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Trump news at a glance: president says Democrats should be arrested for ‘seditious behavior’, drawing outrage

After Trump logged on and chose violence, Democratic leaders condemned his ‘disgusting and dangerous death threats’

Australian living in Thailand faces trial over alleged criminal defamation of Malaysian government

Murray Hunter charged with offence which carries a potential penalty of two years in jail, or a 200,000 baht (AUD$9,500) fine

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: 30-day countdown to release Epstein files begins after president signs bill

Action follows months of resistance from the president and his political allies that fractured his Maga base

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Politics

Jimmy Kimmel on Epstein files congressional vote: ‘Make no mistake – this isn’t over’

Late-night hosts discussed near unanimous votes in Congress to release files after months of Trump stonewalling

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: Bill to release Epstein files approved by Senate and House

Donald Trump pivoted at the weekend to signal his support for the bill and says he will sign the measure when it reaches his desk – key US politics stories from Tuesday 18 November

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Politics

How did your representative vote on releasing the Epstein files?

US House today voted on the release of government files relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Find out how your representative voted

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Politics

Jon Stewart on Trump’s Epstein files flip-flop: ‘This dude is flailing’

Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s aversions, denials and flip-flops on the release of the Epstein files

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: in a U-turn, president tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Donald Trump says ‘we have nothing to hide’ as Maga suspicions grow over files – key US politics stories from Monday 17 November at a glance

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World

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to buy 100 Rafale warplanes, drones and air defence systems from France

Zelenskyy hails ‘a historic deal’; families of Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia on Monday sounded the alarm about their fate. What we know on day 1,364

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Politics

John Oliver on the mass defunding of US public media: ‘Just stupid’

The Last Week Tonight host delves into the many vital functions of US public media imperiled by congressional Republicans’ defunding plan

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: Another Republican challenges Trump over Epstein files

Thomas Massie has criticized Trump for ordering attorney general Pam Bondi to examine Democrats with ties to Epstein – key US politics stories from 16 November at a glance

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: Marjorie Taylor Greene raises fears for her safety as row with Donald Trump escalates

President’s one-time ally says she has been contacted by private security firms after denunciation by president. Key US politics stories from Saturday 15 November at a glance

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: Pam Bondi announces investigation into Trump’s adversaries’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein

US attorney general names Jay Clayton as lead investigator, hours after direction from US president – key US politics stories from 14 November 2025

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Politics

Seth Meyers on Trump: ‘The most unpopular president of all time’

Late-night host spoke about growing discontent among Republicans after issues over both policy and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal

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Politics

Trump news at a glance: president faces potentially damaging congressional vote over releasing Epstein files

Attempts to persuade two female members of Congress to withdraw backing for petition appear to have failed – key US politics stories from Thursday 13 November at a glance

Nov 14, 2025

Politics

Colbert on Trump and Epstein: ‘They were best pals and underage girls was Epstein’s whole thing’

Late-night hosts spoke about damning new details revealed about the president’s close ties with the sex offender

Nov 13, 2025

Politics

House passes funding bill to end US shutdown – see how lawmakers voted

Bill passes House with with 222 in favor and 209 against. Here’s how Republicans and Democrats voted

Nov 13, 2025

Politics

Trump news at a glance: new batch of Epstein emails suggest Donald Trump ‘knew about the girls’

Release of messages by Democrats on House oversight committee likely to add to pressure on White House to release Epstein files – key US politics stories from 12 November 2025 at a glance

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

Anthropic announces $50bn plan for datacenter construction in US

AI startup behind Claude chatbot working with London-based Fluidstack on building vast new computing facilities

Nov 12, 2025

Politics

Colbert on Trump ‘building a massive compensation for his weird tiny penis’

Late-night hosts spoke about the president’s latest additions to the White House and his attacks on air traffic controllers

Nov 12, 2025