The Trump administration encountered significant frustration both domestically and internationally over the course of the week.
Developments encompassed tensions regarding news media restrictions, foreign policy concerning Iran, debates over mail-in ballots, and decisions regarding interest rates.
Additional information regarding these policy areas is expected to emerge as the stories continue to develop.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.
In several states, Democrats took control of legislatures that had been divided and they weakened GOP dominance in others. Issues on the agenda: More access to health care, new limits on school vouchers.
A year ago in November, New Mexico became the first state to offer free childcare to every eligible family, regardless of income.
Mia Latter says she was in an abusive relationship with the convicted rapist when he was 30 and she was 16 A woman who alleges she was raped by Russell Brand when she was 16 has waived her right to anonymity to campaign for a staggered age of consent. Mia Latter says she was in an abusive three-month relationship with Brand when he was 30 and she was 16. Continue reading...
Lana Nusseibeh appears to have the support of Russia and the US, but her role glossing the horror in Sudan makes her unsuitable – and we should say so Since the devastating war in Sudan began in 2023, some of the best investigative work uncovering those responsible has been carried out by the UN panel of experts. Its reports have revealed clear evidence that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been funnelling weapons and providing mercenaries to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group that has been accused of genocide . It is these reports, produced by UN-funded investigators, that the UN secretary general, António Guterres, cites whenever he speaks about Sudan. Continue reading...
Thames Water says detainees at proposed accommodation should expect to experience insect swarms and strong smells A Home Office plan to build asylum seeker detention facilities next to a sewage pump is facing objections after water company officials warned that detainees should expect to experience insect swarms and strong smells. Proposed secure accommodation blocks at Campsfield House immigration removal centre in Oxfordshire will be 20 metres from a sewage pumping station, according to a written submission from Thames Water. Continue reading...