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Jill Biden is set to release her memoir, View from the East Wing: A Memoir , on June 2, which will provide her perspective on Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid. The book reflects on her four years as first lady and the moments shared with her husband during his presidency. In a
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The UK government published documents on March 11, 2024, detailing Peter Mandelson's vetting process for his appointment as ambassador to Washington. The release comes amid ongoing scrutiny over Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and recent legal troubles. According to multiple sources, official
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José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president on March 11, 2026, marking a significant shift to the right for the country. The ceremony took place at the National Congress in Valparaíso and was attended by several heads of state, including Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, Argentine President
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The partial government shutdown has entered its 29th day, causing significant disruptions to air travel as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers work without pay. Senate Democrats blocked a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fourth time in February 2024, w
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The UK government has approved a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban this Sunday's annual Al Quds Day march in London, citing concerns over "serious public disorder" amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the decision was made due to the scale of
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Labour MP Charlotte Nichols revealed that she waited 1,088 days for her rape case to go to trial during a debate on the Courts and Tribunals Bill in the House of Commons. Speaking publicly about her ordeal, Nichols waived her right to anonymity to share her experience as part of discussions on propo
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Polish President Karol Nawrocki refused on Tuesday to sign a law that would enable Poland to access almost $51 billion in preferential defense loans facilitated by the European Union (EU). The president claimed it would be wrong to make Poland more dependent on Brussels. Instead, Nawrocki proposed a
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Four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse went on trial in Miami on Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging that greed and power were the driving forces behind the plot. Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages are accused of consp
The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has reignited a contentious debate over war powers, with Democrats in Congress pushing for greater oversight and restrictions on presidential authority to engage in military action. According to NPR , modern presidents have asserted broad
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Megyn Kelly has joined a growing list of conservative voices criticizing Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his recent remarks about the Iran war. According to HuffPost , Kelly took aim at Graham on Monday, both on social media and during her SiriusXM radio show. She questioned his influence over P
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered that a shipment of $82 million in Ukrainian cash and gold seized last week be held for up to 60 days while authorities investigate the case. The seizure, which included $40 million , €35 million , and 19.8 pounds of gold , has sparked outrage from Ukrain
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta , the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, California. The announcement came from the Vatican on Tuesday following Shaleta's arrest on charges of embezzlement and money laundering. The bishop pleaded not guilty to 16 felony cha
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Recent polls indicate that Americans are divided along party lines regarding U.S. military action against Iran, with most polls showing higher opposition than support for the war. The conflict has raised concerns about national security and economic turmoil, particularly fluctuating oil prices. Th
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Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh publicly disagreed about how the Supreme Court handles emergency requests from presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden during an event held at a federal courthouse in Washington on Monday. Jackson criticized what she called an "unfortunate problem" wi
A federal judge in Oregon has restricted federal agents from using tear gas and other chemical munitions during protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon issued a preliminary injunction after a three-day hearing, responding
Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin has been formally accused of ethics violations for sending a threatening letter to Georgetown University Law Center about its diversity programs. The complaint, filed by Hamilton “Phil” Fox III of the D.C. Bar, alleges that Martin's actions violated const
London Underground drivers plan a series of strikes starting March 24 over the introduction of a 'compressed' four-day working week. The RMT union announced six 24-hour strikes, citing concerns about shift lengths and safety impacts. The first strike dates are March 24-25, with additional walkouts
Colombians voted on Sunday in legislative elections that will shape the final months of left-wing President Gustavo Petro's term and test whether the once-powerful right wing is poised for a political comeback. About 40 million voters are electing nearly 300 lawmakers, deciding the makeup of Congres
Americans across the political spectrum are united in frustration over rising gas prices due to the ongoing war with Iran. The national average gas price has increased to $3.48 per gallon, up from $2.90 a month ago before the conflict began. At a central Iowa gas station off Interstate 80, Francis
President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran 'very complete' and 'far ahead of schedule' during a press conference at his Trump National Doral club near Miami, Florida. Speaking to CBS News, he asserted that Iran's military capabilities have been significantly diminished, stating they have 'no
Georgia's special election for the 14th Congressional District will advance to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority of votes. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris received the most votes, setting up an April 7 runoff according to projections from CBS News and CNN. The race has
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MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media, rejecting an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill by 307 votes to 173. The bill will now return to the House of Lords for further consideration. The proposed ban had been backed by the Conservatives, Libera
Colombia's left-leaning Historic Pact emerged as the largest party in the Senate following Sunday's legislative elections, but fell short of securing an absolute majority. The party, which brought President Gustavo Petro to power in 2022, won 25 out of 102 Senate seats according to official results.
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A federal judge ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration overstepped its authority by appointing three prosecutors to lead New Jersey's U.S. Attorney's office without Senate confirmation, potentially impacting thousands of criminal cases in the district. U.S. District Judge Ma
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