Politics

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (16 minutes ago)

Jewish leaders and Labor MPs are worried that by dropping an element of the post-Bondi bill outlawing vilification based on race or ethnicity, Islamic hate preachers would be let off.

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BBC - Politics (16 minutes ago)

The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

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Raw Story - Politics (19 minutes ago)

Donald Trump called for a Democratic Party representative to be jailed in one of several late night posts to Truth Social. The president took aim at Minnesota rep Ilhan Omar and, in separate posts, denounced a plan for a New York Stock Exchange in Texas and called out Denmark for failing to stand up against Russia in Greenland. The series of posts...

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

Hani Duglof and his brother Mohamad Duklef left Libya more than a decade ago, unable to find relief for a rare condition that threatens to leave their skin torn and blistered at even the slightest provocation.

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey join Margaret Brennan.

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

A new CBS News poll shows only 41% of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing, but there are wide partisan divides on his handling of specific issues like immigration. Willie James Inman has more.

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CBS News - Politics (23 minutes ago)

A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.

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Politico - Europe (25 minutes ago)

Massive week of global diplomacy begins across Brussels, Washington and Davos.

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CBC - Politics (26 minutes ago)

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European nations unless they let him purchase and control the semiautonomous island, two senior Canadian officials told CBC News.

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CBC - Politics (26 minutes ago)

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is "concerned" about U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose increasing tariffs on several European countries until they accede to his demand to purchase and control Greenland.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (An hour ago)

Burnt out storefronts in Perth and regional cities are testament to the government's inability to control the illegal tobacco trade — and it's not clear when things will change, writes Keane Bourke.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (An hour ago)

Parliament has returned ahead of schedule to honour the victims of the Bondi terror attack.

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BBC - Politics (An hour ago)

Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

Donald Trump verschärft den Konflikt mit Europa. Mit neuen Zollankündigungen und direktem Druck im Streit um Grönland zwingt der US-Präsident die EU zu einer ungewöhnlich geschlossenen Reaktion. Es wächst die Erkenntnis, dass Europa Trumps Eskalationsstrategie zu lange unterschätzt hat. Gordon Repinski analysiert, warum die Drohungen diesmal...

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (An hour ago)

Trump has described the grouping, to which Anthony Albanese has been invited, as the "greatest and most prestigious board ever assembled, at any time, any place”. But its purpose is already being questioned.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (An hour ago)

Parliament has returned two weeks early to urgently speak on a condolence motion for the victims of the Bondi shooting.

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Yahoo News - Politics (2 hours ago)

The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (2 hours ago)

The rancour of question time was suspended, and tears were shed. But a parliament without politics was too much to ask for, even on a day suffused with grief. 

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (3 hours ago)

Australians want decisive action to repair social cohesion and confront antisemitism as a new poll shows most voters remain unimpressed by the Albanese government's response to the Bondi terror attack.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

The FGS Global Radar 2026 report reveals a rewired world of fragmentation, distrust and disruption. Here's what world leaders must do to navigate it.

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CBS News - Politics (3 hours ago)

One year into President Donald Trump's second term in office (which in recent days has seen military incursions in Venezuela, a Justice Department investigation of the chairman of the Federal Reserve, and the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent), "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa talks with Lindsay...

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Raw Story - Politics (4 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland left one analyst aghast on Sunday. Over the last several weeks, Trump has intensified his push to acquire Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark. Those efforts have included threatening to invade Greenland and imposing 10% tariffs on all goods imported from several European countries. Trump has...

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

American LNG was meant to be a safe alternative to Russian gas. That's no longer a given, with transatlantic relations in crisis.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

The U.S. push would derail Britain's post-Brexit relationship with the European Union.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

As Kaja Kallas' unguarded comments showed, wisecracks and slips of the tongue often reveal far more than a carefully crafted speech.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

With NATO thrown into question, some officials see the "coalition of the willing" as the basis for a new alliance without the U.S. 

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

In failing grasp what lies behind America's push to reset relations with Russia, the EU risks its chance for global relevance.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

U.S. President Donald Trump's star turn signals a new era for the World Economic Forum.

