1 hour ago House Republicans to vote on spending deal that could slash Medicaid funding

Budget central to Trump’s agenda might get stalled before 14 March deadline as lawmakers warn of nearly $1tn in cutsHouse Republicans are planning to vote on Tuesday on a spending blueprint central to Donald Trump’s agenda, but the package faces potential derailment over nearly $1tn in Medicaid cuts that could fracture their slim majority.The fiscal year 2025 proposal includes approximately $4.5tn in tax cuts alongside increased spending for defense and border security. To offset these costs, the plan tasks congressional committees with finding about $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Philadelphia Eagles snubbed Trump in 2018. Amid a MAGA meltdown this year they may not get the chance again

The Eagles declined a White House visit in 2018 to protest Donald Trump’s opposition to players who kneeled during the National Anthem to protest police brutality

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2 h. ago Musk stunned as dozens of DOGE staff suddenly QUIT with scathing letter... as eye

DOGE workers are revolting against Elon Musk and Donald Trump by signing a dramatic resignation letter vowing not to defund 'public services.' 

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2 h. ago A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system

A federal judge in Seattle has blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system

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2 h. ago White House says it 'will decide' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating some traditional ones

The White House says its officials "will decide" which news outlets cover President Donald Trump

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2 h. ago Palestinians say they support Trump's plans to revive Gaza as the 'Riviera of the Middle East'

Many Palestinians said they support President Donald Trump's plan to turn Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' despite his proposal getting much pushback across the world.

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including a cut to foreign aid

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3 h. ago Donald Trump ‘kisses Elon Musk’s feet’ in fake AI video shown on hacked screens at federal building

HUD spokeswoman Kasey Lovett vowed ‘appropriate action’ over 19-second clip on the day WFH ended for government workers

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3 h. ago US stocks fall as consumer confidence sinks most in four years

Oil prices drop while government bonds climb on worries Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit economy

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3 h. ago Alec Baldwin threatens to ‘snap’ Trump impersonator’s neck after Rust death comments

The ‘30 Rock’ star was being harassed in the street outside his home by the Instagram comedian

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3 h. ago Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than plannedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a major increase in defence spending, amid fears over Donald Trump’s commitment to European security.The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned – as he prepared for what is likely to be a diplomatically fraught visit to Washington DC this week. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer addresses nation after slashing aid budget to fund 'biggest sustained rise' in defence spending since Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including the cut to foreign aid

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4 h. ago ‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk

The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spinTesla sales almost halve in Europe over Musk’s ties to TrumpWhen Mike Schwede first sat in a Tesla Roadster 15 years ago, he felt like it was a glimpse into the future. By 2016, he was the proud owner of a Tesla, revelling in the thumbs up he would get from other drivers as he whizzed along Europe’s highways in the electric vehicle.But of late the sheen of owning a Tesla has begun to wear off. For years the brand has been synonymous with Elon Musk and his stance against the climate crisis. Recently, Schwede watched aghast as the Tesla CEO poured hundreds of millions into backing Donald Trump as he made promises to ramp up domestic oil and gas production. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago JANE TIPPETT: The hidden message Melania sent Donald by cross

Melania Trump is no stranger to firsts in her role as First Lady. And Saturday's night black-tie gathering at the White House for the nation's governors was no exception.

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4 h. ago Rebecca Hendin on Donald Trump’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron – cartoon

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4 h. ago Watch live as Keir Starmer holds urgent press conference amid threats from ‘tyrant’ Putin

Keir Starmer will give a press conference in No10 ahead of his visit to Washington DC to meet Donald Trump as the future of Europe hangs in the balance due to the threat of Vladimir Putin

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4 h. ago After viral Trump showdown, Maine governor’s MAGA opponents petition for her recall – but there’s a problem

Janet Mills angers local conservatives by telling Donald Trump: ‘I’ll see you in court’

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4 h. ago Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi

The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election promisesEach new morn, new widows howl, new orphans cry and Donald Trump passes a wild executive order. To liberally paraphrase Macbeth, every day seems to bring some new reason to scream into the void. The good news, however, is that even diehard Trumpers seem to be getting sick of all the chaos. A month into Trump’s second act, there are signs that the honeymoon is over and a backlash may be brewing. For certain Republican voters, regret may be setting in.First, the polling. A Harvard CAPS/Harris survey published on Monday gave Trump a 52% approval rating. Meanwhile, three national polls show a decline in support for the president, with most Americans saying he hasn’t done enough to lower prices and has overstepped his presidential powers. A CNN poll published on Thursday found that 47...

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5 h. ago Donald Trump health fears over mark on hand as doctor weighs in his 'dark skin'

EXCLUSIVE: Bruising is much more common in older people and those who take blood thinning medication, as a medical expert weighed in on fears the Orange Manbaby has a mystery ailment

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5 h. ago Mystery bruise spotted on Donald Trump following awkward handshakes with Macron

Twitter users are speculating if anything is wrong with US President Donald Trump after he was pictured with a bruise on his hand during an appearance with French President, Emmanuel Macron

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