California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna calls for releasing all files in the Epstein case
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The 18 Russian spies who mounted series of attacks on UK unmasked
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Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?
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Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
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Rescission package heads to final vote. And, Trump floats firing the Fed chairman
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StoryCorps' David Isay reacts to the Senate's vote to cut funding for public media
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Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
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Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PM
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'The powerful protecting the powerful': Democrats see an opening on Epstein
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UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half
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Senate advances bill with Vance’s help to slash $9 billion from budget
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It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says
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Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs
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