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Judge halts Trump ads funded by taxpayers
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing government-funded ads portraying the president favorably, ruling the plaintiffs likely to succeed on the merits.
NBC News · 2m
IMF Warns of Tough 2027 Economy
IMF chief urges global leaders to act now on economic risks for 2027.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Burnham risks Truss budget chaos, Tory warns
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith says Andy Burnham's spending plans lack detail on funding, repeating Liz Truss's fatal mistake.
The Independent · 1m
Trump removes 760,000 from healthcare rolls
The Trump administration is cancelling Affordable Care Act coverage for hundreds of thousands of people, citing fraud and saving $2.2 billion.
ABC News · 1m
White House spending millions on Trump ads
The administration is using taxpayer money to air ads that look like campaign material, raising legal and ethical concerns.
NBC News · 2m
British Steel costs spiral with no exit plan in sight
MPs warn the government has no credible strategy for the nationalised steelmaker, which is burning through £1.3m daily.
the Guardian · 1m
IMF tells Australia to cut spending as rates may rise
The International Monetary Fund downgraded Australia's growth forecast and warned interest rates could climb higher unless governments rein in spending.
the Guardian · 1m
Congress is back, but not for long
Lawmakers have three weeks, a stalled defense bill, and an AI reckoning before the midterms scatter them.
ABC News · 2m
Texas can't say where its foster care money goes
A new state report finds Texas has no real accounting for hotel stays or the $1.34 billion it pays private foster care contractors.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Sabah tops Malaysia's small-projects list
Since 2023 Sabah has pulled in RM582 million for village-scale works, more than any other state, and bridges are next.
Malay Mail · 1m