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Thursday, November 13, 2025

In the News

White House downplays new Epstein emails that mention Trump

MAGA World's Evolving Views on L'Affaire Epstein

Reagan-appointed judge resigns, warns of Trump's 'assault on the rule of law'

October jobs data may never be released, White House says

Ex Top Aid to Gavin Newsom Indicted for Corruption

Trump Receives Military Options for Attack on Venezuela 

Germany decides against conscription (for now)

Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages and IDF soldiers in the West Bank

Ukraine’s Dilemma as a City Teeters: Save Lives or Keep Holding On

Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting
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