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Leavitt deflects questions about new conditions on Saudi nuclear deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt avoided directly addressing questions over why President Trump added new terms to a US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement after it was announced. The change matters because it makes US nuclear co-operation conditional on Saudi Arabia normalising relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, potentially putting the deal at risk. Trump…
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Michigan Democrat accuses Abdul El-Sayed of ‘deeply sexist attacks’ on female political rivals
Michigan Democratic Representative Hillary Scholten has publicly accused Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate in the state’s Senate race, of making “deeply sexist attacks” against female rivals within the party. The claim highlights growing friction inside Michigan’s Democratic primary contest ahead of the Senate race, with Scholten framing El-Sayed’s conduct as harmful to women seeking office within…
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Republicans fall in line with Trump on Iran war despite rising costs and US death toll
Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic attempt to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority in the conflict with Iran, despite concerns about rising US casualties, higher energy prices and the wider uncertainty created by the war. The vote matters because it preserves the president’s ability to continue military action without the additional limits sought by Democrats. The…
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Candidate who wants to abolish the Senate, arrest Netanyahu offers DSA shot at swing-seat breakthrough
Florida Democratic Socialists of America-backed congressional candidate Oliver Larkin has said he supports abolishing the US Senate and believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits the United States. The Fox News article presents his campaign as a potential test of whether the Democratic Socialists of America can make gains in…
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Trump administration won’t intervene in Tate brothers extradition: White House
The White House says the Trump administration will not intervene in proceedings to extradite Andrew and Tristan Tate to the UK. The decision leaves the case to the US legal process, despite the brothers’ political support for Trump and their prominence as online influencers. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the prospect of intervention…
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GOP firebrand moves to dissolve Congressional Black Caucus: ‘Federally sanctioned segregation’
Republican Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a House resolution that would bar congressional caucuses organised around race, ethnicity or national origin. If adopted, it could require the dissolution of prominent Democrat-aligned groups including the Congressional Black Caucus, which Mace describes as a form of “federally sanctioned segregation”. The proposal was introduced on Thursday and would…
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FCC chair suggests ABC skipping Trump’s speech will factor in license renewal decision
FCC chairman Brendan Carr said ABC’s decision not to broadcast President Trump’s primetime address could be raised during the renewal of licences for Disney-owned ABC stations. He argued that broadcasters have a public-interest obligation to provide access to significant presidential speeches, making the issue relevant to ongoing regulatory scrutiny. ABC and NBC did not air…
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Hunter Biden: Trump ‘would have his claws into my family’ without pardon
Hunter Biden said that, without a presidential pardon, Donald Trump would “have his claws into” his family. The remark highlights the continuing political and personal consequences of the legal cases involving President Biden’s son. The available article text does not provide further details of the interview, legal proceedings or pardon’s scope. The headline indicates Hunter…
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Universal hires Tseyin Foo as President, Global Supply Chain to ‘strengthen the global capabilities powering UMG’s next phase of growth’
Universal Music Group has appointed Tseyin Foo as President, Global Supply Chain, placing her in charge of capabilities spanning digital partnerships, direct-to-consumer sales, physical music, merchandise and consumer products. The appointment reflects UMG’s effort to operate more quickly and consistently worldwide as it expands artist and label services, particularly after Virgin Music Group’s acquisition of…
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Trump Media’s Plan to Sell ‘Real-Time’ Access to President’s Truth Social Posts Draws Fire From GOP Lawmakers: ‘That Does Not Sound Appropriate’
Trump Media plans to sell near-instant, verified access to posts from high-profile Truth Social accounts, including President Donald Trump’s, prompting criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers. The proposal matters because traders could receive potentially market-moving presidential statements before the wider public, raising concerns about fairness, conflicts of interest and market integrity. The company’s Truth API…