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Trump nominees for treasury, interior secretary and EPA chief to face senators – live
Four more of Donald Trump’s nominees have confirmation hearings today after senators have grilled Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth this weekDoug Burgum, Don...
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‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump
The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progressRon Wyden of Oregon, the second-most senior Democra...
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Joe Biden leaves a complicated legacy on the federal courts
Joe Biden’s imprint on the federal judiciary goes far beyond his naming of the first Black woman justice to the Supreme Court.
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Soaring wealth inequality has remade the map of American prosperity
The wealthiest areas in the US are almost 7 times richer than the poorest regions, a disparity that has nearly doubled since 1960.
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The US ambassador to the UN is tasked with doing a careful dance between Washington and the world
The US ambassador to the UN has considerable power and influence over US international affairs.
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Only grant Trump a UK state visit if he agrees to Ukraine summit, say Lib Dems
Ed Davey says incoming US president is ‘threat to peace and prosperity’ and relations with him must be transactionalUK politics live – latest updatesR...
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TikTok is the only truly democratic social platform. A US ban would rob us all | Sophia Smith Galer
Nothing has challenged Silicon Valley like the Chinese app. Blocking its use in the US would be like stealing half the books in a libraryHow many time...
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A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree
Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens a...
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Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan
Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assuredIn some ways, the secretary of De...
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‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr
With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changesA political battle over school-based ...
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Donald Trump weighing up TikTok ban delay, reports claims
President-elect ‘has warm spot’ for platform and wants political solution to ‘preserve app but protect data’Donald Trump is considering suspending a T...
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UK economy could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister
Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EUUK economy – live business...
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This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall
Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning At la...
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'Is that a joke?': Biden asked whether Trump was responsible for Gaza ceasefire – video
Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Hamas and the Israeli government. It is due to begin on 19 January – the day before the US president ...
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Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the yearIn the quaintly upse...
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Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Joe Biden said his team negotiated the deal, but Donald Trump said it was agreed only because he is the incoming US presidentThe question yelled at Jo...
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