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African Union Commission Chairperson Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House of Representatives and Appeals for Senate Approval

African Union Commission Chairperson Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House of Representatives and Appeals for Senate Approval

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Chairperson commends the bipartisan support demonstrated by Members of the U.S. House, reflecting the enduring commitment of the United…

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500)

U.S. House of Representatives Passes AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500)

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On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500), marking a significant step toward renewing and strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The bipartisan vote of 340–54 demonstrates strong congressional support for ongoing U.S.–Africa trade cooperation and economic engagement. The legislation extends AGOA for three…

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Venezuela live updates as Trump calls off “second wave of attacks,” meets with oil executives at White House

Venezuela live updates as Trump calls off “second wave of attacks,” meets with oil executives at White House

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  6:56 AM Pope calls for governments to “respect the will” of Venezuelans Pope Leo on Friday called for world governments to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people and said nations must “safeguard the human and civil rights” of Venezuelans, Reuters reported. In the pope’s annual audience with the Vatican diplomatic corps, which traditionally…

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Jack Smith’s closed-door testimony released by House Republicans after Judiciary Committee deposition

Jack Smith’s closed-door testimony released by House Republicans after Judiciary Committee deposition

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The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday released a full transcript and video of former special counsel Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition before the Republican-led panel earlier this month. The release consists of a 255-page transcript and more than 8 hours of video. Smith sought to testify publicly, but his request was denied by Republicans on the…

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House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases strikes on Venezuela

House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases strikes on Venezuela

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Washington — House Democrats plan to force votes Wednesday on two war powers resolutions amid escalating tensions with Venezuela as President Trump has warned that land strikes against the country could commence “soon.”  Mr. Trump’s threats come amid a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean…

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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says Trump ‘will go for it’ when there’s an ‘opportunity’ for retribution

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says Trump ‘will go for it’ when there’s an ‘opportunity’ for retribution

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WASHINGTON — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said the administration’s accusations against New York Attorney General Letitia James “might” be “retribution,” and “when there’s an opportunity” for President Donald Trump to take retribution, “he will go for it,” Vanity Fair reported in a new profile of Wiles. Vanity Fair published the two-part profile…

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