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Bush dynasty delivers another blow to GOP in Texas Senate battle as family member breaks ranks
Neil Bush, a member of one of Texas’s most prominent Republican families, says he voted early for Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico. He cited concern about Republican Ken Paxton’s record and admiration for Talarico’s character and principles, while criticising a political culture that puts personal loyalty ahead of accountability. Bush is the son of former…
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Stephen A Smith doubles down on Trump dinner, challenges critics by asking, ‘What the f— are you doing?’
Stephen A. Smith defended meeting President Donald Trump, saying he wanted to raise the effect of the administration’s roll-back of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on corporate donations to historically Black colleges and universities. He said Trump told him he had not considered the issue and would address it with HBCU officials, though Smith acknowledged…
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Former press aide Zacharia reaffirms loyalty to Trump after public rebuke
Katie Zacharia says she remains “ruthlessly loyal” to Donald Trump, despite his public remark that she “freaked out” when reporters questioned her. She was fired after five days as White House press secretary, making her the shortest-serving person to hold the role, and says serving Trump was an honour. Zacharia praised Trump’s work with world…
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Fox’s complicated relationship with Donald Trump: The Katie Zacharia death trap exposed how close the President keeps his friends at the network… but he has a hit list of ememies, too
An apparent Fox News interview with new press secretary Katie Zacharia became a public test of her credentials and performance, after which Donald Trump urged her to reconsider the job and she was fired. The article alleges that Trump or chief of staff Susie Wiles arranged for Sean Hannity to challenge Zacharia, though it says…
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‘SNL’ Weekend Update anchor calls Republicans slurs, mocks Charlie Kirk in stand-up special
Michael Che, co-anchor of “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update, has drawn attention for jokes in his new Netflix stand-up special about Charlie Kirk’s killing and President Donald Trump’s supporters. The routine includes repeated use of an ableist slur, which Che defended on stage, and mocks the political language used to criticise Trump. The special, “Michael…
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BROADCAST BIAS: Networks show France burning but highlight ‘peaceful’ protesters
The article argues that US broadcasters and the BBC framed recent unrest in France in ways that downplayed the role of protesters and emphasised public-service cuts, economic pressures and political opportunism. Its author says this coverage reflected a longstanding favourable view of France’s social model and gave insufficient weight to the violence and damage. The…
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Germany and France bid to supply Argentina with submarines amid Falklands tensions
Germany’s TKMS and France’s Naval Group have offered to build three hunter-killer submarines for Argentina, whose government is seeking to renew its ageing naval fleet. The proposals come as President Javier Milei’s government has renewed its claim to the Falkland Islands, raising political sensitivity around any arms deal. Argentina’s military chief said both offers include…
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Canada is feeling the pain from Trump’s tariffs — but the trade fight didn’t start overnight
US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods are putting pressure on industries and households, with steel, aluminium, lumber and car producers among those affected. The dispute matters because it is disrupting a deeply integrated trading relationship and adding to cost-of-living pressures on both sides of the border. Canadian steel exports have fallen by…
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Trump officials warn decades-long decline among American men could carry national security consequences
The Trump administration has introduced screening for testosterone deficiency among male service members aged 30 and over, citing concerns about military readiness and men’s health. Officials say a shrinking pool of young people meets service requirements, though the causes of falling testosterone levels remain uncertain. The Pentagon’s September guidance starts with checks for symptoms and…
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London bank tax comparison challenged over omission of Paris figures
UK Finance says London has the highest tax burden among the financial centres in its comparison, and has cited this in arguing that a planned bank tax rise could make the city less competitive. Campaigners say the figures are misleading because Paris, a major rival, is missing from the analysis. The report, prepared by PwC,…