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Case fends off challenge from his left in Hawaii Democratic House primary
Ed Case defeated a challenge from the left to win the Democratic primary for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District, keeping him on course for another term in the US House. The result matters because the Honolulu-based district is strongly Democratic, making the party’s nomination a major advantage in the general election. Case, a centrist Democrat, faced…
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Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Andy Burnham is to embark on a national tour of Britain this coming week in a bid to strengthen the government’s connection with the public during his premiership. The prime minister is expected to unveil policies aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and to signal his commitment to revitalising the UK’s high streets, as he pushes…
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American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels
This week’s Fox News American Culture Quiz invites readers to test their knowledge of recent US news and lifestyle topics, with this edition focused on family fun and medical marvels. The quiz forms part of a regular weekly series covering national traits, trends, history and current events, offering a light-hearted way for readers to engage…
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What to watch as legal battle over birthright citizenship heats up again
The legal fight over US birthright citizenship is intensifying as opponents prepare fresh challenges to President Trump’s efforts to restrict who automatically becomes an American citizen at birth. The dispute matters because it tests the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment and could affect children born in the United States to parents without permanent immigration status.…
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Fauci contempt vote presents DOJ with ‘incredibly messy’ choices
A Senate committee’s vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress has placed the US Justice Department in a difficult legal and political position. The referral stems from Fauci’s repeated use of the Fifth Amendment during questioning about the COVID-19 pandemic, while Republicans argue that a presidential pardon means he could not validly claim…
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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, southern Saudi Arabia, saying it was retaliation for Saudi violations of Yemeni airspace. Saudi officials confirmed a fire broke out at the facility but reported no casualties and gave no cause, while the Houthis also said they targeted…
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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
Andy Burnham has reportedly been given a post-Brexit proposal that would see the UK offer to extend its Armed Forces protection and nuclear deterrent across Europe in exchange for rejoining the EU’s single market, according to The Telegraph. The plan, drawn up by former Tory MP Nick Boles, matters because it suggests the new prime…
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Hawaii Democrats reinforce establishment slate as Green, Case secure primary victories
Hawaii’s Democratic primary elections delivered decisive wins for establishment-backed candidates across multiple races. Governor Josh Green easily secured re-nomination against three challengers, entering the general el
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WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin
Democratic senators are continuing to back Troy Jackson, their nominee for the US Senate seat in Maine, despite a fresh report alleging that he fathered children with his second cousin. Jackson stepped into the race after previous candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the Democratic primary earlier this summer amid a series of scandals, including sexual…
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Labour gets hard Left Burnham bounce to overtake Reform in Mail poll-of-polls as voters ditch Polanski’s Greens
The Mail’s poll-of-polls suggests Labour has moved ahead of Reform UK, attributed to a boost in support following Andy Burnham’s rise to a leading position within the party. The shift also coincides with declining support for the Greens under Zack Polanski, suggesting some left-leaning voters are consolidating behind Labour rather than smaller parties, with implications…