Echoes of 1776 in Today's Divisive Politics, by Michael Barone

Shabana Mahmood statement recap: Major immigration rule changes offer hope for care workers

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Speaking in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced refugees "who have not come by a safe and legal route" will have to wait 20 years for permanent…

DOJ asks for Supreme Court to intervene on California ballot demands

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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to mandate that California separate ballots of more than 20,000 voters the government suspects are "likely" non-citizens. The big picture: A federal appeals court rejected the administration's bid to set aside mail ballots last week, erecting another roadblock in the DOJ's pre-election quest to demand the state root out claims of voter fraud in the final days of the midterm elections. Driving the news: "Once California commingles the challenged…

‘Like a runaway train’: Private girls’ schools lead 2027 fee hikes

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Non-government schools point to increased staff costs and Victoria’s payroll tax as they hike fees well above inflation.

China is a dictatorship. The midterms will prove if the US has also become one

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Tough times as James Packer makes do with a $60 million payday

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2027 Election: Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Plight Of Retired Police Officers, Unveils Dignity Plan

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again accused President Bola Tinubu of abandoning retired police officers to a failing pension system, despite their years of service protecting Nigerians. Atiku said it was unacceptable that officers who risked their lives to keep the country safe now had to stage daily…