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The $127 Billion Tariff Refund Starts April 20. Here's the Catch.

CBP launches Phase 1 of CAPE refund tool on April 20 after Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unlawful, but system covers only eligible entries, not universal automatic refunds.

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What We Actually Know About Pentagon Planning for Cuba

Two outlets report anonymous sources saying the Pentagon has intensified contingency planning for possible military action in Cuba, while Congress moves to block unauthorized hostilities.
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Iran Names New Supreme Leader as Gulf War Spreads to Six Nations

Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran's Supreme Leader as Tehran launches Operation True Promise 4, striking Israel and five Gulf states on day 9 of the conflict.
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Article 5 Isn't Automatic: The NATO Tripwire That Might Not Trip

NATO's Article 5 doesn't guarantee military response—it requires only 'such action as it deems necessary,' creating a deliberative process that could delay or limit collective defense in a crisis.
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The Home Front Just Lost Its Commander: Noem Fired Mid-War

Trump fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during an active war with Iran, creating a 26-day leadership vacuum at the agency protecting America's homeland.
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Israel Targets Former US Embassy in Tehran on Day 34

Israeli forces targeted Iran's former US embassy compound in Tehran while Houthis launched fresh attacks, marking a significant escalation on day 34 of the conflict.