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The Washington Post - Politics (5 hours ago)

A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.

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The Washington Post - Politics (5 hours ago)

Shapiro was told that the question was part of the vetting process for vice president but he still found it offensive, he wrote in his upcoming memoir.

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Raw Story - Politics (6 hours ago)

President Donald Trump is taking a "reckless risk" by trying to acquire Greenland, one that could make one of Russia's biggest dreams come true, warned the Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board on Sunday. Trump has relentlessly pursued acquiring Greenland, either by force or negotiation, during his second administration. Recently,...

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Yahoo News - Politics (6 hours ago)

Trump escalates his Greenland push, and the feds investigate Renee Good's partner: Weekend Rundown

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BBC - Politics (7 hours ago)

The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory.

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Raw Story - Politics (7 hours ago)

America's allies in Europe warned on Sunday that they are prepared to move forward with a more than $100 billion plan to retaliate for President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, according to a new report. On Saturday, Trump imposed new 10% tariffs on all goods from six EU countries, the U.K., and Norway, in an attempt to up the ante in his...

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Raw Story - Politics (7 hours ago)

"Winter? What winter?” asked the email from an old friend and life-long Montanan. Indeed, right now it's still in the 50s here in Helena, in mid-January. At night, the temperatures are not even making it down to freezing, often remaining in the 40s. New high temperature records are being set across the state every week. "Winter? What winter?”...

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Raw Story - Politics (7 hours ago)

Political analysts and observers were stunned on Sunday by a new report that appeared to explain why President Donald Trump's immigration officials act as if they can't be held accountable for their actions. The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers receive a bonus if they meet their...

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CBS News - Politics (7 hours ago)

President Trump pledged to back GOP Rep. Julia Letlow if she launches a bid in the Louisiana Senate race.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (7 hours ago)

Up to 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay, super and entitlements after the collapse of a large disability support provider operating in New South Wales. 

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New York Times - Politics (7 hours ago)

In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor suggests that when Kamala Harris's team vetted him to be her running mate, aides focused on Israel to an extent he found offensive.

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The Washington Post - Politics (8 hours ago)

After the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

António José Seguro will face far-right leader André Ventura in a runoff ballot Feb. 8.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

Sunday's meeting of EU ambassadors concluded the bloc could impose hard-hitting economic measures if talks with the White House fail.

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New York Times - Politics (8 hours ago)

A jury found the man, Jacob Samuel Winkler, not guilty after just 35 minutes of deliberation. He was charged in September with pointing a laser at an aircraft.

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Raw Story - Politics (8 hours ago)

The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board issued a stunning warning about President Donald Trump's latest efforts to end the war between Israel and Hamas, saying the president's plan "legitimizes the terrorist" and fails to secure peace. Last week, the Trump administration announced that Trump's peace plan for the war had entered...

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New York Times - Politics (9 hours ago)

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge's order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.

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Raw Story - Politics (9 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's Department of Justice is on the verge of creating one of the "darkest moments" in American history, according to one expert. Last week, Trump's DOJ filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, accusing them of criminally impeding the work of Immigration and Customs...

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Raw Story - Politics (9 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's hardball efforts to acquire Greenland are not only unpopular in the U.S., but also appear to be unpopular abroad. Trump has repeatedly stated he intends to acquire Greenland from Denmark, either by force or through negotiation. The former was described by European allies of the U.S. as a potential "end of NATO" moment. Only...

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The Washington Post - Politics (9 hours ago)

The judge's order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.

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National Public Radio - Politics (9 hours ago)

Thousands of people rallied in Copenhagen to push back on President Trump's rhetoric that the U.S. should acquire Greenland.

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

It's no secret that President Donald Trump views the Department of Justice as his personal law firm, but one Democrat fears that the DOJ's actions to protect the president have made the U.S. "more vulnerable" to hate and attacks. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a former criminal defense and civil rights attorney, discussed some of the DOJ's efforts...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

CBS News is reportedly set to air its "60 Minutes” report on the brutal CECOT prison in El Salvador Sunday night, per reporting Sunday from CNN's Brian Stelter, albeit after getting snubbed by Trump administration officials when asked for comment.Last month, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss controversially pulled the report just hours before...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

Political analysts and observers called out CBS News's MAGA-friendly boss on Sunday over the "interesting timing" of her decision to finally air a controversial story that is critical of President Donald Trump's immigration policies. According to multiple reports, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss decided to air a story on one of the network's...

