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CBS News - Politics (8 minutes ago)

President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.

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Yahoo News - Politics (8 minutes ago)

Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event

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Raw Story - Politics (8 minutes ago)

President Donald Trump lobbed a bizarre jab at the late Steve Jobs on Tuesday in saying that the technology company Apple wouldn't have performed "near as well” under his leadership if he hadn't died in 2011, while also congratulating himself for having consulted Apple's current CEO, Tim Cook."I have always been a big fan of Tim Cook, and...

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Raw Story - Politics (8 minutes ago)

President Donald Trump's contradictory public statements about Iran negotiations have created confusion within the administration and required repeated staff corrections, particularly regarding whether Vice President JD Vance would attend diplomatic talks in Pakistan.The Washington Post reported that Trump told journalists from ABC and MSNBC on...

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Raw Story - Politics (8 minutes ago)

Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, appeared on NBC News' "Meet the Press” over the weekend to push back against criticism of the U.S. war against Iran and its high number of civilian casualties, but in doing so, inadvertently made a telling admission, writer and analyst William Saletan noted on Monday."As you know, some...

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National Public Radio - Politics (36 minutes ago)

For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.

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National Public Radio - Politics (36 minutes ago)

Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia, where a special ballot measure about redistricting could play a key role in determining which party wins the U.S. House this fall.

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BBC - Politics (36 minutes ago)

Young people explain what matters to them ahead of the Senedd election in May.

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Yahoo News - Politics (38 minutes ago)

Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations

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Raw Story - Politics (38 minutes ago)

President Donald Trump and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles are "running scared" as multiple Cabinet members face scandals that have derailed the administration's messaging priorities, according to a foreign policy expert.The Daily Beast's David Rothkopf said Trump's recent nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director signals desperation...

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Raw Story - Politics (38 minutes ago)

A House bill written by a Florida Republican designed to allow a stream of immigrants to stay in the work is creating a schism within the party with dueling PACs planning to spend millions backing separate lawmaker group on either side of the debate.At issue is Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's (R-FL) Dignity Act, which is backed by business groups...

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Yahoo News - Politics (An hour ago)

Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

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The Washington Post - Politics (2 hours ago)

Voters hit the polls Tuesday in Virginia's redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (2 hours ago)

A popular campaign to force multinational gas exporters to pay their "fair share” for the nation's finite resources is missing the new elephant in the room.

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CBS News - Politics (2 hours ago)

The referendum​ is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.

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The Washington Post - Politics (2 hours ago)

The party is aiming for upsets in districts that the president safely won — including some where the incumbents have been hit by scandals.

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The Washington Post - Politics (2 hours ago)

After Eric Swalwell's exit, a letter from 30 ex-staffers of former representative Katie Porter seeks to blunt attacks as Democrats fear getting locked out of the race.

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Politico - Europe (2 hours ago)

The ex-top Foreign Office official said the risks in appointing the controversial Labour figure as U.K. ambassador to Washington were made clear to the PM before his appointment.

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Raw Story - Politics (2 hours ago)

People feel like there's a darkness that's spread across America in the 15 months since Trump took office a second time. It's being noticed all over the world, from the Pope to the leaders of our (formerly) allied nations, and is being embraced by dictators like Putin and Saudi Arabia's ruler, Mohammed bin Salman.The most corrupt Supreme Court...

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New York Times - Politics (2 hours ago)

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (3 hours ago)

Premier Coal confirms job losses at its Collie operation, with workers set to be informed of the details.

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CBS News - Politics (3 hours ago)

After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

Viktor Orbán had banned mentions of homosexuality in media accessible to children and outlawed Pride marches.

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CBC - Politics (3 hours ago)

A Commons committee has unanimously called for an independent review of Canada's highest military honours, reopening the case of the late Pte. Jess Larochelle. Veterans and MPs argue new evidence warrants reconsideration for the Canadian Victoria Cross, despite past military findings that no Afghan War actions met its exceptionally high standard.

