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Democrats press Warsh to release reported conversations with Trump
A group of Democrats called for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to publicly disclose his communications with President Trump, citing recent reporting they said raises “sincere doubts” about the central bank’s independence from the White House under his leadership. Warsh and Trump have spoken “repeatedly” since he was confirmed in April to replace former Chair…
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‘DAU’ Director Defends Film After Ukraine Backlash
Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky has publicly defended his film DAU after Ukraine’s government branded it Russian propaganda and demanded it be pulled from the Venice Film Festival next month. In a Facebook post, Khrzhanovsky rejected the accusations, stressing that he has renounced his Russian citizenship in protest at the war and that the film is “an…
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Top White House official QUITS as Trump faces staff exodus ahead of midterms
A senior White House official has reportedly resigned, the latest in a series of staff departures from the Trump administration as it heads into the November midterm elections. The exact identity of the official and the stated reasons for leaving were not detailed in the available report, but the departure adds to a pattern of…
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British banking giants deliver tax rise warning to new chancellor
Britain’s biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
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British banking giants deliver tax rise warning to new chancellor
Britain’s biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
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Rosie O’Donnell Joke About Trump and Natalie Harp Draws Gasps From ‘Kimmel’ Crowd
Rosie O’Donnell drew audible shock and applause from the studio audience during her third night guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! after joking about Donald Trump’s relationship with his aide Natalie Harp, quipping that it was “time to hang up your wig and let Natalie tuck you in.” The remark plays into weeks of intensifying media scrutiny…
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Is every billionaire a policy failure?
Maybe a wealth tax can be put to good use by our elected officials. Or maybe letting the billionaires keep and invest their money is a better alternative.
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UK clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement
The UK and Israel have clashed publicly after Israel moved to seek bidders for 1,200 homes as part of the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned the move as an “unacceptable and destructive act”, warning it threatens the viability of a two-state solution by cutting off the…
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Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul
The founder of We Heart Seattle, a volunteer nonprofit that removes discarded needles and other drug paraphernalia from Seattle’s streets, says she was blindsided to learn her group is now the subject of a state investigation into how it handles that very equipment. Andrea Suarez argues the probe highlights a contradiction in Seattle and King…
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Former Australian defence chief removes mention of his distinguished service cross from his government profile following a career pivot
General Angus Campbell, Australia’s former defence force chief, has removed reference to his distinguished service cross from his official government profile following a shift in his career. The change has drawn attention because the honour, one of the country’s higher military decorations, had previously been listed among his credentials, and its removal comes as he…