16 h. ago Trump used his congressional address to humiliate Democrats. Why did they let him?

Analysis: Democratic leaders defend their State of the Union response, but it reveals a party still divided, writes John Bowden

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28 h. ago Watch Trump Congress speech in full as president says Zelensky is ready to negotiate in full

Donald Trump delivered his much-anticipated Congressional address on Tuesday (4 March) after spending the day blasting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs.

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30 h. ago Mayor signals DC will rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after GOP lawmaker threatens federal funding

The city is due to receive $1.5 billion in federal grants for its 2025 operating budget

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31 h. ago Democratic senator says democracy ‘at risk’ in rebuttal to Trump address

In official Democratic reply, Elissa Slotkin tells citizens to take active role in holding lawmakers accountableMichigan senator Elissa Slotkin followed Donald Trump’s record-long joint congressional address on Tuesday by focusing on the risk of a declining democracy, directly challenging citizens to take an active role in holding elected officials accountable – herself included.The first-term Democratic senator, who represents a state won by the president, explained how preserving democracy requires constant, active participation from voters. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Democrats react with jeers to Elon Musk mention in Trump's contentious Congressional speech

When President Donald Trump mentioned "unelected bureaucrats" during his joint address to Congress, many Democrats appeared to be pointing and laughing at Elon Musk.

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35 h. ago Watch live: Trump delivers Congressional address after spending day blasting Canada’s Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs

Watch live as Donald Trump delivers his much-anticipated Congressional address on Tuesday (4 March) after spending the day blasting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs.

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35 h. ago Watch: Trump delivers Congressional address after spending day blasting Canada’s Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs

Watch as Donald Trump delivers his much-anticipated Congressional address on Tuesday (4 March) after spending the day blasting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs.

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39 h. ago Trump preps for Congressional address after spending day blasting Canada’s Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs: Live updates

President’s trade aggressions cause further unease after he suspends American aid for Ukraine

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46 h. ago Trump to use congressional speech to brag about federal budget cuts and altering US relations around the globe

The president is poised to boast about the tough approach he has taken with world leaders during his first month in office

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47 h. ago ‘New American Dream’: What is Trump going to say in his congressional address tonight?

President is expected to list his administration’s accomplishments and lay out its plans as he promises a ‘big night’

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6 d. ago Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets

British Museum and Science Museum said BP’s decision to grow fossil fuel investment would not alter relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesTwo of Britain’s best-loved museums have been forced to defend their financial ties to BP after the company announced this week that it was abandoning its climate targets to focus on growing fossil fuel production.The British Museum and the Science Museum, which have sponsorship deals with BP, said the company’s decision to grow its investments in oil and gas by cutting back on green spending would not alter their relationship with it. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago BP ramps up oil and gas investment to $10bn a year in ‘fundamental reset’ – business live

Oil and gas giant abandons green ambitions, as boss says it will be ‘very selective’ about investing in fossil fuel alternativesBP will abandon its green ambitions, including plans to cut its oil and gas production by the end of the decade, as part of a “fundamental reset” of the troubled company’s strategy.Instead, it is ramping up its oil and gas investment to $10bn a year.Today we have fundamentally reset BP’s strategy. We are reducing and reallocating capital expenditure to our highest-returning businesses to drive growth, and relentlessly pursuing performance improvements and cost efficiency. This is all in service of sustainably growing cash flow and returns.This strategy will see BP grow its upstream oil and gas business, focus its downstream business, and invest with increasing discipline into the transition.Connecting offshore wind farms such as Sofia helps harness the power of the North Sea to keep the lights on and deliver homegrown energy to British consumers.OFTO is par...

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8 d. ago Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting leader by the White House?

The acting administrator of the organization that is pushing for sweeping budget cuts across federal agencies is a low-profile executive who has expertise in health care technology and worked in the first Trump administration

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8 d. ago New Jersey governor unveils $58.1B budget amid federal funding uncertainty

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a nearly $58.1 billion budget, the final spending plan of his two terms in office

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8 d. ago Starbucks menu overhaul: 13 iconic drinks getting cut, and alternatives you can still order

The fan-favourite coffee brand is axing some of their less common drinks

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1 week ago Senate passes budget funding Trump’s mass deportations; federal workers brace for more firings – US politics live

Senate Republicans approve spending plan that will pay for hardline immigration policies; mass layoffs get all-clear after judge lifts blockMass firings could cause ‘monumental’ bill, say expertsThe defense department will delay a plan to fire civilian employees on probation as it assess whether the move complies with the law and if it affects military readiness, CNN reports.The cuts were to be made as part of Donald Trump’s effort to dramatically downsize the federal government, which is being led by Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency”. Here’s more, from CNN:The pause comes after CNN reported on Wednesday that the mass terminations, which could affect over 50,000 civilian employees across the Pentagon, could run afoul of Title 10 section 129a of the US code. Following that report, Pentagon lawyers began reviewing the legality of the planned terminations more closely, the officials said.That law says that the secretary of defense “may not reduce the civilian workforce ...

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