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Democrats’ chances of gaining control of Congress at US midterms depend on Iran war
Democrats’ hopes of retaking Congress in the midterms hinge on developments in the Iran conflict, as public opinion, security concerns…
Trump Wants to Make His Triumphal Arch a Killing Machine
Trump seeks to transform a proposed triumphal arch into a weaponized, fortified monument, drawing alarm from lawmakers, architects and rights…
How Donald Trump’s war in Iran is failing the legitimacy test in the eyes of US voters
Polling shows growing skepticism among US voters over Donald Trump's war in Iran, questioning its legal and moral legitimacy as…
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Hollywood action star once embraced by MAGA now accuses Trump of long-hidden misconduct, releasing documents and recordings. Allies scramble to…
The Kennedy Center Is Just Trump’s Latest Hostage
As budget fights and patronage collide, the Kennedy Center has become entangled in Trump's brinkmanship. Cultural programs and staff face…
Mark Carney: a master of statecraft in an era short of great orators
Former central banker Mark Carney is hailed as a master of statecraft, blending pragmatic policy and persuasive modesty to steer…
An Idaho County Banned Wind and Solar Projects. Some Locals Regret It.
After an Idaho county voted to ban wind and solar projects, some residents say the move cost jobs, tax revenue…
Trump’s thumbs-up to Irish reunification breaks with precedent, but evokes earlier age of White House support
President Trump’s thumbs-up to Irish reunification breaks decades of U.S. reticence, yet recalls an earlier era when White House influence…
Trump: My son repaid a Putin ally who helped fund his wedding
Trump says his son repaid a Putin ally who partly funded wedding festivities, calling it a personal loan. The claim…
James Carville Warns About GOP Midterms War Chest: ‘It Counts For Something’
Democratic strategist James Carville warned that the GOP's midterm war chest still matters, saying 'it counts for something,' as Republicans…
Republican highlights man freed from ICE custody in campaign ad
Republican campaign ad spotlights a man released from ICE custody, arguing the case illustrates lax enforcement and public-safety risks. Opponents…
“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…
Trump says he’s banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House – CNBC
President Trump announced he will bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House events, accusing outlets of bias. The…
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The Guardian reports a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund part of Donald Trump Jr.'s lavish wedding,…
Maria Shriver Puts ‘Small-Minded’ Trump On Blast Over ‘Narcissistic’ Kennedy Center Saga
Maria Shriver slammed President Trump as "small-minded" and "narcissistic" over the Kennedy Center dispute, accusing him of personalizing cultural institutions…