Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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Senators Plan Taiwan Trip Ahead of Trump’s Summit With Xi Jinping
The trip could cause friction with Chinese leadership, which opposes relations with Taiwan and sees it as a challenge to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty.
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Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Nicolás Maduro Over Funding Issue
The judge said he would decide whether to allow Venezuela to pay Maduro’s legal fees at a later date.
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Air Traffic Control Audio, Video Reveals Moments Leading up to LaGuardia Crash
Federal investigators are currently probing the collision, which killed two and injured at least 40.
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Fire Truck in LaGuardia Crash Lacked Device Needed to Alert Safety Warning System: NTSB
The information is still preliminary as the investigation is ongoing, the NTSB says.
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ICE Agents Deployed to 14 US Airports
Agents were seen at multiple airports amid delays due to the failure to pass new Department of Homeland Security funding.
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Iran Threatens to Close Entire Hormuz Strait, Strike Utilities, US Companies After Trump Ultimatum
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any companies with U.S. shares will be ‘completely destroyed’ if Washington targets Iranian energy facilities.
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Japan May Consider Mine Sweeping Strait of Hormuz If Cease-Fire Reached: Foreign Minister
The international benchmark Brent crude oil value had risen to $112.19 per barrel by Sunday morning as the strait remains blocked.
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Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi Over Epstein Investigation
‘This subpoena is completely unnecessary,’ a Justice Department spokesperson said.
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Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
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US Airline CEOs Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown in Joint Letter
The chief executives say it is ‘simply unacceptable’ to expect TSA officers to work without pay.
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Senators Plan Taiwan Trip Ahead of Trump’s Summit With Xi Jinping
The trip could cause friction with Chinese leadership, which opposes relations with Taiwan and sees it as a challenge to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty.
|
Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Nicolás Maduro Over Funding Issue
The judge said he would decide whether to allow Venezuela to pay Maduro’s legal fees at a later date.
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Air Traffic Control Audio, Video Reveals Moments Leading up to LaGuardia Crash
Federal investigators are currently probing the collision, which killed two and injured at least 40.
|
Fire Truck in LaGuardia Crash Lacked Device Needed to Alert Safety Warning System: NTSB
The information is still preliminary as the investigation is ongoing, the NTSB says.
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ICE Agents Deployed to 14 US Airports
Agents were seen at multiple airports amid delays due to the failure to pass new Department of Homeland Security funding.
|
Iran Threatens to Close Entire Hormuz Strait, Strike Utilities, US Companies After Trump Ultimatum
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any companies with U.S. shares will be ‘completely destroyed’ if Washington targets Iranian energy facilities.
|
Japan May Consider Mine Sweeping Strait of Hormuz If Cease-Fire Reached: Foreign Minister
The international benchmark Brent crude oil value had risen to $112.19 per barrel by Sunday morning as the strait remains blocked.
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Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi Over Epstein Investigation
‘This subpoena is completely unnecessary,’ a Justice Department spokesperson said.
|
Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
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US Airline CEOs Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown in Joint Letter
The chief executives say it is ‘simply unacceptable’ to expect TSA officers to work without pay.
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