Officials ask Supreme Court to restore Virginia voter-approved redistricting map
This battle gained momentum last year when President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-controlled states to redraw their electoral maps
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This moderate Republican senator is already eyeing the exits 16 months into his term
Sen. John Curtis is looking at returning home to run for governor.
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
The order effectively blocks a federal appeals court's imposed restrictions from taking immediate effect
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Fetterman says WHCA dinner shooting ‘not staged’ as poll shows 1 in 3 Democrats think it was
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday shamed his party following a statistic that showed 1 in 3 Democrats believe the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting was staged. “Assassinations + political violence are real. My party can’t be the tin foil hat brigade,” Fetterman wrote in a post on X. “I was there a table…
Supreme Court extends pause on abortion pill restrictions through Thursday
Abortion pills will remain available through the mail until at least Thursday after Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would have blocked access nationwide while a lawsuit is argued. The earlier order from the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reinstated a requirement that women must visit a healthcare provider in person to…
Supreme Court Continues Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, for a Few Days
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has paused until at least Thursday a federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration that would restrict access by mail to mifepristone.
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill
The Supreme Court is leaving women's access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.
'I will not resign': South Africa's president rejects calls to quit
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to quit despite an impeachment committee being set up to reinvestigate allegations that he hid the theft of cash stashed in his sofas.
GOP’s Landry says Louisiana should be ‘unshackled’ from election litigation
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said his state should be “unshackled from the decades of litigation” after a notable Supreme Court decision involving the Pelican State that limited the scope of part of the Voting Rights Act. “Our voters are tired of it. I mean, does not Louisiana deserve some clarity?” Landry said in an…
Trump odds of voter revolt over economy hinge on Iran war impact
President Trump’s odds of facing a midterm election revolt over the economy may hinge on whether a vulnerable U.S. job market can withstand the conflict in Iran. The April jobs report, released Friday, defied expectations with a gain of 115,000 new workers and a stable unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. After more than a year of steep…
Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Leaves Canary Islands and Sails Toward Netherlands
The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.
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Middle East crisis live: Hegseth backs Trump’s bid for $1.5tn defence budget and says US on ‘sacred mission’
Pentagon chief appears before House to face grilling on Iran war expenditure and military operations Iran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wide…
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At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
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US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices
Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023 Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as …
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Graham: Report on Pakistan-Iran cooperation cause for ‘complete reevaluation’ of mediator role
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday said reporting that suggests Pakistan is cooperating with Iran opens the door for a “complete reevaluation” of its mediator role amid peace talks between the …
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Three ministers resign as pressure rises on Starmer to quit
Jess Phillips, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Alex Davies-Jones stand down after heavy election losses under PM UK politics live – latest updates One of Keir Starmer’s most influential ministers, Jess Phill…
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AI is reshaping the labor market, but not how people think
The labor market impact of AI is no longer hypothetical — it is already sorting workers, tasks and opportunities in real time. The organizations that respond best will be the ones that protect the …
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The runners, the riders, the dead horses being flogged. Do you bet on this Labour chaos – or just enjoy the comedy? | Marina Hyde
Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longer A masterpiece new entry for the dictionary of political quotes, as …
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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
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GameStop’s $55.5bn bid for eBay rejected as ‘neither credible nor attractive’
Online marketplace takes into account uncertainty around US video games retailer’s financing proposal Business live – latest updates The board of eBay has rejected the US video games retailer GameS…
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Rod Stewart tells King Charles he put ‘little ratbag in his place’ during US trip
Rod Stewart praised King Charles III following the British monarch’s trip to the United States — which included an address to a joint meeting of Congress and a visit to the White House — telling hi…
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Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa
The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries.
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Third minister resigns after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live
Alex Davies-Jones resigns after shortly after Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh, becoming third minister to step down Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge Here are …
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Hantavirus and COVID: How are they different?
COVID-19 is more contagious and more easily transmissible than hantavirus.
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California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Mocked for Calling Del Taco Order a ‘Street Taco’
Steve Hilton, a Republican front-runner for governor, posted a video of his Del Taco order. Social media users accused him of misunderstanding the state’s Mexican food culture.
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It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up
With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.
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Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Defies Calls to Resign, For Now
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.
