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Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.
President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture.
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Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
Chief secretary to PM says he had been âreassuredâ about Burnhamâs economic plans after conversation with himAndy Burnham has moved a step closer to becoming prime minister after Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said he would not stand in a Labour leadership contest.Jones, wh
Appeals court allows Trump administration expanded use of speedy deportations
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.
Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark
Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
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Progressive economists reject Unite leaderâs criticism of Ed Miliband
Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellorMore than 40 progressive economists have written to Sharon Graham, the leader of Unite, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes the next chancellor.With Andy Bu
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Keir Starmer couldnât beat the curse of Brexit â a politics poisoned by nationalism | Rafael Behr
The outgoing prime ministerâs efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chanceBritain is not ungovernable, but the chalice of high office has been spiked with unusually fast-acting poison. Six prime ministers down in a decade. The spectacle of the
Lebanon won't accept any deal unless Israeli troops withdraw
The Lebanese president says he will not accept any peace deal that does not include the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. The two sides met in Washington on Tuesday for a fifth round of talks. Hezbollah has accused Israel of violating the recently-agreed ceasefire claiming IDF
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Britain is still stuck on its ex â but after 10 long, lonely years, does the EU feel the same way? | Katy Lee
As a podcast host, I speak daily to people on both sides of the breakup. A decade after the referendum, itâs clear whoâs moved onLetâs imagine youâve been dumped by someone you were expecting to stay with for the rest of your life. The breakup is bitter. The logistics, exhausting. The two of you spe
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McClain Delaney Wins Democratic House Primary in Maryland Against Trone
Representative April McClain Delaney defeated David Trone, who lent himself $25 million in his unsuccessful bid to oust the woman who had succeeded him in the House.
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Mamdaniâs big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesdayâs primaries
New York City Zohran Mamdaniâs (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins.  Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Avila Chevalier notably oustingÂ
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Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee noting the topic of âelection securityâ would be discussed after urging GOP colleagues to hold votes on the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The Flor
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Ex-Hoyer Aide Buoyed by Super PACs Wins Democratic House Primary in Maryland
Adrian Boafo, a state delegate, won a primary to succeed the retiring Representative Steny Hoyer with help from more than $11 million in spending from pro-Israel and cryptocurrency interests.
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Another top general set to depart Pentagon
Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted his paperwork to retire after a little over a year in his position, a Pentagon official told The Hill.  The Pentagon official spoke on condition on anonymity to discuss internal military deliberations. The shift follows months
Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries
All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani â including two who took on Democratic incumbents â won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.
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Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat
Ben McAdams, a former representative who had to distance himself from more conservative positions he once held, will be favored to win a blue seat created by court-ordered redistricting.
Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolinaâs 1st District
Democrats expect Nancy Lacore to run a competitive general election despite the districtâs Republican leaning.
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Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utahâs newly redrawn 1st Congressional, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who represented Utahâs 4th District in Congress from 2019 to 2021 before losing his reelection bid to Rep. Burgess Owens (R), defeated pro
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Britain, Brexit, Burnham: how was it for EU? â podcast
A decade after Brexit, the UK simply canât shake the legacy of the referendum. But with shifting public opinion and the rise of Andy Burnham, could Britain be plotting a path back to the EU?Itâs been 10 years since the UK woke up to the shock of the Brexit referendum result, which upended British po
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Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win
New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher, who once served as an aide to Nad
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Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate
Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York Cityâs socialist movement. TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of several tests of influence