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Trump cheekily tells crowd in South Carolina to ‘pretend I’M on the ballot’ in scramble to save legacy GOP candidate
Donald Trump made a light-hearted remark to a crowd in South Carolina, telling supporters to “pretend I’m on the ballot” as he worked to shore up support for a Republican candidate from a long-established political family. The comment reflects Trump’s continued influence over GOP primary contests, where his endorsement and personal appearances are seen as…
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President makes final push for Darline Graham in trip to ‘Trump country’
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — President Trump travelled south to rally support for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday ahead of next week’s primary runoff and urged Republicans to turn out in November’s midterm elections. “I think Lindsey respected Darline more than any other person he knows including me, and that does not make me happy,”…
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Tories are the only electable party, claims billionaire donor who defected to Labour in 2024 – as he brands Burnham’s policies ‘piffle’
A billionaire businessman who defected from the Conservatives to Labour in 2024 has said he now believes the Tories remain the only electable party in Britain, according to the Daily Mail. The donor also dismissed policy ideas associated with Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as “piffle”, a comment likely to draw attention given ongoing speculation…
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Arsenal begin title defence with 3-0 Coventry win
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium, giving the champions an assured start to the new campaign. The victory underlined Arsenal’s attacking strength against top-flight newcomers and set a confident tone for manager Mikel Arteta’s side as they look to retain…
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Trump temporarily cuts imported beef tariffs despite rancher backlash
President Trump temporarily cut tariffs on imported ground beef in an effort to bring down grocery prices, a move that provoked a backlash from within his own political base. Republican lawmakers and domestic cattle ranchers criticised the decision as “frustrating and disappointing”, arguing it favours cheaper foreign beef over American producers just as the party…
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Trump says he’ll spend ‘a lot’ of MAGA Inc. war chest in midterms
President Trump said he’s prepared to spend ‘a lot’ of money from his MAGA Inc. war chest to support Republican candidates in this midterm cycle. “Well, I’ve raised a lot, and nobody knows what it is, but I will tell you it’s about $850 million,” Trump said before boarding Air Force One to fly to…
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Martin Ødegaard resumes his role as Arsenal’s smoothing agent and pass master | Barney Ronay
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry, a performance that suggested they aim to retain the trophy with less struggle than last time. The Guardian’s Barney Ronay highlights captain Martin Ødegaard’s display as the standout takeaway, seeing early signs that the Norwegian playmaker is returning to form after…
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MAGA revolts over Trump’s beef move to save midterm slaughter: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’
A row has broken out among Donald Trump’s own supporters over a move by his administration to address rising beef prices, with cattle ranchers in his MAGA base reacting angrily to policies they fear will hurt their livelihoods. The backlash centres on concerns that Trump’s approach favours cheaper imported beef or other market interventions over…
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Momentum for Democrats, Doctor Who hiatus, Tyson Foods cuts jobs as baby food and Meta glasses draw scrutiny
Democrats gain Senate momentum despite jittery bond markets, while Tyson Foods shuts three plants amid a cattle supply crunch; also tonight, Doctor Who’s future is in doubt and baby food sugar levels raise fresh concerns.
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Trump rallies South Carolina voters behind Darline Graham
Donald Trump appeared at a campaign rally in South Carolina in support of Republican candidate Darline Graham, telling supporters to “pretend I’m on the ballot” as he sought to galvanise enthusiasm behind her bid. The remark illustrates how Trump continues to lend his personal popularity with the Republican base to down-ballot candidates, treating his own…