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Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave
Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.
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Underworld figure Mick Gatto gave CFMEU official gold bracelet after construction site assault, Big Build royal commission told
Former CFMEU official Paul Tzimas tells inquiry he suffered fractured ankle and a colleague was left with major injuries and severe PTSD
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Pentagon declares ‘total victory’ after House Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth – as it happened
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In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.
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'They will kill you too': Sonia Gandhi's turbulent journey in Indian politics
Sonia Gandhi's memoir revisits love, loss and political inheritance, offering a deeply personal defence of her family and its legacy.
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Bank of England’s inflation response ‘risks higher interest rates for longer’
Thinktank Niesr says timid rate rise last week likely to make inflation more persistent feature of UK economy The Bank of England is risking higher interest rates for longer after a hesitant response to rising inflation, according to leading thinktank. In a searing critique of the central bank’s tactics, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) said a timid increase in interest rates last week was likely to mean inflation staying above the Bank’s 2% target until at least 2030. Continue reading...
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House Republicans block effort to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth
Trump ally, accused of an array of illegal acts, had earlier condemned impeachment push as ‘a farce and a stunt’
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CFTC warns Kalshi of imminent charges over notification of contracts: Politico
The prediction markets operator says the issue involves procedural errors affecting a handful of contracts, many of which weren’t live, according to Politico.
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House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short-circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
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Supreme Court seems split over federal agencies' ability to fine for law violations
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case related to temporary worker visas. The company involved says enforcement issues should go through the courts, not the federal agency alone.
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Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks
Controversial far-right congressman defied 2022 subpoena from Capitol attack panel and was accused of ignoring sexual abuse as college wrestling coach
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Republicans elect Jim Jordan as House minority leader after midterm defeats
Republicans pick Jordan as House leader and John Thune as Senate leader for last two years of Trump’s presidency
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