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Major networks ABC, NBC refuse to air Trump’s prime time address on election fraud
Donald Trump has threatened to revoke the broadcast licences of ABC and NBC after both networks declined to air his prime-time address on election integrity. The stand-off marks an escalation in tensions between the White House and major US broadcasters, raising questions about press freedom and the use of regulatory powers against media organisations that…
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Two Trump health nominees crash and burn in tense Senate hearing
Two nominees for senior US health posts in the Trump administration faced a difficult Senate HELP Committee hearing, amid concerns about their willingness to support evidence-based vaccine policy. Erica Schwartz, nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was criticised for repeatedly failing to give direct answers, while Sean Kaufman faced scrutiny over…
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‘Special Forces’ Star & Expelled Congressman George Santos Addresses “Haters” & Defends Co-Stars Brandi Glanville & Candace Cameron Bure
Former US congressman George Santos has responded to online criticism of his casting on Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, defending himself and fellow contestants Brandi Glanville and Candace Cameron Bure. He said personal attacks about participants’ appearance or wishes of harm were unacceptable, while acknowledging that public figures can expect some banter. Santos, who…
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Andy Burnham’s government expected to remain neutral on assisted dying despite pressure from supporters – as fresh bid to legalise controversial practice launched
Andy Burnham’s government is expected to remain neutral on the issue of assisted dying, resisting calls from supporters of reform to take an official stance, as a fresh campaign to legalise the practice has been launched. The move reflects the continued sensitivity of assisted dying as a policy area, with the administration apparently choosing to…
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Defiant Hegseth Army Chief clears Blue Angels pilot who sent beachgoers diving for cover: ‘No firings’
The US Army has cleared a Blue Angels pilot of wrongdoing after an incident in which a low-altitude pass over a beach sent onlookers scrambling for cover, with officials confirming there would be no disciplinary action or firings. The decision, backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership, closes out scrutiny of the manoeuvre that had…
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Nine Venezuelans plead guilty in Nashville sex trafficking scheme that lured migrant women with fake jobs: DOJ
Nine Venezuelan nationals have pleaded guilty to their roles in a family-run sex trafficking operation based in Nashville, Tennessee, according to the US Department of Justice. Prosecutors said the scheme targeted vulnerable migrant women, luring them to the United States with false promises of legitimate employment before coercing them into prostitution. The case forms part…
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Andy Burnham’s controversial land tax plans could knock 20 per cent off house prices in parts of the South
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has put forward proposals for a land tax that critics warn could be highly controversial, with analysis suggesting the policy could reduce house prices by as much as 20 per cent in some parts of southern England. The plans are likely to prove divisive given the scale of…
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NBC and ABC Won’t Carry Trump Primetime Election Speech
ABC and NBC chose not to broadcast President Donald Trump’s 9pm address live on their main networks, instead making it available on streaming services and covering it in later news programming. The decision drew criticism from Trump during the speech, but reflects broadcasters’ editorial judgement over an address expected to concern “election integrity” and potentially…
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Tate brothers stun DC’s most elite private club: Shock photo emerges after party with Trump and Melania matchmaker
A photograph showing controversial internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate at one of Washington DC’s most exclusive private clubs has caused a stir, emerging after the pair reportedly attended a party linked to the matchmaker credited with introducing Donald and Melania Trump. The image has drawn attention because of the brothers’ presence in elite social…