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Ukraine cuts Russian oil processing thirty percent

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Ukrainian drone attacks since late October have cut Russia's oil processing capacity by about 30%, hitting around nine of Russia's 35 major refineries, according to Reuters sources.

The Associated Press reports that newly elected House and Senate members are in Washington this week for freshman orientation after Democrats won both chambers in the 2026 midterms.

The U.S. Justice Department says an Iran-backed militant helped plot an attack on the U.K.'s RAF Fairford base from a U.S. jail; U.S. authorities have indicted three Iran-backed men over nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including a September plot targeting RAF Fairford.

The U.S. has indicted three men allegedly backed by Iran over roles in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including a September plot targeting RAF Fairford in the U.K.

Reuters reports that U.S. consumer prices rose briskly for a third straight month, based on the latest inflation data. This is an entertainment quote about Nicolas Cage's acting process from co-star Kathryn Hahn; no factual claim worth checking. This is commentary about how the Senate result affects the fight over Fed Governor Lisa Cook's firing; not a straightforward factual claim to verify. Political opinion/commentary, not a factual claim to check. Joke/observation, not a factual claim to check. Sarcastic political commentary, not a factual claim to check.

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The Associated Press reports that newly elected House and Senate members are in Washington this week for freshman orientation after Democrats won both chambers in the 2026 midterms.

Newly elected Congress members are in Washington this week for freshman orientation after Democrats won both the House and the Senate in the midterms. Here’s what it takes to get ready for the job. https://t.co/M09399qNw4

Original post · The Associated Press (@AP)

The Associated Press

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The U.S. Justice Department says an Iran-backed militant helped plot an attack on the U.K.'s RAF Fairford base from a U.S. jail; U.S. authorities have indicted three Iran-backed men over nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including a September plot targeting RAF Fairford.

Iran-backed militant helped plot attack on UK's Fairford base from US jail, Justice Department says https://t.co/kL6FjUSUL8

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Reuters / Al Jazeera English NAMES: RAF Fairford = a Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England.

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The U.S. has indicted three men allegedly backed by Iran over roles in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including a September plot targeting RAF Fairford in the U.K.

The US has indicted three men it says are backed by Iran over their alleged roles in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe, including a September plot targeting RAF Fairford in the UK. 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/YkHxX5Raf4 https://t.co/Q2BL21Eej2

Original post · Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish)

Al Jazeera English / Reuters NAMES: RAF Fairford = a Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England.

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Reuters reports that U.S. consumer prices rose briskly for a third straight month, based on the latest inflation data. This is an entertainment quote about Nicolas Cage's acting process from co-star Kathryn Hahn; no factual claim worth checking. This is commentary about how the Senate result affects the fight over Fed Governor Lisa Cook's firing; not a straightforward factual claim to verify. Political opinion/commentary, not a factual claim to check. Joke/observation, not a factual claim to check. Sarcastic political commentary, not a factual claim to check.

US consumer prices rise briskly for third straight month https://t.co/QS7mFGGIRW

Original post · @Reuters

Reuters POST 2120269040333521121: NOCLAIM none POST 2119316489065107588: NOCLAIM none NAMES: FED = Federal Reserve; Lisa Cook = a Federal Reserve Board governor

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BReuters reports Ukrainian attacks have cut Russia's oil processing capacity by thirty percent.
BDrone strikes have hit about one in four of Russia's major refineries since late October.
BThat is a significant blow to Russia's domestic fuel production.
BIt also limits how much refined product Russia can move.
BThe Justice Department says three men backed by Iran have been indicted.
BThey face charges in nearly twenty attack plots across the U.S. and Europe.
BOne allegedly helped plan an attack on Britain's Fairford air base from inside a U.S. jail.
BProsecutors say that attack was planned for September.
BThe charges show how far the alleged network reached.
BU.S. consumer prices rose briskly for a third straight month, according to Reuters.
BIt leaves the Federal Reserve facing a stubborn inflation fight.
BIn Washington, newly elected House and Senate members are in town for freshman orientation.
BThe Associated Press reports Democrats won both chambers in the midterms.

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