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‘I own the store’: Trump seeks a direct role in the economy

From prices to tariffs to dealmaking, Trump’s involvement in economic issues prompts both frustration and applause.

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Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency

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Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency

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The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous U.S. president

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The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous U.S. president

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Trump's clash with the courts raises prospect of showdown over separation of powers

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Trump's clash with the courts raises prospect of showdown over separation of powers

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On the White House website under Trump, there's a sporadic commitment to documentation

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On the White House website under Trump, there's a sporadic commitment to documentation

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Qatar luxury jet is 'gift to the American government'

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Qatar luxury jet is 'gift to the American government'

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Portugal holds a third general election in 3 years. But the vote might not end the political turmoil

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Portugal holds a third general election in 3 years. But the vote might not end the political turmoil

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says chamber is 'on track' to pass Trump's budget bill by Memorial Day

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says chamber is 'on track' to pass Trump's budget bill by Memorial Day

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Trump administration brushes off credit downgrade as 'lagging indicator'

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Trump administration brushes off credit downgrade as 'lagging indicator'

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Keir Starmer must heed this four-word warning for the sake of Britain

Keir Starmer must heed this four-word warning for the sake of Britain

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Zelenskyy sheds details on meeting with Vance, Rubio in Rome after Russia peace talks stall

Zelenskyy sheds details on meeting with Vance, Rubio in Rome after Russia peace talks stall

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Dems’ hearing meltdowns a play to the base, analysts say, as Trump noms keep pushing back in viral moments

Dems’ hearing meltdowns a play to the base, analysts say, as Trump noms keep pushing back in viral moments

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EU's £672bn promise to JD Vance as Trump's vice president highlights 'disagreements'

EU's £672bn promise to JD Vance as Trump's vice president highlights 'disagreements'

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Republicans ready late-night session on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' after GOP mutiny

Republicans ready late-night session on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' after GOP mutiny

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‘We f**ked it with winter fuel’: Inside the Labour mutiny as MPs turn on Starmer

‘We f**ked it with winter fuel’: Inside the Labour mutiny as MPs turn on Starmer

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Mark Carney meets Pope Leo XIV after inaugural mass at the Vatican

Mark Carney meets Pope Leo XIV after inaugural mass at the Vatican

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Liberal government will table federal budget in the fall, Carney says

Liberal government will table federal budget in the fall, Carney says

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Ahead of Trump-Putin call, Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine

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Ahead of Trump-Putin call, Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine

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Trump plans calls with Putin, Zelenskyy any day now

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Trump plans calls with Putin, Zelenskyy any day now

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British holidaymakers could benefit from huge breakthrough in EU talks

British holidaymakers could benefit from huge breakthrough in EU talks

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Trump's idea to make Americans have babies again gets mixed reviews from experts

Trump's idea to make Americans have babies again gets mixed reviews from experts

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These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants

These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants

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Scotland in 'managed decline' due to SNP anti-business culture, warns Sir Tom Hunter

Scotland in 'managed decline' due to SNP anti-business culture, warns Sir Tom Hunter

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Gove suggest second independence vote will happen if Scots show 'overwhelming desire'

Gove suggest second independence vote will happen if Scots show 'overwhelming desire'

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Trump-aligned legal group fights to restore merit-based federal hiring

Trump-aligned legal group fights to restore merit-based federal hiring

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WH study warns 9 million Americans could lose health insurance in 'major' recession if Trump budget bill fails

WH study warns 9 million Americans could lose health insurance in 'major' recession if Trump budget bill fails

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Elton John brands Labour ‘absolute losers’ in furious BBC tirade over ‘criminal’ copyright plans

Elton John brands Labour ‘absolute losers’ in furious BBC tirade over ‘criminal’ copyright plans

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Care homes face crippling Home Office fees with quarter of workers from overseas

Care homes face crippling Home Office fees with quarter of workers from overseas

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Labour MP warns Keir Starmer starvation in Gaza will 'be on us' if UK doesn't act

