-
Trump lashes out at GOP leader who handed him brutal truth on demand for ‘deep throated’ voting reform before midterms
Donald Trump has publicly criticised Senate Majority Leader John Thune after the Republican leader gave him an unwelcome assessment of the chances of passing the SAVE America Act, Trump’s preferred voting reform legislation, ahead of the midterm elections. The row highlights growing tension within the Republican Party over how aggressively to pursue voting law changes…
-
Tara Long Promoted At Blink49 Studios To Oversee New Ventures
Tara Long, President of Global Unscripted Television at Blink49 Studios, has been promoted to also oversee the company’s new ventures, including its creator studios, brand studio and vertical content division. She takes on the expanded title of President, Global Unscripted Television and Studio Ventures, reflecting her growing influence at the production company behind E!’s upcoming…
-
Watch live: Trump speaks in Michigan
The article does not provide details of Donald Trump’s remarks in Michigan because access to the page was denied. It appears to be a live-video listing rather than a report containing substantive information. The available text says the site believes JavaScript is disabled and directs readers to enable it or contact support. No date, venue,…
-
Union shake up as top bosses for the ACTU both announce they are leaving
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is set for a leadership shake-up after its two top officials both announced they are stepping down, according to the headline of this report. The departures mark a significant moment for Australia’s peak union body, though the article text supplied does not include further details on the reasons…
-
Exposed Fauci diary shows he estimated COVID-19 death rate to be much lower than what he told Congress
Newly disclosed extracts from a personal diary kept by Dr Anthony Fauci during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic reportedly show that he privately estimated the disease’s death rate to be considerably lower than the figure he later gave to Congress under oath. The material, part of a wider release of declassified documents, has…
-
Labour accused of fuelling youth unemployment crisis after quietly scrapping key target for tackling practical driving test backlog, leaving Andy Burnham red-faced ahead of joblessness announcement
The UK government has been accused of contributing to the youth unemployment crisis after quietly dropping a target aimed at clearing the backlog of practical driving tests, according to reports. The move is politically awkward for Andy Burnham, coming just ahead of a wider announcement on joblessness, and critics say it undermines efforts to help…
-
Oil prices fall as US pauses strikes on Iran over strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the US paused its bombing campaign against Iran around the strait of Hormuz, with traders betting the pause could avert a further escalation that would restrict global oil supplies. This matters because the Iran conflict has disrupted oil and gas flows from Gulf states since late February and,…
-
Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything – and his justifications are absurd | Steven Greenhouse
In this opinion piece, journalist Steven Greenhouse argues that Donald Trump’s renewed use of tariffs is a politically motivated distraction from mounting troubles, including a faltering conflict with Iran, sliding approval ratings and rising inflation. He contends the president’s justifications for the levies, including citing forced labour, are flimsy pretexts, and warns that the tariffs…
-
Trump presses Thune to keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes
President Trump has urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session until it passes the SAVE America Act, a Republican voting bill, or abolishes the filibuster. The intervention heightens pressure on Senate Republicans ahead of the planned August recess and exposes divisions over whether the legislation can advance. The bill would…
-
High-profile left wing influencer announces she is running against Anthony Albanese in his own seat
A prominent left-wing media figure has announced she will stand as a candidate against Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his own parliamentary seat, according to the headline of this report. The move would see a high-profile influencer directly challenge the sitting prime minister on his home turf, a rare and symbolically significant move in…