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Two Trump health nominees crash and burn in tense Senate hearing
Two nominees for senior US health posts in the Trump administration faced a difficult Senate HELP Committee hearing, amid concerns about their willingness to support evidence-based vaccine policy. Erica Schwartz, nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was criticised for repeatedly failing to give direct answers, while Sean Kaufman faced scrutiny over…
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Defiant Hegseth Army Chief clears Blue Angels pilot who sent beachgoers diving for cover: ‘No firings’
The US Army has cleared a Blue Angels pilot of wrongdoing after an incident in which a low-altitude pass over a beach sent onlookers scrambling for cover, with officials confirming there would be no disciplinary action or firings. The decision, backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership, closes out scrutiny of the manoeuvre that had…
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Nine Venezuelans plead guilty in Nashville sex trafficking scheme that lured migrant women with fake jobs: DOJ
Nine Venezuelan nationals have pleaded guilty to their roles in a family-run sex trafficking operation based in Nashville, Tennessee, according to the US Department of Justice. Prosecutors said the scheme targeted vulnerable migrant women, luring them to the United States with false promises of legitimate employment before coercing them into prostitution. The case forms part…
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Tate brothers stun DC’s most elite private club: Shock photo emerges after party with Trump and Melania matchmaker
A photograph showing controversial internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate at one of Washington DC’s most exclusive private clubs has caused a stir, emerging after the pair reportedly attended a party linked to the matchmaker credited with introducing Donald and Melania Trump. The image has drawn attention because of the brothers’ presence in elite social…
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The director who pulled a gun on Harry Dean Stanton and Bob Dylan: “He was a fucking nut”
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WATCH: GOP senators tear into former Biden pardon attorney over push to spare ‘mass murderers’ from death row
Republican senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt challenged former Biden pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer over recommendations that President Biden consider commuting the sentences of all 40 federal death-row prisoners, including Dylann Roof. The exchange at a hearing involving Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche focused on whether clemency proposals gave insufficient weight to victims and the…
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Knives out as Iran war pushes Republicans to breaking point: Insiders leak humiliating Washington whispers about ‘worst mistake of Trump’s life’
Tensions within the Republican Party are reportedly escalating over Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, with insiders describing growing unease in Washington. According to leaked whispers from within GOP circles, some are privately branding the decision to engage in the conflict as “the worst mistake of Trump’s life”, reflecting fears about the political fallout…
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Schumer dodges questions after bombshell report alleges Dem senator had relationships with House staffers
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to comment on a New York Post report alleging that fellow Democrat Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona had sexual relationships with at least two House staffers while he was serving as a member of the House. Schumer instead focused his public remarks on criticising President Donald Trump’s upcoming prime-time…
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Home Run Derby ratings crash on Netflix, sets 20-plus-year low as questions surface about program quality
The Home Run Derby attracted 5.3 million viewers on Netflix, its lowest audience since 2003, according to the article. The result raises questions about the event’s presentation and whether moving it to a streaming platform affected its reach, particularly as live sports audiences have generally grown in recent years. The article suggests the decline may…