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Lessons from No 10: When the world’s most powerful CEOs enter Downing Street | Jimmy McLoughlin
In the first episode of the Independent’s “Lessons from No 10” series, former Downing Street business director Jimmy McLoughlin discusses what politicians really need to understand about business leaders. Speaking under Theresa May’s premiership, McLoughlin’s role involved fostering productive relationships between the prime minister and some of the world’s most influential chief executives, offering insight…
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Ingraham invites Carville to join Republicans: ‘Turn to us’
Fox News host Laura Ingraham invited Democratic strategist James Carville to become a part of the GOP on Monday. “The socialists have momentum. It is only a matter of time. The Democrats are going to become a socialist party, and it’s going to happen unless the sensible Democrats do more than appear on podcasts, cable…
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DOJ moves to drop charges against more Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday moved to drop its charges against more people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, shortly after dropping a similar case against a former Olympian canoeist. Prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro filed a noelle prosequi, meaning they are no longer looking…
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Bowen Yang to Star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ in Broadway Debut
Bowen Yang, best known for “Saturday Night Live,” will make his Broadway debut in Cole Escola’s hit comedy “Oh, Mary!”, taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from 15 September for a 12-week run through to 6 December. He joins a long line of high-profile performers who have played the part since Escola, who…
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Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned
Qatar has confirmed that diplomatic efforts by Qatari, Pakistani and Omani mediators to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing, though no direct talks between Washington and Tehran are currently scheduled. The announcement follows conflicting signals from both sides, with Iran denying President Trump’s claim that negotiations were under way, insisting its…
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Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche clears critical hurdle as Senator Grassley rips into unruly Republicans for chaos: ‘It’s a crime’
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s nominee for US attorney general, has cleared a critical Senate committee vote, moving his confirmation forward despite friction among Republican members. Senator Chuck Grassley, who chairs the relevant committee, sharply criticised unruly conduct from within his own party during proceedings, describing the disorder as “a crime”. The episode highlights ongoing tension…
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Trump’s AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a senior Justice Department role, cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday after last-minute negotiations resolved objections from Republican holdouts. The breakthrough came after Blanche agreed to Republican demands to rescind the Department of Justice’s anti-weaponization fund, but questions remain among GOP senators about whether the agreement will…
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Judiciary Committee advances stalled Blanche nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor after Blanche reached a deal with two GOP holdouts on the $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who are both exiting Congress…
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Sanders warns Democrats: Any effort to fast-track Social Security changes would undercut party trust
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to Democrats warning that privatizing Social Security or passing the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone, or PROMISE Act, would result in a breakdown of trust among Democratic voters during a key midterm election year. When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Sanders…
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Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
TechCrunch is inviting companies and individuals to host independent “Side Events” during Founder Summit Week, running alongside its Founder Summit 2026 conference in Boston. The initiative lets hosts organise their own gatherings, such as networking mixers, workshops or fireside chats, to tap into the audience of over 1,100 founders, investors and tech leaders attending the…