12 h. ago Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

When President Donald Trump suspended the refugee program, he left thousands stranded worldwide

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3 d. ago The White House’s new media ‘bias’ tracker is a desperate gimmick | Margaret Sullivan

The site isn’t exposing misleading reporting – it’s revealing the bubble Trump increasingly inhabitsDonald Trump has used the mainstream press as a punching bag for many years, but in recent weeks his jabs have become even more frequent – and more ill-tempered.He threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn last month over the editing of a documentary that aired more than a year ago. He called one White House reporter “piggy”, and told another – the well-regarded Mary Bruce of ABC News – that she was a “terrible person and a terrible reporter”. He called a New York Times reporter “ugly, both inside and out”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Donald Trump's MRI results revealed as White House issues major health update

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed Donald Trump's MRI scan results following months of speculation surrounding the president's health

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7 d. ago Melania Trump 'will never leave' husband Donald Trump for this chilling reason, ex

Melania Trump's former aide and press secretary Stephanie Grisham reveals the real reason why the First Lady will never leave her husband Donald Trump

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7 d. ago Trump humiliates reporter with 'are you a stupid person?' blast in explosive exchange over Afghan shooter

President Donald Trump erupted at a reporter during a White House press conference on the Afghan shooting suspect, snapping 'Are you stupid? Are you a stupid person?' at a simple question.

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9 d. ago Karoline Leavitt’s relative is latest DACA target in Trump’s ‘random and cruel mass deportation campaign,’ lawyer says

Trump administration has labeled mother of press secretary’s nephew a ‘criminal illegal alien’ as her siblings and legal team fight for her release

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9 d. ago Karoline Leavitt’s relative in ICE detention is part of Trump’s ‘random and cruel mass deportation campaign,’ lawyer says

Trump administration has labeled mother of press secretary’s nephew a ‘criminal illegal alien’ as her siblings and legal team fight for her release

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1 week ago Federal Bureau of Prisons says falling concrete is forcing it to close a prison near Los Angeles

The federal Bureau of Prisons is shutting down its Terminal Island facility near Los Angeles over concerns about crumbling infrastructure, including falling concrete that threatens to knock out the facility’s heating system

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1 week ago AP, Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court

The Associated Press and the Trump administration are back before a federal appeals court

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2 w. ago Trump brushes off Mamdani’s ‘fascist’ comments and declares incoming NYC mayor ‘can do a very good job’: Live updates

‘You’re going to have, hopefully, a really great mayor,’ Trump said with a smile at his Friday press conference with Mamdani

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2 w. ago South Africa’s dispute with US escalates amid row over G20 handover event

Trump press secretary accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘running his mouth’ after US boycott of summit in JohannesburgThe dispute between South Africa and the US over the Trump administration’s decision to boycott the G20 in Johannesburg has continued, with South Africa objecting to a US plan for a junior embassy official to take part in the closing ceremony meant to mark the handover to the next summit, which will take place in Florida.The two-day summit, which opens on Saturday, comes at a febrile moment in global politics. The US has proposed a deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which it agreed with Moscow without the involvement of Ukraine or the EU. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago White House press corps should be grateful Trump called female reporter ‘piggy,’ Leavitt says

President is candid with reporters, unlike Biden, Leavitt claims after Trump’s mini-meltdown in a reporter’s face

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2 w. ago Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends vile 'piggy' outburst

Donald Trump's spokeswoman was asked why he lashed out with the vile insult at today's White House press briefing - and she said reporters should "appreciate his frankness"

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2 w. ago These are the sights and sounds of Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago

For nearly two months, federal agents have been carrying out surprise raids in Chicago in pursuit of the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, emerging from unmarked vehicles in neighborhoods throughout the city to confront and detain stunned members of the public

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2 w. ago House Democrat faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5m in disaster funds – US politics live

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a representative of Florida, is accused of using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaignOne quick note, there haven’t been any changes to Donald Trump’s schedule today, per the press pool. Which means, as of now, the president doesn’t have any time allotted to sign the bill forcing the justice department to release the full batch of Jeffrey Epstein files.We’ll keep you updated if things change throughout the day. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Unforgivable’: Trump’s ‘piggy’ insult is stoking more outrage than usual

The clip of the US president on Air Force One last Friday has taken off without much help from the media itselfIt’s one outrage in days full of outrageous material.“Quiet, piggy,” Donald Trump told a female reporter in a press gaggle, pointing his finger at her angrily. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Justice department will release Epstein files within 30 days, says US attorney general – US politics live

Pam Bondi speaks after US Senate passes bill to release files – but agency may hold back material that could affect a Trump-ordered investigationOne quick note, there haven’t been any changes to Donald Trump’s schedule today, per the press pool. Which means, as of now, the president doesn’t have any time allotted to sign the bill forcing the justice department to release the full batch of Jeffrey Epstein files.We’ll keep you updated if things change throughout the day. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

SNAP food benefits are flowing again after a pause during the federal government shutdown

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2 w. ago Judge rejects ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in Texas that gave Republicans extra districts

Federal judge instructed state to use older maps, with Republicans likely to appeal decisionUS politics live – latest updatesNew maps that added five Republican districts in Texas hit a legal roadblock on Tuesday, with a federal judge saying the state cannot use the 2025 maps because they are probably “racially gerrymandered”.The decision is likely to be appealed, given the push for more Republican-friendly congressional maps nationwide and Donald Trump’s full-court press on his party to make them. Some states have followed suit, and some Democratic states have retaliated, pushing to add more blue seats to counteract Republicans. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump rips reporter who asks Saudi prince about 9/11 role and Khashoggi murder: ‘Lot of people didn’t like that gentleman’

President and crown prince were both pressed on 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents and protests of 9/11 victim families

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