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U.S. Officials Report C.I.A. Targets Hamas Leadership

TL/DR - The CIA is reportedly gathering intelligence on senior Hamas leaders and hostage locations in Gaza to aid Israel in its ongoing conflict. A task force was formed after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, resulting in 1,200 fatalities and 240 hostages. Although the CIA's task force does not have new legal powers, it has nonetheless…

Arizona Senate Candidate Backs Trump

TL/DR - Kari Lake, a former TV news anchor and current candidate for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, is campaigning for former President Donald Trump in Iowa ahead of the Republican presidential caucuses. Despite speculation that she could be considered as Trump's vice presidential pick, Lake's Senate campaign has denied this. Her out-of-state travel…

Blinken Issues Warning of ‘Consequences’ for Ongoing Houthi Assaults

TL/DR - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned of consequences for continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Recent attacks by the Yemen-based militant group have escalated tensions in the region and impacted global economy by effectively closing major trade routes. There are indications that the US, in coordination with global partners,…