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UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
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Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments European culture editor It was meant to be the crowning moment of a seemingly never-ending success st…
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Trump to head to China for high-stakes talks with Xi – US politics live
Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factors Sign up for the Breaking News US email Pete Hegseth begins his speech t…
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Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget: Live updates
Trump administration is asking Congress to approve a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget
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Deaths of at least six people believed to be due to heat inside shipping container in Texas
Seventh body found near railroad tracks thought to be connected to what authorities call ‘potential human smuggling event’ Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Federal agents are inves…
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Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more
Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago.
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Trump attacks New York Times over report on reflecting pool’s rising costs
President Trump ripped The New York Times on Tuesday morning over a report detailing the ballooning cost of his project to repair and renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “The Failing New…
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Ukraine designates 6 more suspects in $10.5 million money-laundering case tied to Zelensky’s former chief of staff
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine (SAPO) say they have identified six more suspects in a money-laundering case tied…
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Live updates: Hegseth, Caine return to Hill as Trump heads to China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be on Capitol Hill for budget hearings in both chambers on Tuesday morning. The testimony comes as President Trump’s snap decision to pull 5,000 U.S. troops out …
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The Supreme Court ignores past and current reality to gut the Voting Rights Act
Racial discrimination in redistricting is a malignancy that cannot be wished away.
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Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.
A polling station in London last week.
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Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation
Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.
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Furious Macron demands silence from audience in Kenya and accuses them of ‘total lack of respect’
Some African politicians took offence at the French president’s ‘condescending’ outburst
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Jess Phillips' resignation letter in full
The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
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U.K. Prime Minister Starmer resists calls to step down
U.K. Prime Minister Starmer resists calls to step down
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Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery
The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.
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Michigan groom jailed for killing best friend on wedding night as wife to be sentenced later
James Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour's drive northwest of Detroit
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Inside the jails where Russia breaks Ukrainian prisoners 'like dogs'
Former prisoners and families of detainees have described how strong men were "broken like dogs."
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Cruise ship passenger speaks to TODAY from quarantine
Cruise ship passenger speaks to TODAY from quarantine
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ICC unseals arrest warrant for a prominent Philippine senator over drug war killings under Duterte
The International Criminal Court has unsealed an arrest warrant for a prominent Philippine senator linked to the deadly “war on drugs” overseen by ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, which allegedly invo…
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What to know about Trump-Xi summit with trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agenda
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties
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Kuwait alleges that Iran attacked an island hosting a China-funded port before Trump's Beijing trip
Kuwait has accused Iran of sending an armed Revolutionary Guard team to launch a failed attack on an island in the Middle East nation
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Paul admits boxing career in doubt over injury from Joshua bout
Jake Paul says his boxing career is "most definitely" in doubt as he awaits scan results on injuries sustained during his loss to British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.
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Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn
Samhsa said funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute fentanyl test strips or other drug test kits The Trump administration ’s decision to restrict use of federal funds for fentanyl test str…
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Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
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Watch live: Hegseth, Caine testify before House on Iran, defense budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday morning on the President Trump’s fiscal 2027 $1.5 trillion…
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The Movement: Primaries affirm Trump’s grip on GOP, but key tests are ahead
Some of the biggest primary battles of the year have reaffirmed President Trump’s grip on Republicans, despite the party facing tough midterm odds — but more tests are coming. Trump’s endorsement o…
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Our nation’s capital — Trump’s sandbox
President Trump has been treating Washington as his personal property, making radical changes to the city and renaming historic buildings after himself, while also proposing expensive and unnecessa…
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Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Chalmers goes for broke in federal budget facing twin threats of housing pain and Iran war disaster Budget 2026 winner and losers What the budget means for your generation …
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As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
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Student opens fire at school in Russia, wounding 2
A ninth-grader opened fire at a school in Gulkevichi, a city in Krasnodar Krai, reports the Krasnodar-based news outlet 93.ru.
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Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine
Ross David Cutmore, from Fife, admitted passing on information about training bases and the location of Ukrainian forces.
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Trump urges House to pass Senate’s housing bill over conservative opposition
President Trump on Monday urged the House to pass a sweeping housing affordability bill that has stalled in the lower chamber amid divisions over certain provisions, including a ban on large instit…
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Where Are the Passengers of the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Now?
Nearly two dozen countries are repatriating citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
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