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Trump pushes boundaries of Supreme Court losses
President Trump is reframing his Supreme Court losses on tariffs, birthright citizenship and the Federal Reserve as victories in disguise. Exuding confidence, Trump is pressing ahead with new attempts at all three. But his critics are rushing back to court. It tees up key tests of the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decisions, putting Trump’s agenda…
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Lindell alleges voting irregularities, refuses to concede
My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is refusing to concede in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, alleging irregularities in the vote totals. The businessman, who is backed by President Trump, lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa DeMuth (R) by roughly 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. When asked by a reporter…
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Congress must fix our temporary protected status problem
Mullin closed the statutory-review door on temporary protected status, but that was only the beginning.
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Andrew Tate’s extradition fight tests his influence with Trump’s America
After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, “The Tates will be free.” A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
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Pylon Bill Discounts and Unmarried Couples Reform Considered
On 12 August, the government identified more than 40 locations expected to fall within its new electricity Bill Discount Scheme, intended to compensate households close to new or substantially upgraded overhead transmission infrastructure, including pylons. Subject to legislation and final project details, eligible homes within 500 metres could receive up to £250 a year for…
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FEMA’s ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member’s Startup for Months
Court filings indicate that Kara Voorhies, a FEMA contractor described as the agency’s “shadow administrator”, was subcontracted by a company owned by DOGE operative Kyle Schutt while working in government. The arrangement raises questions about conflicts of interest and whether an outside contractor exercised influence over FEMA spending and grant decisions that may be considered…
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Trump puts vaccines on front burner ahead of crucial midterms for GOP
The Trump administration has thrust vaccine policy back into the headlines just three months before the midterm elections, potentially complicating matters for vulnerable Republicans who are hoping to keep control of Congress. President Trump on Monday doubled down on his attempt to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule with an executive order aimed at reducing…
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Trump’s Gaza plan and Board of Peace face ticking clock
President Trump is confronting multiple problems nearly nine months into his effort to transform the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the latest blow when he rejected Trump’s 15-point roadmap for Hamas to hand over its weapons at the same time Israel’s military withdraws from the territory. “Israel does not accept the 15-point…
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GOP worries time running out on Trump’s agenda with Congress
The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose complete control of Congress. Trump has ramped up pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to move a…
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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
A freedom of information request has found that only 20 of Defra’s 6,613 staff are working on climate adaptation, despite warnings that England is poorly prepared for worsening heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires. Critics say the small team reflects a lack of government focus on protecting communities, food security and nature from the effects of…