62 m. ago House vote on Trump’s big bill hangs in balance as Johnson vows to ‘get it over the line’

Speaker struggles to muster enough Republican votes as lawmakers object to provisions and costUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill is hanging in the balance as Republicans struggle to muster sufficient votes in the US House of Representatives.House speaker Mike Johnson is determined to pass the bill as soon as possible, but has been frustrated by lawmakers who object to its provisions and overall cost. They have blocked House Republicans from approving a rule, which is necessary to begin debate on the measure and set the stage for its passage. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago House voting on rule to pave the way to final debate on Trump’s tax

Procedural vote would open final debate but measure has already been voted against by enough Republicans to have it failWhat’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Republican voters on Trump legislation: ‘This bill is a no-brainer!’Donald Trump on Tuesday toured “Alligator Alcatraz”, a controversial new migrant detention jail in the remote Florida Everglades, and celebrated the harsh conditions that people sent there would experience.The president was chaperoned by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, who hailed the tented camp on mosquito-infested land 50 miles west of Miami as an example for other states that supported Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Diddy's lawyers call verdict an 'enormous victory and win,' claim disgraced mogul 'will be able to sleep at night': Recap

Lawyers representing Sean ' Diddy ' Combs declared the verdict in the disgraced music mogul's trial an 'enormous victory and win.'

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5 h. ago Diddy's lawyers call verdict an 'enormous victory and win,' claim disgraced mogul 'will be able to sleep at night': Live updates

Lawyers representing Sean ' Diddy ' Combs declared the verdict in the disgraced music mogul's trial an 'enormous victory and win.'

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7 h. ago Diddy to remain behind bars until sentencing after dramatic verdict and pleas from 'terrified' victims: Live updates

The 55-year-old music mogul faced life in prison if convicted of the top charge - racketeering conspiracy.

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7 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail and told to wait in prison to be sentenced on prostitution charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was charged with racketeering conspiracy and transporting sex workers

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8 h. ago Live M6 traffic updates as crash leaves lanes closed in Cheshire

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8 h. ago Diddy verdict live: Sean Combs denied bail despite being cleared of most serious crimes in sex trafficking trial

The judge ruled Diddy will remain behind bars as he awaits sentencing, citing his history of domestic violence

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8 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must remain in jail after judge denies request for bail while he awaits sentencing – live

Judge declines to release music mogul after jurors convict Combs of transportation to engage in prostitutionFull story: Sean Combs found guilty on two of five countsKey moments from the trialSeven weeks, 34 witnesses, a media circus: inside the trialThe foreperson will now read the verdict.The jury is in the courtroom and the foreperson has given the verdict form to the court deputy. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Diddy won't be released as judge denies bail until sentencing: Live updates

The 55-year-old music mogul faced life in prison if convicted of the top charge - racketeering conspiracy.

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8 h. ago P Diddy judge makes decision on whether shamed rapper is allowed to return home

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail and ordered to return to jail to await sentencing after being convicted of two counts of transportation for prostitution

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9 h. ago House at standstill as Republican leaders continue to try to rally holdouts, delaying rule vote – US politics live

Democrats criticize tax-and-spending bill as House Republicans scramble to get legislation passed by Trump-imposed deadlineWhat’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Donald Trump on Tuesday toured “Alligator Alcatraz”, a controversial new migrant detention jail in the remote Florida Everglades, and celebrated the harsh conditions that people sent there would experience.The president was chaperoned by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, who hailed the tented camp on mosquito-infested land 50 miles west of Miami as an example for other states that supported Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Raducanu storms past Vondrousova after Alcaraz beats spirited Brit Tarvet

Follow live updates and scores from day three of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club

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10 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Emma Raducanu vs Marketa Vondrousova result and latest reaction

British No1 hits top form to set uo blockbuster clash with world number one

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10 h. ago Mike Johnson claims ‘progress’ on Trump spending bill but unclear if Republicans have votes to pass it – live

Democrats criticize tax and spending bill as House Republicans scramble to get legislation passed by Trump-imposed deadlineWhat’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Donald Trump on Tuesday toured “Alligator Alcatraz”, a controversial new migrant detention jail in the remote Florida Everglades, and celebrated the harsh conditions that people sent there would experience.The president was chaperoned by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, who hailed the tented camp on mosquito-infested land 50 miles west of Miami as an example for other states that supported Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Diddy verdict live: Sean Combs pushes for bail release after being found guilty of two counts and ahead of sentencing

Shortly after returning to deliberations Wednesday morning, jurors announced they had reached a verdict, with the music mogul found guilty only of transportation to engage in prostitution

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11 h. ago House holds preliminary vote as Republican hardliners demand big changes to Trump bill – US politics live

Democrats criticize tax and spending bill as Republican holdouts remain opposed while Trump-imposed deadline loomsWhat’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Donald Trump on Tuesday toured “Alligator Alcatraz”, a controversial new migrant detention jail in the remote Florida Everglades, and celebrated the harsh conditions that people sent there would experience.The president was chaperoned by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, who hailed the tented camp on mosquito-infested land 50 miles west of Miami as an example for other states that supported Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Cassie begs judge not to release 'dangerous' Diddy on bail: Live updates

The 55-year-old music mogul faced life in prison if convicted of the top charge - racketeering conspiracy.

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11 h. ago Bryan Kohberger admits guilt in murder of Idaho college students as prosecutor breaks down naming victims: Live updates

Kohberger will avoid the death penalty after pleading guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022

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11 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Raducanu leads Vondrousova after Alcaraz beats spirited Brit Tarvet

Follow live updates and scores from day three of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club

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