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Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation

The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.

NY Times·3w ago

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De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown

The new president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues the rightward political shift in Latin America.

Al Jazeera·3w ago

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US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war

Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.

Al Jazeera·3w ago

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A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left

In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

NY Times·3w ago

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David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador

<p>Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx

The Guardian·3w ago

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Max Miller Continues to Resist Pressure to Drop Out as Deadline Looms

The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.

NY Times·3w ago

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Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy

In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.

BBC News·3w ago

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Mamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the D.S.A. There?

After Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office invited the Democratic Socialists of America to a city-sponsored event, watchdog groups raised concerns about mixing politics with government work.

NY Times·3w ago

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Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

BBC News·3w ago

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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

TechCrunch·3w ago

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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

TechCrunch·3w ago

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Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp

Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.

NY Times·3w ago

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