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CBC - Politics (3 hours ago)

Prime Minister Mark Carney stunned some Canadian historians over the weekend when he released a pointed video message about the U.S. featuring a War of 1812 general who led the charge against the American invaders of that era.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (4 hours ago)

State treasurers say a meeting on NDIS reforms to be announced tomorrow was light on details, leaving states and territories waiting with everyone else to find out how a new round of savings measures will affect the disability scheme — and their budgets.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (5 hours ago)

In announcing his retirement from ACT politics, Greens leader Shane Rattenbury says he is looking forward to finding out what his next career move could be.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (5 hours ago)

The Australian government signs two contracts to develop counter-drone technology, including a laser that can track an object the size of a 10-cent coin travelling at more than 100 km/h.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (5 hours ago)

Pauline Hanson's chief adviser criticised the Coalition for preferencing minor parties before One Nation in the Farrer byelection, but the Nationals leader dismissed the complaint.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (6 hours ago)

The Australian-made laser system is being put on a fast track for use by the defence force as part of a $7 billion spend on drone-killing technology.

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Politico - Europe (6 hours ago)

Advances in understanding cardiovascular disease drivers make it possible to move care upstream. Health systems and policy must now evolve so prevention reaches the populations who stand to benefit most.

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BBC - Politics (7 hours ago)

Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.

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National Public Radio - Politics (7 hours ago)

Live election results: Get the latest on Virginia's special election on redistricting.

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Politico - Europe (7 hours ago)

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today to discuss a hefty list of geopolitical crises. But compared with past gatherings, something feels … different. That might be because, without the presence of an obstructionist Hungary, the meeting could finally result in movement on several key topics. Ian and Sarah discuss whether we can...

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Yahoo News - Politics (7 hours ago)

Trump's Federal Reserve nominee to face tough hearing before Senate panel

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Yahoo News - Politics (7 hours ago)

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

In dieser Woche fällt die Entscheidung über die Zukunft von FCAS. Das ambitionierte europäische Rüstungsprojekt steht nach monatelangem Gezerre zwischen Airbus und dem französischen Partner Dassault vor dem Aus. Chris Lunday analysiert ein mögliches Scheitern und bespricht mit Gordon Repinski die möglichen Auswirkungen und auch, welche...

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (8 hours ago)

Calls are mounting for a "transparent" government review of WA's Bandyup Women's Prison after a second Aboriginal inmate dies inside the facility in less than five weeks.

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Yahoo News - Politics (8 hours ago)

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct probe

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Raw Story - Politics (8 hours ago)

CNN's Abby Phillip delivered a brutal fact-check to a pair of GOP pundits during Monday's broadcast of "NewsNight."The panel discussed a recent claim by Energy Secretary Chris Wright that U.S. gas prices could remain above $3 per gallon until 2027 due to the ongoing war in Iran and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration...

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Raw Story - Politics (9 hours ago)

Fans of President Donald Trump's MAGA movement melted down on Monday night over a video of Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) making a passionate speech at a Democratic event. Booker gave a brief speech at the Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus on Monday, where he spoke about the "storm" brewing in the nation. His remarks came at a time when the Trump...

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Raw Story - Politics (9 hours ago)

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles called an urgent closed-door summit with dozens of Republican strategists across the country to prepare for potentially devastating midterm elections. The GOP operatives aimed to develop strategies to help Republicans maintain their congressional majority amid growing challenges, according to The Daily Beast....

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Politico - Europe (9 hours ago)

Thanks to Trump, EU governments are trying to break their overreliance on U.S. technology. It won't be cheap or easy.

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Politico - Europe (9 hours ago)

With his veiled rebukes of the U.S. president, Leo XIV joins a rich tradition of pontiffs sparring with history's most iconic political figures.

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Raw Story - Politics (9 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's history of "playing with fire" when it comes to conspiracy theories appears to be "coming back to bite" after MAGA began questioning one of the president's signature narratives, according to one analyst. During the 2024 campaign, Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign stop in Butler, Pennsylvania. The...

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Politico - Europe (10 hours ago)

Ambassador Bálint Ódor's knowledge of the EU's inner workings helped the outgoing government forcefully make its points for years. But his time in Brussels looks like it's coming to an end.

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's "counterproductive" policies regarding immigration and global trade have turbocharged resistance against his administration in rural America, according to a new analysis. Bob Davis, co-author of a book on Trump's trade policies with China, argued in a new guest essay for The New York Times that Trump's push to deport...

