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Trump affirms Madeleine Albright’s insight that the U.S. is ‘the indispensable nation’
Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Instead, it went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images If there is one phrase from the American lexicon...

Indonesian Gov't Assures Cesium-137 Case Won't Affect Shrimp Exports to U.S.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Wahyu Sakti Trenggono, has assured that the cesium-137 contamination case involving Indonesian shrimp exports will not affect the country’s access to international markets....

Senate confirms Michel Issa as U.S. ambassador to Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Michel Issa as the new U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, succeeding Ambassador Lisa Johnson. Issa is expected to arrive in Beirut by the end of October to formally begin his...
American Opinion: How to make an American ‘war zone’
If a U.S. president was just itching to militarize the streets of a politically unfriendly American city like some blustery third-world despot, how would he go about it? First, he might start with a pretense that verges on legitimate — say,...

American Airlines Is On The Verge Of Launching Its First Ever Flight To One Of Mexico's Most Underrated Destinations
American Airlines continues to generate praise, launching ground-breaking flights we haven't seen before. Among its newest international flights is a route between Oklahoma City and Cancun, Mexico. The route is especially key given that it is the...
Politics Reuters MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding, other schools still mulling
By Julia Harte (Reuters) -Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth on Friday said she "cannot support" a memo that the White House sent to nine elite U.S. universities last week detailing policies they should follow to get...

International News: Trump imposes 100% tariff on Chinese imports, adds export controls on Critical Software
Views: 79 Views: 78 Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025. 4:28 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Today, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose a new 100% tariff on all imports from China, effective November 1, CNBC reports. The...

The State Department Isn’t Telling Congress When U.S. Weapons Fall Into the Wrong Hands
On paper, the guardrails are clear. When the U.S. ships weapons overseas, partner governments promise three things: That they’ll use them only for authorized purposes, keep them secure, and not hand them off to third parties. If those conditions...
American University hosts free classes for federal workers impacted by shutdown, layoffs
WASHINGTON (7News) — Nearly 600 people impacted by changes to the federal government, from the shutdown to layoffs, registered for a day of free classes at American University in Washington, D.C. Friday. More than 20 classes were taught by...

Ramaco Chairman and CEO Randall Atkins to Appear on Bloomberg Television Europe and BBC 'Business Today' to Discuss U.S. Critical Mineral and Brook Mine Development
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) ("Ramaco" or the "Company") Ramaco is pleased to announce that its Chairman and CEO, Randall W. Atkins will be featured in an upcoming interview with Francine Lacqua on Monday October 13 with Bloomberg...

American University offers free learning day for furloughed federal workers
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the American University School of Public Affairs opened its doors Friday to federal employees affected by the furlough, offering a full day of free learning and networking opportunities. In response...
U.S. Banks Show Major Gaps Between Privacy Policies and Data Sharing Reality
Banks in the United States operate under some of the strictest rules in finance. Yet new research from the University of Michigan suggests many still share customer data in ways that most people would find confusing. The study examined the privacy...
Politics The Independent Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize winner called and told him he really deserved it: ‘very nice thing to do’
President Donald Trump has never shied away from lashing out against any slight against him, real or perceived, but after the Norwegian committee responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize snubbed him in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader...

Political or racial? Three takeaways from federal hearing on new Texas congressional map
EL PASO — A federal hearing on the legality of Texas’ new congressional districts was scheduled to end Friday, putting the fate of the new map with a three-judge panel. At issue is whether the new congressional map — signed into law by Gov. Greg...

U Pushes Campus Safety After UVU
Following the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University (UVU) that resulted in the death of conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk, many students questioned whether standard security protocols are enough to keep their campus...

U.N. Implements Snapback Sanctions Against Iran Raising Concerns Over Nonproliferation
Over the weekend, the United Nations triggered the “snapback” mechanism of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as the agreement approached its expiration at the end of October. The mechanism—designed to respond to major breaches of...

Aerial Dominance: WW2 Era U.S. Aircraft with the Highest Confirmed Kills
Key Points Allied ingenuity produced a number of great fighter aircraft that would prove instrumental in their victory in World War 2 The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and Lockheed P-38 Lightning were each capable of speeds over 660 mph and armed to...

U.S. Troops Sent to Israel, But Paychecks Remain Stalled in Congress
Deployment Of U.S. Forces The Pentagon confirmed that around 200 U.S. troops are being sent to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza. According to officials, their mission is to establish a civil-military coordination...

Pulisic’s Status Uncertain for U.S. Match Against Ecuador
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino announced on Thursday that Christian Pulisic did not participate in training and is questionable for Friday’s match against Ecuador. “I need to communicate that we have some issues...

U.S. Space Command’s departure will have ripple effects
In the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray (no relation), the main theme is that the protagonist repeats the same day until he learns from his mistakes. President Trump told us in his first term he was going to move the command to...