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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel

6:51am May 15, 2025

by A Martínez

President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.

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Politics & Government

Democrats With Gubernatorial Experience May Launch Presidential Bids

by Scott Detrow

While several Democratic senators embracing progressive platforms have announced intentions to run for president in 2020, several more moderate governors are waiting in the wings.

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Political Scandals Envelop Virginia's Top Government Officials

by Sarah McCammon

Gov. Ralph Northam is being called on to resign after a racist photo surfaced. The two Democratic officials in line behind him to assume the governorship are both embroiled in scandals of their own.

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Trump To Meet With North Korea's Leader Later This Month

David Greene talks to Joel Wit, a former State Department official with experience dealing with North Korea, about this month's scheduled summit in Vietnam between the U.S. and North Korea.

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Negotiators Try To Find A Border Deal That Trump Will Accept

by Susan Davis

Congressional negotiators are working to come up with a border security plan that the president will sign. Lawmakers are tied up over funding for Trump's long-promised wall along the southern border.

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Nuns Speak Out After Pope Acknowledges Clergy Sexual Abuse

Sister Christine Schenk talks to David Greene about the significance of Pope Francis' acknowledgement of widespread sexual abuse of nuns perpetrated by Catholic clergy.

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The Border Situation At Eagle Pass, Texas, Grows Tense

by Joey Palacios

More than 1,500 Central American migrants are across the U.S. border from Eagle Pass. The U.S. military has sent in troops to help fortify the border as the group seeks asylum in the small Texas city.

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How Will Members Of Congress Respond To The New Green Deal?

by Domenico Montanaro

How will Democrats and Republicans in Congress react to the signature proposal from the freshman congresswoman from New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel

Democrats With Gubernatorial Experience May Launch Presidential Bids

Political Scandals Envelop Virginia's Top Government Officials

Trump To Meet With North Korea's Leader Later This Month

Negotiators Try To Find A Border Deal That Trump Will Accept

Nuns Speak Out After Pope Acknowledges Clergy Sexual Abuse

The Border Situation At Eagle Pass, Texas, Grows Tense

How Will Members Of Congress Respond To The New Green Deal?

Scandals Are Likely To Affect This Year's Elections In Virginia

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