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"West 2025" coincides with a period of heightened tension in the eastern European region.

The controversy comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over what counts as acceptable political expression.

The US president's message came during heightened tensions between Nato allies and Russia after more than a dozen Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.

Kirk was shot by a sniper at a Utah university, and graphic video of the slaying immediately spread around social media platforms, heightening emotions.

There are growing concerns about his health and fitness to be president, which were heightened after he disappeared from public view in the days leading up to Labor Day weekend.