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Countdown to Shutdown: Top Military Leaders Convene Amid Deadline – NPR
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Good morning. Welcome to the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it directly in your inbox, and tune in to the Up First podcast for the essential news to kickstart your day. Key Headlines Today Yesterday’s discussions between leading Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump concluded without an agreement to finance the government. Federal funding...

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Trump Announces Deployment of Troops to Portland, Oregon: What It Means for the City – NPR
troops to Portland, Ore.” fetchpriority=”high” /> President Trump arrives at the White House on Friday. On Saturday, he announced plans to deploy troops to Portland,...

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troops to Portland, Ore.” fetchpriority=”high” /> President Trump arrives at the White House on Friday. On Saturday, he announced plans to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WASHINGTON – On Saturday, President Donald Trump declared his intention to dispatch federal forces to Portland, Oregon, authorizing the...

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Most Americans Hesitate to Support National Guard Deployments, Survey Finds: NPR
National Guard troops are seen patrolling the National Mall in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. A recent NPR-Ipsos survey reveals that while Americans express concern...

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International News
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National Guard troops are seen patrolling the National Mall in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. A recent NPR-Ipsos survey reveals that while Americans express concern about crime, there is limited support for President Trump’s strategy of deploying the National Guard in urban areas. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via...

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Ex-FBI Director James Comey Indicted: What This Shocking Development Means for Donald Trump and the Nation
James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States, has been formally charged with providing false testimony to...

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International News
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James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States, has been formally charged with providing false testimony to Congress. This marks the first time a high-ranking former government official has faced legal action connected to one of President Donald Trump’s most persistent grievances: the probe into Russian meddling...

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US Defense Secretary Calls Top Military Leaders to Secretive Virginia Meeting | Military News
The purpose behind the upcoming Tuesday meeting remains uncertain, with Trump minimizing any concerns, calling it nothing ‘major.’ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for...

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The purpose behind the upcoming Tuesday meeting remains uncertain, with Trump minimizing any concerns, calling it nothing ‘major.’ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for an unusual assembly of high-ranking U.S. military leaders from across the globe to convene next week in Virginia. This directive was initially reported by American news outlets on Thursday and...

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Trump Accelerates TikTok Deal with Bold New Executive Order: What It Means Next
The TikTok emblem displayed outside the company’s offices in Culver City, California, on March 12, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images North America On Thursday, President Trump...

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The TikTok emblem displayed outside the company’s offices in Culver City, California, on March 12, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images North America On Thursday, President Trump officially endorsed a transaction allowing a group of primarily American investors to acquire TikTok, the popular short-form video platform. He signed an executive order authorizing the spin-off, emphasizing that the...

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Jerry Gana Sounds Alarm: Nigeria’s Borders Remain Unprotected and Vulnerable
Professor Jerry Gana, a former Information and Culture Minister and prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

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Politics Today
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Professor Jerry Gana, a former Information and Culture Minister and prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take immediate action in securing Nigeria’s borders. He emphasized that this measure is essential to curbing the persistent herder-farmer conflicts, banditry, and the broader insecurity plaguing the nation. Speaking...

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Defence Minister Urges War College Graduates to Lead with Innovation and Proactivity in Combating Threats
Defence Minister Dr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the graduating officers of the Air War College to meet the challenges of modern warfare by adopting...

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Politics Today
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Defence Minister Dr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the graduating officers of the Air War College to meet the challenges of modern warfare by adopting innovation, strategic foresight, and dynamic leadership. Represented by Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, the Minister encouraged the members of Air War Course 11/2025 to view themselves as pivotal...

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Defence Chief Urges Major Boost in Health Sector Investment for a Stronger Future
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in a robust health system that underpins both...

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Politics Today
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General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in a robust health system that underpins both military efficiency and national progress. He expressed this during the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MODHIP) in partnership with the Walter Reed...

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Nigerian Army Hands Down Life Sentences to 4 Soldiers for Arms Racketeering and Aiding the Enemy
Four members of the Nigerian Army, comprising two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and two Non-Commissioned Officers, have been handed prison sentences for involvement in arms and...

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Entertainment
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Four members of the Nigerian Army, comprising two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and two Non-Commissioned Officers, have been handed prison sentences for involvement in arms and ammunition trafficking, as well as for aiding enemy forces. The Special Court Martial (SCM), convened by Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army and Sector...

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