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Trump faces suit over immunity memo signed by Blanche
A union representing IRS employees has asked a court to block a Justice Department memo that would shield President Trump, his family and the Trump Organisation from certain tax examinations and claims. The case challenges the legality of the arrangement, arguing that it improperly prevents tax officials from pursuing work they are required to carry…
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Top women’s tennis players are not giving left-wing activists the WTA sex testing outrage they wanted
The Women’s Tennis Association introduced a sex-testing policy governing which players may compete in the women’s game, a move some left-leaning commentators reportedly expected to provoke anger from leading players. Instead, several top-ranked women have publicly backed the rule, undercutting the narrative that female athletes would revolt against it. World number one Aryna Sabalenka voiced…
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Iowa Democratic Senate nominee slams Democrats on Agriculture panel over farm bill failure
Iowa’s Democratic Senate nominee criticised Democratic members of the Senate Agriculture Committee over the failure to pass a farm bill, arguing that the party had not adequately delivered for rural and agricultural communities. The dispute matters because farm policy is central to Iowa’s economy and could affect how candidates appeal to farmers and rural voters.…
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El-Sayed win kicks Democrats’ Midwest ideological battle into high gear — and some Dems fear November fallout
A narrow primary win for far-left candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan has intensified the ideological struggle between progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party, with the fight now shifting to a closely watched Wisconsin governor’s race. Some Democrats worry that the rise of further-left candidates could hurt the party’s chances in November, as moderate…
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Watch live: Trump signs 2 executive orders restricting birthright citizenship
The article content is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so the reported event cannot be independently summarised. Its title says Donald Trump was expected to sign two executive orders restricting birthright citizenship, a potentially significant move because citizenship at birth is protected by the US Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment and would likely face…
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Number of obese adults in England has doubled to 14.3m since UK’s first obesity strategy in 1992, damning analysis reveals
A new analysis has found that the number of obese adults in England has more than doubled since the government launched the UK’s first obesity strategy in 1992, with the figure now standing at 14.3 million. The findings are described as damning, highlighting decades of failed public health policy despite repeated government initiatives aimed at…
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Senate panel fails to advance farm bill amid SNAP standoff, McConnell absence
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance a farm bill after negotiations broke down over proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The setback delays work on legislation that shapes agricultural support, food assistance and rural policy, highlighting divisions over the scale and conditions of nutrition benefits. The committee’s vote was also affected…
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London council chief clarifies drinking policy after Sadiq Khan ‘village hall’ criticism
Downing Street has intervened in a row over proposed drinking restrictions in London’s West End, urging Westminster City Council to work with the hospitality industry after Mayor Sadiq Khan accused the council of a “village-hall mindset”. The dispute centres on the council’s draft licensing policy, which encourages pubs and bars to favour table seating over…
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POLL: Which fictional character would make the best chief of staff in real life? Have your say in DC Insider
This item is a promotional poll feature from the Daily Mail’s “DC Insider” politics section, inviting readers to vote on which fictional character they believe would make the best White House chief of staff. The piece itself contains no substantive reporting, analysis or named candidates from the poll—the accompanying text is largely a list of…
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Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino continues to enjoy significant backing from African football administrators, even as his position faces wider scrutiny following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell stakes in Fifa’s global competitions to private investors. Late on Thursday, the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) unanimously reaffirmed its support for…