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As the party continues to lose grip on state governments, Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri on Wednesday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a trend of defections by state governors. This move comes after Enugu state Governor Peter Mbah defected
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word, highlighting the party's continued efforts to end the Trump-Republican government shutdown and address the growing healthcare crisis causing pain for everyday Americans. He also criticized the Republican administration's handling of the crisis, including
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The Trump administration's handling of the government shutdown has yielded significant consequences for Democratic-led districts across the United States. A New York Times analysis found that nearly $28 billion in federal funding has been frozen or canceled primarily in these districts. The funding cut affects various sectors, including
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The Trump administration announced a major initiative on Thursday to make IVF treatments more accessible and affordable, despite a campaign promise to make the procedure free for all Americans. As part of the plan, pharmaceutical company EMD Serono has agreed to offer lower-priced fertility drugs on the Trump administration'
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President Trump's Wednesday statement announcing the termination of billions in infrastructure projects for New York has left the future of the Gateway project, a multibillion-dollar endeavor to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River, uncertain. The project aims to replace 115-year-old tunnels that regularly cause rail
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US politicians have condemned the Labour government's handling of the China spy case, accusing them of allowing Chinese aggression to "go unchecked" and setting a "dangerous precedent" for foreign adversaries to target democratically-elected legislators with impunity. The criticism comes as the case against two
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The South African national football squad, Bafana Bafana, has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance since their 2010 hosting. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the players, technical team, and premiership clubs. The squad's
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Small business owners in Rhode Island are worried about the looming health cost hikes under Republicans' plans, which would cause approximately 7,000 small business owners to lose access to affordable health insurance through the ACA. Senator Jack Reed and Congressman Gabe Amo met with these business owners to
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Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) has formally launched her campaign to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), setting up a high-stakes primary battle between the establishment and populist factions of the Democratic Party. Mills, who has been endorsed by several prominent Democrats, including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev) and EMILY'
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The recent move by Beijing to impose new rare earth controls has sent shockwaves across the globe, with analysts suggesting that the decision is a high-stakes ploy to influence US trade policy and jolt President Trump into paying attention to the consequences of his administration's actions. China'
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The Trump administration is experiencing a rollercoaster of reactions, from accolades to accusations, as election season heats up. On the one hand, several prominent Democrats, including Schumer and Clinton, have publicly praised President Trump's efforts in brokering a Gaza ceasefire deal. On the other hand, some Democratic leaders,
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Former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike says his decision to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was justified by the recent defections of governors and top members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike spoke during the flag-off of construction work on the main
