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Republicans say the state of New York is suffering from a crime wave
A US lawmaker has claimed that New York City, which recently saw the indictment of ex-President Donald Trump for racketeering and other charges, is a city that has “lost its way”. “There is a belief among some Republicans that New York is in the midst of a crime wave, so ask New Yorkers how concerned…
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The Republicans will not be able to replace Feinstein on the Judiciary panel
US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that Republicans will block the Democrats’ request to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee as she recovers from shingles at home. “So let’s be clear, Senate Republicans will not take part in sidelining a temporary absent colleague off a committee…to force through their very…
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The governor of Oklahoma called for the resignation of officials over recordings of racist and threatening remarks
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has called on four Mccurtain County officials to resign after the release of a secret recording that allegedly captured them making racist remarks about lynching Black people and talking about killing journalists. Stitt said, “There’s simply no place for such hateful rhetoric in…state of Oklahoma, especially by those that serve to…
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The defamation battle is not stopping the election lies that Trump has been telling
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, in a speech on the Republican National Committee’s spring retreat, said that he had urged Fox News to break out of its “echo chamber” for Republicans to prosper. “I was on with…Fox News business anchor and senior vice president Neil Cavuto this morning, and I talk to the leadership at…
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Republicans said that New York is a hellscape
US Congressman Chris Holden on Tuesday defended New York City’s record on crime, saying, “It does feel more lawless.” Holden, who was the only elected official to testify at a hearing, added, “Hate crimes have gone up, despite a 40% decrease in hate crimes in the city as a whole.” Holden’s comments came after Republican…
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The US economy could potentially be dependent on McCarthy corralling his troops
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday proposed a one-year increase in the country’s borrowing limit along with spending cuts and policy changes. White House Press Secretary Andrew Bates said, “House Republicans failed to clearly outline what they’re proposing and will vote on, even as he referenced a vague, extreme MAGA wish list.” President Joe…
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What to look out for ahead of the trial
During the 2020 US Presidential election, Fox News aired a report that stated President Donald Trump lost the election because of voter fraud. In a private email, Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott wrote to James Murdoch that “Maybe Sean [Hannity] and Laura [Ingraham] went too far”. The email was sent by Scott to Murdoch after…
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The witnesses described hospitals that were attacked in Sudan’s battles
Sudan is witnessing a “lust for power” amid the military crisis, Jeffrey Feltman, the former UN assistant secretary-general for Africa, told NPR. Feltman, who was also a former US special envoy for the Horn of Africa, said this is the result of a “lust for power” which can be seen in the recent violence in…
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Speaker McCarthy outlines the GOP debt limit plan
US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House will vote on a “no-strings-attached debt limit cannot pass” bill to raise the federal government’s borrowing limit. McCarthy added, “The President is not going to sign a bill that doesn’t include spending reforms”. White House Press Secretary Andrew Bates said that McCarthy’s “extreme MAGA…
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The witnesses describe the hospitals that were bombed in Sudan
A human rights activist in Sudan’s Omdurman city said, “There were intense battles in the city of Omdurman and the capital of Khartoum early Sunday morning.” This comes after forces of the National Congress Party (NCP) captured Khartoum airport in a coup on Saturday. On Monday, the US embassy in Sudan said there were no…
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Lawmakers return to Washington as a crisis over the debt limit looms
The US House of Representatives and Senate returned to the White House on Friday after a two-week recess amid a crisis over the debt ceiling. The House is expected to pass a resolution to authorise the government to avoid a shutdown, while the Senate could vote on the resolution as soon as next week.
