Chris Van Hollen Challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen is challenging incumbent Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader following the recent US midterm elections.
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US politicians demand investigation into war crimes
A group of US senators wants the US to investigate suspected Israeli war crimes in Gaza. A classified report mentions “many hundreds” of war crimes, which could pose legal obstacles to US military support.
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US Senators Accuse America of Complicity in Gaza Ethnic Cleansing
Israel's plan is to systematically destroy and ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip – and the US is complicit. This is the "inevitable conclusion" of two democratic senators after a visit to the Middle East.
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Senator Van Hollen Criticizes El Salvador's "Margarita-gate" Stunt
No one drank margaritas. This is stated by the American senator Chris Van Hollen - and accuses El Salvador's government of trying to embellish his meeting with wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego García.
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Wrongfully Deported Man Remains in El Salvador Prison Despite Court Ruling
A man who was mistakenly deported from the USA to El Salvador will not be returning to the USA. This is claimed by the US government – despite admitting that he was expelled on incorrect grounds. There was never a situation where he would stay in this country, says Justice Minister Pam Bondi. The government's stance is receiving criticism from increasingly more quarters.
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Musk's Power Grows: "The Biggest Coup in US History"
"No one voted for Elon". A non-elected billionaire with numerous conflicts of interest appears to be rapidly accumulating more and more power in the USA. This week, thousands of people have protested against Elon Musk's growing influence in American politics.
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This is Team Trump: Hardline Loyalists
The appointments are coming at a rapid pace – and some of them are sparking anger. The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is putting together his government. Among the more questioned names are the nominated health, justice, and defense ministers, as well as the intelligence chief.
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