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Politics · United StatesSusan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, leaving the Trump administration two Republican defections short of confirmation. Blanche struck a deal to end the ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to secure committee approval, but Democrats and Collins oppose the pick.
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Politics · United StatesTrump attacks oil firms and US Attorney in speech as poll rating hits low
Donald Trump accused oil executives of profiteering from his Iran policy and US Attorney Jeanine Pirou of altering court filings in a Monday speech. His approval rating fell to one-third in a CNN/SSRS poll, while Republican senators insisted on written proof that a $1.8bn Justice Department fund was permanently abolished.
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Politics · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has no gag reflex and will eat anything
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a reporter he has no gag reflex and will eat anything, including roadkill. The statement came during the launch of his YouTube cooking programme, The Real Food Show, which features celebrity chefs and budget-friendly recipes.
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Politics · United StatesFederal judges ruled Trump administration violated First Amendment in 75 cases
A Reuters analysis identified 75 federal-court rulings that found the Trump administration infringed First Amendment rights during his second term. The cases, spanning speech, religion and press freedoms, included rulings by judges appointed by both parties. The administration appealed most decisions.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel to advance Todd Blanche nomination after Republican deal
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote Tuesday on advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination after Republican senators secured written assurances that a $1.8 billion fund tied to the Trump-IRS settlement would not proceed. Democrats argue the guarantees fall short of permanent protections.
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Politics · United StatesHaley Stevens accuses Abdul El-Sayed of refusing to recognise Israel’s right to exist
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens accused primary rival Abdul El-Sayed of equivocating on Israel’s right to exist, as protests over AIPAC donations and a record $80 million spent on the race dominated the final day of campaigning. El-Sayed has called Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide.
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Politics · United StatesNew York Mayor Proposes Surtax on Owners of Multiple Homes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a surtax on owners of multiple homes, publishing a list of nearly one million property owners and warning 17,000 they could face annual levies of $40,000 to $350,000 if they cannot prove full-time occupancy. The policy aims to redistribute housing, American Greatness reported.
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Politics · United StatesTrump tells Max Miller reelection prospects 'aren’t looking good'
President Donald Trump reportedly told Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) that his reelection bid was in trouble following domestic violence allegations. Trump called Miller a 'good person' but privately expressed doubts, while Ohio Republicans urged him to withdraw before a Wednesday deadline to trigger a special election.
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Politics · United StatesTrump calls Ohio Rep. Max Miller over abuse allegations as ex-wife seeks restraining order
President Trump called Rep. Max Miller to discuss his Ohio reelection campaign after allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the claims and said he would stay in the race. Moreno has filed for a restraining order, alleging assault and abuse of their daughter.
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Politics · United StatesTrump appoints Jennifer Hegseth to chair military spouses commission
President Donald Trump established the Presidential Commission on Military Spouses, appointing Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as its chair. The commission will address housing, employment and education challenges for military families and submit annual recommendations to the President.
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Politics · United StatesUS prosecutors drop charges against four over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage
Prosecutors in Washington dismissed misdemeanour charges against former Olympian David Hearn and three others accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The decision followed evidence that the damage was caused by a botched contractor installation, not vandalism.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump sued Capital One after bank closed accounts over money-laundering fears
Capital One closed bank accounts held by Donald Trump in 2021 after flagging financial activity linked to money-laundering risks, the bank disclosed in a court filing. Trump’s holding company sued, alleging political motives, but Capital One denied the claim.
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Politics · United StatesTrump calls US Attorney Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ over dropped charges
Donald Trump publicly rebuked US Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she moved to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The digests agree Trump used the phrases ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’, and that Pirro’s decision marked a rare defiance during his second term.
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Trump backs Ohio Congressman Miller after senator calls for resignation
President Trump did not ask Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller to resign, despite Senator J.D. Vance, Miller’s former father-in-law, doing so over unspecified allegations. All five outlets attributed the story to The Center Square, with none on the left covering it.
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Aaron Rodgers calls Anthony Fauci a 'coward' after Senate hearing on COVID response
Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci a 'coward' and an 'absolute criminal' on *The Pat McAfee Show* after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing on the government's COVID-19 response. Outlets diverged on whether the focus was Fauci's legal strategy or Rodgers' criticism.
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Media · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. CNN interview called a 'Gish gallop' by experts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CNN interview with Dana Bash drew criticism from experts who described his rapid succession of claims as a 'Gish gallop', a tactic to overwhelm opponents with unverifiable points. HuffPost reported Kennedy disputed vaccine efficacy and ICU capacity during COVID-19, while experts analysed the strategy's intent and effect.
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RFK Jr. clashes with CNN’s Dana Bash over pandemic response
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash traded sharp remarks during an interview about pandemic preparedness, with Bash rejecting his claim of press malpractice and correcting his assertion that she lacked scientific expertise. The exchange went viral for its confrontational tone.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says oil firms profit too much from Iran war shortage
President Donald Trump said oil companies are making “too much money” due to a shortage caused by the Iran war, which has led to retaliatory actions blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Right-rated outlets led on his criticism, while no left- or centre-rated reports carried the story.
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Politics · United StatesStates sue Trump administration to block access to benefits recipients' data
Over 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block federal access to personal data of millions receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, targets the administration's plan to collect sensitive information from recipients.
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Politics · United StatesDNC 2024 autopsy missing chapter criticises Democratic consultants as out of touch
The New York Times published a chapter omitted from the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy, which accuses Democratic consultants of being 'self-enriching' and disconnected from ordinary voters. DNC Chair Ken Martin denied receiving the chapter, while strategist Paul Rivera claimed he delivered it in a binder.
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