Scoop: Inside the historic U.S.-Cuba negotiations in Havana

U.S. officials met with Cuban representatives in Havana, including Raul Castro's grandson, to discuss economic reforms, internet restoration via Starlink, and easing the embargo amid Cuba's economic crisis. The talks marked a diplomatic breakthrough, emphasizing U.S. support for political freedoms and economic reforms, despite Cuba's ongoing societal challenges.

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Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

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