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Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the US

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Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the US

UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship returns to British waters

John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.

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UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship returns to British waters

Federal DEI employees targeted and new Hegseth allegations: Morning Rundown

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Federal DEI employees targeted and new Hegseth allegations: Morning Rundown

Don't expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief

The ex-Met Assistant Commissioner warns some violent individuals would "revel" in being called terrorists.

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Don't expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

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Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

Pardons by Trump and Biden reveal distrust of each other and wobbly faith in criminal justice system

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Pardons by Trump and Biden reveal distrust of each other and wobbly faith in criminal justice system

Why Trump didn't move forward with tariffs on Day 1

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Why Trump didn't move forward with tariffs on Day 1

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

Families fear for Cuban prisoners after Trump reneges on release deal

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Families fear for Cuban prisoners after Trump reneges on release deal

Blow to Reeves as UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - was £17.8bn last month, putting more pressure on the chancellor.

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Blow to Reeves as UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps

Trump gave Beijing a one-day break before saying he could hit China with tariffs starting in February

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Trump gave Beijing a one-day break before saying he could hit China with tariffs starting in February

President Trump targets DEI mandates for federal employees

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President Trump targets DEI mandates for federal employees

Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

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Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

Minnesota's high court will weigh intervening in a partisan struggle roiling the state Legislature

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Minnesota's high court will weigh intervening in a partisan struggle roiling the state Legislature

Trump targets Alaska's oil and other resources as environmentalists gear up for a fight

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Trump targets Alaska's oil and other resources as environmentalists gear up for a fight

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The Internet Watch Foundation revealed 2024 was the worst year on record for online child sexual abuse imagery.

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PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

Republicans renew efforts to limit people in US illegally from census count

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Republicans renew efforts to limit people in US illegally from census count

Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.

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Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

These people are some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Trump pardoned

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These people are some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Trump pardoned

Trump checks off major Day 1 campaign promises — leaving some on the to-do list

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Trump checks off major Day 1 campaign promises — leaving some on the to-do list

Trump reverses Biden policies on drug pricing and Obamacare

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Trump reverses Biden policies on drug pricing and Obamacare

Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website

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Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website

A lawsuit alleging excessive force against 2020 protesters in Oregon has been settled, ACLU says

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A lawsuit alleging excessive force against 2020 protesters in Oregon has been settled, ACLU says

Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans

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Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans

Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters

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Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters

Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP source says

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Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP source says

Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs

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Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs

'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from Republican senators

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'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from Republican senators

How Trump will immediately seek to dismantle Biden's sprawling federal DEI programs

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How Trump will immediately seek to dismantle Biden's sprawling federal DEI programs

Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry

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Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry

Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee

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Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee

Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy

The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life.

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Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy

Great-grandson of the man who established birthright citizenship slams Trump's new executive order

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Great-grandson of the man who established birthright citizenship slams Trump's new executive order

Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign

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Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign

Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrants

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Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrants

Exclusive-Trump likely to axe space council after SpaceX lobbying, sources say

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Exclusive-Trump likely to axe space council after SpaceX lobbying, sources say

Tensions over when to make Southport details public

Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.

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Tensions over when to make Southport details public

Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

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Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

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President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

Meta pushes back on claims that it's boosting Trump on Facebook and Instagram

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Meta pushes back on claims that it's boosting Trump on Facebook and Instagram

Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

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Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

DOJ can't send Congress the Trump classified documents report, judge says

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DOJ can't send Congress the Trump classified documents report, judge says

8 things to know about Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr.'s reported new girlfriend

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8 things to know about Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr.'s reported new girlfriend

Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?

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Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?

Republicans Won't Denounce Trump's Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters Who Beat Police Officers

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Republicans Won't Denounce Trump's Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters Who Beat Police Officers

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harder

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Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harder

At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

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At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

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Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

Photos show how the White House's decor has changed over the years

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Photos show how the White House's decor has changed over the years

Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

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Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant