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GOP senators express confidence in McConnell’s return as health scrutiny grows
Republican senators have expressed confidence that Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will return to work, despite growing scrutiny of his health following recent public episodes in which he appeared to freeze while speaking. Their support matters because McConnell’s health has prompted questions about his ability to continue leading his party in the Senate. Senators including…
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Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election
Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates said she would help collect petition signatures for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election campaign, signalling the union’s continued political backing for the mayor. The support matters because the CTU has been a major force in Chicago politics and Johnson has longstanding ties to organised labour. The article frames Gates’s…
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SNP’s ‘cover-up and lies’ over £2billion Monklands hospital which NHS said was too expensive
The article reports allegations that the SNP concealed or misrepresented NHS concerns about the cost of a planned new Monklands hospital. The dispute matters because it raises questions about transparency, public spending and whether Scotland’s health service can afford a major hospital project. The proposed development is said to cost £2 billion, while NHS assessments…
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Spain’s Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing a major test of his relatively migrant-friendly political record after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The influx has intensified pressure on his government to restore control at the border while maintaining its humanitarian approach, and has reopened tensions with…
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AOC trashes Democrats for closing ranks around Biden, rejecting primary challengers
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticised Democrats for rallying behind Joe Biden and discouraging a competitive presidential primary in 2024, according to the article. She argued that the party missed an opportunity to test its eventual nominee and hear broader voter concerns, a debate that matters because Biden later withdrew from the race amid pressure over his…
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Republicans can win the House in 2026 through Puerto Rican voters
The article argues that Republicans could improve their chances of retaining or winning the US House in 2026 by appealing to Puerto Rican voters, particularly those living in mainland states with competitive congressional districts. It presents dissatisfaction with Puerto Rico’s electricity system as an opportunity for the party to demonstrate practical commitment on an issue…
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Trump rejects dropped charges against David Hearn over Reflecting Pool damage
Donald Trump has publicly rejected the Department of Justice’s account of damage to the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall, disputing the decision by Jeanine Pirro, a Trump ally in a DoJ role, to drop vandalism charges against a man named David Hearn. The intervention puts Trump at odds with a prosecutorial decision made by…
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Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Trump Media has launched a paid service allowing subscribers to receive Truth Social posts, including those by Donald Trump, in real time before ordinary users. Critics say it could let wealthy traders profit from market-moving presidential announcements, raising concerns about conflicts of interest because Trump is the platform’s most influential user and its parent company’s…
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Vandalism case dropped after flawed Lincoln Memorial repairs uncovered
US prosecutors have dropped vandalism charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn after concluding that damage to Washington DC’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was most likely caused by flawed contractor work rather than visitors. The case had drawn scrutiny because Hearn faced up to ten years in prison and had been publicly accused of vandalism…
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Inside Lollapalooza’s Biggest Brand Activations: From Nütrl Vodka Seltzers to a Coca-Cola Roller Rink
Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago is hosting extensive brand activations alongside its music programme, giving attendees places to drink, rest, charge phones, collect merchandise and take part in activities between sets. – Nütrl is serving vodka seltzers, including its new Peach flavour, alongside games, photo opportunities and daily giveaways. – T-Mobile’s customer-only Club Magenta offers phone…