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With Gavel In Hand, Trump Chisels Away At The Power Of A Compliant Congress

When Mike Johnson gifted Trump the gavel used to enact the Republicans' tax breaks and spending bill, it was a memorable moment at the White House.

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Benefits law change for miscarriage of justice victims comes into force

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Ministers urged not to remove legal rights and protections for Send children

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Ministers urged not to remove legal rights and protections for Send children

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Step-grandmother of missing N.S. kids pleads with public to stop accusing family of harming Lilly and Jack

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'It won't be long': HUD secretary shares video of dilapidated roof tiles at HQ amid bid to move it outside DC

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DeSantis has message for Cuomo after former governor jokes he would move to Florida

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People smugglers to have assets frozen and be banned from UK

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Small boats criminals to face world's first sanctions regime targeting smugglers

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UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

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Is Emil Bove the face of a new MAGA judiciary?

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'World first' sanctions on migrant smuggling gangs to be imposed as small boats crackdown sped up

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'World first' sanctions on migrant smuggling gangs to be imposed as small boats crackdown sped up

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Sanctions to be introduced to target people-smuggling gangs

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Sanctions to be introduced to target people-smuggling gangs

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Afghan data leak inquiry to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Afghan data leak inquiry to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Ally Refers Fed Chair to DOJ on Perjury Allegations

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Ally Refers Fed Chair to DOJ on Perjury Allegations

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ICE torches 'deafening' silence from Mamdani on CBP officer shooting

ICE torches 'deafening' silence from Mamdani on CBP officer shooting

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Obama-era officials mum on allegations of 'manufactured' intelligence launching Trump-Russia probe

Obama-era officials mum on allegations of 'manufactured' intelligence launching Trump-Russia probe

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'Moderate' Dem running for US Senate in Michigan co-sponsored a 'feminist approach' to foreign policy

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Hunter Biden says father was on Ambien before disastrous debate, defends painting sales

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Trump administration releases thousands of previously classified MLK assassination documents

Trump administration releases thousands of previously classified MLK assassination documents

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Trump invokes Russia collusion hoax while calling for longtime foe Schiff to face jail time

Trump invokes Russia collusion hoax while calling for longtime foe Schiff to face jail time

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NYC councilwoman who grew up under communism sounds alarm on key Mamdani positions: 'Dangerous situation'

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'All the options': GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Dems

'All the options': GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Dems

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Biden’s autopen granted 'sadistic criminal underclass' entry to US, Stephen Miller says

Biden’s autopen granted 'sadistic criminal underclass' entry to US, Stephen Miller says

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White House flips script on Hunter Biden's profanity-laced rant against Trump's immigration policies

White House flips script on Hunter Biden's profanity-laced rant against Trump's immigration policies

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Unearthed Mamdani clip reveals how his upbringing made him open to being called 'radical,' socialist

Unearthed Mamdani clip reveals how his upbringing made him open to being called 'radical,' socialist

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Compensation scheme for infected blood scandal widened

Compensation scheme for infected blood scandal widened

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Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

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Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia

Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia

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Trump said he'd 'try to save' Afghan refugees in the UAE. That could be complicated

Trump said he'd 'try to save' Afghan refugees in the UAE. That could be complicated

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Canada’s international student program to face auditor general probe

Canada’s international student program to face auditor general probe

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Israel ‘tarnishing reputation’, Lammy says as country rejects UK warnings

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Israel ‘tarnishing reputation’, Lammy says as country rejects UK warnings

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims

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Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

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Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

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'Legalized election interference': Poilievre byelection challengers blast long-ballot protest group

'Legalized election interference': Poilievre byelection challengers blast long-ballot protest group

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Trump wants NFL's Commanders to revert to Redskins, threatens Washington D.C. stadium deal

Trump wants NFL's Commanders to revert to Redskins, threatens Washington D.C. stadium deal

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U.S. senators meet with Carney, push to ‘reinvigorate’ CUSMA ahead of Trump deadline

U.S. senators meet with Carney, push to ‘reinvigorate’ CUSMA ahead of Trump deadline

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Special Counsel David Weiss got little help from Biden DOJ to prosecute president’s son Hunter: Transcript

Special Counsel David Weiss got little help from Biden DOJ to prosecute president’s son Hunter: Transcript

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Jeffries declines to endorse Mamdani, says they will meet after Uganda trip

Jeffries declines to endorse Mamdani, says they will meet after Uganda trip

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Democratic Party catapulted into 'new phase of a cold war' in one-year wake of Biden’s unprecedented dropout

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Hunter Biden rages against ‘f---ing thug’ Trump, invokes KKK in immigration rant

Hunter Biden rages against ‘f---ing thug’ Trump, invokes KKK in immigration rant

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Eric Adams responds to Tom Homan pledge to ‘flood the zone’ with ICE agents after CBP shooting

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Mark Green resigns from Congress, further shrinking House GOP majority

Mark Green resigns from Congress, further shrinking House GOP majority

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FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, declassified documents allege

FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, declassified documents allege

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Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds as judge weighs next steps

Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds as judge weighs next steps

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How your employer could be forced to pay more into your pension pot

How your employer could be forced to pay more into your pension pot

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'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water CEO refuses 'massive payout'

'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water CEO refuses 'massive payout'

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'I am a surgeon in Gaza – food aid points are designed to be death traps'

'I am a surgeon in Gaza – food aid points are designed to be death traps'

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Hereditary peers make last-ditch plea to be spared in ‘ruthless purge’ of Lords

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Hereditary peers make last-ditch plea to be spared in ‘ruthless purge’ of Lords

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Inquiry into Afghan data leak to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Inquiry into Afghan data leak to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Trump demands end to cashless bail, says 'complete disaster' driving crime in cities, endangering police

Trump demands end to cashless bail, says 'complete disaster' driving crime in cities, endangering police

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DNC vice chair compares President Trump to notorious segregationists during heated town hall event

DNC vice chair compares President Trump to notorious segregationists during heated town hall event

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Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown

Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown

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Red state Senate president joins field of Republicans hoping to wrest governorship from Democratic control

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Poll Position: Mamdani's the frontrunner, but isn't running away with NYC mayoral race just yet

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State pension age rise ‘inevitable’, says Farage – as future of triple lock in doubt

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'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water SEO refuses 'massive payout'

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8 explosive moments as Keir Starmer faces tense grilling from MPs - 'ashamed'

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Peter Kyle warns racists there's 'nowhere to hide' after Lioness Jess Carter faces vile abuse

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Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform

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Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform

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Starmer insists ‘lots of housing’ available for both homeless and asylum seekers

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Starmer insists ‘lots of housing’ available for both homeless and asylum seekers

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Miners arrested at Orgreave say their names can finally be cleared after inquiry

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Miners arrested at Orgreave say their names can finally be cleared after inquiry

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