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Jeff Bridges has a long history of advocating for an end to childhood hunger. He has appeared on CNN with Jake Tapper multiple times over the years to discuss the issue, often in the context of potential government shutdowns and their impact on federal food aid programs like SNAP and WIC. 

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Zohran Mamdani is a New York State Assembly member representing Astoria, Queens. While he has been active in politics and has made media appearances, a specific, prominent one-on-one with Anderson Cooper on CNN is not documented in search results.

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Based on public statements, media reports, and political reactions at the time, many observers felt that Donald Trump was detached from or indifferent to the severe consequences of the 2018-2019 government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history at 35 days.

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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have trapped civilians inside the city and are allegedly carrying out mass atrocities. The seizure of El Fasher, the last army stronghold in the Darfur region, followed an 18-month siege that cut off food, medicine, and escape routes. 

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The United States is shifting its economic strategy away from a purely free-market approach towards a more active "economic statecraft" in response to global competition, primarily from China and Russia. This new approach aims to use economic tools to advance U.S.

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Increased defense spending is a key factor in improving U.S.- Japan relations and strengthening their security alliance, especially with a renewed "America First" agenda in the U.S.. In October 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi accelerated Japan's commitment to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP, a move that has been favorably received by the Trump administration.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had successfully tested the Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile. According to the Kremlin, the missile flew for 15 hours and traveled 8,700 miles over the Arctic Ocean. The announcement represents a significant development in Russia's military capabilities and follows a history of failed tests and skepticism from Western experts.

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Observers note that many Dutch voters were looking for stability after two years of chaotic politics following the 2023 election. The result suggests a move towards centrist politics that may be better suited to forming a stable coalition.

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In the last 24 hours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered "powerful" and "forceful" strikes on Gaza, claiming Hamas violated a US-brokered ceasefire. The Israeli military's actions marked the most significant escalation of violence since the truce went into effect on October 10, 2025. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of breaching the ceasefire. 

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court election has national implications because its outcome could dramatically shift the court's political balance, influencing critical future rulings on election laws, redistricting, and abortion in a crucial swing state. The election is a retention vote for three Democratic justices, meaning voters will decide whether to retain them for another term. 

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