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The Washington Post - Politics (11 hours ago)

As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration in Minneapolis, a majority of voters disapprove of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's work.

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The Washington Post - Politics (11 hours ago)

The president endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who hasn't announced a Senate run. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 riot.

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

European leaders are set to gather in person in the coming days to discuss how to respond to the U.S. president's move to slap tariffs on countries that don't back his plans to take over Greenland.

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BBC - Politics (11 hours ago)

He insists his party will not become "the Conservative Party 2.0" after Robert Jenrick's defection.

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Yahoo News - Politics (11 hours ago)

Trump's voice in a new Fannie Mae ad is generated by artificial intelligence, with his permission

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (12 hours ago)

The possible deployment comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in the state. 

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New York Times - Politics (12 hours ago)

In a surprise appearance in New Jersey, the musician dedicated his song "The Promised Land” to Ms. Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this month.

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

The Trump administration submitted a seemingly innocuous memo to a federal court this month to legally justify its unprecedented attack and takeover of Venezuela, but when analyzed under scrutiny, the memo could be interpreted as an effort to grossly expand President Donald Trump's authority to deploy the military to U.S. cities, warned columnist...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

By Konstantin Zhukov, Assistant Professor of Economics, Indiana University; Institute for Humane Studies. The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent.In his story about the search at Hannah Natanson's home, at which FBI...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

Donald Trump's recent economic claims are "backwards," according to an economist who also unleashed a grim prediction about the future for the United States.Peter Schiff, a financial commentator and radio personality who has been raising alarms about America's affordability crisis, weighed in over the weekend. Previously, Trump himself went nuclear...

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (13 hours ago)

The US president is pushing for the board to preserve a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and progress the peace deal to the next phase.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (13 hours ago)

We expect politicians to act within the constraints imposed by that role. With Trump, we have had too much Trump, not enough president.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (13 hours ago)

Voters have delivered a coherent verdict: the PM dithered, flip-flopped and politicised a crisis that demanded decisiveness and moral clarity.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

Senior politicians want the EU to deploy its trade bazooka against the United States over Trump's Greenland claims. Capitals aren't so sure.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

French president will seek activation of the EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument in reaction to Trump's moves against Greenland.

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

A Donald Trump administration agency has been misstating the law in a way that could cause someone to fail the bar exam, but it's for a reason, according to one legal expert who says a hidden agenda has been uncovered.Legal analyst Ryan Goodman over the weekend took apart the Department of Homeland Security's recent comments about "reasonable...

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Yahoo News - Politics (13 hours ago)

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says it would be a 'shocking step' for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act

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Yahoo News - Politics (13 hours ago)

Louisiana's Letlow prepares Senate bid after Trump endorsement

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CBS News - Politics (13 hours ago)

Protesters who support the surge of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis clashed with counter-protesters Saturday, while state officials announced that the Minnesota National Guard had been mobilized. Adding to the mayhem was the freezing January weather. Ian Lee reports.

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Yahoo News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Pence: 'Delcy Rodríguez is not the right leader' for Venezuela

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BBC - Politics (14 hours ago)

The online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hammered by an immigration expert on Sunday after falsely distorting DHS' own data on the criminal charges of detainees.Noem on Sunday morning appeared on CBS Face The Nation, where she was asked, "What percentage of those you have in custody have committed a criminal offense?" She quickly replied, "70%...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

A collection of far-right influencers were widely condemned Sunday after video of them chanting "heil Hitler” while aboard a party bus circulated online, amassing more than 7 million views in a matter of hours.The influencers included Andrew Tate – a pro-Trump influencer who was arrested on rape and human trafficking charges, though has denied...

