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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and three other militants following an exchange of fire during a routine patrol in Gaza. Sinwar, who took leadership of Hamas in August after Ismail Haniyeah was assassinated in Tehran, was identified as the mastermind behind the October 7 terror attacks on Israel. These attacks resulted in over 1,200 casualties and left many hostages still held captive.
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The Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center has released a report highlighting the growing threat posed by Tren De Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, to the United States. The report scrutinizes how current immigration policies under the Biden-Harris administration have allegedly enabled the gang's entry into the country, leading to several serious crimes against Americans.
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The Heritage Foundation's national security experts released a statement on the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. The attacks, carried out by Hamas, resulted in over 1,200 deaths and are considered the largest terrorist incident in Israel's history.
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This week, Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States, resulting in the deaths of at least 200 people and displacing millions. In response, experts from The Heritage Foundation have criticized the Biden-Harris administration for what they describe as mismanagement of federal emergency resources both before and after the disaster.
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The Heritage Foundation has announced the appointment of Steve Yates as a senior research fellow for China and National Security Policy at the Davis Institute’s Asian Studies Center. Yates previously served at The Heritage Foundation as a senior policy analyst from 1996 to 2001, during which he was awarded the W. Glenn and Rita Ricardo Campbell Award.
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On September 27, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a precision strike on Hezbollah's headquarters in Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, Abbas Nilforoushan, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Deputy Commander, and 20 other Hezbollah fighters.
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The Heritage Foundation has released its inaugural Pacific Islands strategy, aiming to advance American interests and counter China's influence in the region. The report, titled "Pacific Pivot: An American Strategy for the Pacific Islands," outlines a comprehensive national strategy for U.S. engagement in the Pacific Islands.
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As early voting for the November general election continues across much of the country, The Heritage Foundation has released its latest assessment of election integrity in every state and the District of Columbia through its Election Integrity Scorecard.
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The Heritage Foundation has released the final installment of its year-long project, "Chinese Handcuffs: China’s Immobilizing Trap on U.S. Energy, Security, and Prosperity." This series examines China's strategy to dominate the production of renewables, electric vehicles, batteries, and critical minerals through subsidies.
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Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America, issued a statement today criticizing House Democrats' handling of Project 2025. He described the proceedings as "fundamentally unserious and illegitimate," accusing them of misleading the public about the project's policy recommendations while ignoring what he termed as failed policies from the Left.
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Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America, has issued a statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris' recent remarks, which he characterizes as inciting violence against conservatives.
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Richard Stern, director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, has responded to the Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower interest rates by 0.50 percentage points. This rate cut, the first since 2020, occurs just seven weeks before Election Day.
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Johnson's election comes on the heels of a turbulent few weeks marked by the unexpected ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and subsequent failed nominations.
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2% in July, mirroring June's increase, with the shelter index accounting for more than 90% of the monthly rise, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Daniel Kochis wrote a commentary piece for the Heritage Foundation on China's recent attempts to move into the Arctic, calling for Congress to hold a public hearing on the matter.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, said the current open border facilitates the illegal operations of the Mexican cartels, whether it is smuggling drugs or human trafficking.
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Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke out against the problem of child trafficking, particularly at the southern border.
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Iowa recently passed a consequential bill to regulate abortion, implementing a fetal heartbeat ban.
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Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., criticized President Joe Biden's border policies during a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the secretary of education lacks the authority to establish a student loan forgiveness program that would cancel approximately $430 billion in debt principal and impact most borrowers.