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26Nov

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FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging US troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter. It would mark the second investigation tied to the video, coming a day after the Pentagon said it was reviewing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona over potential violations of military law. The FBI and Pentagon actions come after President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition and said it is “punishable by DEATH” in a social media post. The FBI and Pentagon actions come after President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition and said it is "punishable by DEATH" in a social media post. (Getty) Together, the inquiries mark an extraordi...

19Nov

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US Senate unanimously agrees to send Epstein files bill to Trump’s desk once it’s received from House

The US Senate has unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release its Epstein case files, as soon as it is received from the chamber. The Senate, having adopted it by unanimous consent, will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be transmitted to President Donald Trump's desk as soon as it arrives to the Senate. It was not immediately clear when the legislation would be received in the Senate. In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, centre, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP) Donald Trump had a long-running friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. (AP) It generally takes a bit of time — sometimes a few hours — to transmit legislation from one chamber to another. And House Speaker Mike J...

13Nov

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The US government has reopened after a historic shutdown. What does that mean, exactly?

The US government has reopened after a historic 43-day shutdown that started during a federal funding dispute on October 1. Thousands of federal workers went without pay, travellers were stranded at airports, and people lined up at food banks for almost eight weeks. US Donald Trump has signed off on legislation that resumed funding after a group of moderate Democrats caved and began the process to end the shutdown. In case you need a refresher, this is what that means. The US government was shut down for the first time in more than six years in early October. (AP) What is a government shutdown? Federal agencies across the country were shuttered, with non-essential workers, like park rangers, put on leave without pay. Essential federal workers,...

13Nov

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Rumours growing about plot to overthrow UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced to address reports that his rivals within the Labour Party are conspiring to replace him as leader, just two weeks before the government budget announcement, which could further worsen his already abysmal popularity. Several British media outlets quoted Starmer's allies on Tuesday as saying his position could be in imminent danger and pointing to Health Secretary Wes Streeting as a contender whose "ambition" was viewed with "particular suspicion." These same allies reported that Starmer would fight any challenge to his leadership. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced to address rumours of a leadership challenge. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Getty) Streeting dismissed the rumours as "counterproduct...

27Oct

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Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run: ‘I am not done’

Former US vice president Kamala Harris has hinted she could make another bid for the White House in an interview with the BBC, saying she would "possibly" be president one day and expressing confidence that America will see a woman in the Oval Office in the future. Harris marked her clearest indication yet that she might launch another presidential campaign in 2028, following her 2024 defeat to now-president Donald Trump, during an interview with BBC's Laura Kuenssberg which will air on Sunday. "I am not done," the former vice president said. Former US vice president Kamala Harris has hinted she could make another bid for the White House in an interview with the BBC (BBC) "I have lived my entire career as a life of service and it's in my bones," she added. Refl...

21Oct

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Kevin Rudd approached Donald Trump after a tense press conference moment. Here’s what happened

Donald Trump has reportedly "forgiven" Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd over the latter's old remarks labelling the US president a "traitor to the West". Rudd, a former prime minister and now Australia's ambassador to the US, was present this morning at the landmark meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The meeting saw Trump and Albanese sign off on an $8.5 billion critical minerals deal, while warm behaviour was on show between the two leaders. Donald Trump addresses Australian Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd during the president's media address with Anthony Albanese (AP) But there was an awkward moment when one reporter asked Trump why it had taken him nine months into his term as president to meet with Albanese - and whether Rudd's since-dele...

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