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Beshear says McConnell should disclose health details or resign
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has called on Senator Mitch McConnell to give a direct public account of his health and ability to serve, or resign. The intervention escalates pressure over McConnell’s prolonged absence and limited public updates, raising wider questions about transparency from elected officials whose health may affect their work. Beshear, a Democrat, wrote…
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Rosie O’Donnell accuses CBS of giving Trump a ‘bribe’ by settling ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit
Rosie O’Donnell has accused CBS of effectively bribing Donald Trump by settling his lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview, calling the deal a “capitulation” to the US president. The comedian made the remarks on “The View” alongside co-host Ana Navarro, adding to a wider row over how mainstream broadcasters have responded to legal and political…
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Voices: Is Andy Burnham’s opening blitz of policies enough to keep Labour ahead of Reform?
Andy Burnham, who became prime minister on 20 July, has launched a rapid series of policy announcements in his first week in Downing Street, and early polling suggests it may be shifting public opinion in Labour’s favour. A Survation poll published on Tuesday put Labour ahead on 26 per cent, up one point, with Nigel…
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Netanyahu to meet Trump amid growing pressures in US, Israel
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its claims and details cannot be verified. Based on the headline alone, it concerns a planned meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump amid pressure in both countries. No further reliable information is provided about the meeting’s timing, agenda,…
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Sen Ron Johnson talks Fauci emails, new Senate filibuster strategy on ‘Ruthless’
Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin discussed his strategy for handling the Senate filibuster during an appearance on the conservative “Ruthless” podcast, while also weighing in on revelations from Dr Anthony Fauci’s diary. The interview places Johnson among a number of Republican lawmakers and commentators reacting to newly disclosed material from Fauci’s diary, which has…
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Judge finds Met guilty of racism because black officers are more likely to have promotions cancelled
A judge has ruled that the Metropolitan Police acted in a racially discriminatory manner, finding that black officers within the force are more likely than their colleagues to have promotions rescinded. The ruling adds to a long-running series of findings and allegations concerning institutional racism within the Met, reigniting scrutiny of the force’s internal culture…
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Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu. And, TPS holders could soon face deportation
Donald Trump is holding separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 28 July 2026, held around the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a strong advocate in Washington for both Ukraine and Israel. His death leaves a notable gap in support for both countries, and the meetings…
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‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester
Andy Burnham’s Labour has surged to the top of three national opinion polls just days before a Manchester mayoral by-election expected to deliver a landslide win, marking a sharp reversal for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The shift, dubbed the “Burnham bounce”, ends Reform’s run of more than 300 consecutive poll leads since April 2025 and…
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Labour’s Left warns Andy Burnham they will revive their revolt against ‘punitive’ benefits cuts
Left-wing Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that they are prepared to revive their rebellion against welfare reforms they regard as “punitive”, according to the report. The warning signals continuing internal party tension over benefits policy, suggesting that divisions within Labour over the direction of welfare cuts have not been resolved despite the…
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Far-left Senate hopeful explains ‘ogre on a pike’ remark after getting torched by his own party
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed refused to apologise during a primary debate for his controversial “ogre on a pike” remark, after the comment drew criticism from figures on both sides of the political aisle who called it violent and, in some instances, sexist. When pressed on whether he regretted the rhetoric, El-Sayed instead clarified…