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  Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze

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  Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance

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  Trump Says He’s Revoking Biden’s Security Clearance

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  Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan

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  A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria, officials say. Here's what it broadcasts

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  House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.
  
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