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Melania Trump Labelled A 'Huge Liability', 'Wild Card' Fueling White House Dysfunction

Melania Trump's recent controversies, including her denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein and backlash over a documentary, have raised concerns within the White House about her role as FLOTUS.

International Business Times UK

US court refuses to hear Trump’s appeal of E Jean Carroll $83m defamation case

Decision from federal appeals court comes almost 18 months after Trump appealed following 2024 election win

The Guardian - US

A ballroom bunker is a perfect symbol for Trump 2.0

The edifice suggests a Silicon Valley-style desire to protect the president from national crises of his own making

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Investigation Reveals Donald Trump Promoted Family Businesses 110 Times in 16 Months Amid Ethical Watchdog Purge

An investigation reveals President Trump's frequent use of his office to promote family businesses, including golf resorts and a memecoin, while dismantling oversight mechanisms.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Outrage as Justices Dismantle Core Voting Protections in Landmark Louisiana Case

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana will have to redraw their congressional districts in a key decision that effectively guts the Voting Rights Act (VCA).

International Business Times UK

First Thing: US supreme court ‘demolishes’ Voting Rights Act

Ruling has gutted provision intended to prevent racial discrimination in voting. Plus, oil tops $126 a barrel to reach highest level since 2022

The Guardian - UK

SCOTUS Narrows the Reach of the Voting Rights Act

Plus: The Supreme Court says “demands for a charity’s private member or donor information” raises First Amendment problems.

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Louisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw districts after supreme court ruling

More governors call for special sessions following supreme court’s decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

GOP Scrambles to Schedule Pam Bondi's Testimony Minutes After Democrats Move to Hold Her in Contempt Over Epstein Files

House Democrats held former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for not testifying on the Epstein files. Republicans announced a new testimony date, highlighting political divisions over the issue.

International Business Times UK

The conservative supreme court justices behind the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act

Latest ruling is culmination of Justices Roberts and Alito’s campaign to slowly but surely strangle efforts to protect democratic rights of Black and other minority Americans

The Guardian - US

Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

The Texas Tribune

New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump DOJ Hit With Explosive Grand Jury Scandal as SPLC Demands Secret Tapes Over Alleged Misconduct

The Southern Poverty Law Center accuses the DOJ of grand jury misconduct, seeking to unseal transcripts in a controversial wire fraud case, alleging misleading claims and political influence.

International Business Times UK

What a weakened Voting Rights Act means in today's America

Diversity rises. Protections shrink.

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Exclusive: New group plots 2028 "Abundance" agenda

It's among several groups on the left battling to influence the next Democratic administration.

The Guardian - US

The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy

The US was not a true democracy before the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday’s decision has essentially destroyed the law

The Times of India

'Strait of Trump': US President shares new map naming Hormuz after himself, says blockade could last months

US President Donald Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," following claims that a naval blockade against Iran could last for months. This development occurs as Iran rejects US claims about economic damage and criticizes the blockade strategy, with its parliament speaker…

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Our time is short. These three didn't waste it on division

Three quiet proofs from a dying senator, a king and Buffalo.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: White House celebrates as civil rights groups condemn supreme court’s Voting Rights Act ruling

Court’s 6-3 decision is a major upheaval in US civil rights law and gives lawmakers permission to draw districting plans that weaken the influence of Black and other minority voters– key US politics stories from Wednesday 29 April at a glance

International Business Times UK

Trump Claims He's 'The Most Powerful Person To Ever Live' as He Consolidates Power: Report

Donald Trump reportedly claims to be the 'most powerful person to have lived,' focusing on a legacy beyond typical political achievements, while health concerns arise during a royal visit.

The Times of India

"Make your life miserable": Candace Owens hits back at Donald Trump over “vile” remark during livestream

Candace Owens addressed criticism from Donald Trump during a livestream after he called her “vile” in a Truth Social post. Responding with sarcasm, she questioned the motive behind his remarks and suggested political pressure may be involved. Owens framed the attack as part of an ongoing pattern, hinting at deeper…

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“Did Anyone Else Catch That?”: Video Goes Viral As People Notice Odd Details In Melania Trump’s Behavior

“This looks like a hostage video,” a netizen said.

Latin Times

Obama, Newsom, Pelosi, AOC and More Democrats Slam Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana Districts as Threat to Fair Representation

A sweeping U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening a core provision of the Voting Rights Act has triggered immediate and forceful reactions from Democratic leaders, who warn the ruling could reshape electoral maps nationwide and erode minority voting power ahead of upcoming elections.

International Business Times UK

Even MAGA Allies Doubt Trump's Mental Health — But Pete Hegseth Calls Him 'Sharpest and Most Insightful'

During a Capitol Hill hearing, Trump's mental fitness was questioned due to his erratic social media behavior amid the ongoing Iran conflict, raising bipartisan concerns.

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