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Republicans Push Jay Clayton’s DNI Confirmation to Unblock Spy Program Stalemate
Senate eyes June 19 for Jay Clayton to assume acting DNI duties as GOP leaders rush his confirmation to end intelligence...
California Democrats' World Cup Gamble Backfires
California Democrats' World Cup viewing conditions spark outrage, highlighting the increasingly charged atmosphere aroun...
Pulitzer Journalist Defends Senate Candidate Amid Abuse Allegations
A Pulitzer‑winning reporter faces backlash for minimizing physical‑abuse claims against Democratic Senate hopeful Graham...
Iranian Activist and Others Sent to Conflict‑Ravaged Central African Republic Despite U.S. Protection
U.S. officials deported migrants with withholding of removal, including an Iranian pro‑democracy activist, to the war‑to...
YouTuber Rachel Protests ICE Family Detention After Newark Visit
After touring Delaney Hall in Newark, the 20‑year‑old child‑development advocate delivered 535 letter packets to Congres...
San Diego Shifts Measure C Funds to Fight Floods and Save Arts
The city’s 2020 hotel‑tax revenue is being redirected to cover a $1.2 million dewatering project and a $3 million market...
Judge Refuses to Lift Block on Trump's $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Without Sworn Pledge
A federal judge doesn't trust verbal promises alone — demanding a sworn affidavit from the acting attorney general that ...
Amanda Holden's Call to Action: 'Kick Out' the PM Over Social Media Ban Delays
TV judge Amanda Holden is taking matters into her own hands by deleting social media apps from her daughter's phone, cit...
Trump’s ‘Low IQ’ Posts: 24 Slurs and a Racial Pattern Exposed on the House Floor
An investigation reveals Donald Trump used ‘low IQ’ 24 times on Truth Social, eight of every ten aimed at Black or brown...
Trump's Unsteady Ground: Independent Voters Abandon Him
A sharp decline in support among independents without a college degree has erased previous educational divides, leaving ...
Trump’s $700 Billion Pentagon Push Overshadows Looming Social Security Gap
A Republican‑led defense budget surge could outpace the Social Security shortfall, raising questions about fiscal priori...
Amanda Holden Slams Starmer Over Delayed Under‑16 Social Media Ban
The Britain’s Got Talent judge demands the prime minister’s removal and pulls her own teen’s apps, heightening pressure ...
Canada's Top Court Rules New Brunswick's Lieutenant-Governor Must Be Bilingual in 6-3 Landmark Decision
The Supreme Court of Canada has held that New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor must be able to speak both English and Fre...
Trump's Iran Deal: A Fragile Ceasefire on the Brink
President Trump's accusations of Iranian dishonesty threaten to derail a landmark agreement, as the world waits with bat...
Federal Employee Charged with Deleting COVID‑19 Origins Records Exposes FOIA Enforcement Gap
A whistleblower case reveals how agencies can sidestep FOIA by erasing files and claiming ‘reasonable’ searches, prompti...
Trump's Nuclear Red Line: A $300 Billion Gamble
President Trump's strong denial of a leaked Iranian ceasefire agreement has cast doubt on the prospects for a US-Iran de...
Champagne's High-Speed Rail Conundrum: Ethics and Politics Collide
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends his ethics record amidst scrutiny over the $90 billion Alto high-sp...
Labour MPs Flip on Welfare Cuts After £4.8bn Rebellion – What Changed?
A year after forcing a U-turn on disability benefits, Labour MPs now signal willingness to back cuts, driven by a new re...
Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue Falls Flat
A federal judge has dealt a major blow to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against ActBlue, ruling that the m...
Labour MPs Warm to Benefit Cuts as Neet Forecast Sparks Alarm
A senior Labour figure backs conditional welfare reforms after a government report warned one in six youths could be NEE...
Newsom and Rubio Share a Box at FIFA Globe Cup — A 2028 Preview on Display
Two potential presidential rivals sit together at SoFi Stadium during the US-Paraguay opener, blending sports diplomacy ...
Bardella's Monaco Grand Prix Date Sparks Image Crisis for French Far-Right
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella faces backlash after attending the Monaco Grand Prix with his heiress girlfriend...
Manuel Lozano Arrested After Threatening ICE Agents with AR‑15‑Style Rifle
A Washington man faces federal charges after brandishing a pistol and threatening ICE officers amid a reported 8,000% ri...
Kennedy Center Board Moves to Defy Judge and Keep Trump Name on Sign
Board members voted to appeal a court order, leaving the controversial Trump signage up for now.
Labour's Defence Rift Widens: Al Carns Resigns, Fueling Leadership Speculation
Al Carns's high-profile resignation over defence funding has sparked intense speculation about his Labour leadership amb...
The Education Gap That Vanished: Trump's Independent Voter Slide by the Numbers
A new AP-NORC analysis shows President Trump's support among independent voters, especially those without a college degr...
Two Federal Judges, One Prison: The Legal Standoff Over Transgender Inmate Housing
Conflicting court orders on housing 14 transgender women at a Texas federal prison set up a circuit-level clash over pri...
Trump's Independent Support Erodes Sharply in Second Term, AP-NORC Data Shows
A new AP-NORC analysis reveals a steady decline in Trump's approval among independents since July 2024, with non-college...
Independent Voter Favorability for Trump Slips to One‑Quarter by Spring 2026
AP‑NORC data shows Trump’s support among independents, especially non‑college voters, has collapsed since his 2024 win.
Federal Crackdown: Mullin Warns Court Staff Against Aiding ICE Evaders
A senior immigration official has threatened prosecution for judicial employees who assist undocumented individuals in e...