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The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis
US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executiveAs cities and states sue big oil for billions in damag...
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America’s 250th birthday celebration is replacing history with toxic myth | Judith Levine
This year’s events will be a mélange of Trumpian egotism, Maga populism and Christian nationalismMusicians who dropped out of the Great American State...
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Trump presses on with plan to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
Lawmakers warn appointment of presidential loyalist will scuttle bipartisan agreement to renew Fisa surveillance lawDonald Trump is pushing ahead with...
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Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries
Outcome of polls in four states offers mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midtermsProgressives rallied round the con...
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Bill Gates to face questions from House committee over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Microsoft co-founder to appear in closed-door session as part of lawmakers’ investigation into convicted sex offenderBill Gates is set to testify in f...
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Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests
Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attackEuropean confidence in an Ame...
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Trump-backed Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson head to runoff in South Carolina GOP governor race
Lieutenant governor and attorney general advance but result signals decisive defeat for controversial Nancy MaceDonald Trump-backed Pamela Evette, Sou...
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Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary
Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, oyster...
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Trump news at a glance: president returns to old playbook of undermining US election integrity
Experts worry Trump’s administration – now stocked with loyalists and election deniers – may not stand up to attempts to sabotage upcoming elections –...
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Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race
Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November electionRepublican Steve Hilton, the former ...
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How Spencer Pratt’s ‘patently absurd’ bid for mayor fell flat in Los Angeles
The ex-reality TV star, who lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, cast himself as the antidote to the city’s woesSpencer Pratt, an ex-reality T...
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JD Vance claims US ‘very close’ to peace deal with Iran
Vice-president says deal could ‘absolutely’ come before midterms, as US strikes Iran after downing of helicopterMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe U...
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Hard-right groups have expanded their influence across US government, report finds
Southern Poverty Law Center releases report as US government pursues federal fraud charges against groupA new report from the Southern Poverty Law Cen...
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Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10
US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firmsWhite House displeasure over the prospect of an ...
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Maine votes as scandal-ridden Graham Platner seeks Senate primary win
Oysterman and marine veteran favored to win Democratic primary amid a string of controversiesVoters are headed to the polls on Tuesday for primary ele...
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The Guardian view on Ukraine and the prospects of peace: time to ramp up the pressure on Putin | Editorial
Russia’s ‘spring offensive’ is failing and Kyiv’s drones have brought the war to Moscow and other cities. Europe must strengthen Zelenskyy’s hand furt...
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Our efforts to record Tiananmen atrocity | Brief letters
Tiananmen Square protests | Switching from X | So to Speke | JD Vance | Binary understandingYour article (‘Every year I get new pictures’: the fight t...
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House Republicans seek to pass $70bn for Trump’s immigration crackdown
Bill that passed the Senate last week would fund ICE and border patrol and is expected to pass along party linesHouse Republicans on Tuesday will seek...
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Trump to meet House speaker as pressure mounts over surveillance law deadline
Section 702 renewal stalls amid dispute over Bill Pulte’s role as acting intelligence chief and leadership vacuumUS politics live – latest updatesDona...
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JD Vance asks justice department to investigate Minnesota governor Tim Walz over fraud allegations
House report said governor and state attorney general Keith Ellison were aware of ‘widespread taxpayer fraud’ in social programsUS politics live – lat...
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Trump claims US fuel prices ‘not very high’ as costs surge amid Iran war
National average gas price stands at about $4.16 per gallon as Americans grapple with price hikes sparked by the warDonald Trump has claimed US fuel p...
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Nigel Farage to headline Liz Truss’s UK CPAC conference after apparent snub
Reform had previously suggested Farage would be ‘steering clear’ of event, modelled on US conservative gatheringUK politics live – latest updatesNigel...
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At the NBA finals, the Very Important President showed his favorite sport is status
Donald Trump arrived at the Knicks’ biggest night in 27 years hoping to cement his status and power in his hometown. But the fans had other ideasOn Mo...
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All signs point to Trump pushing AI growth
Also: Anthropic advocates for a ‘pause’ on AI advancement – days after filing to go public on the US stock marketHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m ...
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Ken Paxton’s ex-lawyer endorses rival James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Attorney Dan Cogdell backs Paxton’s Democratic opponent and says the Republican is too focused on appeasing TrumpA lawyer who represented Ken Paxton, ...
