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What are the possible effects of increased military tensions between Cuba and the U.S. on both countries and their citizens?

Cuba is preparing for the possibility of military conflict with the United States, a top Cuban official warned Sunday, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. “Our military is always prepared, and in fact it is preparing these days for the possibility of military aggression,” Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío

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What should be done to address the funding issues facing the Department of Homeland Security?

Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will run out of emergency cash by May, and said that Democrats must either agree to fund the department or explain why they want “open borders.” President Donald Trump earlier approved emergency funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to pay Homeland

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What impact could Sarkozy's trial and appeal have on trust in the French justice system?

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite over corruption and is a robustness test for the country's judicial system, as FRANCE 24's Camille Knight reports

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What does the status of the Strait of Hormuz mean for our trade and safety?

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open — but there’s no peace deal yet, and there are plenty of unanswered questions. Here’s what we […]

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