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“Near a Breaking Point:” Trump Is Failing Firefighters in an Intense Burn Season
Facing record blazes and dwindling federal support, firefighters say the Trump administration has left crews undersupplied and overstretched in an…
Make ‘em laugh: how One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas
One Nation uses stand‑up riffs, viral memes and skewed satire as a media tactic. Analysts say the comic veneer obscures…
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US officials warn that Russia, accused of targeting past elections, could again try to influence the midterms through cyberattacks and…
Place-name politics: Why outrage alone won’t erase Trump’s name
Calls to remove Trump’s name from buildings and places have grown, but legal, procedural and political hurdles mean public outrage…
With EPA’s Latest Move, Trump Topples the Last Pillar of Biden’s Climate Legacy
EPA under Trump cancels Biden-era emissions guardrails, marking a decisive blow to his climate agenda. Analysts say the move strips…
Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict
Tehran's increasingly assertive rhetoric and military posturing mark a dangerous escalation, heightening regional tensions and prompting fears of wider conflict…
Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again? – Al Jazeera
President Trump says he has held direct talks with Iran, suggesting a thaw in relations. The claim drew mixed reactions…
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PHOTOS: Trump in Gastonia - Images capture former president Donald Trump addressing supporters at a packed Gastonia rally, with signs,…
Robert De Niro Fights Back Tears As Amy Poehler Thanks Him For Taking On Donald Trump
Robert De Niro fought back tears as Amy Poehler thanked him for taking on Donald Trump, praising his courage and…
Stephen Colbert Says He Doesn’t Miss Late Night, Calls Daily News “a Cup of Poison
Stephen Colbert told Jimmy Kimmel he doesn't miss late-night TV, calling the daily news "a cup of poison every day"…
ICE at the Polls? Here’s Why It’s Not Happening
Voting expert says ICE won’t patrol polling places, dismissing fears of enforcement at the polls. Officials urge calm as legal…
The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact
Pentagon ramps up polygraph use to root out classified leaks, but experts say the exams offer spectacle over science -…
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump – NBC News
The House passed a Russia sanctions bill named for Sen. Lindsey Graham, moving bipartisan penalties against the Kremlin and sending…
Trump Has Made More Trades Than All of Congress Combined – Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg reports former president Donald Trump executed more stock trades last year than all members of Congress combined, raising fresh…
Mike Johnson Defends Trump’s ‘Creative Ideas’ When Asked How They Differ From Communism
Mike Johnson defended Trump’s “creative ideas” as distinct from communism, saying they emphasize private enterprise and personal freedom, while opponents…
Live updates: Blanche insists Trump will follow ballot ruling; Kennedy Center loses bid to add Trump’s name
Live updates: Blanche insists Trump will follow a court's ballot ruling; the Kennedy Center loses its bid to add Trump's…