Biden diagnosis, Trump-Putin, crypto kidnappings and tax bill

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Ship seizures, Trump’s ballroom and Meta monitoring

The U.S. intercepts three Iranian ships in Asian waters and Tehran seizes two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Sources say the U.S. Navy Secretary is fired. Trump’s $400 million ballroom raises ethical questions over the anonymity of its donors. The Department of Justice has cut th ...  Show more

Virginia’s new map, Iran ceasefire extension and SpaceX

Virginia voters approve a new congressional map drawn by Democrats, in a blow to the Republicans ahead of the midterms. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s extending the Iran ceasefire but maintaining the blockade of its sea trade. SpaceX makes overtures to Wall Street as it mo ...  Show more

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