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White House sparks Noah Kahan backlash over unauthorised song use
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has publicly criticised the White House after it used his song “American Cars” in an Instagram post showing President Donald Trump visiting a General Motors test site in Michigan, saying he would “never approve” of his music being used to support the administration. His co-writer, Noah Levine, left a far more forceful…
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Trump spy chief wins approval to take over intel as Democrats look to release wiretap powers
Jay Clayton has secured approval to take on the role of US Director of National Intelligence under President Trump, giving him oversight of the country’s intelligence agencies at a sensitive moment. The appointment comes as Democrats push to release information about the use of wiretap powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), placing Clayton…
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Wife of accused vigilante tradies is charged by cops – after fed-up locals allegedly beat on-the-run criminal to death with baseball bats during ‘citizen’s arrest’
The wife of two Australian tradesmen accused of beating a fugitive to death with baseball bats during a “citizen’s arrest” has herself now been charged by police. The case has drawn attention after locals in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, allegedly took matters into their own hands to detain a man wanted by authorities, resulting in…
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Brittany Higgins’ former boss settles case against Commonwealth after alleging the Morrison government failed to protect her
Fiona Brown, the former chief of staff who employed Brittany Higgins in the office of ex-Defence Industry Minister Linda Reynolds, has settled a legal claim against the Commonwealth over allegations that the Morrison government failed to protect her following the 2019 rape allegation made by Higgins against a colleague in Parliament House. The settlement resolves…
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Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine
The US Senate has moved forward on a major Russia sanctions bill, taking what Fox News describes as a crucial step towards putting further economic pressure on Vladimir Putin and degrading Moscow’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine. The legislation, which also includes measures targeting Iran, has been renamed in honour of Senator Lindsey…
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SARAH VINE: You’re the Prime Minister, Andy – not the tambourine player in The Smiths. Try to make people like you and they won’t ever respect you
In this Daily Mail opinion column, Sarah Vine criticises Andy Burnham, urging him to remember he aspires to be Prime Minister rather than someone chasing popularity, comparing his approach unfavourably to being “the tambourine player in The Smiths.” Her central argument is that leaders who prioritise being liked over being respected ultimately undermine their own…
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‘Here’s a more natural flowing version…’: Moment Canadian politician reads out AI speech in Parliament
A video circulating from the Canadian House of Commons appears to show a politician reading a speech aloud that includes a stray line seemingly generated by an AI writing tool, with the phrase “Here’s a more natural flowing version…” read out as if it were part of the intended remarks. The clip suggests the speech…
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Trump’s DOJ boss Todd Blanche’s nomination is on the brink as Republican deciding his fate declares ‘no deal’
Donald Trump’s nominee for a top Department of Justice post, Todd Blanche, is facing a serious threat to his confirmation after a key Republican senator said there would be “no deal” over his nomination. The dispute centres on Senator John Cornyn of Texas, whose support is seen as pivotal to Blanche’s confirmation prospects, putting the…
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, placing a permanent leader over the US intelligence community after a period of interim leadership. His appointment matters because the role coordinates 18 intelligence agencies and comes as political disputes over election security and the 2020 presidential election remain prominent. Clayton, the US attorney for…
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Dems reject Trump’s top spy pick after demanding replacement, leaving counter-terror tool in air
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence in a party-line vote, filling a role Senate Democrats had pushed to have replaced after initially rejecting the administration’s preferred pick. The confirmation ends a period of uncertainty over the leadership of America’s intelligence community, a position with direct oversight of agencies…