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Republican Senators Urge McConnell to Ensure Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

Republican Senators Urge McConnell to Ensure Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

Mayorkas was impeached on February 13 for refusing to enforce the nation’s border laws. But Democrats — and some pro-establishment GOP senators — are hinting they will ignore the House’s impeachment and will not conduct Mayorkas’ trial in the Senate. Photo by Alex WongMORE

Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny Dies in Brutal Arctic Gulag

Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny Dies in Brutal Arctic Gulag

In a breaking story that will have serious international implications, we’re just learning from the Russians that dissident and opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in Vladimir Putin’s gulag. Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFPMORE

Biden Slashes F-35 Jet Order 18% In 2025 Budget Request, Sources Say

Biden Slashes F-35 Jet Order 18% In 2025 Budget Request, Sources Say

President Joe Biden wants an 18% cut in the number of F-35 jets the Pentagon buys next year after Congress’ cap on the size of the upcoming defense budget compelled the administration to find savings, two sources familiar with the situation said. Photo by South Korean Defense MinistryMORE