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Politicians want to ‘claw back’ billions from ICE. Party leaders say, not so fast

ANALYSIS: Even moderate Democrats want at least some guardrails put in place if they win back the House in 2026, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Ex-60 Minutes correspondent raises concern over Bari Weiss’ team pushing its agenda on news investigations

Cecilia Vega said she was ‘scared to be talking’ but said that there ‘is a lot at stake’

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Number of middle-aged women prescribed ADHD drugs rises 40% in a year

About 2.5 million people in England have ADHD, according to the NHS. But more than 800,000 people are awaiting a referral for an assessment

The Independent UK · Jul 24

My cockapoo approves of the Furbo – but is it really worth it?

The treat-tossing dog cam helps calm your puppy when you’re away

The Independent UK · Jul 23

AOC responds to House GOP leadership holding up her AI-deepfake porn bill just to spite her

IN FOCUS: ‘I don't think that we should be emboldening child pornographers and and helping abusers just because of some personal beef that they may have,’ the New York Democrat tells Eric Garcia

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Trump’s USDA secretary is sending ‘proselytizing Christian messages’ to government employees, lawsuit claims

Brooke Rollins is unconstitutionally ‘preaching’ to federal workers, lawsuit claims

The Independent UK · Jul 23

‘I don’t know when or if we ever can’: Why retirement isn’t guaranteed for millions of Americans

Three Americans, who achieved their college dream, tell Rhian Lubin how it has left them trapped in a ‘viciously predatory’ system and unable to stop working

The Independent UK · Jul 23

The Simpsons veteran Mike Reiss reveals dark cancelled plotline: ‘What’s the message here?’

Speaking to The Independent, the writer and producer also opened up on the show’s perilous brush with cancellation 15 years ago, and the unlikely origins of the Simpsons’ iconic yellow skin – that even Matt Groening didn’t know

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Top Gear driver The Stig claims he nearly died in Freddie Flintoff car crash: ‘I have no idea how I survived’

Professional driver was assisting BBC presenter in vehicle when it flipped while filming show

The Independent UK · Jul 23

After 11 years at Kentucky Ford plant, diabetic worker was fired over a $1.95 cookie, later offered $33,000 in back wages after proving he paid, now plans to sue the carmaker

Kurt Kromm, a former Ford electrician, is suing after being fired for allegedly stealing cookies. He proved his payment with bank records, which led to an offer of back wages. Ford and Aramark are reviewing issues with their self-checkout kiosks. Kromm expressed disappointment with his union's lack of support during…

The Economic Times · Jul 23