Labour MP warns Keir Starmer starvation in Gaza will 'be on us' if UK doesn't act

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How Canada could building transit affordably — like other countries

How Canada could building transit affordably — like other countries

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Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

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Children forced to wait months for treatment as mental health crisis grows

Children forced to wait months for treatment as mental health crisis grows

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EU talks going ‘to the wire’ as Starmer prepares to announce deal

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EU talks going ‘to the wire’ as Starmer prepares to announce deal

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Leading Scottish think tank changes name to avoid clash with Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Leading Scottish think tank changes name to avoid clash with Nigel Farage's Reform UK

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UK's negotiations with EU 'going to the wire'

UK's negotiations with EU 'going to the wire'

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Furious Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' and says minister is 'moron' over AI

Furious Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' and says minister is 'moron' over AI

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Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

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Moment Labour minister is skewered by Laura Kuenssberg over Brexit betrayal

Moment Labour minister is skewered by Laura Kuenssberg over Brexit betrayal

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Why Starmer’s Brexit reset won’t bail out Rachel Reeves

Why Starmer’s Brexit reset won’t bail out Rachel Reeves

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David Lammy's taxi driver claimed he thought minister 'had a gun'

David Lammy's taxi driver claimed he thought minister 'had a gun'

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Migration madness as Keir Starmer plots stealth 'free movement' deal

Migration madness as Keir Starmer plots stealth 'free movement' deal

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sued over new rule to rein in 'rogue' DAs by allowing him access to their case records

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued over new rule to rein in 'rogue' DAs by allowing him access to their case records

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Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

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Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

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Scottish 'pipeline pilgrims' cycle 170 miles to highlight carbon capture fears

Scottish 'pipeline pilgrims' cycle 170 miles to highlight carbon capture fears

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‘We will not return to freedom of movement’, minister says amid youth visa deal

‘We will not return to freedom of movement’, minister says amid youth visa deal

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Starmer risks making 'Brexit sacrifice' to strike deal with EU bureaucrats at key summit

Starmer risks making 'Brexit sacrifice' to strike deal with EU bureaucrats at key summit

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Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

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Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

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How we are all being manipulated by the dark art of political framing

How we are all being manipulated by the dark art of political framing

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Is it actually possible for Ukraine to ever secure a just peace?

Is it actually possible for Ukraine to ever secure a just peace?

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Europe’s new iron lady who is loathed by Trump and will decide the UK’s fate

Europe’s new iron lady who is loathed by Trump and will decide the UK’s fate

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Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plans

Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plans

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'The SNP are terrified': 'Reform can win by-election - and take power in Holyrood'

'The SNP are terrified': 'Reform can win by-election - and take power in Holyrood'

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Patients forced to wait over three years for psychological trauma help

Patients forced to wait over three years for psychological trauma help

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Scotland 'can lead the way' with new specialist court to prosecute sexual crimes

Scotland 'can lead the way' with new specialist court to prosecute sexual crimes

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Scotland’s leading think tank rebrands to avoid confusion with Nigel Farage's party

Scotland’s leading think tank rebrands to avoid confusion with Nigel Farage's party

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Nicola Sturgeon: Keir Starmer dumb for 'Enoch Powell' dogwhistle speech

Nicola Sturgeon: Keir Starmer dumb for 'Enoch Powell' dogwhistle speech

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Disabled MSP 'regularly' told by strangers they'd rather be dead than live like her

Disabled MSP 'regularly' told by strangers they'd rather be dead than live like her

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Reform chief rules out IndyRef and claims party will be second biggest in Scotland

Reform chief rules out IndyRef and claims party will be second biggest in Scotland

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Children in mental health crises languish on waiting lists

Children in mental health crises languish on waiting lists

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Keir Starmer warned not to deny MPs vote on EU youth mobility scheme

Keir Starmer warned not to deny MPs vote on EU youth mobility scheme

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Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

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