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A $1 coin tied to America’s 250th birthday will feature Trump’s face, using a 2020 law Treasury says allows exceptions.

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A $1 coin tied to America’s 250th birthday will feature Trump’s face, using a 2020 law Treasury says allows exceptions.

In a new book, journalist Jonathan Swan describes how the “dictator comparisons” fixation shapes Trump’s political incentives.

Labour insiders say Mahmood is the frontrunner, with Ed Miliband viewed as a likely criticism magnet.

The incoming prime minister’s message cools business fears, but narrows economic flexibility right after taking office.

England and Argentina meet in a World Cup semi-final where the winner reaches the final, and the stakes are personal.

Democrats may already be set, and Cornyn and Tillis could decide Blanche’s fate on specific answers.
If England wins Euro-style drama in football terms, Plaid Cymru wants to trade it for St David’s Day coverage.

In a confirmation hearing, the Senate Health chair challenged the nominee on a misleading claim, testing how ASPR handles public trust.

The expected next PM says he may need to “ask for a little more” in tax, and warns it will not be easy.
The National Assembly adopts the final text of a landmark euthanasia framework. Here is what it changes next for lawmakers and operators.

The former president uses a post-election bookshelf timeline to shape the narrative before the next political fight starts.

Why Jay Clayton’s confirmation now controls reauthorization of expired foreign-spying powers, and what Democrats are demanding in return.