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With no definite end in sight on Iran, the president has to either fish or cut bait
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its arguments and supporting evidence cannot be summarised reliably. From the title alone, it appears to discuss pressure on the president to clarify the United States’ approach to Iran amid an apparently open-ended conflict. The title suggests the piece links uncertainty over…
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Watch live: Senate looks to power through major priorities before August recess
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific reporting cannot be independently summarised. Based on the title, it concerns the US Senate attempting to complete major legislative and confirmation business before the August recess. The title indicates the agenda may include Republican budget measures, college-sports policy, nominations and…
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South Korean Copyright Agency Ends Ban on AI-Assisted Music, Launches Framework For Registration, Royalties
South Korea’s main music copyright collective, KOMCA, has ended its blanket ban on AI-assisted music and introduced rules allowing such works to be registered and receive royalties when humans retain a substantial, leading creative role. The change matters because it seeks to reflect widespread use of AI in music production while preserving copyright protection and…
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Donald Trump Can’t Build White House Ballroom Without Congressional Approval, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump must obtain Congress’s approval before continuing construction of a large ballroom at the White House’s East Wing. The 2-1 decision means most work must stop, reinforcing the court’s view that a president is a temporary occupant rather than the owner of the Executive Residence and cannot…
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Pentagon plots new nuclear options for Trump as America’s biggest adversaries raise stakes: report
The Pentagon is reportedly drafting a new nuclear strategy intended to give President Donald Trump more options for using shorter-range nuclear weapons during a regional conflict involving China or Russia. The move matters because it could shift US nuclear planning towards more flexible, limited-use scenarios, potentially affecting deterrence and the risks of escalation between major…
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Fauci made ‘huge mistake’ in pleading the Fifth: Chuck Todd
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its full reporting and context cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline alone, it concerns Chuck Todd’s view that Anthony Fauci made a “huge mistake” by invoking the Fifth Amendment. No further details, including when or where the alleged invocation occurred,…
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Senate Republicans push Election Day deadline for California’s marathon ballot counts
Senators James Lankford and Mike Lee have introduced legislation that would require states to stop accepting ballots once polls close on Election Day, targeting lengthy vote-counting processes in states including California. The proposal follows a Supreme Court opening that the senators believe could allow Congress to set a nationwide deadline, and it would intensify the…
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Sorry, congressman: Spending four days in Havana is not the same as knowing Cuba
The opinion article argues that a four-day congressional visit to Havana cannot provide a full understanding of Cuba, particularly when the itinerary is shaped by the Cuban government. It contends that lawmakers who focus on the effects of US sanctions risk overlooking political repression, the lack of democratic freedoms and the experiences of dissidents. The…
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Rick Scott on Fauci contempt vote: ‘All he had to do was tell the truth’
Senator Rick Scott backed a Senate committee decision to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after Fauci declined to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott said Fauci “had to do was tell the truth”, framing the vote as an effort to secure accountability, while the case raises wider questions…
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‘Council has failed to do the basics’ Tory by-election candidate speaks on potholes, AI and taxpayers’ money
The article text was unavailable because the website displayed a JavaScript and cookies verification page. Based on the title alone, it appears to cover a Conservative by-election candidate criticising the council over basic local services, including potholes, the use of artificial intelligence and value for taxpayers’ money. No further details, such as the ward, candidate,…