Trump’s crusade to oust disloyal Republicans underscores the party’s dilemma: From the Politics Desk
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Trump's top nemesis slept with 'hottest woman in Congress' claims jilted ex-lover on eve of bitter election showdown
Trump's top nemesis slept with 'hottest woman in Congress' claims jilted ex-lover on eve of bitter election showdown Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:54, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 22:54, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
London journalist was stabbed by men working for Iran, court hears
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Michael Fassbender smiles alongside wife Alicia Vikander at Cannes
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Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead?
Politics Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead? May 18, 20264:30 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Mia Venkat , Courtney Dorning , Juana Summers Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead? Listen · 8:03 8:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
WNBA graphic omitting Caitlin Clark shows identity politics still come first | Bobby Burack
Before the start of the WNBA season, OutKick argued that the league was in position to establish itself as a viable mainstream attraction. But to do that, the league needed to embrace Caitlin Clark as the transcendent, once-in-a-generation superstar she is.It turns out the WNBA still isn't ready to do that.On Sunday, the league posted a social media graphic promoting its doubleheader on NBC/Peacock. The graphic featured A’ja Wilson of the Aces, Angel Reese of the Dream, Zia Cooke of the Storm, a...
Channel 4 removes all past seasons of MAFS UK after ‘serious allegations’
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Halifax axed as banking giant set to disappear from UK high streets
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King ‘graciously accepted’ invite to Ireland, Irish President says
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FTSE 100 up amid calmer bonds but oil rises again
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A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition
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King hosts Irish president at Buckingham Palace
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Tudor Dixon returns to Michigan politics with new PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in key battleground
FIRST ON FOX: Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon is stepping back into Michigan politics, this time as the public face of a new multi-million dollar PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in one of the nation’s most critical swing states. "Michigan is going to be one of the critical battleground states for ‘26 and ‘28," Dixon told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview announcing her role with United We Fund, a political action committee backed by millions of dollars that will be heav...
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Two charged after arrests at Nakba and Unite the Kingdom marches
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Tube strike chaos: Timeline of bitter row between RMT and TfL as walkouts are called off
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Soldier who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show was ‘exceptional jockey’
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Muir to seek support to end NI Water protection from environmental penalties
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Lloyds considers scrapping Halifax brand after 173 years on high street
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Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Burnham wins by-election
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UK business news today: What went wrong with HS2
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