61 m. ago Original Sin book review: How we were fools to be fooled by Joe Biden’s people

Since this book was written we have learned Joe Biden has prostate cancer. The sad news was greeted with sympathy from all sides of the political divide, including Donald Trump. That would have been the response if, as president, Biden had declared in 2023 that he wasn’t going to run again on the basis of his age; there would have been lots of love, as there was at the start of George Clooney’s celebrated open letter to Biden in The New York Times telling him he loved him, but it was time to go.

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64 m. ago Trump may have skirted the law addressing his crypto investors using the presidential seal

It’s illegal to use the seal to convey a ‘false impression of sponsorship or approval’ by the government

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2 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer urged to oppose 'dangerous' Donald Trump demand to U

Donald Trump has told Keir Starmer to abandon his renewable energy strategy and ramp up North Sea oil and gas production.

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4 h. ago Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board

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5 h. ago Trump wields the knife as he orders shock purge at crucial agency that's pivotal for Americans' safety

Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the National Security Council that will shrink its size by over 100 staffers.

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5 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: In 55 years of covering politics, I've never accused any UK government of routinely telling untruths. But Starmer & Co have taken lying and gaslighting to a deplorable level

How can you tell when politicians are lying? Their lips are moving. It's a hoary old joke but it can still be guaranteed to raise a rueful chuckle among British voters disillusioned with the political process.

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6 h. ago Donald Trump is branded an 'a***hole' by his own niece in scathing put

Donald Trump's enemies are hungry to open the eyes of all who support him, but his fans say the US President is the antidote to the "established way" which they say failed

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6 h. ago Environmentalists' lawsuit challenges Trump's order to allow commercial fishing in Pacific monument

Environmentalists are challenging in court President Donald Trump’s executive order that they say strips core protections from the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument and opens the area to harmful commercial fishing

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6 h. ago Donald Trump's chilling vow to US as he is hellbent on 'remaining president for life'

Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump has warned that the former US President is hellbent on staying in office for the rest of his life and is unlikely to go quietly if he is defeated at the ballot box

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6 h. ago Donald Trump's unhinged take on US' future laid bare in nine alarming words

Donald Trump was branded an a***hole by his own niece Mary in a fascinating interview and now the woman has offered her thoughts on what makes the US President tick

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7 h. ago Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney reaches tentative agreement with striking machinists

Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney says it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing about 3,000 machinists in Connecticut

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7 h. ago New Pentagon spokesperson promoted antisemitic conspiracy theory – US politics live

Kingsley Wilson, who has repeatedly shared false claim, promoted to press secretary as critics blast her ‘clearly unfit for her role’Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over its decision to revoke the Ivy League school’s ability to enrol international students, a move the school called unconstitutional and retaliatory.Reuters reports that in a complaint filed in Boston federal court, Harvard called the revocation a “blatant violation” of the US constitution’s first amendment and other federal laws. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago White House conducting massive overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

President Donald Trump is ordering a massive overhaul of the National Security Council that will shrink its size and return many career appointees back to their home agencies

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8 h. ago Trump reportedly to make drastic cuts to US National Security Council

Staff to be cut to dozens, with more authority expected to be handed to state and defense departmentsA large restructuring of the US National Security Council got under way on Friday as Donald Trump moved to reduce the size and scope of the once-powerful agency, five sources briefed on the matter said.Staff dealing with a variety of major geopolitical issues were sent termination notices on Friday, said the sources, who requested anonymity as they were not permitted to speak to the media. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

The U.S. Justice Department’s new pardon attorney says he is going to take a “hard look” at two men who are in prison for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020

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9 h. ago Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S. residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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9 h. ago Muppet wars as Kermit the Frog mocks Donald Trump's egg obsession

It was green v orange when Kermit the Frog hit out at Donald Trump's weird obsession with eggs while making a speech at Muppets creator Jim Henson's former university

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10 h. ago Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he ages

Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ balladeer

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10 h. ago Donald Trump's threaten brutal Apple goods tariff unless he gets iPhones pledge

Donald Trump has threatened Apple and the EU with extreme tariffs, as the Orange manbaby once again throws his toys out of the pram over the response to his hefty economic measures

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10 h. ago Apple sees stock drop after Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs unless they build iPhones in America

President Donald Trump made the threats after he reportedly met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the White House earlier in the week

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