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The Battle for Somaliland, Trump takes a BITE out of DC Violence & DOJ Warned Biden Over Legally Flawed Pardons Week In Review
1. Recognition of Somaliland The senator discusses efforts to urge President Trump to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation. Somaliland is portrayed as a stable, democratic ally of the U.S., strategically located near the Gulf of Aden. The senator criticizes China's influence in Africa, particularly its opposition to Somaliland's ties with Taiwan and the U.S. A letter to President Trump is read aloud, advocating for recognition based on Somaliland’s governance, military cooperation, and geopolitical importance. 2. Crime and Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C. The…
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