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Trump to Nigeria: Stop Christian Killings or Face Military Action

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action and warned he will cut all aid to Nigeria if the government does not stop attacks on Christians, escalating US intervention threats and diplomatic tensions.

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42 million - Americans who rely on SNAP at risk of benefit disruption amid the government shutdown

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"If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria." — President Donald Trump

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