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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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On Tuesday, Russia's Admiral Grigorovich frigate fired five warning shots in the air near the British-registered yacht Bright Future, about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, after the yacht drifted too close in dense fog. Both Russian and UK officials confirmed the shots followed ignored hails and were precautionary to avoid collision, with no injuries reported. The incident highlights tensions from Britain's recent crackdown on Russia's shadow fleet of sanction-dodging oil tankers, including a dramatic Royal Marines raid on the Smyrtos just days prior.

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Retired couple Alan and Jane Kelvey were sailing their 40-foot yacht through thick fog when rifle shots rang out 500 yards away. The surreal moment left them startled but unharmed.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, stated there are no rules toward Ukraine except avoiding deliberate civilian killings, dismissing outdated Hague Conventions amid modern warfare. The comments followed Ukraine's major drone attacks on June 16 and 18 that damaged the Gazprom Neft refinery, halting fuel supplies for Moscow and prompting air defenses to down nearly 200 drones. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy praised the strikes as evidence of reaching 500 km into Russia, while Medvedev's hawkish words highlighted Russia's tolerance for reprisals short of targeting civilians.

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Hours after Ukrainian drones hit Moscow's key oil refinery, Dmitry Medvedev posted a stark message: Russia recognizes no rules in the war anymore.

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Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the world not to forget the 'tragedy of Palestine' while tensions escalate around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that establishing a fully sovereign Palestinian state remains the fundamental solution, amid disrupted shipping and soaring energy prices from the late February 2026 U.S.-Israeli-Iran conflict. Russia has long backed a two-state solution, recognized by 157 U.N. members, and praised Egypt's mediation efforts as vital for regional stability.

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In a grand palace meeting with global news leaders, Putin paused the talk of oil chokepoints to spotlight a sidelined crisis. He insisted a sovereign Palestinian state is the key to Middle East peace.

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Multiple X posts commend Wayne Rooney for his objective analysis, deep football understanding, and restraint during punditry on the England vs Germany match. Users contrast this positively with criticism of Alan Shearer's biased, negative, and poor commentary. The discussion references hashtags like #ENGGHA and #FIFAWorldCup.

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Speaking after NATO defense ministers' talks on June 18, Rutte aimed to highlight NATO's strength against Russia's strained war economy, which devotes 48% of its budget to defense. Critics on social media mocked the comment as a factual error, since Russia's 17.1 million square kilometers dwarfs the smaller nations' combined 72,000 square kilometers and its population of 144 million tops their 30 million. Defenders noted Rutte likely meant Russia's economy, projected at $2.66 trillion nominally—exceeding Belgium and Netherlands' $2.23 trillion combined—echoing his past explicit comparisons.

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During a Brussels press conference, NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russia 'is not bigger than Belgium and the Netherlands combined'—a line that quickly drew ridicule for its apparent geography slip.

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Latvia's Saeima voted 66-25 to confirm Kulbergs and his center-right coalition of four parties, excluding the Progressives who toppled the prior government. The crisis started May 7 when Ukrainian drones, diverted by Russian interference, hit an oil facility in Rezekne, leading to the defense minister's firing and ex-PM Evika Siliņa's resignation on May 14. Kulbergs, tasked by President Edgars Rinkēvičs, named key ministers including Raivis Melnis for defense and pledged urgent anti-drone steps, higher defense spending, Ukraine support, and economic stability ahead of October elections. European and Baltic leaders welcomed the stable government focused on security.

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Two weeks of turmoil ended when Latvia's parliament backed Andris Kulbergs, a former auto executive stepping up to lead amid drone threats from the east.

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