-
Trump says Ilhan Omar could go to jail or be deported, calls her ‘a disgrace to our country’
President Donald Trump said Ilhan Omar could face jail or deportation if investigators establish immigration or citizenship fraud, while offering no specific charge or new evidence. His comments add to a politically charged federal investigation into the Minnesota congresswoman, who denies wrongdoing and says the probe is political persecution. Investigators are examining allegations that Omar…
-
Trump and Vance berate reporter over fraud-reporting scheme question
President Donald Trump berated The Independent’s White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg in the Oval Office after Feinberg asked how a new fraud-reporting programme would differ from previous federal incentives. The exchange drew attention to the administration’s combative response to the press, with Vice President JD Vance and the White House’s rapid response account also attacking…
-
Meta removes AI training reference from revised web scraping terms
Meta has removed the word “train” from revised terms governing how it crawls websites linked from business pages, after legal experts warned the policy could allow broad use of that material for AI training. The change comes ahead of the terms taking effect on 30 October, but critics say the revisions leave important questions about…
-
Trump pours $100 million in eleventh-hour scramble to try and save the doomed Republican majority after internal fury
Donald Trump says he will spend more than $400 million to support Republicans in the midterm elections, increasing his stated outlay from more than $300 million so far. The pledge comes as control of Congress is at stake and Republicans have voiced frustration that his political operation held back funds while competitive races needed support.…
-
Vance reveals the Trump dilemma that could complicate his 2028 White House ambitions
Vice-President JD Vance said he expects President Donald Trump would endorse him if he ran for president in 2028, but he does not know whether that support would come immediately. Vance said he has not discussed the matter with Trump and stressed that his priority is the midterm elections, while noting he is not certain…
-
Navy boosts robot inspections as Moreno warns Republicans on working-class voters
Bernie Moreno cautions Republicans over their working-class support as the US Navy raises funding for AI-assisted ship inspections. Umamusume’s LA concerts are cancelled over visa issues, while Blade Runner 2049 returns to streaming charts and Angela Rayner talks cars.
-
Review urges safeguards as survey finds widespread antisemitism in English schools
A Government-commissioned review of antisemitism in English schools is expected to recommend 27 measures to better protect Jewish pupils. Among them are clearer rules on political impartiality, which could lead schools to restrict teachers’ use of pro-Palestinian badges and other political symbols in class. A survey for the review found that three in five Jewish…
-
Trump promises new $8 billion cash offer as he desperately tries to stop skyrocketing diesel costs with two weeks to midterms
Donald Trump has announced $8 billion in one-off payments to US farmers to help cover higher production costs, including diesel, during the harvest season. The plan comes as fuel prices climb and the midterm elections approach, with a closely contested Senate race in Kansas adding political significance. The Agriculture Department will calculate payments using factors…
-
Nigel Farage promises tax cut for Army, Navy and RAF reservists under Reform UK government to boost Britain’s Armed Forces
Nigel Farage said a Reform UK government would make reservists’ service pay tax-free, aiming to encourage recruitment into the Army, Royal Navy and RAF. He said the Armed Forces have a recruitment problem and that the contribution of part-time reservists is under-recognised. Most reservists serve evenings and weekends, with many roles requiring 27 days a…