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Analysis | Trump reframes America, in two acts
just now (101+ words) Analysis | Trump reframes America, in two acts'The Washington Post President Donald Trump on Tuesday night delivered what was effectively not one, but two State of the Union addresses. In one, he tried to paint a new reality for the majority…...
Great news! Bookies think Labour can win the next election. Bad news! It’s down to Elon Musk | Zoe Williams
just now (1276+ words) The Reform vote is being eaten into by the Musk-backed Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe. I fear that Labour may read the wrong message from all thisIt's just one bookie and it's just one February day in the week…...
Indiana Redistricting Revolt Tests Trump’s Political Retribution
just now (103+ words) Indiana Redistricting Revolt Tests Trump's Political Retribution'Bloomberg Government News Congressional Republicans who cross President Donald Trump have typically faced swift political consequences. Indiana lawmakers may prove that same dynamic doesn't hold in statehouses. Four GOP Indiana state senators running for…...
‘It’s a scary time:’ WNC Democrats voice enthusiasm — and fear — ahead of key congressional primary
just now (949+ words) Clay County isn't exactly a Democratic stronghold. Registered Republicans outnumber Democrats more than 4-to-1 in the rural, far western county. But a Democratic candidate forum last month drew a standing-room-only crowd of about 140 people. One of those people was Elisabeth…...
Poll shows LePage with slight edge in race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District
1+ min ago (144+ words) A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Governor Paul LePage maintaining a slight edge over the three Democrats running in the primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. LePage has a one-point lead over state Senator Joe Baldacci. According to…...
Tariffs are a must in any trade deal with Canada, says Trump's trade rep | CBC News
3+ min ago (597+ words) U.S. trade representative suggests Canada needs to accept 'higher tariffs' U.S. President Donald Trump's point man on trade talks says Canada needs to accept that tariffs will be a part of any deal with the administration, including renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico…...
Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address – US politics live
4+ min ago (297+ words) President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the US Good morning and welcome to our US politics live blog. Iran has accused the US of spreading "big lies" about…...
The limits of courts against shameless power
5+ min ago (322+ words) The boundary is clear: first, universal taxation must ultimately rest on congressional authorisation; second, if the executive relies on a vague clause to launch a tariff scheme of huge impact, wide scope and far-reaching consequences, it must point to clearer,…...
Indonesia signals potential normalization with Israel amid complex politics
8+ min ago (474+ words) Links without formal ties: Indonesia signals potential normalization with Israel amid complex politics'i24NEWS Links without formal ties: Indonesia signals potential normalization with Israel amid complex politics What are the links countries maintain despite having no formal ties? President Prabowo links…...
Trump hails tax cuts, border win; seeks voters ID and AI push
10+ min ago (482+ words) Washington, Feb 25 US President Donald Trump declared that America was "winning again," touting sweeping tax cuts, what he called the "strongest and most secure border in American history," and a new policy to shield consumers from rising electricity costs linked…...