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Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm

Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm

Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1798 Capital as partner Democrats on a powerful US congressional committee have launched an investigation into a venture capital firm which has…

Trump’s approval ratings endure a cruel summer

Trump’s approval ratings endure a cruel summer

President Trump is enduring a difficult summer in public opinion polls, with his falling approval rating deepening concerns for Republicans that they could lose the House and Senate majorities this fall. Trump has hit record lows in…

Georgia senator Jon Ossoff slams racist posts allegedly from Republican opponent’s ex-staffer

Georgia senator Jon Ossoff slams racist posts allegedly from Republican opponent’s ex-staffer

Representative Mike Collins has been dogged by associations to white nationalism and antisemitism US politics live – latest updates The US senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, has slammed a “disgraceful and disqualifying” report…

Collins urges US to return to trade talks with Canada

Collins urges US to return to trade talks with Canada

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Thursday again pressed for the U.S. to return to talks with Canada amid the escalating trade war between two countries. Collins, who has previously criticized the 50 percent tit-for-tat tariffs both…

Nvidia launches corporate PAC, expanding Washington footprint

Nvidia launches corporate PAC, expanding Washington footprint

Technology giant Nvidia is entering the election spending arena, launching a new corporate political action committee funded by employees. Nvidia filed a statement of organization Thursday, officially called Nvidia Corporation Employees…

In Nepal, a Catastrophe So Sudden There Was No Time to React

In Nepal, a Catastrophe So Sudden There Was No Time to React

The collapse of part of a mountain created a flash flood of a scale and speed no one had imagined, survivors said. Hundreds died, at least, and many more are missing.

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he escalates his trade war with Canada.

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Netanyahu urges Ben Gvir, Smotrich to unite as poll shows Winter’s new party surging

Netanyahu urges Ben Gvir, Smotrich to unite as poll shows Winter’s new party surging

Times of Israel poll gives Winter 6 seats, pushing Religious Zionism below the threshold; PM warns fractured right could sink the whole bloc, but Ben Gvir accuses him of planning to double-cross them The post Netanyahu urges Ben Gvir…

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say

American defense, NATO, figures warn shortage of interceptors means forces unable to stop sustained Russian ballistic missile attack, would have to 'take punch after punch' like Ukraine The post US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond…

Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF

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Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF

There are calls for RAAF Base Point Cook, in Melbourne's south-west, to be placed in a community trust rather than sold to private investors.

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Chuck Edwards writes letter defending himself against sexual harassment allegations

Chuck Edwards writes letter defending himself against sexual harassment allegations

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) on Wednesday issued a letter to fellow lawmakers denouncing the Ethics Committee report that found he engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two younger female staff…

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.