Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker
The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel. Source: Original News
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Coast Guard Searches for Survivors After More Boat Strikes
The U.S. military attacked a convoy of three boats in the eastern Pacific as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against people suspected of drug trafficking. Source: Original News
Oil Tanker Fleeing the Coast Guard Now Listed in Russian Ship Database
The listing could make it more challenging for U.S. forces to board the ship, which an arm of the Kremlin’s maritime authority says is now flying the Russian flag. Source: Original News
Ukraine Did Not Target Putin’s Home, C.I.A. Finds
The assessment rebutted a claim that the Russian leader made to President Trump in a phone call this week. Source: Original News
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Move to Revoke Deportation Protection for Thousands of Migrants
The ruling found that the administration’s cancellation of the protections for migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua was illegal. Source: Original News
In Chief Justice’s Annual Report, a History Lesson and Embrace of Independence
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. did not directly address the tensions between the Trump administration and federal judges who have blocked the president’s agenda. Source: Original News
In Hearing Transcript, Jack Smith Defends Decision to Indict Trump
The former special counsel accused President Trump of “exploiting” violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to an interview released by House Republicans. Source: Original News
Trump’s Veto of Water Project Is His Latest Targeted Hit on Colorado
The president seems to be at war with the Democratic-led state as he raises the pressure on Colorado leaders to release a convicted election denier, Tina Peters, from state prison. Source: Original News
Trump Abandons Efforts to Deploy National Guard to 3 Major Cities
The troops had an almost nonexistent presence in two of the cities, Portland and Chicago, because of court fights to their deployment. Source: Original News
Trump Vetoes 2 Bills, Drawing Accusations of Retaliation
The president said he blocked the bills to save taxpayers’ money. But he has grievances against a tribe in Florida and officials in Colorado. Source: Original News