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🇷🇺 Senate Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill 86-11

The Senate voted 86-11 on Friday to pass a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and the top five buyers of Russian oil, along with extended sanctions on Iran. The bill now heads to the House.

The legislation — championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died in July — authorizes President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that continue buying Russian energy exports funding the war in Ukraine.

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⚖️ Court Blocks Trump's $400M White House Ballroom

A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 Friday that construction on President Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom must halt, dealing a significant legal setback to the project.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, ruling that Congress retains control over funding for development at the White House. Work may continue only on below-ground installations Trump says are needed for security. The project involves demolishing the White House's East Wing.

The ruling means Trump must obtain congressional approval before proceeding with the ballroom construction.

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🛂 Democrats Describe Grim Conditions at Texas ICE Facilities

Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar visited ICE detention facilities in Texas and described overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and poor sanitation conditions during their inspections.

The two Democratic lawmakers said they encountered numerous problematic examples during their visits. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials denied the allegations.

Congressional oversight visits to immigration detention facilities have intensified as the administration expands detention capacity amid broader immigration enforcement efforts.

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🇺🇸 U.S. Posts $25M Bounty on New CJNG Cartel Leader

The U.S. has placed a $25 million bounty on Juan Carlos "Pelón" González, whom federal prosecutors say took over the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) following the death of its previous leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes.

Washington raised the reward as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle CJNG, considered Mexico's most powerful drug trafficking organization. González is now among the most wanted cartel figures targeted by U.S. authorities.

CJNG has been linked to large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking into the United States, making the cartel's leadership a top priority for U.S. law enforcement and national security agencies.

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💵 Jobless Claims Hit Lowest Level Since 1969

Weekly jobless claims have fallen to their lowest level since 1969 — the year the U.S. first landed men on the moon — signaling a historically tight labor market.

Rising sales and an ongoing labor shortage are the primary factors deterring employers from cutting jobs, keeping layoffs unusually low.

The data points to an economy where businesses are holding onto workers even as broader economic pressures persist.

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🇺🇦 Trump Envoys to Make First Kyiv Visit for Peace Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump's top peace envoys are set to visit Kyiv for the first time, Ukrainian Acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed.

Sybiha said Ukraine welcomes greater U.S. engagement, stating that a just peace and credible security guarantees cannot be achieved without Washington's involvement. The visit is aimed at reviving stalled peace negotiations to end the war with Russia.

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