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CBS News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

A former DOJ pardon attorney on Saturday highlighted a Donald Trump official's "absolutely chilling" move that she said shook her to her core.DOJ ex-insider Liz Oyer appeared on MS NOW over the weekend, where she was asked about a recent "joke" Trump made about cancelling the midterm elections, an electoral contest that analysts suggest the GOP is...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem snapped at CBS News' Margaret Brennan on Sunday after being asked about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross, the agent who earlier this month fatally shot Minnesota woman Renee Good after she was issued conflicting commands."Let me talk to you about the officer, Jonathan Ross,” Brennan...

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Yahoo News - Politics (15 hours ago)

Jacob Frey says Minneapolis won't be 'intimidated'

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

"It is now even clearer that this is an issue that reaches far beyond our own borders," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the national emergency that justified the announcement of new tariffs on eight European nations is that there would be a national emergency if tariffs were not implemented. "The national emergency is avoiding a national emergency,” he said on NBC's "Meet the Press.” "It is a strategic decision...

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CBC - Politics (15 hours ago)

The federal Conservative Party is seeking to make amends with some provincial leaders after tensions with both Ontario and Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premiers played out in public last year, sources say.

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CBS News - Politics (15 hours ago)

President Trump said he may hike tariffs on countries that decline to "go along with" his administration's efforts to acquire Greenland, as Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to his plans to acquire it. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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CBS News - Politics (15 hours ago)

Mexican authorities were seeking details about the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.

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New York Times - Politics (15 hours ago)

But President Trump has already backed away from a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against the killing of a woman by a federal immigration agent.

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New York Times - Politics (16 hours ago)

The first episode of 2026, hosted by Finn Wolfhard of "Stranger Things,” satirized that hit Netflix series and conjured a Harry Potter reboot à la "Heated Rivalry.”

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CBC - Politics (16 hours ago)

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to "significant strategic investments" for Canada's major building projects.

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Yahoo News - Politics (16 hours ago)

Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

"Are you stupid?" That's the question one legal expert asked after the Trump administration decided to "antagonize" the Supreme Court just ahead of a crucial decision is planned to drop.Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent for Vox, appeared on MS NOW over the weekend, where he was asked about the DOJ's decision to investigate Jerome Powell, chair...

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

Conservative radio host Dennis Kneale took to Newsmax Sunday to beg Elon Musk to reverse his permanent ban on the social media platform X – which Musk owns – after having joked on the platform about bombing Iran."My X account has been permanently suspended! I'm not allowed to post anything, repost anything, like anything, and they say never...

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says while he's accepted Donald Trump's invitation on principle to join the president's "Board of Peace” to oversee next steps in Gaza, it's just unclear now what the $1 billion permanent membership fee is for. "The president raised it with me a few weeks ago,” he told reporters in Doha, […]

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Yahoo News - Politics (17 hours ago)

Trump endorses possible primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy

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Yahoo News - Politics (17 hours ago)

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

Several White House officials revealed to NBC News that President Donald Trump is growing increasingly "worried” over Canada regarding its ability to defend its borders, with one official saying that Trump's concern stems from his "vision of 'solidifying' the Western Hemisphere,” the outlet reported Sunday."Trump is really worried about the...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

Elon Musk and other top allies of Donald Trump are apparently calling for a Democratic Congresswoman to be put to death based on her words.The official White House rapid response team posted a video on social media of Dem congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who says, "The one place where we thought we would never experience this is the U.S. goddamn...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

A coordinated group of women reportedly targeting ICE agents on dating apps in a scheme to expose and embarrass them sparked outrage with conservative and MAGA commentator Deneen Borelli during an appearance on Newsmax Sunday.A Massachusetts woman claimed on social media to be operating a coordinated campaign to target Immigration and Customs...

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (17 hours ago)

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The Washington Post - Politics (17 hours ago)

The Justice Department opened investigations into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell recently.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (17 hours ago)

The US president says European countries will be hit with tariffs until a deal is struck that would see the Danish territory become an American possession.

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National Public Radio - Politics (18 hours ago)

President Trump announced fresh tariffs on European countries to pressure them on his desire to acquire Greenland. He travels to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week where tensions may be high.

