27 m. ago Coinbase adds former top Obama and Harris adviser Plouffe as it broadens its political reach

Top Democratic strategist David Plouffe is joining Coinbase as an adviser as the cryptocurrency exchange broadens its political reach

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42 m. ago Tuna, beans, Spam: Trump’s tariffs threaten the canned foods millions rely on to survive

The US president vowed to cut food costs, but experts warn metal tariffs may raise prices in a matter of monthsCanned foods make up a big part of 20-year-old Cale Johnson’s diet: tuna, corned beef hash, beans, chicken soup, Spam and fruit. They’re affordable and have a long shelf life, which is essential for many people in the US like Johnson, who earns a low income and works two part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student in Omaha, Nebraska.In the days after Donald Trump’s recent decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, Johnson says he’s worried. Continue reading...

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46 m. ago Democratic governors will defend immigration policies before Republican

Republicans in Congress are calling several Democratic governors to Washington to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities

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96 m. ago Innovation takes a backseat at small companies as tariffs become a full

Some U.S. business owners say President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies are stifling the American ingenuity he hopes to foster

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2 h. ago Troops are now patrolling Los Angeles. This is a disaster waiting to happen | Kenneth Roth

Troops are trained for war, where they can shoot to kill. Asking troops to police is an invitation to brutalityThis was the moment that Donald Trump was waiting for. A Democratic city, Los Angeles. A Democratic state, California. His most popular issue, immigration. And protests where occasional violence could be spotlighted endlessly on social media. What better time to summon the troops and burnish the president’s tough-guy image.But Trump should be careful what he wishes for. The spectacle of needlessly calling in 4,000 national guard troops and 700 Marines may be red meat for his Maga base, but for most everyone else it is a bright warning sign of Trump’s autocratic tendencies. Rather than quell the protests, he is provoking more, not only in LA but in at least two dozen cities across the US. Even if this is not yet the mass mobilization that such repression has sparked in other countries, it is making Trump’s true colors clear.Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Ri...

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's attendance at Les Misérables sparks boycott walk

President Trump was met with boos and heckles as he and First Lady Melania took their seats at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C

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4 h. ago Donald Trump fans fear dementia as 'catheter' spotted in his trousers

Rumours began after a user of X pointed out the device, sharing viral images of his leg which caused a stir on Monday night.

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5 h. ago Donald Trump booed by theatre as he takes seat for opening night of Les Misérables

Some cast members threatened to pull out of Wednesday night's gig at the John F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington DC.

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7 h. ago Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests

The tuxedo-clad US president – accompanied by first lady Melania – promised a ‘golden era’ for America at his first Kennedy Center production in Washington“Do you hear the people sing? / Singing the song of angry men? / It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again!”When the rousing anthem of revolution filled the Kennedy Center on Wednesday night, Donald Trump may have had a Pavlovian response along the lines of “Get me Stephen Miller” or “Send in the marines”. We will never know. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history

The military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday will be a new spectacle for many Americans

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7 h. ago Protests over Trump’s ICE raids continue spreading to other major cities

Protests against President Donald Trump’s mass deportations of illegal immigrants have popped up in cities such as New York, Austin, Chicago and Atlanta

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7 h. ago Oklahoma prepares to execute a man transferred from federal custody by Trump officials

Oklahoma is preparing to execute a man whose transfer to state custody was expedited by the Trump administration

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7 h. ago Court hearing set on Trump's use of National Guard and Marines to help with immigration raids in LA

A federal court hearing is scheduled on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles

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7 h. ago Trump's brutal message to actors who boycotted his Kennedy Center appearance as president and Melania attend Les Miserables

Donald Trump entered the Kennedy Center Wednesday with Melania at his side and struck a defiant tone when asked about cast members from Les Miserables boycotting his appearance.

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9 h. ago Les Misérables audience BOO Donald Trump after President angers Kennedy Center regulars

Donald Trump attended the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the first time since he announced huge plans to change the venue's programming - including a ban on drag acts

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10 h. ago Trump administration hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access

The Trump administration is facing a second lawsuit over the shutdown of asylum at ports of entry, a legal pathway created by Congress under the Immigration and Nationality Act

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11 h. ago UK issues unusual 'rising tensions' warning as US orders diplomatic evacuations

The Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British maritime security agency, has taken measures following Donald Trump's move to issue evacuation orders for non-essential personnel

Events

11 h. ago Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role

U.S. troops have begun directly detaining immigrants accused of trespassing on a recently designated national defense zone along the southern U.S. border

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12 h. ago Watch: Trump reacts to news that actors are boycotting his attendance at Kennedy Center

Donald Trump says he is unbothered by actors boycotting his attendance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center Wednesday night (11 June).

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12 h. ago Donald Trump trouser bulge sparks health fears speculating 'dementia side effect'

Donald Trump's unusual bulge in his trousers has sparked health fears - with some speculating that the former president could be wearing a foley catheter and suffering late stage dementia

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