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Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: “Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?”

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The wars the UK has fought alongside the US – and when Britain has refused

IN FOCUS: Harry Cockburn reports on how 80 years of the 'special relationship' have informed international conflict, after Donald Trump lashed out at the British prime minister

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From a ‘bizarre’ spy swap to wartime secrets

Explore how major events were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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For 80 years, the president’s party has almost always lost House seats in midterm elections, a pattern that makes the 2026 congressional outlook clear

Now that the 2026 midterm elections are less than a year away, public interest in where things stand is on the rise. Of course, in a democracy no one knows the outcome of an election before it takes place, despite what the pollsters may predict.

The Conversation

This Week in History: From poisoned Russians to life on Mars?

Explore how major events between 19 and 25 January were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1989 to 2009

Presidential non-acquiescence in Humphrey's Executor from 1989 to 2009.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most polarising vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, a forceful and controversial figure in US politics who championed the Iraq invasion, passed away at age 84.

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US Secretly Built $21 Trillion Underground City For The Rich And Powerful, Former Official Claims

Catherine Austin Fitts, who worked under the George H. W. Bush administration, claimed the US government used trillions in "unauthorized spending" to build a secret city.

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Melania hosting a White House event to honor Barbara Bush – her son, George, is skipping the ceremony

George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, are not expected to attend the event unveiling a stamp in honor of the former first lady

The Independent UK

National security advisers manage decision-making as advocates or honest brokers

The removal of Mike Waltz as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser – formally the assistant to the president for national security affairs – raises the question of just what that position entails and also what it means that Marco Rubio will now act as secretary of state and national…

The Conversation

You might not like it, but a Trump-Obama friendship could save America

ANALYSIS: A friendly exchange between the two was reshared by Trump late Sunday, complete with fake subtitles. What that reveals about the current state of MAGA politics is telling, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

Presidents' Unique Christmas Traditions Throughout History

U.S. presidents have unique Christmas traditions, from Biden's White House sleepover to Trump's Mar-a-Lago visits.

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More than 100 ex-Republican officials call Trump ‘unfit to serve’ and endorse Harris

In recent weeks, numerous Republicans have crossed party lines to endorse the Democratic presidential candidate

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QAnon "Patriot Reporter" Claims Newspaper Libeled Him by Saying He Had Admitted to "Sexual Relationship" with 15-Year-Old

But he loses: "As a result of Godlewski's guilty plea to 'inappropriate text [m]essages' and 'contact' ..., as set forth in the Affidavit of Probable Cause quoting the offending text messages admitting and memorializing a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old minor, Godlewski is collaterally estopped from denying his participation in…

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More than 200 Republicans who worked for Bush, McCain and Romney endorse Harris

Group of former staffers penned a similar letting endorsing Biden in 2020

The Conversation

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

Vice presidential picks can’t help a presidential candidate, but they can hurt one, according to political scientists. Presidential campaigns still spend a fair amount of time thinking about running mates and the ways in which they might boost the ticket – or at least not hurt it.

Salon

Examination: Are the polls even reliable

After Biden's dismal debate against Trump, pundits turn to polls to learn America's future; what do they say?

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Trump’s presidential office hours were the shortest since FDR, Biden’s not far behind him - Roll Call

Donald Trump’s working hours were shortest for any president since FDR. Joe Biden’s presidential office hours are third-shortest since 1933.

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When US presidents and UK prime ministers met for the first time – from hand-holding to ‘political soulmates’

Sir Keir Starmer and Joe Biden’s working relationship may be different to that of forerunners, such as Theresa May and Donald Trump, and Gordon Brown and Barack Obama

Roll Call

Presidential Office Hours: Donald Trump's Schedule Vs. FDR Through Obama - Roll Call

…A Hazy Shade of Winter… You know the drill. Headline first. Then a march through the methodology. If you want single-serving factoids, go to, well, pretty much anywhere else on the Internet. Donald Trump arrives in the office almost an hour later than any President since 1933. His average arrival…

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George W. Bush: 43Rd President Of The United States

Learn about the life and presidency of George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, marked by triumphs, challenges, and significant events.

Salon

Why Joe Biden refuses to step aside

Presidents and other politicians used to resign or retire for the good of the country. What's changed?

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 - everything you need to know now it's out

Everything you need to know about Black Ops 6 so far, including a look at gameplay, story and the changes to Warzone.

Salon

GOP's special prosecutor trap is set

Special prosecutor is a Republican job, no matter what

Salon

Was acid rain truly a success story?

The U.S. once forged a bipartisan consensus to fight acid rain. Can we do likewise for other ecosystem breakdowns?

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