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George on April 2 with a terse phone call lasting less than a minute, providing no explanation or advance notice. George received the call during a Pentagon meeting while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was on vacation in North Carolina. According to The Daily Beast, Hegseth's...

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

MS NOW's Rachel Maddow kicked off her weekly show with a political obituary for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the scandal-plagued Secretary of Labor for the Trump administration, who announced her resignation on Monday following months of explosive scandals."Today, another one down," said Maddow, after recounting other Trump administration officials who had...

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

Newly unsealed deposition transcripts obtained by the Wall Street Journal revealed that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitted under oath to violating attorney-client privilege by handing over data from a former client to a plaintiff suing them.This comes as Paxton fights in a heated runoff for the GOP Senate nomination against incumbent Sen....

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) had a simple answer when a constituent confronted him about a broken campaign promise at a public forum this month — he ran.Sullivan was wrapping up a Zoom session at ComFish, Alaska's commercial fishing conference, when someone on the call put him on the spot."Hey Senator, do you have a second for one more...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

One of the sharpest legal minds ever to stand before the Supreme Court decided to have a little fun with the justices Monday — and got a pointed reminder from the bench that daring the nation's top judges is a risky game, Courthouse News Service reported.Lisa Blatt has argued more cases before the Supreme Court than any other woman in American...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

President Donald Trump accused news media outlets of misrepresenting the Iran war on Truth Social, claiming he is "winning a War, BY A LOT" even though coverage suggests otherwise. Trump criticized major publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, calling them "fake news." He claimed Iran's military capabilities...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

A lawyer was stunned on Monday while discussing a new civil rights investigation the Trump DOJ is undertaking. In a new episode, Shant Karnikian, a lawyer and co-host of the "Civil Unrest" podcast, discussed the Trump DOJ's civil rights probe into Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump administration staffer who testified against the president during...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

As the confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve approach, Democrats are planning to focus on his finances, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday evening."In a preconfirmation filing last week, Warsh disclosed assets worth more than $100 million but declined to identify the underlying holdings of...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

The Department of Homeland Security has plans to create smart glasses that can spy on immigrants and protesters, according to a new report. Journalist Ken Klippenstein reported on Substack, citing budget documents, that DHS is building on existing technology to create the glasses, which could record video and give agents instant access to data...

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Politico - Europe (12 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's erratic moves aren't helping.

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

President Donald Trump apparently believed that professional wrestling matches were completely organic events — and nearly fell out of his seat watching one with disbelief, according to The New Yorker.The revelation came as part of a deeper dive into how wrestling mogul Linda McMahon, now the head of Trump's Department of Education, approached...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

On Sunday, Pat Ford, producer of "The David Parkman Show," argued President Donald Trump surrendered the Republican Party's traditional political advantage on tax policy due to his severe unpopularity. According to a recent Fox News poll, Trump's approval rating among independent voters on tax policy dropped 58 points, a significant shift from his...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is getting eaten alive by his own base after quietly shelving Donald Trump's signature voter fraud legislation — and the knives are out.Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) lit the fuse Friday with a single scorched-earth post: "Just so America knows, after two weeks in recess, John Thune is no longer considering the...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

A Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee lobbed an ominous threat at FBI Director Kash Patel during a CNN interview on Monday. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined CNN's Erin Burnett on "Erin Burnett OutFront," where they discussed a recent report by The Atlantic detailing Patel's excessive drinking and on-the-job absenteeism. It also included...

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Yahoo News - Politics (12 hours ago)

Iran war accelerates America's breakup with the world

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

A longtime GOP analyst said on Monday that he's alarmed by the acts of one of Trump's "irresponsible and reckless" leaders, as evidenced in a new report. Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of The Bulwark, said during a new episode of "The Bulwark Podcast" with host Tim Miller that the recent report by The Atlantic about FBI Director Kash Patel's...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

CNN's Kristen Holmes was floored on Monday after President Donald Trump's latest move to make life harder for his administration officials. Holmes reported during CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront" that Trump administration officials have been conducting a "flurry" of back-door diplomacy over the last week to prepare for an upcoming meeting in Pakistan...

