supporting Blanche.
The fund was part of a deal to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
The agreement included immunity from tax audits for Trump, his family, and businesses for documents filed before the deal.
The fund and the immunity clause have caused bipartisan criticism and concerns about fairness.
Blanche said the department is ending the fund but has not provided written proof.
Cornyn also wants clarity that the tax audit immunity does not apply to future cases or people outside the settlement.
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A survey shows that young people in Africa are becoming more practical in how they see the influence of global powers. In other news, the constitutional court in the Democratic Republic of Congo approved a law that may allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term. There are also concerns about droughts and floods linked to the El Niño weather pattern affecting millions across Africa.
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A survey indicates African youth are increasingly realistic about global powers.
The DRC’s constitutional court approved a referendum law related to presidential term limits.
The law could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office.
The El Niño weather pattern may cause worse droughts and floods in Africa.
Millions of people across Africa could be affected by these changing weather conditions.
The news comes from a program called "Eye on Africa."
Other stories mentioned include protests in Iran, wildfires in France, and upcoming sports events in Africa.
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A key Republican senator, John Cornyn, is delaying the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cornyn wants more written assurances from the Justice Department about a settlement that protects President Donald Trump and his family from certain tax audits. This delay could block the Senate Judiciary Committee from moving Blanche's nomination forward.
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Todd Blanche is nominated for attorney general and is currently acting in that role.
Senator John Cornyn is a significant Republican vote who has paused his support due to concerns about a Trump-related IRS settlement.
The settlement protects President Trump and his family from some tax audits.
Cornyn canceled a scheduled meeting with Blanche over these concerns.
Another Republican senator, Thom Tillis, supports Cornyn’s position.
The Senate Judiciary Committee planned to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Thursday.
If even one Republican opposes, the nomination could fail to advance.
Blanche replaced Pam Bondi, who was fired in April.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he asked President Donald Trump for 300 Patriot missile interceptors to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attacks this winter. Although President Trump recently allowed Ukraine to produce its own interceptors, Zelensky believes it will take too long to complete.
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President Zelensky requested 300 Patriot missile interceptors from President Trump.
The request is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense during the winter.
Patriot interceptors are missiles designed to shoot down incoming threats.
President Trump approved Ukraine's ability to manufacture its own interceptors earlier in the month.
Zelensky believes making interceptors in Ukraine will take more time than needed.
The request relates to Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia.
Ukraine is seeking urgent military support to protect itself from Kremlin attacks.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters at the White House on topics including the conflict in Iran, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s use of the Fifth Amendment at a recent hearing, and artificial intelligence. After the president’s remarks, a CBS News correspondent discussed Mr. Trump’s plans to change Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C.
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President Trump spoke to reporters at the White House.
He addressed questions about the situation in Iran.
He discussed Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment during a Capitol Hill hearing.
The president also talked about artificial intelligence (AI).
A CBS News transportation correspondent discussed Trump’s proposed changes to Dulles International Airport.
The airport is located outside Washington, D.C.
The event and discussion were covered by CBS News.
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Todd Blanche, the interim U.S. Attorney General, is facing doubts from Republican Senator John Cornyn about his confirmation to lead the Department of Justice. Concerns focus on Blanche’s handling of a controversial IRS settlement and the creation of a fund seen as favoring President Trump’s allies.
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Todd Blanche has been acting Attorney General since April and was previously deputy attorney general.
Senator John Cornyn expressed he is not ready to support Blanche’s confirmation.
Blanche brokered a May settlement protecting President Trump and his family from future IRS audits.
The settlement also included an “anti-weaponisation fund” for individuals claiming political persecution, which faced bipartisan criticism.
Blanche has since backed away from the fund after a federal judge ruled the settlement illegal.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans a vote on Blanche’s nomination, needing Republican support to advance.
Cornyn, a critic of Trump recently, will leave the Senate in January and lost Trump’s endorsement in a primary last May.
President Trump defended Blanche and questioned Cornyn’s motives in opposing the nomination.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical adviser to the White House, attended a Senate hearing where Republican members criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci declined to answer some questions during the several-hour-long session, which included discussions about possible contempt charges against him.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci served as chief medical adviser to the White House and led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years.
A Senate hearing focused on Fauci’s role in the government’s COVID-19 response.
Republican senators used the hearing to express strong criticism and question Fauci’s actions during the pandemic.
