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Federal lawyers exit Trump administration and join Democratic legal challenges
Fox News Digital reports that more than 10,000 federal lawyers — roughly a fifth of all attorneys employed by the US government — have left their posts since the start of 2025, and that Democratic state attorneys general are recruiting some of them to strengthen legal challenges against President Trump’s second-term agenda. The trend matters…
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North Carolina among a dozen tight races set to decide Senate control
With just under four months until the 2026 US midterm elections, control of the Senate is on a knife-edge, as both parties express confidence about the outcome. Republicans currently hold a 53–47 majority, and the article surveys a dozen competitive races that could decide which party runs the chamber, making it a key marker of…
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Bale in Hell rises to challenge Public Enemies’ quiet legacy
Terminator: Salvation disappointed fans when it was released, but this sci-fi thriller is worth a second look in 2026
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Sarajevo Film Festival launches Prix Cineplexx award backing cinema theatrical releases
Voted for by the audience, the prize has a total value of 20,000 euros ($22,855) to support a marketing campaign for the winning film’s theatrical distribution.
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Nigel Farage faces finance inquiry and confronts Sky News crew at Heathrow
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage returned to the UK from a trip to the United States to face intensifying scrutiny over his personal and party finances, and was filmed in an angry confrontation with a Sky News crew at Heathrow. The row matters because it represents what the article describes as the heaviest pressure of…
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Sarajevo CineLink reveals co-production and drama lineups and Critics’ Week partnership
CineLink, the industry strand of the Sarajevo Film Festival, has finalized its list of projects for its Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama sections and has also unveiled a new award €10,000 award and partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The final selections comprise of 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects, with women directing…
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Graham Platner loses Democratic backing after Maine rape accusation
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faced a swift collapse of support on Monday after a woman publicly accused him of rape, prompting senior figures across the party to call on him to suspend his campaign. The revolt matters because Platner had recently won the Democratic primary and been embraced by both progressive and establishment…
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Iranian state media appearance by ex-Democratic campaign volunteer praising Khamenei
Fox News reports that Calla Walsh, a far-left activist with past ties to prominent Massachusetts Democrats, appeared on Iranian state media praising the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the “greatest anti-imperialist leader” of her lifetime. The remarks, aired by Press TV during coverage of Khamenei’s funeral, matter because Walsh previously volunteered on Democratic campaigns, and…