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New York Times - Politics (12 hours ago)

As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

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The Washington Post - Politics (13 hours ago)

The president has made conflicting comments on questions both large and small related to the war.

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

A scandal-plagued Democratic mayor who moved from Illinois to Georgia to run as a Republican is now admitting she moved before she even concluded her term as mayor.According to WGN 9, "Tiffany Henyard's fight to remain on the ballot in Georgia revealed she continued to collect money from two elected positions in Illinois even after she said she...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

A CNN fact-checker smacked down President Donald Trump's Iran claims one by one on Monday, warning that even the president's most basic claims cannot be trusted.Daniel Dale's analysis documented a pattern of frequent false, dubious and unverifiable claims about the war. The most recent came Monday morning, when Trump told the New York Post that JD...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet Grace and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.President Donald Trump's second Cabinet was never exceptionally diverse from the start. And in the past two months, three women have been fired or resigned. The first to go, on March 5, was ex-Homeland...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live Monday, marking what small business advocates call a "complex” first step for entrepreneurs to recoup $166 billion in import taxes accrued under President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February.Importers and brokers...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

Reactions mounted on Monday after the White House confirmed that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her Cabinet job — the third Trump administration member ousted in less than two months. White House communications director Steven Cheung announced DeRemer's departure in a post on X."Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

Policy expert William Becker published an op-ed in The Hill arguing that President Donald Trump has one final opportunity to redeem his legacy by resigning on health grounds. Becker detailed the administration's controversies, including constitutional violations, conflicts of interest, pardon abuse, military deployment against civilians, among many...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

A lawyer revealed on Monday that FBI Director Kash Patel's latest "terrible" decision just put President Donald Trump's Department of Justice in a bad spot. Michael Popok, a lawyer and host of the podcast "The Intersection with Michael Popok," said during a new episode on Monday that Patel's decision to sue The Atlantic for $250 million in a...

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New York Times - Politics (13 hours ago)

Four Cabinet and other senior officials have now stepped down from Trump's Cabinet.

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National Public Radio - Politics (14 hours ago)

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who was under internal investigation, is leaving her position. She becomes the third cabinet departure of President Trump's second term.

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The Washington Post - Politics (14 hours ago)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) alleged in the lawsuit that ActBlue misled Congress and the public about its donor vetting process.

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Yahoo News - Politics (14 hours ago)

US Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election records

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be the next Trump administration official to depart, the White House announced on Monday. Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, announced DeRemer's departure in a post on X. "Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector,"...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Nick Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

The government of the United Kingdom has barred a far-right gadfly Republican candidate from entering the country, mere days after she announced her planned trip in May — but she remains undeterred.Last week, Valentina Gomez announced on X that she had obtained an electronic travel authorization to visit the country, and made clear that her angle...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

The internet jeered Apple CEO Tim Cook after it was announced on Monday that he is stepping down. Apple said in a statement that Cook will transition to the executive chairman role on Sept. 1, and that hardware expert John Ternus will assume the chief executive role. The move ends Cook's 15 years of leading the company, during which time he oversaw...

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New York Times - Politics (14 hours ago)

The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say, because of President Trump's tactics.

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New York Times - Politics (14 hours ago)

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.

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New York Times - Politics (14 hours ago)

A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii's governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (14 hours ago)

The federal government is funnelling $7 billion into technology that can defeat other drones. 

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CBS News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.

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Yahoo News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson rebuked her colleagues on Monday with a solo dissent, saying she "cannot fathom" the majority's decision in a case. Brown Jackson criticized the high court's decision in the District of Columbia v. R.W. to reverse a lower court decision that said a police officer had violated the Fourth Amendment by...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit Monday against The Atlantic and staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick over an article alleging excessive drinking and erratic behavior.The complaint claims the article contains "false and obviously fabricated allegations designed to destroy Director Patel's reputation and drive him from...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's brag that he can sign his name on an executive order better than other presidents left one analyst aghast on Monday. On Saturday, Trump signed an executive order legalizing some natural medicines to treat veterans with serious mental health challenges. Trump bragged to the audience, which included administration officials...

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National Public Radio - Politics (15 hours ago)

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about how President Trump treats U.S. allies, and how allies like Canada are responding.

