1 hour ago China's military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II

Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, recalls the modest military presence at the founding of communist China in 1949

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4 d. ago CDC officials who quit in protest lead call to ‘get politics out of public health’

Staffers gather in Atlanta to applaud senior leaders who resigned after CDC chief Susan Monarez was firedWho’s who in the CDC crisis?Senior CDC vaccine research and public health leaders who resigned in protest told hundreds of supporters across the street from the campus on Thursday that the Trump administration needs to “get politics out of public health”.The agency is reeling from the firing of the CDC chief, Susan Monarez, but Monarez, who was confirmed as CDC chief just a month ago, has refused to be removed. Three senior leaders – Debra Houry, Demetre Daskalakis and Daniel Jernigan – resigned shortly after in protest, citing the alleged spread of misinformation under the Trump administration and political interference in their work. The staffers cheered and applauded them at the event on Thursday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ed Davey accused of disrespecting the King after Lib Dem leader vows to BOYCOTT next month's state banquet for Donald Trump in protest over Gaza

Following an invitation by His Majesty, the US President is due to arrive in Britain for an historic second state visit between September 17 and 19.

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5 d. ago Military veteran detained after burning American flag in protest at Trump’s executive order

A military veteran was detained after burning an American flag outside the White House in protest of Donald Trump's executive order.

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5 d. ago Lib Dem leader to boycott UK state banquet for Trump in Gaza protest

Sir Ed Davey accuses US president of being complicit in the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave

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5 d. ago Trump chooses not to end the Gaza slaughter. That’s why I’ll boycott the state dinner when he meets King Charles | Ed Davey

To refuse an invitation like this goes against all my instincts, but I want to send as strong a message as I canEd Davey is leader of the Liberal DemocratsLib Dem leader to boycott king’s Trump banquet in protest over GazaA mother holding a baby boy so thin from starvation you can see his skeleton. The lifeless bodies of children killed while queueing for water. Emaciated hostages, still held captive by Hamas almost two years after those appalling terror attacks.These images and countless more have horrified us all in recent months. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza must stop. The famine must end. The hostages must be returned home.Ed Davey is leader of the Liberal Democrats Continue reading...

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6 d. ago MAGA really wants it to be legal to burn a Pride flag, while Trump wants jail for American flag burners

Right-wing commentators claim those defacing LGBT+ emblems held to different standard than those burning American flags

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7 d. ago Trump unveils extreme punishment for anyone who dares to burn the American flag

The order directs the Department of Justice to prosecute individuals who 'desecrate' the flag along with detaining and deporting immigrants who are accused of flag burning.

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7 d. ago Trump mandates flag burners face prosecution in one of biggest challenges to the First Amendment in decades

Burning an American flag has been considered protected speech since 1989

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7 d. ago Trump mandates flag burners face prosecution in one of the biggest challenge to the First Amendment in decades

Burning an American flag has been considered protected speech since 1989

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1 week ago Texas Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map requested by Trump

Redrawn map fiercely opposed by Democrats next goes to the state senate where it is expected to passUS politics – live updatesThe Republican-controlled Texas house on Wednesday approved a redrawn congressional map requested by Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by Democrats who led a weeks-long protest to stall the effort that kicked off a redistricting arms race between red and blue states.With the house’s approval, the measure next goes to the state senate where it is expected to pass, possibly as soon as Thursday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Russian troops taunt Zelensky by flying US flag on captured American armoured vehicle during frontline assault ahead of Ukrainian leader's crunch talks with Trump today

They were filmed flying the US flag alongside the Russian tricolour in a captured American M113 armoured personnel carrier captured from Volodymyr Zelensky's forces.

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2 w. ago Photos of ‘Free D.C.’ protest against Trump’s federal takeover of Washington police

A protest against Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia drew scores to Dupont Circle before a march to the White House.

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2 w. ago Thousands to join US ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests against Republican redistricting plans

Protests against redrawing of electoral maps in Texas and other states to take place in 34 US cities and towns SaturdayThousands are expected to gather in cities and towns across 34 states on Saturday for a national day of protest against Republican redistricting plans in Texas and elsewhere.“Fight the Trump Takeover” will be anchored in Austin, Texas, with other sites spread nationwide. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Karoline Leavitt inadvertently leaks her prop for speeches in behind

She stood on a small wooden platform in front of an American flag, revealing that she may regularly require boxes to boost her height behind the scenes when she addresses the press

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3 w. ago DHS sparks confusion by adopting socialist anthem for latest video: ‘He’s writing about cops and vigilantes’

Department of Homeland Security has used memes, historical paintings, and now famed folk protest song to advertise Trump administration

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3 w. ago Blind veteran to take on 57km walking challenge for military charity

Richard Cruice noticed he was losing his sight after leaving the army

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