42 m. ago LA protests: Newsom condemns Trump’s use of troops as ‘madness’ while California prepares to challenge president in court – latest updates

California governor has accused Trump of provoking unrest in LA, and a judge will hear arguments Thursday as part of lawsuit against presidentA woman defiantly dances near police officers as protesters continue to march and chant in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.Nerves are frayed in Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the US is flooded with more than 2,000 federal troops tasked with protecting immigration enforcement officials after thousands of people hit the streets to protest deportation raids. Continue reading...

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1 hour 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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2 h. 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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2 h. 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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2 h. ago Harrowing footage shows exact moment Air India flight 171 explodes in fireball

The Air India flight, which was due to arrive at London Gatwick Airport this evening, crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off this morning

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2 h. ago Air India plane crash death toll rises to 110 as 53 Brits confirmed onboard

An Air India plane flying to London's Gatwick airport has crashed into a residential area in India shortly after take off with 242 passengers on board the aircraft

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2 h. ago Air India Flight 171: Inside doomed Boeing Dreamliner that crashed in horror fireball

A plane bound for London's Gatwick Airport has crashed into a residential area of Ahmedabad, western India, shortly after sending a final 'Mayday' message

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3 h. 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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3 h. ago Air India crash confirmed death toll as 'famous politician on board' tragic flight

An Air India jet bound for London's Gatwick airport has crashed into a residential area in India shortly after take off with 242 passengers on board the aircraft

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4 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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4 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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5 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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6 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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11 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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