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Yahoo News - Politics (18 hours ago)

E.U. to hold emergency meeting on Trump's tariffs over Greenland

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Seizing Greenland? Seriously? This is where we're at? It seemed like some bizarro Dr. Strangelove fantasy. And yet what was once dismissed as preposterous has exploded into a genuine diplomatic emergency.It was the capper to another surreal week in Trump's America, one that would have left George Orwell muttering, "Told ya.”There is no sane...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Donald Trump's grip on the Republican party is weakening in a state the president won twice, according to a columnist.Nolan Finley, editorial page editor at The Detroit News, late on Saturday published an article arguing that "Trump's hold on GOP showing signs of weakening.""After some relentless bargaining by Abraham, God agreed to save Sodom from...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), a Trump-endorsed lawmaker and sitting member of the House Intelligence Committee – one of Congress' most powerful oversight panels – was widely ridiculed over the weekend after railing against aircraft condensation – a common target of debunked conspiracy theories."This is ridiculous,” wrote Steube Saturday in a...

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Yahoo News - Politics (19 hours ago)

In their words: European governments criticize Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

President Donald Trump late on Saturday night threatened to "take out" a fellow Republican lawmaker.Trump took to Truth Social at 10:26 PM local time to menace Rodric Bray, a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate. Indiana Republicans stood up to Trump and refused to engage in the mid-cycle redistricting effort that Trump was aggressively...

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

President Donald Trump reignited his threats to deploy the U.S. military to Minnesota Sunday as protests continue to erupt in Minneapolis following the ICE killing of Renee Good earlier this month.The president also took a swipe at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) – who's urged protesters not to become violent and give Trump the pretext to invoke the...

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The Washington Post - Politics (20 hours ago)

The probe of Jerome Powell immediately revealed the extent of support from GOP lawmakers and the finance community for an independent central bank.

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Yahoo News - Politics (20 hours ago)

Facing Political Peril, Trump Tries To Reclaim His Populist Edge

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

Emergency EU meeting set for Sunday afternoon to plan a response after Trump announced 10 percent tariffs on allies opposed to his designs on Greenland.

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

The Iranian Supreme Leader acknowledged that the demonstrations over recent weeks have led to thousands of deaths.

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New York Times - Politics (21 hours ago)

As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.

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New York Times - Politics (21 hours ago)

Data obtained by The New York Times illustrates the differences between President Trump's and President Biden's approaches to deportations. Our data reporter Albert Sun describes what we found.

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New York Times - Politics (21 hours ago)

The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.

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Raw Story - Politics (21 hours ago)

Before Renee Nicole Good's body was cold, Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and JD Vance grabbed the national spotlight to defame her (terrorist mows down federal agents!) while defending the goon who murdered her. The masked ICE agent who shot Good at close range held his cellphone in one hand while firing his gun with the other, showing more interest in...

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National Public Radio - Politics (21 hours ago)

The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.

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CBC - Politics (21 hours ago)

A Canadian citizen has died in Iran "at the hands of the Iranian authorities,” according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.

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Politico - Europe (22 hours ago)

People online are using AI to faceswap the conservative influencer's face onto everything and everyone. It could be changing his legacy.

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The Washington Post - Politics (22 hours ago)

The criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell followed months of criticism from President Donald Trump — and then a breezy email from the U.S. attorney's office with a line about hopping on a call.

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The Washington Post - Politics (22 hours ago)

President Donald Trump said it was a "wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but "the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.”

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Politico - Europe (23 hours ago)

The World Cup's most dreaded gatecrasher isn't a fan but a drone

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BBC - Politics (23 hours ago)

Parish councils could play a bigger role in democracy, the internet star of a viral meeting says.

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BBC - Politics (23 hours ago)

Polling suggests Plaid or Reform UK could win the Senedd election - but fall short of getting a majority.

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Politico - Europe (A day ago)

American diplomats are hoping the World Cup and Olympics can restore their influence shaping U.S. foreign policy.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (A day ago)

The Resolve Political Monitor shows the PM's standing with voters has taken a sharp hit after weeks of political brawling and mixed messaging since the Bondi terror attack.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (A day ago)

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils has defended Hizb ut-Tahrir, as the Albanese government moves to expand its powers to ban extremist groups.

