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by: Reuters

US reviews Columbia University contracts, grants over antisemitism allegations

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Monday it will review Columbia University's federal contracts and grants over allegations of antisemitism, which it says the educational institution has shown inaction in tackling.

by: Mint

From Comedian to President: 5 surprising facts about Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky; net worth and properties

Before becoming Ukraine's president in 2019, Volodymyr Zelensky was a comedian and actor. He co-founded Kvartal 95 and has pushed for digital reforms.

by: KTVZ

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by: KGOU

Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect

by: WESA

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Oakmont educator Marc Fogel, who was released from a Russian prison last month, and his mother Malphine have been invited by First Lady Melania Trump to attend President Donald Trump's speech to Congress tonight.

by: Forbes

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by: WUWM

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by: Oregonian

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by: WAtoday

Roger Cook is 'hungry for government'

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by: ABC

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by: Cleveland

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by: deseret

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President Donald Trump is addressing a Joint Session of Congress starting at 7 p.m. MST.

by: MSN

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by: Newsweek

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by: CNN

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by: rnz

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by: MSN

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by: CNN

Trump administration considers selling off hundreds of federal buildings, including FBI and DOJ headquarters

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by: Newsweek

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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  • Wed, March 5, 2025

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by: Time

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by: Newsweek

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by: CNN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Marc Fogel, Comperatore family to attend Trump speech to U.S. Congress

Oakmont educator Marc Fogel, who was released from a Russian prison last month, and his mother Malphine have been invited by First Lady Melania Trump to attend President Donald Trump's speech to Congress tonight.
Marc Fogel, a retired American teacher from Pittsburgh, has been detained in Russia since August 2021 after being sentenced to 14 years in prison for possessing 17 grams of medical marijuana, which he used to treat his chronic pain. His case has drawn attention as he was not given a jury trial, and his family and supporters argue that the punishment is excessively harsh compared to similar cases. Recently, Fogel's situation was highlighted when he was mentioned by President Joe Biden during the State of the Union address, and his name was invoked by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler in a speech to Congress, urging for his release. Despite these efforts, Fogel remains imprisoned, with his family and legal team pushing for his designation as wrongfully detained by the U.S. State Department, which could potentially expedite his release.

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