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Trump trolls Iran, declaring Strait of Hormuz a ‘new US territory’ – prompting threats from Tehran
Donald Trump has provoked Tehran by jokingly declaring the Strait of Hormuz “new US territory”, a comment that drew angry threats of retaliation from Iranian officials. The remark, made amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, plays on the strait’s critical importance as a global oil shipping chokepoint, making it a sensitive flashpoint even when…
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S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee’s comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” military exercises with South Korea.
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South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises
Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
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Talarico campaign hires former top Cornyn staffer
Texas state Sen. James Talarico’s (D) campaign team on Monday confirmed it poached a former staffer for Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to join him on the campaign trail months ahead of the midterm elections. Jacob Smith, who served as deputy legislative director for Cornyn, will now serve as deputy policy director for the Democratic senatorial…
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Former UK Tech Minister Damian Collins Joins Microdrama Outfit Screenburn Group As Chairman
Damian Collins, the former UK MP and government minister for tech and the digital economy, has been appointed Chairman of Screenburn Group, a London-based company behind a screenwriting app and CherryBowl, a microdrama research and ranking service. The appointment brings a high-profile figure with deep policy experience in online safety and digital regulation into the…
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Trump’s affordability plan faces conservative pushback as pocketbook issues loom over midterms
A new report from Advancing American Freedom, the conservative advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, sets out a 10-point plan aimed at tackling America’s affordability crisis ahead of the midterm elections. The proposals focus on cutting government red tape and expanding domestic production to bring down costs, as both major parties compete…
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A progressive prophet: Florida’s Alan Grayson was ahead of his time
Today, the former congressman is running again, this time in Florida’s Democratic primary for the 7th congressional district.
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Rosie O’Donnell to Trump during talk show return: ‘I know you’re watching’
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell, who moved to Ireland last year to escape President Trump’s second administration, gave Trump little air during her recent guest host appearance on ABC. O’Donnell, whose feud with the president has appeared in headlines in recent months, focused most of her “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” monologue on the comforts of Ireland and her…
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Home Office ministers and civil servants on frontline of small boat Channel crossings under fire over plans to spend nearly £4.5million on electric car chargers instead of tackling the crisis – as 250 more migrants arrive
Home Office ministers and civil servants have come under criticism over reported plans to spend almost £4.5 million on electric car chargers, with critics arguing the money should instead be directed towards tackling the ongoing small boats crisis in the Channel. The controversy comes as officials continue to face pressure over their handling of Channel…
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Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn’t doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.