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Day: April 26, 2025
Trump budget to take ax to ‘radical’ safety net programs
A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.
Famous European seaside city continues war against cruise ships – ‘monsters of the sea’
This popular European city is cracking down on large cruise ships docking in its waters.
Hegseth tells military leaders at Pentagon to review their equal opportunity programs
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has told senior Pentagon officials to launch a comprehensive review of the equal opportunity programs within the armed forces.
Trump administration sues upstate New York city over “sanctuary” policies
The Trump administration is suing the city of Rochester, New York over its policies as a “sanctuary city.”.
CSIS Suggests Deterrence Value of Disclosing More U.S. Counterspace Systems
The just released Space Threat Assessment 2025 by the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) Aerospace Security Project suggests a deterrence value in U.S. Space Force disclosure of more counterspace systems. […]
UK to scrap plans for Ukraine troop deployment – The Times
London and Paris had previously lead an effort to send a European contingent to Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached
Read Full Article at RT.com
2025 NFL draft: Seahawks’ Day 2 picks and live updates
The Seahawks are back on the clock in a big way for Friday’s second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL draft. Follow along with our live updates here.
Thanks, no Kiev: Russia and US can reconcile without Ukraine
Steve Witkoff’s Moscow visit seems to show that a detente the two nations is possible even if Zelensky is not part of the equation
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