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Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general despite Republican defections
Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the US Senate as attorney general, overcoming a wave of Republican defections that had put President Donald Trump’s nominee in jeopardy. His confirmation brought an end to weeks of uncertainty over whether he would secure the votes needed to lead the Department of Justice. Blanche succeeds Pam Bondi as…
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Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty
The Senate advanced a continuing resolution on Saturday intended to avert a US government shutdown, according to the article. The move is significant because it reduces the immediate risk of disrupted federal services and represents a political setback for Senate Democrats, whom the article says had faced months of pressure over how to handle the…
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Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
Sadiq Khan has urged Andy Burnham’s government to renew its commitment to net zero and reduce Britain’s reliance on oil and gas, arguing that this summer’s droughts, wildfires and heatwaves demonstrate the urgency of stronger climate action. His intervention increases pressure on the prime minister ahead of expected decisions on further North Sea drilling, particularly…
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SEE IT: Dem senators rally behind El-Sayed but duck questions on progressive agenda
Senate Democrats are backing Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, as he prepares to face Republican Mike Rogers. The race is important because Democrats are seeking to retain the seat and improve their chances of regaining a Senate majority. In footage highlighted by Fox News, Democratic senators expressed confidence that El-Sayed could win, but avoided…
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan stopgap spending bill to keep federal agencies operating and avert a government shutdown during the midterm-election campaign. The measure now requires House approval after the August recess before it can be sent to President Donald Trump, and its early passage reflects lawmakers’ concern after two shutdowns in the…
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Ann Widdecombe investigators reopen probe into ‘arson attempt’ at Nigel Farage’s home
Counter-terrorism police have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s Greater London home in April 2025, following a new line of inquiry identified during the murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe. The development matters because the earlier case had been closed without arrests and is now subject to scrutiny over whether relevant…
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Senate tables hemp amendment at center of funding fight, allowing one-month delay of ban
The Senate has set aside a proposed amendment concerning hemp-derived THC products during a dispute over government funding, delaying an anticipated federal ban by one month. The move matters because it temporarily preserves the legal position of a market for intoxicating hemp products while lawmakers continue negotiating a broader spending measure. The amendment was at…
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Frustrated Trump turns on ANOTHER ally as ‘weak’ Homeland Security boss Markwayne Mullin is in angry president’s crosshairs over four key ‘mistakes’
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Why family-run pub nestled in scenic Peak District village is perfect to try this summer
The article appears to recommend a family-run pub in a scenic Peak District village as a summer destination, highlighting its appeal to visitors seeking food, drink and a traditional countryside setting. However, the supplied article text contains only a notice asking readers to enable JavaScript and cookies, so its specific claims cannot be verified. No…