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US missionary Kevin Rideout freed after nine months in Niger
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released in Niger after being held captive for more than nine months, ending a prolonged abduction of a US citizen working in the country. The case highlights the continuing security risks faced by foreign religious and aid workers in parts of the Sahel. His release was confirmed by the…
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Don’t let socialists sabotage a Democratic comeback
Rather than appeasing the socialist fringe, Democrats should do three things to prevent them from sabotaging the party’s comeback.
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Is the rift between progressive and moderate Democrats an existential crisis?
The rift between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party has grown into an existential crisis. Plus, the hosts explore the double standard when it comes to presidents using the press as decoys. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest…
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Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threat
Farmers across Britain say prolonged heatwaves and drought are threatening crops, livestock and their ability to remain in business. They are calling for emergency financial help and simpler planning rules for on-farm reservoirs and protected growing facilities, arguing that support has not kept pace with increasingly severe weather. High temperatures are drying soils, stressing animals…
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US-Japan moves to bolster the Yen set a precedent for currency interventions
The U.S. Treasury is mainly concerned about a weak yen boosting Treasury yields, and it has shown little regard for the European Central Bank.
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Whole Hog Politics: Hyperventilation over Hong
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] As far as battles “for the soul of the Democratic Party” go, the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary seems…
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Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win
It is “almost inevitable” Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
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Nigel Farage Beats Count Binface To Win Back Seat In Parliament In Widely Mocked Election
The leader of the anti-immigration Reform U.K. party beat a field of fringe candidates in a special election boycotted by mainstream parties that called it a farce.
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The war in Cuba has already begun
The war powers resolution currently waiting for action in the Senate is perhaps lawmakers’ best chance to bring this slow-motion disaster to a halt.