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Germany faces EU penalties after missing gender pay gap deadline
The European Union's largest economy missed a June 7 deadline to incorporate the Pay Transparency Directive into national law.
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Supreme Court Declines to Revive Carter Page Lawsuit Against James Comey
The high court refused an appeal from the former Trump campaign adviser seeking to hold individual FBI officials liable for surveillance errors during the 2016 Russia probe.
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Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Amid Decade of Political Turmoil
Voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in an election shaped by rising crime and a history of nine presidents in ten years.
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John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Documents Case
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has reached a plea deal with the Justice Department over the illegal retention of sensitive national security documents.
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European Court of Justice Rules German Asylum Benefit Cuts Violate EU Law
The top EU court ruled that rejected asylum-seekers must receive more than the bare minimum for survival, challenging German policy.
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Senate Leader John Thune Clashes With Trump Over DNI Pick and Settlement Fund
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has pushed back against President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI and a proposed $1.776 billion settlement fund.
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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use map eliminating majority-Black district
The U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal allowing Alabama to implement a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts.
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Trump Appoints Housing Director Bill Pulte as Acting Intelligence Chief
President Donald Trump has named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting director of national intelligence.
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Democrats Oppose Proposal to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Congressional Democrats are challenging a Department of Labor proposal that would permit workplace retirement plans to include digital assets, private equity and private credit.
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Trump Administration Plans to Drop $1.8 Billion DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
The administration signaled it will scrap the controversial fund following backlash from Democrats and some Republican lawmakers.
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Published files reveal Peter Mandelson called Starmer's operation 'beleaguered'
Newly released documents regarding Peter Mandelson's US ambassadorship include critical remarks about the Prime Minister's office and details of failed security vetting.
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Polls Close in Colombia Presidential Election Amid US Relations Tension
Voters in Colombia have cast ballots in a presidential race that may redefine the nation's strategic relationship with the United States.
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Justice Clarence Thomas Refuses Stay on Alabama Redistricting Map
Justice Clarence Thomas denied an emergency application from Alabama officials seeking to block a lower court's ordered congressional map.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies in House Epstein Probe
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Friday for closed-door questioning regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case files.
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Trump Administration Proposes NDAs for All Federal Workers
The Office of Personnel Management has released a draft nondisclosure agreement aimed at curtailing the flow of unauthorized information to the media.
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Federal Judges Block Alabama Congressional Map for 2026 Elections
A three-judge panel ruled that Alabama's 2023 congressional district maps intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
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Wes Streeting calls for under-16 social media ban, citing tobacco industry
The former health secretary argues that social media companies should be treated like tobacco firms as the UK government closes a consultation on age limits.
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Disarmament of AI in First Papal Encyclical
The pontiff's first formal letter warns against the use of autonomous weapons systems and the monopolistic control of AI by Big Tech.
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Republican Hawks Warn Trump Against 'Disastrous' Iran Peace Deal
Prominent GOP figures, including Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, have rebuked Donald Trump's planned peace agreement with Tehran.
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Federal Judge Dismisses Human Smuggling Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A judge ruled the Justice Department's prosecution of the Maryland man, who was previously wrongfully deported, was 'vindictive' and based on political reasons.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Gabbard cited her husband's battle with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for her departure.
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DNC Chair Ken Martin Criticizes 2024 Post-Election Autopsy Report
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin stated the party's 2024 election autopsy "does not meet my standards" following its release.
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Trump Says No 'Escalation' Expected Following Raúl Castro Indictment
President Donald Trump stated he does not anticipate further escalation with Cuba after the U.S. Justice Department indicted the former president on murder and conspiracy charges.
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UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Imports Amid Surging Fuel Prices
The British government has issued a trade license permitting the import of Russian oil refined in third countries to combat rising fuel costs.
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Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein Defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
The defeat of the Republican incumbent, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, is viewed as a test of the president's influence over the GOP.
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Voters in Six States Head to Polls as Trump Targets Kentucky's Thomas Massie
President Trump has urged voters to reject Representative Thomas Massie in what has become the most expensive congressional primary in U.S. history.
