3 h. ago Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism

Former US vice-president a key figure in expanding White House’s power and ‘corrupting the intelligence-policy relationship’ to sell Iraq warDick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84Dick Cheney, who has died aged 84, came to be seen as a moderate in his later years for his staunch opposition to Donald Trump, but he also stands accused of paving the way for Trumpism by undermining the independence of the intelligence agencies and US adherence to international law.As George W Bush’s second-in-command in the “war on terror” declared after the 9/11 attacks, Cheney made himself one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history, and was a key protagonist in the push to invade Iraq, as well as the use of torture on suspected al-Qaida members detained without charge in the CIA’s offshore “black sites”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Dick Cheney warns about the dangers of Donald Trump in resurfaced clip following former vice president’s death

Dick Cheney warned there had never been an individual who was “a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump” in a 2022 video which has resurfaced with the news that the former vice president has died.

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4 h. ago That time Dick Cheney shot his friend in the face and the Texas man apologized for getting shot says it all about Bush VP

The White House delayed telling the press, then called Cheney’s explanation for the shooting ‘strong’ and ‘powerful — an all too familiar tactic, John Bowden writes.

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6 h. ago Remembering Dick Cheney: A life in photos from defense chief to VP

Dick Cheney, the former defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and vice president under Bush’s son George W. Bush, has died at age 84.

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7 h. ago Dick Cheney’s cardiologist talks cause of death and how the former vice president faced myriad of health issues

‘He was the most complicated patient I ever cared for,’ the doctor said of Dick Cheney

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8 h. ago Dick Cheney's rise to power told by Christian Bale in 'badass' movie that's free to watch

The 2018 film recalls the life of former vice president Dick Cheney following his rise to power and influence on American politics - and it's now free to stream

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8 h. ago George W Bush pays tribute to ‘honorable’ Dick Cheney after death aged 84: Latest updates

Powerful but polarizing Republican at odds with his party in later years over rejection of President Donald Trump, whom he called the ‘greatest ever threat to our Republic’

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10 h. ago Dick Cheney dead: Vice President who served with George W. Bush and took leading role in 'war on terror' dies at 84

The hard-charging conservative served alongside Republican President George W Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009.

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10 h. ago Dick Cheney death latest: George W Bush’s influential vice president and architect of the ‘War on Terror’ dies aged 84

Powerful but polarizing Republican at odds with his party in later years over rejection of President Donald Trump, whom he called the ‘greatest ever threat to our Republic’

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10 h. ago Dick Cheney: The most influential vice president in modern American history

Cemented by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Cheney built unrivalled authority and influence in his role as witnessed by then Washington correspondent Rupert Cornwell

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10 h. ago Dick Cheney dead: Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies aged 84

He died on Monday night, according to his family.

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11 h. ago Dick Cheney dies aged 84 as family confirm death of 'America’s most powerful VP'

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died after complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease after a political career that saw him dubbed one of "America's most powerful"

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9 d. ago Scotland has a 'critical role' preparing the UK for all out war with Russia

Luke Pollard – who was appointed to the new role of Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry earlier this year – has told the Sunday Mail the UK now needs to rapidly rearm to prepare for direct conflict with a “peer competitor”.

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2 w. ago Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in 'Chief of War'

Jason Momoa prepared for his role in “Chief of War” with a personal language coach who lived with him for nearly a year

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3 w. ago Free rail travel to be offered to veterans for remembrance services

‘As we celebrate 200 years of rail, it is only right that the industry reflects on the vital role it played in our nation’s war efforts’, said rail group CEO

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3 w. ago All living Israeli hostages freed and hundreds of Palestinian detainees and prisoners released as Trump leads Egypt summit – live

US president in Egypt alongside world leaders after Israeli families welcome hostages home and Palestinian detainees are freedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostagesJoy and sorrow as Palestinian prisoners and detainees returnDonald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump brings state of daughter Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s marriage into his Israeli parliament address on Gaza peace

Trump’s son-in-law played pivotal role in securing ceasefire after two years of war in Gaza

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3 w. ago Israeli hostages released: all living captives freed as Trump receives standing ovation at Knesset – latest updates

Donald Trump to speak to Israeli parliament as released hostages are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Israeli hostage release: remaining living hostages reportedly freed – latest updates

Donald Trump arrives in Israel as released captives are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Israeli hostage release: Netanyahu welcomes Trump with second group of hostages expected to be released shortly – live updates

Israeli PM greets US president at Ben Gurion airport as Red Cross travels to collect second group of living captivesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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