Fauci refused to answer some questions during the hearing.
Some senators threatened to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress.
The hearing lasted for several hours with intense discussions.
The event reflects ongoing political debates about how the government managed the COVID-19 crisis.
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An election in Pakistan-administered Kashmir aimed to improve democracy faced serious problems as violence broke out during voting. Protests by a banned group demanding election changes led to clashes with security forces, resulting in many deaths. The government says any election reforms need a change to the constitution.
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The election was intended to strengthen democracy in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Violence occurred during voting, with dozens killed in clashes between protesters and security forces.
The protesters belong to a banned group seeking changes to the election process.
The government in Islamabad requires a constitutional amendment to allow any election reforms.
This unrest is one of the biggest political crises in the Kashmir region in nearly 80 years.
Weeks of demonstrations preceded the violence.
The situation raises questions about the future political stability of the region.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of many foreign-made mobile robots, including humanoid and four-legged robots, due to national security risks. The ban mainly targets new models of robots that have advanced sensors, network connectivity, and AI, especially those made in China, but also applies to some robots from allied countries.
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The FCC added "foreign-produced advanced robotic devices" to the list of technologies banned for import.
The ban targets mobile robots that can move on the ground autonomously or via remote control.
Robots must have sensors, network connections, and AI software to be included in the ban.
The ban covers robots mainly produced by Chinese companies but also affects some robots from Japan, South Korea, and Germany.
Robots weighing less than 4.4 pounds, like robotic toys, are exempt.
Existing robots already approved or owned in the U.S. can still be used, but new models after the ban are blocked.
Medical robots, drones, trains, and fixed industrial robots are not included in the ban.
The U.S. Department of Defense can exempt certain foreign robots if deemed safe for national security.
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A study suggests that eating little sugar before the age of two might lower the risk of dementia later in life. Researchers studied people born before and after sugar rationing ended in the UK and found those who were toddlers during rationing had a lower chance of dementia.
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The UK ended sugar rationing in September 1953, doubling average sugar intake from about 41g to 80g per day.
The study analyzed nearly 65,000 people from the UK Biobank project.
Toddlers who ate less sugar during rationing had a 23% lower risk of developing dementia.
The diagnosis of dementia in this group was delayed by about two and a half years.
The study cannot prove that sugar causes dementia; it only shows a link.
Experts warn that many factors affect brain health, so more research is needed.
The findings may not fully apply to children today because nutrition and weaning practices have changed.
Eating a healthy diet at any age supports brain health according to Alzheimer's Research UK.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared at a US Senate hearing led by Republican Senator Rand Paul to discuss the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fauci declined to answer questions by invoking his Fifth Amendment rights, which protect against self-incrimination, leading to strong disagreements and threats of legal action from the senators.
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The hearing focused on whether Covid-19 began as a “lab leak” from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Senator Rand Paul accused Fauci of being possibly responsible for the pandemic due to NIH funding linked to the institute.
Fauci, who advised both President Trump and President Biden during the pandemic, refused to answer questions citing his Fifth Amendment rights.
Fauci has testified at Senate hearings many times before but chose not to answer this time on his lawyers’ advice.
A group of 155 scientists defended Fauci, calling the accusations against him baseless and unsupported by evidence.
The hearing included debate over whether Fauci can use the Fifth Amendment after receiving a presidential pardon.
Senator Paul said he plans to push for a vote to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify.
Another senator, Josh Hawley, said Fauci has no Fifth Amendment rights in this context because it is a congressional investigation.
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Lawyers for James Comey, former FBI director, say U.S. prosecutors left out important information and included false details in a case against him. The case involves an Instagram post Comey made showing seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors say is a coded threat against President Donald Trump; Comey denies this.
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James Comey was charged in April for sharing a seashell photo on Instagram that showed “86 47.”
Prosecutors claim “86 47” is a coded message suggesting harm to President Trump, the 47th president.
“86” is slang meaning “get rid of” or “throw out.”
Comey’s lawyers say the government ignored key evidence that did not support their case.
The defense argues the case is politically motivated retaliation by the Trump administration.
Comey faces charges of threatening the president and sending a threat across state lines.
If convicted, Comey could face up to 10 years in prison.
There have been other legal cases targeting Trump critics, such as New York Attorney General Letitia James and former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
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