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You can probably guess who’s still free to say what they want

The Republican speaker was able to convince even the most staunch conservatives who prefer budget cutting to come on board.

Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates  CNN Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff  The Associated Press Live updates: Democrats push for new bill to avoid a government shutdown; Trump

The Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that it recaptured the town of Sudzha, hours after President Vladimir Putin visited his commanders in Kursk and wore military fatigues, could not be independently verified.

The Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that it recaptured the town of Sudzha, hours after President Vladimir Putin visited his commanders in Kursk and wore military fatigues, could not be independently verified.

White House withdraws Trump’s pick Dave Weldon for CDC director  Reuters White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director  The New York Times White House pulls nomination of David Weldon as CDC director  Fox News Trump yanks CDC nominee minutes before Senate hearing  USA TODAY

The American people are living through a moment of seismic uncertainty and social shocks. One day, our president and vice president scream at a world leader in front of television cameras. Another, the administration docks Columbia University of $400 million

Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the ‘real economy’ and not concerned about ‘a little’ market volatility  CNBC

A U.S. influencer has drawn anger and criticism in Australia, including from the country’s Prime Minister, after she was filmed taking a baby wombat in the wild, separating it from its mother. The video purportedly shows influencer Sam Jones, who

The Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon’s nomination because of the withdrawal.