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The trial will start on Monday
A US voting machines maker has accused Fox News of defamation over comments made by host Sidney Powell and former US Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the days after the 2020 Presidential election. Dominion Systems filed a lawsuit against Fox over 20 comments made on the show between November 8 and January 26. It alleged that…
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McConnell stares down the first question after a return from fall
The White House said the debt limit issue should be addressed “promptly”, without brinksmanship or hostage taking. The White House added that Republicans did this “three times in the last administration and as Presidents Trump and Reagan argued for in office”. The Senate voted on Sunday to overturn the DC crime bill after Biden signed…
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There is a Fox News and a Dominion trial about to start
Fox News’ Tucker Carlson in a deposition said that Donald Trump’s decision to boycott Joe Biden’s inauguration was “so destructive” and that he was “trying to look away”. The deposition was revealed in a lawsuit filed against Fox over its coverage of the 2020 US presidential election. Trump is accused of conspiring with Fox to…
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Dozens of civilians are dead as the Sudan’s army and RSF engage in battle
The Sudanese military and the Revolutionary Forces (SUF) fought for control of the country’s capital Khartoum for the second day in a row on Monday, a report said. Over 600 people were wounded, including civilians and fighters, Sudan Doctors’ Syndicate said. The conflict broke out with the emergence of the RSF, a militia group loyal…
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The Trump campaign says it received a lot of donations after the indictment
During the first quarter, from January 1 to March 31, US President Donald Trump received a total of 541,971 donations, according to the figures provided by his campaign. US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley’s campaign spokesperson defended the $11 million figure, saying it mirrored how other candidates have previously described their fundraising. Meanwhile, first-term…
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Kemp urged Republicans to move on from election fraud claims
Georgia’s Republican Attorney General Brian Kemp said, “If we get distracted and talk about other things that the Democrats want to talk about, like these investigations…that only helps Joe Biden.” “It doesn’t give us a path for Republicans to win,” he further said. Kemp added, “If they focus on those things, I believe that we…
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Sudan paramilitary group battles with army
Sudan’s army has accused the country’s Civil Liberation Front (CLF) of inciting the clashes in Khartoum, according to reports. At least three civilians have been killed in the fighting between the Army and the RSF, local media said. The clashes come amid tensions between the Army and the CLF over who should lead and become…
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There are protesters against luxury giant LVMH
France’s unions have called for protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension hike to continue until the constitutional ruling on the issue is announced. The retirement age was approved by France’s Constitutional Council on Friday. “We don’t want it,” a leader of one of the unions said about the government’s decision on March 1 Constitutional Convention.
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The presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, signed a six-week ban on abortions
The White House has said the Florida legislature’s six-week abortion ban is “out of step” with the views of the vast majority of people of Florida and of all the US. “This ban would also impact nearly 15 million women of reproductive age who live inabortion-banning states throughout the South, many of whom have previously…
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France’s top court backs unpopular plans to raise the retirement age
French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise retirement age from 62 to 64 has been struck down by the country’s top court. The court also refused a first request by opposition lawmakers to hold a referendum on the reform. This comes after months of anti-government protests over the pension reforms. French citizens will be required…
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Fox News will enter the true No Spin Zone
Ex-US President Donald Trump is due to give a deposition in a civil case alleging he and three of his children falsified Trump Organization accounts in a years-long fraud. Trump’s trip back to New York follows a deposition he gave Attorney General Letitia James’ office last year before the suit against him and the Trump…
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Should the US be worried about what’s going to be said during the meeting between world leaders?
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in China on Friday to attend the Belt and Road Summit which will be attended by leaders of Russia, India, Brazil, China, South Africa and the European Union. Lula was greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s airport. Lula is expected to sign a host of…
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Protesters storm a luxury company
The GGT union leader Sophie Binet has said the protests over France’s pension reform will continue “one way or another” as long as the reform hasn’t been withdrawn. France’s Constitutional Council is due to announce its ruling on the validity of the pension reform on Thursday. President Emmanuel Macron argued that the reforms are essential…
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Should the US be concerned?
After French President Emmanuel Macron gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a victory during his visit to France,Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on Friday arrived in Beijing for his own visit. Lula is expected to sign a host of bilateral deals with Xi. He is the fourth leader to visit China since Russia’s invasion…