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Yahoo News - Politics (15 hours ago)

Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

The U.S. Navy has sounded the alarm in an urgent warning for sailors and their families to secure their social media as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has prompted an increase in online threats, according to reports on Monday.In an unclassified memo, Secretary John Phelan told Navy personnel that "adversary cyber actors” were looking to...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

The internet erupted on Monday after President Donald Trump posted his latest scathing rant at "unpatriotic people" on Truth Social. Trump claimed in a lengthy Truth Social post that his administration is "winning the War by a lot," referring to the conflict in Iran that has been raging since late February. The president also called out some of his...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

President Donald Trump got a big, flashing warning sign when he arranged to receive a DoorDash McDonald's order from an elderly woman this month, analyst Molly Jong-Fast argued on an MS NOW panel on Monday — and it shows his handling of the economy has gotten so bad it's stripping away his ability to control the political narrative like he once...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

Democrats on the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee criticized President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture during a Thursday hearing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, according to reporting by the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The fiscal 2027 budget would slash $4.9 billion, nearly one-fifth...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

"The State of America's Libraries” report "is in a very real way a report on the state of our nation,” American Library Association executive director Dan Montgomery wrote in the introduction of the annual publication, released Monday."Unsurprisingly, then, there is much to be deeply concerned about in these pages, and much to bring hope,”...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) has now been absent from Congress for weeks due to an unspecified medical issue, with at least another week to go, reported the New Jersey Globe on Monday, and there's no explanation forthcoming from his office."Kean has been absent from Congress for more than a month, and little information has been provided about what's...

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

The unorthodox deal still must be approved by a judge to take effect.

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's coalition partners accuse him of destroying "our social base" with austerity program.

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

The British prime minister remains in jeopardy over his decision to appoint an associate of Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador — seven months after sacking him.

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

A reporter criticized right-wing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for a hypocritical comment on Monday. Alito reportedly did not participate in the three decisions announced Monday in an order list: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. v. Noohi, Narguess; Johnson & Johnson, et al. v. San Diego City. Employees, et al; and March, Anthony W. v. United...

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

Over the weekend President Donald Trump announced the White House is considering sending another delegation to Pakistan to negotiate an end to the Iran war, following Vice President JD Vance's unsuccessful Middle East trip. However, Iranian state media reported that Iranian officials were unaware talks had been scheduled, catching Tehran off-guard....

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

House Republicans are in open disarray over a government surveillance law, and even their own leaders admit there's no clear path forward.Speaker Mike Johnson was still on the House floor past 2 a.m. Friday after own party torpedoed his latest attempt to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the sweeping spy law that...

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

The two French politicians rose to prominence after working for President Emmanuel Macron.

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

Meetings on the future of Gaza served as "bridge-building" between global bodies and the Trump administration's Board of Peace, the minister said.

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

The Federalist CEO Sean Davis and Charlie Kirk Show host Andrew Kolvet pushed for the federal government to "take" part of northern Virginia "to get rid of Virginia as a blue state forever."During a Charlie Kirk Show segment on a Democratic effort to redistrict Virginia, co-host Blake Neff argued that Virginia didn't "need a real economy" because...

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

FBI Director Kash Patel has moved to sue The Atlantic for $250 million over a damning report alleging he has engaged in a pattern of misconduct while leading the agency.But he has already attempted that playbook, former CBS News reporter turned Meidas Touch Washington correspondent Scott MacFarlane posted to X.And so far, it hasn't worked out the...

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

President Donald Trump was handed a world-class economy, and has thrown it all down the drain over his war in Iran, Veda Partners economic analyst Henrietta Treyz told MS NOW's Katy Tur on Monday afternoon.This comes as Trump lashes out at the news media for what he perceives as unfair news coverage over how the war is going — even as analysts...

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The Washington Post - Politics (17 hours ago)

The rare move comes after recent scandals raised questions from lawmakers and others about how Congress handles investigations involving its members.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (17 hours ago)

Calls are growing for a new 25 per cent tax on gas exports to increase the petroleum resource rent tax on windfall profits, but companies have warned any changes would jeopardise Australia's energy supply.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (17 hours ago)

With more changes surrounding the NDIS set to be announced, here's everything you need to know about the scheme. 