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US Suspends Joint Continental Defense Effort With Canada
The Trump administration has paused participation in a joint defense board with Canada that dates back to World War II.
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Spain's Conservatives Lose Majority in Andalusia, Increasing Likelihood of Far-Right Deal
The People's Party failed to secure an absolute majority in Spain's most populous region, potentially forcing a coalition with the far-right Vox party.
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Keir Starmer Faces Political Pressure Amid Rise of Nigel Farage
The British Prime Minister is navigating high-profile resignations and parliamentary challenges while populist figures gain momentum.
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Trump Concludes Beijing Summit With No Major Breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan
President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Beijing ended with positive public statements but lacked tangible Chinese assistance in ending the war in Iran.
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South Carolina Governor Orders Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
Governor Henry McMaster called a special legislative session after state senators rejected a measure to redraw congressional districts despite pressure from Donald Trump.
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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting Resigns Amid Challenge to Keir Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has quit the Cabinet following poor local election results, signaling a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
The Senate confirmed former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell, amid warnings that desired interest rate cuts may be delayed.
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Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
The former mayor of a Los Angeles suburb has resigned and agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of spreading propaganda for the Chinese government.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns Following Dispute Over Flavored Vapes
Dr. Marty Makary stepped down Tuesday after President Trump intervened to force the approval of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes.
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Barnaby Joyce Says One Nation Will 'Go for Government'
The One Nation MP stated the party intends to seek government following a victory in the Farrer byelection, while Coalition members reject adding the party to their alliance.
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Former French PM Édouard Philippe Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign
The center-right former Prime Minister has officially entered the race to challenge the far-right National Rally in France's next presidential election.
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Australia's One Nation Party Wins First Lower House Seat
The right-wing populist party secured its first-ever seat in the lower house following a by-election in Farrer.
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President Trump signs off on plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
The decision follows reported clashes over vaping regulations, abortion pill oversight, and leadership infighting within the agency.
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Labour Suffers Early Losses as Reform UK Surges in 2026 Local Elections
Early results from England's local council elections show significant gains for Reform UK and historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
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Tennessee Legislature passes map splitting state's lone Democratic district
Republican lawmakers approved a new congressional map that divides the state's only majority-Black district into three separate constituencies.
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New York Judge Unseals Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note
A federal judge has ordered the release of a handwritten document purported to be a suicide note written by the convicted sex offender prior to his 2019 death.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Questioned by House Lawmakers Over Epstein Ties
The House Oversight Committee questioned the Commerce Secretary regarding discrepancies in his claims about when he severed contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Hungary's New Government Targets Euro Adoption by 2030
Prime minister-elect Péter Magyar has revived plans for Hungary to join the eurozone by the end of the decade while seeking to repair ties with Brussels.
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Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary
The Trump-endorsed biotech entrepreneur will face Democrat Amy Acton in the November general election.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Emerges as Largest Party in Tamil Nadu Elections
Actor Joseph C. Vijay's TVK party disrupts the long-standing Dravidian political binary in the 2026 Assembly elections.
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Supreme Court expedites Louisiana redistricting mandate ahead of midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court fast-tracked a procedural order allowing Louisiana to redraw congressional maps following a ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Spokesperson Ted Goodman says the 81-year-old former mayor is in 'critical but stable condition' but did not disclose the cause of hospitalization.
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Trump Announces Operation to Free Ships Trapped in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will use "best efforts" to guide vessels from neutral countries out of the restricted waterway starting Monday morning.
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Top US Republicans Oppose Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops from Germany
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees warn that reducing military presence in Germany risks undermining deterrence against Russia.
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Trump Claims Precedents for Flouting War Powers Law Amid Iran Conflict
Former and current presidents have a mixed record of compliance with the War Powers Act, according to legal and historical records.
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Democrats Face Narrow Path to Retake Senate in 2026 Midterms
Analysis of key battleground states and open seats reveals a highly competitive map as Democrats seek to flip the Senate majority.