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Trump Aide Suspended in 'Sugar Daddy' Scandal
Julia Varvaro, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism, has been placed on leave following reports of r...
Mandelson Firm Lobbied for Visa Deal
Peter Mandelson's former firm, Global Counsel, lobbied the UK government on behalf of Duolingo for an £816m visa contrac...
Mandelson Firm Lobbying & UK Home Office Contract
Peter Mandelson's former firm, Global Counsel, lobbied the UK government while Duolingo pursued an £816 million Home Off...
PM Faces Calls to Resign Amid Mandelson Vetting Row
The Prime Minister is facing increasing pressure to resign over a vetting scandal involving Peter Mandelson. The controv...
PM Faces Calls to Resign Over Mandelson Vetting Row
The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to resign amid a scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson's security clearanc...
PM Faces Crisis: Mandelson Vetting Scandal Deepens
The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure due to a vetting scandal involving Peter Mandelson, sparking calls for r...
Mandelson US Envoy Row: Civil Servant's Concerns Emerge
Details reveal a battle over Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, with a top civil servant raising concerns about...
Mandelson Appointment: Whitehall Battle Details Emerge
Sir Philip Barton will testify about the contentious appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, revealing a struggl...
UK Labour in Turmoil: Starmer Faces Resignation Calls
Key figures within the UK Labour Party are distancing themselves from Keir Starmer, fueling speculation about his future...
Cassidy Questions Kennedy on Vaccines, Navigates Political Risks
Senator Bill Cassidy questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policy and health issues, balancing hi...
Citizens Detail Abuse by Immigration Officers
Four American citizens testified before a House committee on Wednesday, recounting alleged abuse by federal immigration ...
DHS Shutdown Crisis: Third Month Impacts Security
A prolonged government shutdown is severely impacting the Department of Homeland Security, leading to employee resignati...
Virginia Redistricting Fuels House Control Battle
Virginia Democrats approved a new congressional map aiming for up to four House seats, joining a national partisan redis...
Navy Secretary Phelan Out, Cao Named Acting Leader
John Phelan has been removed as Navy Secretary, with Hung Cao appointed as the acting replacement. The change is part of...
Trump Admin Limits Cabinet Travel for Midterms
The Trump administration is tightening travel restrictions for Cabinet members to concentrate on domestic issues ahead o...
Seattle Homeless Authority Faces Scrutiny After Audit
A forensic audit revealed significant financial issues within the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, prompting...
Senate Republicans Push $70B Border Plan, Democrats Resist
Senate Republicans are advancing a $70 billion border funding plan for ICE and Border Patrol, facing strong opposition f...
SPLC Indicted: Fraud Charges Filed
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges, accused of secretly funding leaders of hate groups. The Jus...
First Nations Warn Pipeline Companies of BC Pipeline Risks
Leaders from four First Nations have warned Pembina Pipeline and Trans Mountain about the financial, legal, and environm...
Trump Claims Virginia Election 'Rigged' After Map Approval
Donald Trump has alleged that a Virginia referendum approving a new congressional map was 'rigged,' potentially benefiti...
Ford Stands Firm: No US Alcohol Until Trade Deal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is blocking the return of U.S. alcohol to provincial shelves until the U.S. offers concessions...
Lawmakers Demand Halt to OPM Medical Records Plan
Democratic lawmakers are raising privacy concerns over a U.S. Office of Personnel Management plan to collect detailed me...
Redistricting Limits Biden's House Gains
Recent redistricting decisions in California and Virginia have largely neutralized President Biden's efforts to signific...
SPLC Faces Fraud Charges, Sparks Musk & Kirk Criticism
The Southern Poverty Law Center is indicted on fraud charges, including wire and bank fraud, leading to renewed scrutiny...
Palestine Action Activist: Sledgehammer Use Was Defensive
A Palestine Action activist claims a sledgehammer attack that fractured a police officer's spine was a defensive action ...
Green Party Policy Review Launched
The Green Party is undertaking a comprehensive review of its policies following public criticism of proposals like aboli...
Troubles Bill Delayed: Veteran Protections to be Strengthened
Labour's Troubles Bill has been delayed to allow for amendments that will better protect veterans from prosecution relat...
Troubles Bill Delayed: Veteran Protections to be Strengthened
The UK government has delayed progressing Labour’s Troubles Bill to incorporate amendments offering greater protection t...
Police Scotland Misogyny Scheme: Low Uptake, No Action
A Police Scotland initiative to report internal misogyny received only seven submissions, resulting in no disciplinary m...
Police Scotland Misogyny Scheme: Few Reports, No Action
Police Scotland’s internal reporting scheme for misogyny, Photovoice, received only seven submissions and resulted in no...