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- 1Xi Jinping concludes state visit to the United StatesโChinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday his state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States on Friday, departing Washington after talks with American officials. Senior US government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired in a ceremonial farewell. The formal send-off is being highlighted as a sign of the diplomatic weight both sides placed on the visit and its outcomes.
- 2Justice Department says Russians plotted to kill dissident in USโRussians allegedly planned to kill dissident in US, DOJ says
The US Department of Justice alleges Russian operatives planned to assassinate a dissident on American soil, according to reports from ABC News. The announcement has drawn attention to the reach of Russian intelligence operations inside the United States and follows earlier US warnings about plots against critics of the Kremlin living abroad.
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The US Department of Transportation has moved to weaken federal fuel economy standards, easing efficiency requirements for automakers. Critics warn the rollback will increase gasoline consumption and emissions, while supporters argue it lowers vehicle costs and reduces regulatory burdens on manufacturers. The change is expected to face legal challenges from environmental groups and states.
- 4Defense Department personnel data exposed in breachโผDefense Department personnel data exposed in breach: Letter
A letter reported by FOX40 states that personnel data belonging to US Defense Department staff has been exposed in a data breach. The incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive employee records held by the Pentagon and the potential risks to those affected. Details on the scale of the breach and the number of personnel impacted have not been made clear.
- 5Xi Jinping's armored motorcade flown to US for state visitโChinese state visit to the USA. After the takeoff of Xi Jinping's Boeing 747, the Chinese presidential road convoy was l
Ahead of Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States, the Chinese presidential road convoy was flown across the Pacific aboard an Air China Boeing 747 cargo plane after the leader's own Boeing 747 departed. The cargo reportedly included the Hongqi N701, the heavily armored sedan reserved for China's top leadership, as well as other escort vehicles and equipment.
- 6GOP senators in tight races break with Trump on ICE policyโผGOP senators in tight races break with Trump, urge ICE to coordinate with local police
Several Republican senators facing competitive re-election contests are publicly distancing themselves from former President Trump on immigration enforcement, calling for ICE to coordinate with local police departments. The push marks a rare public break within the party on a core issue, with the lawmakers seeking positions that appeal to moderate voters in their states. The story is being carried across multiple local US news outlets.
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A dispute is unfolding over a map documenting the locations of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. Flock's cameras are widely deployed by police departments and neighborhoods across the United States, and critics argue the network enables mass tracking of drivers' movements. The disagreement centers on the map itself and what it reveals about the scale of the surveillance network.