Trump Picks Todd Blanche: From Defence Lawyer to Top Prosecutor
Donald Trump has nominated his former defence lawyer, Todd Blanche, for Attorney General. We look at what this means for the US justice system.
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The Pentagon's New Hire: A Capitol Rioter in the Policy Office
In a baffling turn of events, a man convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot has secured a policy role within the U.S. Pentagon.
A Rare Check on Power: Why the US House Just Said No to War
The US House has voted to limit presidential authority regarding military action in Iran, marking a significant, bipartisan effort to reclaim war powers.
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Legal War Chest Hits a Brick Wall
A court has halted Donald Trump's $1.8 billion fund aimed at restructuring government agencies, leaving the Department of Justice in a legal bind.
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The Billion Dollar Headache: Why Washington is Fighting Over Trump’s New Fund
Democrats are taking a stand against a new 1.8 billion dollar fund associated with Donald Trump, causing a fresh wave of legislative gridlock in Washington.
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Colombia's Election: A Geopolitical Tango with a Side of Diplomatic Drama
Colombia's presidential election is underway, poised to dramatically reshape the country's relationship with the United States after a period of public friction between current President Gustavo Petro and former US President Donald Trump. This pivotal vote will determine Colombia's future foreign policy direction and its standing on the global stage.
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Another Year, Another Clean Bill of Health: The Presidential Physical Theatre Continues
The White House has once again released the results of the US president's annual medical examination, declaring Donald Trump 'fully fit' for duty. This regular update sparks public discussion on the nature of presidential health disclosures, balancing transparency with political messaging, and the unique pressures faced by the physicians involved in such high-stakes assessments.
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Trump’s Name Stripped from Kennedy Center: A Legal Curtain Call
A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center and that the venue must remain open despite previous closure plans.
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A $250 Bill With Trump’s Face? The Latest Chapter in American Political Theatre
US lawmakers are attempting to bypass federal law to put Donald Trump's face on a new $250 bill, sparking a debate on political iconography and tradition.
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Trump vs. The GOP: The Iran Deal Drama That Nobody Asked For
Donald Trump is clashing with senior Republicans over a new peace deal with Iran, sparking a fresh round of political infighting in Washington.
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Howard Lutnick's Epstein Memory Lapse: Commerce Secretary Can't Recall the Unforgettable
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick told the House Oversight Committee he cannot recall when he learned his neighbour Jeffrey Epstein was a registered sex offender, despite a 2012 family visit to Epstein's private island.
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Trump's Redistricting Gamble: Missouri Wins Big, South Carolina Wobbles
Trump's redistricting drive scored a court win in Missouri but stalled in South Carolina, where five Republicans broke ranks. Plus Louisiana threats and a wider legal scrum.