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Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live
Left-wing candidate vows ‘fight for a healthier, safer and more joyful Los Angeles’ after edging out Spencer PrattSign up for the Breaking News US ema...
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Jeffrey Epstein assistant Lesley Groff set to testify before House panel
Groff worked for Epstein for nearly 20 years, starting in 2001, in which her job was to ‘organize one man’s life’Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longt...
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Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims
Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his messageDonald Trump is “inventing fraud” in Cali...
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Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance | Gaby Hinsliff
His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become presidentImmigra...
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Trump news at a glance: watchdog group sues to block president’s ‘deeply corrupt’ birthday party
Group seeks emergency injunction to halt UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House before a single punch is thrown – key US politics stories from Monda...
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Donald Trump given hostile reception as New York crowd boos and jeers president at NBA finals
President attends Spurs v Knicks game at MSGKnicks aiming to win first title since 1973Live updates from Game 3 of the NBA finalsDonald Trump was loud...
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Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff
Progressive challenger to face incumbent mayor in November as former reality star Pratt trails behindNithya Raman, a progressive Los Angeles city coun...
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California election count: no evidence of voter fraud despite Trump claims
As president and allies spread baseless conspiracy theories, here’s what you need to know about the California countAs California continues to slowly ...
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How Trump acolytes seized on UK teen’s killing to push anti-immigration agenda
Senior administration officials jump on death of Henry Nowak – and statements echo language of the far rightOver a breathtaking few days that spanned ...
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Todd Blanche: devoted Trump enforcer rewarded with top nomination
Attorney general pick joined Trump’s legal team in 2023 – there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president’s wishesSign up for...
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Trump nominates Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general
Former Trump lawyer, acting in the role since April, faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ movesSign up for the Breaking News US newslette...
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Trump claims he ‘didn’t guarantee’ no US wars. Here’s what he’s actually said
US president for years has repeatedly suggested – and said outright – that he would not take the country to warDonald Trump has forcefully denied he e...
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Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues
Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen BassNithya Raman, the progressive Los Ange...
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Federal judge rules Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas unlawful
President dramatically raised cost of visa for highly skilled workers in executive order last yearA federal judge on Monday declared a $100,000 fee th...
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Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from its website after US judge’s order
Performing arts venue takes down references to a ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ in compliance with judge’s rulingThe Kennedy Center has removed Trump’s name f...
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Lawsuit aims to block UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday
Case argues Trump administration broke federal laws to accomodate ‘deeply corrupt’ commercial sporting eventDonald Trump is throwing himself quite the...
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Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AIA record-shattering drought ha...
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The spectacular collapse of a case against ICE protesters: ‘It’s not justice, but it is a win’
Though the federal government’s prosecution fell apart, the Broadview Six of Illinois say their lives have been upendedMichael Rabbitt was 4,000 miles...
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Maine voters head to polls on Tuesday for closely watched primary election
All eyes on US Senate race as Graham Platner, embroiled in controversy, is set to advance as Democratic nomineeVoters in Maine head to the polls on Tu...
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‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: firefighting union leader seeks to shake up Congress
Pennsylvania’s Bob Brooks one of a slew of working-class Democrats on the ballot – can he beat a Koch-backed rival?Bob Brooks has worked a lot of jobs...
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Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier
While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goa...
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Trump news at a glance: Israel strikes back at Iran despite president’s appeal
Donald Trump said: ‘I’m about to call Bibi right now and tell him not to respond’, as conflict risks spiralling – key US politics stories from 7 June ...
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Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims
Kristen Welker questioned Trump’s allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were ‘rigged’Donald Trump walked out of an intervi...
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Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars reportedly created fake spy program
David Rush, who was arrested in May, stole millions from US government through ‘special access program’, officials sayA former executive intelligence ...
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Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions
Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan CollinsProgressive Democratic congressman Ro ...
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Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territoryDonald Trump is reportedly weighing...
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Bob Packwood, senator who resigned amid sexual misconduct scandal, dies aged 93
The moderate Republican, an advocate of abortion rights, resigned in 1995 amid accusations of sexual harassmentFormer US senator Bob Packwood, a moder...
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