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (17 hours ago)

Burnt by past failures, GetUp has raised $400,000 in weeks to attack One Nation's economic record and its leader's alignment with Donald Trump's foreign policy.

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

President Donald Trump issued a frantic message on social media Monday in response to reports that he's under immense pressure to secure a deal with Iran and bring about an end to the war."I read the Fake News saying that I am under 'pressure' to make a Deal. THIS IS NOT TRUE! I am under no pressure whatsoever, although, it will all happen,...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

President Donald Trump lashed out at the news media in a post to his Truth Social platform on Monday, accusing them of covering up how successful the Iran war is going.This comes despite the fact that the Strait of Hormuz remains obstructed, Iran remains far apart from the United States in any talks to end the war, and the objectives of the United...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under fire for publicly feuding with top military generals amid a "four-star general's sudden dismissal," according to reports on Monday. New details emerged about what led to the Pentagon chief's abrupt firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George earlier this month, as Hegseth has clashed with Army...

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New York Times - Politics (17 hours ago)

In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could allow offenses to go unaddressed.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (17 hours ago)

The White House says the United States is "on the brink" of a deal with Iran as the ceasefire deadline looms. Follow live.

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Politico - Europe (17 hours ago)

Israeli PM Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court, is due to visit Hungary later this year.

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Politico - Europe (17 hours ago)

"Having Rafales with atomic bombs above Poland is not my dream," PM Donald Tusk said, but added: "We live in a world in which we need nuclear dissuasion capacities."

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

The Onion has reached an agreement in its long-standing bid to take over the Infowars conspiracy website founded by right-wing broadcaster Alex Jones.The satirical news outlet plans to license the Infowars website and its associated intellectual property from Gregory Milligan, who was appointed by a bankruptcy court to manage the website, for...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

President Donald Trump publicly contradicted Energy Secretary Chris Wright's assessment that gas prices will remain elevated through next year, dismissing it as "totally wrong." Wright told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday that prices have "likely peaked" but cautioned the decline might not occur until next year. Wright attempted to frame the forecast...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

A Guardian columnist on Monday warned that behind President Donald Trump's portrayal as a "comic figure" hides a much darker reality. Nesrine Malik explained that although some commentators have argued that Trump's "clownishness or lack of ideology" has made him less dangerous than previous authoritarian leaders, that's not the case."Over the past...

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New York Times - Politics (17 hours ago)

A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

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New York Times - Politics (17 hours ago)

Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (18 hours ago)

The crisis around the embattled British prime minister continues to grow, with Sir Keir Starmer facing questions from MPs about what he knew of the vetting process of Peter Mandelson.

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Politico - Europe (18 hours ago)

Hungary has said it will lift its veto on the loan if oil flows resume through the Druzhba pipeline.

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Nearly a dozen Democratic senators issued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a two-week deadline to provide answers for a series of "troubling allegations,” including that cuts to civilian harm prevention programs under his leadership may have contributed to at least 1,700 civilian deaths.The demand was issued in the form of a letter, signed off on...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Longtime GOP campaign strategist, and current thorn in Donald Trump's side, Rick Wilson, pounced all over a report in The Atlantic that contained allegations from FBI insiders that Director Kash Patel has, at times, been a non-functional drunk unable to fulfill his duties.In his Monday newsletter, the acerbic Wilson took joyful pokes at the Trump...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

A Republican lawmaker who was accused of violence against women has reportedly drafted an expulsion resolution against Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) before she can do the same to him.On Monday, NOTUS reported that the resolution drafted by Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) notes that Mace berated security officers and Transportation Security Administration officials...

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BBC - Politics (18 hours ago)

Valentina Gomez, a US-based influencer, said she intended to travel to the UK to attend a rally next month.

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BBC - Politics (18 hours ago)

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

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BBC - Politics (18 hours ago)

The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.

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BBC - Politics (18 hours ago)

The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.

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Global News - Politics (18 hours ago)

The defence minister said Canada's strategy in responding to the U.S. was evident in recruitment numbers for the Canadian Armed Forces, which he announced have hit a 30-year high.

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Politico - Europe (18 hours ago)

The alliance's renewed support for the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty comes ahead of a key summit.

