Quick Summary: Britain’s Wage Market Faces Growing State Influence
Britain's minimum-wage coverage has risen to 6.6% of all employees, affecting about 2 million jobs.
The UK government aims to...
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Mary Trump says the GOP tried and failed to “steal” future midterms through redistricting.
She praises California as the “epicentre” of resistance against Donald Trump’s agenda.
A federal court blocked Texas’s redistricting map ahead of the 2026 midterms.
California passed Proposition 50 to fight back against gerrymandering...
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Most Americans believe the country is headed the wrong way.
Polls hint at a GOP wipeout in the 2026 midterms.
A Democratic return to the White House in 2029 looks possible.
GOP divisions and mixed signals from Trump fuel the trouble.
Trump’s praise of a Democratic mayor-elect...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to look cool in a podcast teaser.
He flashed a Hawaiian “shaka” sign while talking about rapper Jelly Roll.
His wife Kelly made a quirky “waffle brain” analogy.
The moment comes after rough weeks for Johnson’s party.
Mike Johnson tried to be trendy...
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• Speaker Mike Johnson publicly defends Rep. Dan Crenshaw after a reported Crenshaw travel ban.
• Crenshaw faced a 90-day ban from overseas trips following a crude toast on a Mexico delegation.
• Rick Crawford and CIA officials raised concerns about Crenshaw’s conduct abroad.
• Crenshaw disputes the travel ban and...
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• The GOP split shows deep divisions in the party after Trump’s era.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit highlights MAGA’s growing uncertainty.
• Donald Trump’s showmanship may not solve rising living costs.
• The future of Trumpism depends on policy success, not just entertainment.
• Republicans face a choice: stick with Trump’s...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes extending ACA subsidies.
Without ACA subsidies, 4 million could lose coverage and 22 million face higher costs.
The White House wants a temporary fix to prevent sharp premium hikes.
Johnson must balance GOP ideology with pressure from competitive districts.
A crucial vote...
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The White House delayed its ACA replacement plan announcement, frustrating GOP lawmakers.
Republicans say they were not consulted on the policy framework.
Some support sending money directly to consumers, while others call it weak.
Conservatives expect little action after the failed rollout.
Donald Trump faced an unexpected setback...
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• Senator Jim Justice and his wife face a lawsuit from the IRS over more than 5 million dollars in unpaid taxes.
• The IRS says the Justices ignored repeated notices since 2009.
• A court lien for about 8 million dollars and company sales followed.
• The case could force...
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An unexpected warm moment unfolded in the Oval Office.
Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani found common ground.
Jimmy Kimmel joked Trump may prefer Mamdani over his own team.
Mamdani emphasized affordable housing for New Yorkers.
Trump Mamdani Meeting Breaks the Mold
Many were stunned to see such a friendly...
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• Joe Scarborough says the GOP is stuck in Trump’s worst impulses
• Pentagon leader threatened to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly
• Scarborough calls this “Trump derangement idiocy” that will haunt Republicans
• Lack of White House guardrails worsens political and legal risks
Trump Derangement Idiocy Fuels Court-Martial Threat
A top TV host...
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McConnell calls out plan tied to Russia’s goals.
Three-quarters of Ukrainians oppose ceding land.
US voters favor sanctions and military aid.
McConnell warns a bad deal won’t stop the war.
Senator Mitch McConnell sharply criticized the Ukraine peace plan this week. He wrote on X that the plan...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene will leave Congress in January 2025.
She predicts Democratic control after the 2026 midterms.
She blames GOP divisions for her projection.
Her comments reveal growing doubts inside her party.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene surprised many when she said she expects Democratic control in 2026. She...
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• Doug Jones will file to run for Alabama governor this week.
• He served as U.S. senator from 2018 to 2021 and is a civil rights lawyer.
• Early polling shows Senator Tommy Tuberville holds a solid lead.
Former Senator Doug Jones plans to officially join the governor’s race in...
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• Former President Trump posted a lengthy rant on his site, Truth Social, attacking friends and foes.
• He blamed President Biden and U.S. allies for the Ukraine war.
• Trump claimed the 2020 election was rigged and tied it to Russia’s invasion.
• The rant accused Ukraine’s leaders of ingratitude...
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• Despite falling approval, Trump could become more dangerous in his lame duck period.
• An ex-GOP strategist warns Trump is planning a “siege” on U.S. elections and institutions.
• The president is placing election deniers in key roles, including Heather Honey at Homeland Security.
• Red state lawmakers and federal...
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• A growing MAGA split shows cracks in Trump’s power over the GOP.
• Senator Ted Cruz teases a 2028 run and breaks with Trump on key issues.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene defies Trump, wins local support, and plans to resign.
• The fight over Epstein files highlights Trump’s weakening hold.
•...
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President Trump mocked Marjorie Taylor Greene’s poll numbers, drawing rare internal criticism.
Many MAGA supporters called his swipe at Greene petty, disloyal, and “middle school.”
Critics asked why Trump attacks Greene but remains friendly with other GOP figures.
This MAGA backlash reveals growing fractures as Trump eyes...
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• Michael McFaul calls the Trump peace plan weak and one-sided
• The 28-point plan would bar Ukraine from NATO and limit its defenses
• Experts say the plan mirrors Russian talking points
• McFaul urges Trump to fix or drop this plan for U.S. security
• Critics warn it would weaken...
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• Donald Trump’s age has become a major worry for voters and GOP insiders.
• Many MAGA leaders now doubt his strength after seeing him struggle.
• Economic issues linked to affordability amplify concerns about Trump’s future.
• Higher turnout from worried voters could shift the midterm elections toward Democrats.
Trump Age...
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GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini says Republicans lack a clear focus.
He urges Donald Trump to speak on health care and housing, not just gas and groceries.
Leading Republicans believe they better understand voters’ affordability needs.
Critics warn Trump seeks chaos over building a lasting legacy.
Why affordability is...
