Nation and World Politics
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Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America's military leader in the Mideast joins the talks
Feb 06, 2026 7:21 am - Oman mediated indirect talks Friday between Iran and the United States over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, seeking to de-escalate tensions between the nations after Washington bombed Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.
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Russia and US discussed nuclear arms and agreed talks need to start soon, Kremlin says
Feb 06, 2026 7:07 am - Russian and U.S. negotiators discussed the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between the two countries and agreed on the need to quickly launch new arms control talks, the Kremlin said Friday.
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A deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence service was shot and wounded in Moscow
Feb 06, 2026 7:05 am - MOSCOW — A deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence agency was shot and wounded in Moscow on Friday in an attack that follows a series of assassinations of senior m...
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US and Russia agree to reestablish military-to-military dialogue after Ukraine talks
Feb 05, 2026 7:44 pm - The United States and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue following a meeting between senior Russian and American military officials in Abu Dhabi, the U.S. military in Europe said.
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Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact
Feb 05, 2026 2:40 pm - The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while U.S. President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.
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Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands
Feb 05, 2026 2:37 pm - Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with Republicans and the White House.
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Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants
Feb 04, 2026 5:59 pm - WASHINGTON — Democrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real ac...
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Iran and the US will hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as tensions remain high
Feb 04, 2026 3:42 pm - DUBAI— Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high f...
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Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
Feb 04, 2026 3:26 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, reje...
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Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison
Feb 04, 2026 12:07 pm - A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.