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At the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Washington, D.C., Senator Ted Cruz argued that the $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel targets shared enemies like Hamas and Hezbollah, saving U.S. lives and costs while benefiting American defense firms. He highlighted Israel's Mossad providing critical intelligence to Washington and noted post-October 7, 2023, additional aid exceeding $14 billion amid regional conflicts. Cruz warned of declining support for Israel among young Republicans influenced by social media, citing GOP tensions between traditional hawks and an isolationist 'America First' wave.

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Senator Ted Cruz slammed U.S. aid to Israel as a mere 'pittance' that delivers priceless intelligence and security gains for America.

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The gaffe happened on March 5 amid U.S.-Iran tensions, when Kashyap misinterpreted a White House reference to the 1979 hostage crisis as a fresh event. Panelist Pranay Upadhyay swiftly corrected her, explaining the U.S. embassy closed after revolutionaries held 52 Americans for 444 days. Kashyap apologized on air and dropped the headline, but clips drew widespread ridicule for highlighting lapses in live TV fact-checking.

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In a live broadcast, anchor Anjana Om Kashyap urgently announced Iranian terrorists seizing 66 Americans at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran—with a 'War Breaking' banner flashing behind her.

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During a tour starting March 23, President William Ruto advanced his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda by launching housing, healthcare, markets, and infrastructure projects in Kenya's Migori County. Highlights included 748 affordable units in Nyatike creating over 10,000 jobs, the new Piny Owacho Level 3 Hospital, a modern market for 1,000 traders, and airstrip upgrades to boost trade and tourism. The government also pledged KSh 9.5 billion for Lake Victoria's blue economy while securing a major trade deal with China and $3 billion in investment commitments. Local supporters praised the grassroots focus, though some MPs noted concerns about stalled projects.

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President Ruto handed over keys to 60 new homes and laid foundations for thousands more, bringing jobs and hope to Migori families.

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Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy Congress Party (DCP) on Thursday at its Nairobi headquarters, announcing her run for Nairobi County Woman Representative after UDA failed to deliver on gender parity promises. Gachagua, impeached last year and now eyeing the 2027 presidency, welcomed her warmly and touted DCP as a people-first party with nationwide ambitions. The defection highlights growing rifts in Kenya's ruling coalition, fueled by recent public spats like Gachagua's jabs at Ruto's obesity advice and quips about plus-size voters.

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Millicent Omanga danced into her new political home amid cheers from green-clad supporters, marking a bold switch from President Ruto's party to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's camp.

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Kindiki visited Nakuru County Tuesday to deliver title deeds and relocation grants to 105 families displaced by April 2024 flash floods, plus aid for 56 others in rented homes. Joined by Lands CS Alice Wahome and Governor Susan Kihika, he announced a new site with space for a school and health center, and raised funds for affected traders. Supporters praised his soaked speech as humble servant leadership, while critics called it political theater ahead of 2027 elections, amid ongoing debates over taxes and protests.

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Heavy rain poured down on Maai Mahiu as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki waved off an umbrella, telling the crowd, 'Let me get rained on like the citizens.'

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Mutuse led the impeachment motion against Gachagua, approved by the National Assembly on October 8, 2024, with 282 votes and upheld by the Senate 54-13 on October 17. Kuria, a Mt. Kenya politician, lamented the move weakened regional strength during a Tuesday TV interview, sparking floods of posts like 'Mutuse Saved Kenya' and jabs at Gachagua's divisive style. While supporters cheer it as accountability, others like influencer @amerix warn of rising tribal vengeance ahead of 2027 elections, with Gachagua still rallying against President Ruto.

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Kenyan social media erupted in memes hailing MP Mwengi Mutuse as Kenya's savior after Moses Kuria called Rigathi Gachagua's 2024 ouster unnecessary.

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His website, peoplesiebc.org, lets volunteer agents snap photos of Form 34A tally sheets from Kenya's 55,000 polling stations, with AI processing them into a public dashboard that mirrors the official IEBC portal. A key feature, 'results kwa Kabambe,' allows texting tallies via basic phones and WhatsApp during blackouts, addressing fears from the disputed 2022 election. Amid Gen Z pushes like #TukoKadi driving youth registrations, Miringa urges everyone to register, sparking cheers for transparency and worries over scalability as August 2027 approaches.

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Daniel Miringa, a young AI whiz, built a tool so Kenyans can upload polling station tallies and track votes live—even if the internet cuts out.

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A parallel National Delegates Conference organized by the Linda Mwanainchi group took place at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, where Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's speech was interrupted by police officers trying to access the venue. The Amani National Congress condemned the excessive force used by police against Sifuna, James Orengo, and other leaders attending the lawful political meeting.

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On March 3, 2026, Kenya issued an international tender for a design-and-build contract to expand JKIA, following a new master plan targeting 22 million passengers annually by 2045. Phase 1 through 2029 will upgrade runways, add taxiways to handle more arrivals, and modernize Terminal 1A for 12 million passengers, while Phase 2 brings a new terminal and airport city. Fully government-funded via passenger levies and a bond, the project counters rumors of privatization and aims to protect jobs, trade, and Kenya's lead over rivals like Rwanda's Bugesera and Ethiopia's Bishoftu airports.

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, already bursting at the seams with nearly 9 million passengers last year, is set for a massive upgrade to keep Kenya flying high amid regional competition.

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Raftar channel releases a special documentary tonight at 7 p.m. Pakistan time, promising to reveal all facts about Isa's 13-month term as 29th Chief Justice from September 2023 to October 2024. It covers his early promise after surviving a 2019 political reference, alongside controversies like upholding PTI's election symbol removal and dissenting in the reserved seats case, drawing bias accusations from PTI and PML-N favoritism claims. Polls on Raftar show polarized views, with critics calling him Pakistan's worst judge while supporters praise his rule-of-law stance and minority protections, reflecting ongoing debates over judicial roles in elections and reforms.

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Qazi Faez Isa stepped into Pakistan's top judicial role with hopes of bold accountability, but his decisions soon fueled sharp divides across the nation.

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The hashtag #UhuruLeaveUsAlone climbed to the top of trends as users expressed irritation over Kenyatta's ongoing political role, linking it to economic woes like debt and market dips from his 2018-2022 tenure. This follows President William Ruto's UDA party's sweep of four by-elections on February 26, 2024, and sharp criticism from UDA's Hassan Omar urging restraint. Kenyatta, now aligned with opposition Azimio la Umoja, has responded by emphasizing his AU peace envoy duties, while his camp denies interference claims amid 2027 election tensions.

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After Uhuru Kenyatta's former ally won key by-elections, frustration boiled over with calls for the ex-president to let the new government focus on recovery.

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