Politics
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White House Media Ban Puts Press Access and First Amendment Questions Back in the Spotlight
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied White House access after President Trump announced a ban. The episode…
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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House Over Coverage
The president’s new media-access restrictions have reopened questions about viewpoint discrimination, press freedom and the rules governing White House access.
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Sweden Votes in Parliamentary Election; Official Results Will Take Days to Finalise
Sweden voted on 13 September in an election for parliament, regional councils and municipalities, with preliminary parliamentary figures expected on…
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US judge extends block on new postal rules for 2026 midterm mail ballots
A preliminary injunction stops mandatory use of the new US Postal Service ballot system while litigation and an administration appeal…
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Australia and US discuss expanded force posture as AUKUS submarine rotation nears
Defence talks confirmed preparations for US and UK submarine rotations in Western Australia, while additional cooperation remains under discussion.
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Nicaragua lawmakers approve first stage of reform restricting opposition candidates
The amendment extends elected terms to seven years and excludes broadly defined opponents, but still requires a second legislative-session vote.
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US judge blocks latest birthright-citizenship restriction while class action proceeds
A Maryland federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the latest administration attempt to narrow citizenship at birth.
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Meloni government becomes the longest continuously serving postwar Italian cabinet
The Giorgia Meloni coalition has reached 1,413 uninterrupted days in office, passing the Berlusconi II cabinet postwar record.
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Supreme Court asks Centre to examine EVM totalisers: what the machines would change
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Union government position on counting votes through totalisers, but has not ordered…
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Canada–US trade talks: Carney rejects Washington’s terms as tariffs approach
Mark Carney says talks can resume if Washington returns with a serious proposal. Canada’s published counter-tariffs are scheduled to begin…
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