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House Passes Housing Bill, Uniting on a Measure to Bring Down Costs
The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address
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Cuba is out of gas, prices are soaring and electricity is scarce.
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How Rubio Is Driving the U.S. Pressure Campaign on Cuba
Our diplomatic correspondent Michael Crowley explains how Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has long lobbied for an end to the regime in C
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1996 Downing of Planes by Cuba Followed Months of Diplomatic Wrangling
Cuban government and the Clinton administration held several meetings discussing the volunteer group’s flights.
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Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says
Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.
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Trump Endorses Paxton in Final Week of G.O.P. Senate Runoff in Texas
The president had long considered backing Senator John Cornyn, but Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, carried the support of the MAGA b
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Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
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John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
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As Trump weighs in on primaries, his approval rating has sunk to a second-term low.
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By-elections to replace former MPs set for next month
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month
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Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid
NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a
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Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
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Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
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How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
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Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
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How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a b
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Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.
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Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than elec
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When does your state vote? Here’s the 2026 primary calendar.
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Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.
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Kentucky has long been home to curious political characters.
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Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny
Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remar
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Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
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