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Democratic appropriators accuse White House of using CBP funds for Trump political ads
Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee accused the White House of using Customs and Border Protection (CBP) funding to air political ads weeks out...
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Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce, court docs show
Court documents show the filing happened earlier this year.
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Jack Smith says Lindsey Graham would ‘likely’ have been a witness in case against Trump – US politics live
Republican senator Darline Graham accuses former special counsel of adding ‘stress’ to her brother’s life through subpoenas but Smith says he was ‘a patriot’Sign...
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New York Times executive fatally shot by elderly in-laws, police say
Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws, who are both 77 years old, face multiple charges including first-degree murder.
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Will pensioners be poorer as a result of Burnham scrapping the triple lock?
The original triple lock was designed to lift pensioners out of poverty, but OBR says it contributes to the unsustainability of public financesThe prime...
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Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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LA mayor candidates set for forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job losses
Two Democratic rivals seeking to become the next mayor of Los Angeles are meeting on the same stage just days before mail ballots go...
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What are Labour’s plans to overhaul social care?
Andy Burnham has revealed more details about a proposed shake-up – including a broad schedule for the reformsAndy Burnham’s Labour conference speech gave a...
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What Congress can do about AI safety — with China — now
Rep. Sam Liccardo urged Congress to address AI safety concerns by passing legislation such as the bipartisan Frontier Act and facilitating expert dialogue with...
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GOP hopes fade in Georgia and North Carolina as party shifts focus in battle for Senate
The party is spending heavily to defend GOP-heavy Texas, and Trump plans to campaign for the Republican incumbent in Ohio. They're both places Trump...
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Ella Baron on Burnham’s first Labour conference speech as leader – cartoon
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Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world | Rafael Behr
The Labour leader has set out his plans with passion and ambition, but the story he tells lacks a vital chapter on managing global...
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Live updates: Jack Smith faces Senate GOP scrutiny; Trump unveils federal AI tool
Former special counsel Jack Smith spent more than four hours testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as...
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Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics live
PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older peopleBurnham to signal willingness to look...
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Potential Taiwan tension sparked 'last minute' change in Trump-Xi National Archives visit
The sudden change was precipitated because of Chinese displeasure over one document that the U.S. had planned to show.
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Trump’s Global Tariffs Are Likely to Fail in Court (Again)
Despite having a better legal foundation than past attempts, these duties may also be struck down.
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First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
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Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good
PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next electionKey takeaways...
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Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission grantedBarclays has watered down its return-to-office...
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What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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CDC updates measles count, now includes 2 deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its national measles tally late Monday to include an additional death in 2026, raising the...
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A better path forward for Head Start
Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams argues that Head Start must pivot toward local operational flexibility to reverse declining enrollment and rising costs caused by...
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CDC reports second measles death in US while excluding Pennsylvania deaths
Pennsylvania has reported over 900 measles cases and four deaths as governor and health chief RFK Jr spar over dataA second measles death in...
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Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
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