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Yahoo News - Politics (A day ago)

Trump encourages Rep. Julia Letlow to primary Sen. Bill Cassidy

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New York Times - Politics (A day ago)

The president urged Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana to run against Mr. Cassidy, in a move that is likely to further complicate his relationship with Senate Republicans.

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

Donald Trump and his campaign befuddled observers over the weekend by reportedly releasing a fundraising email that raised more questions than it answered."It's Trump. I'm in the Oval Office, & I can't stop thinking about you," the email said, according to several individuals who received it.The email raised some suspicions online, perhaps in part...

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New York Times - Politics (A day ago)

There were a few surprises, and subtle regional digs, as Democratic state parties angled for early spots on the next presidential primary calendar. The New York Times reviewed their applications.

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New York Times - Politics (A day ago)

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, appointed new board members at three state schools, hours after she was sworn in as Virginia's first female governor.

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CBS News - Politics (A day ago)

Senate Democrats asked Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul to hold hearings on the federal law enforcement deployment in states.

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CBS News - Politics (A day ago)

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (A day ago)

A special sitting to respond to the Bondi terror attack will begin in Canberra on Monday, but the government is no closer to landing changes to hate laws. 

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

Recent revelations in the case involving Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent, could explain "counter-intuitive" bullet wounds found on the victim, according to a former homicide prosecutor.Glenn Kirschner, an ex-prosecutor who for years led a team specifically charging people with murder, posted a video in which he breaks...

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CBS News - Politics (A day ago)

Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller was ridiculed over the weekend after one of his interview answers was seen as an argument in favor of beating him up.Miller went on Fox News on Friday, where he was discussing Denmark and Trump's desire to seize Greenland."Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military....

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

Right-wing provocateur Jake Lang, who was given a pardon by Donald Trump after attacking Capitol cops with a baseball bat on Jan. 6, claims to have been stabbed while leading a counter-protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota.We reported earlier in the day that Lang would lead his own protest march in the city that has been turned into a battleground over...

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

JD Vance on Saturday lashed out against a fellow Republican, and observers were quick to point out that the vice president was apparently frustrated that his attempt at "cheating" failed.Vance over the weekend took to X to take a swipe at Rodric Bray, a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate. Indiana Republicans stood up to Trump and refused...

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CBS News - Politics (A day ago)

Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.

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CBS News - Politics (A day ago)

The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.

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Yahoo News - Politics (A day ago)

Trump calls for new leadership in Iran following nationwide protests

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

Political analysts and observers alike were shocked on Saturday after Donald Trump launched a new economic attack on an ally.The president over the weekend took to Truth Social to declare an attack on Denmark."We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any...

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

A Democratic lawmaker on Saturday announced that a right-wing commentator had deleted a "defamatory" statement, after a legal threat.Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) put a right-wing influencer on notice Friday night that unless they walk back a series of inflammatory claims within 24 hours, they would face dire legal consequences.On Friday morning, X...

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National Public Radio - Politics (A day ago)

Stephen Fowler is NPR's go to reporter for document dumps. He explains how he approaches the day's biggest stories...and its most perplexing datasets.

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National Public Radio - Politics (A day ago)

A bipartisan group of Senators is in Denmark speaking to officials there as President Trump announces new tariffs and continues to talk about taking over Greenland.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (A day ago)

Nearly 4 million solar panels are discarded every year, but a new recycling scheme could turn trash into treasure.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

The decision to block Jake Fahri's transfer was made for "public protection", the Ministry of Justice says.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

The US president earlier announced plans to impose a 10% levy on allies until a deal can be struck for a US takeover of the Danish territory.

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Raw Story - Politics (A day ago)

An economist on Saturday laughed out loud when asked by a cable TV host to fact check Donald Trump's most recent claims.Noted economist and professor Justin Wolfers appeared on MS NOW over the weekend, and was asked about the president's latest economic boasts."Under our administration, growth is exploding. Productivity is soaring. Investment is...

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New York Times - Politics (A day ago)

In previously unreported remarks, the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that Mr. Trump would "sue” the news outlet if it did not air an interview unedited.

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