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In UN speech, Duterte defends drug war but tempers tone

September 23, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

At U.N., Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte defended his drug crackdown, dismissed criticism from human rights advocates and underscored his country's claims in the South China Sea.

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First direct commercial flight from Israel lands in Bahrain

September 23, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The first known direct commercial flight between Israel and Bahrain landed Wednesday in the island kingdom, just a week after it signed a deal alongside the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations.

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Cell Phones and Sample Methods Affect Opinion Poll Results

September 22, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Historically, election opinion polls were conducted by calling “landline” devices with phone numbers that were accessible from printed directories. Times have changed.

Politics & Government

Feds threaten funds to NYC, Seattle and Portland over unrest

September 22, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The Justice Department identified New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as three cities that could have federal funding slashed under a memorandum by President Donald Trump.

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New Mexico governor says Trump ‘botched’ pandemic response

September 22, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is sending campaign emails that accuse President Donald Trump of “single-handedly botching” the nation's coronavirus response.

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Trump aims to use UN address to send strong message to China

September 22, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

President Donald Trump is set to give a prerecorded address to the U.N. General Assembly as he grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, chilly relations between the U.S. and China and ongoing threats from North Korea and Iran — all during a heated campaign for reelection.

Politics & Government

Third parties could play a lesser role in 2020 campaign

September 22, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

In close elections, it doesn't take much for third-party candidates to play an outsize role — as Democrats learned the hard way in 2016.

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Iran: nuclear deal with world powers worth preserving

September 21, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The head of Iran's nuclear agency said Monday that the landmark 2015 deal between Tehran and world powers on his country's atomic program is struggling since the unilateral U.S. withdrawal, but is still worth preserving.

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Schiff delays deposition of Homeland Security whistleblower

September 21, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says the committee is scheduled to depose a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower on Friday.

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Born to prevent war, UN at 75 faces deeply polarized world

September 21, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Born out of World War II's devastation to save succeeding generations from the scourge of conflict, the United Nations officially marks its 75th anniversary Monday.