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

The decision by the Department of Justice to appoint a former Fox News legal analyst to head up an investigation into former federal officials who investigated Donald Trump will present a whole new set of problems for the Trump administration, according to reporting.Last week it was announced that federal prosecutor Maria Medetis Long was ousted...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

In a lengthy op-ed published Monday, author and policy expert William Becker laid out what he described as the "stench of scandal” President Donald Trump may have permanently placed on the White House, but despite his countless controversies, the president still had one "last chance” at achieving redemption, one that Becker urged Trump to...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez has reportedly been trying to bring together First Lady Melania Trump and former Vogue editor Anna Wintour, according to reports on Monday.Sanchez has been trying to play peacemaker between the two women after Wintour shaded Trump's style in a recent interview, just as Sanchez and Bezos were planning the upcoming Met...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Rep. Clay Fuller (R-GA) suggested that former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) should face execution if he is found guilty of misconduct while in office.In a Monday interview, MAGA influencer Benny Johnson noted that Fuller had taken over former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) seat as two lawmakers — Swalwell and former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-FL)...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

GOP analyst Sarah Longwell issued a dark warning on a Bulwark podcast episode after the Wall Street Journal published details about President Donald Trump's response to Iran shooting down an American fighter jet on Good Friday. According to the report, Trump's aides kept him out of the room during critical moments of the airman rescue mission...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

President Donald Trump seems strangely checked out of the war he started against Iran, according to a new column.The ceasefire appears likely to collapse ahead of Wednesday's deadline amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, but The Bulwark's Andrew Egger argued the 79-year-old president seemingly lacks even the most basic understanding of...

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New York Times - Politics (18 hours ago)

As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.

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New York Times - Politics (18 hours ago)

The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president's trade policy.

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New York Times - Politics (18 hours ago)

In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary's decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops.

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CBC - Politics (18 hours ago)

Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to bring passengers and cargo to and from China.

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BBC - Politics (19 hours ago)

Sir Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons about Peter Mandelson's vetting for his job as US ambassador.

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Yahoo News - Politics (19 hours ago)

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's often conflicting or inconsistent statements regarding the U.S. war in Iran have not only left American critics confused, but foreign officials as well, including those of a key U.S. ally, who behind the scenes have been left baffled by the president's remarks."A senior Israeli official admitted that it is impossible to...

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones concluded that President Donald Trump has "made some deal" to lose the midterm elections in a landslide.In a message posted to X over the weekend, Jones noted that "Trump continues to insanely flip-flop" on the war in Iran."He said on Friday they agreed to all of his demands and had totally opened the Strait of...

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's rising unpopularity and declining approval rating could put Republican candidates in down-ballot races in jeopardy, an analyst reported on Monday. Salon's Russell Payne described how Trump's party could be gearing up for serious losses in upcoming midterm elections, especially as the U.S.-Israel war in Iran continues....

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

Remarks deemed to prejudice foreign relations will be redacted by parliament's intelligence committee.

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

The Tisza leader rolled out first ministers and a 16-portfolio cabinet, dismantling Orbán's centralized model.

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

The German chancellor's push to strengthen relations and double trade with Brazil is part of a broader push to reduce reliance on the U.S. and China.

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski wrote on X that even Israeli "soldiers themselves admit to war crimes."

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Raw Story - Politics (20 hours ago)

Democrats on a U.S. House spending panel slammed President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to farm and nutrition programs Thursday, as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pledged to collaborate with members of both parties to address their concerns.The president's budget request would make deep cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, gutting...

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Raw Story - Politics (20 hours ago)

HUTCHINSON — Stare into the open hatch of Odyssey, the scarred Apollo 13 command module in which three American astronauts made their improbable return to Earth from a seemingly jinxed lunar mission, and ponder the fragility and strength of humanity.Recently I did just that, and whispered thanks to the universe for bringing back another set of...

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CBC - Politics (20 hours ago)

A surge in military recruiting pushed regular force enrolment to its highest level in decades, with reserves also beating targets. Yet the Canadian Armed Forces are still thousands below 2017 goals. Faster processing and better pay are helping, but training limits and attrition continue to blunt momentum.

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BBC - Politics (20 hours ago)

Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.

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