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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 6h
‘Empty shelves, higher prices’: Americans tell of cost of Trump’s tariffs

US consumers say price rises caused by president’s tariffs contradicts his promise to make life more affordable

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‘Empty shelves, higher prices’: Americans tell of cost of Trump’s tariffs
US consumers say price rises caused by president’s tariffs contradicts his promise to make life more affordable
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 19h
US Senate poised to approve industry lobbyist to lead chemical safety at EPA

If Douglas Troutman is confirmed, the top four toxics office at the environmental agency will be held by ex-lobbyists

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US Senate poised to approve industry lobbyist to lead chemical safety at EPA
If Douglas Troutman is confirmed, the top four toxics office at the environmental agency will be held by ex-lobbyists
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 20h
Vermont Republican lawmaker resigns over racist and antisemitic group chat

State senator Samuel Douglass, 26, and wife, Brianna, both made comments in Young Republicans Telegram group

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Vermont Republican lawmaker resigns over racist and antisemitic group chat
State senator Samuel Douglass, 26, and wife, Brianna, both made comments in Young Republicans Telegram group
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 20h
‘It’s like a nuclear bomb has hit’: shocked Palestinians return home to desolation

Families are going back to Gaza City and surrounds to find their neighbourhoods obliterated, with many forced to camp in the ruins

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‘It’s like a nuclear bomb has hit’: shocked Palestinians return home to desolation
Families are going back to Gaza City and surrounds to find their neighbourhoods obliterated, with many forced to camp in the ruins
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 20h
Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office

Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11

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Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office
Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 20h
Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day

Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum

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Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day
Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 20h
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump

Events scheduled in more than 2,700 towns and cities, aligning behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Events scheduled in more than 2,700 towns and cities, aligning behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 1d
Republicans use deepfake video of Chuck Schumer in new attack ad

It is not the party’s first foray into the dystopian territory, with Trump having posted AI videos of his own

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Republicans use deepfake video of Chuck Schumer in new attack ad
It is not the party’s first foray into the dystopian territory, with Trump having posted AI videos of his own
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 1d
US anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts

The disease was eliminated across the Americas in 2024, but urgent vaccination drives are now under way as cases rise from Mexico to Bolivia after outbreaks farther north

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US anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts
The disease was eliminated across the Americas in 2024, but urgent vaccination drives are now under way as cases rise from Mexico to Bolivia after outbreaks farther north
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 1d
Fox News employees expressed concerns network was intentionally aiding Trump, legal filings reveal

Survey responses cited in $2.7bn defamation lawsuit filed against Fox by voting technology company Smartmatic

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
Fox News employees expressed concerns network was intentionally aiding Trump, legal filings reveal
Survey responses cited in $2.7bn defamation lawsuit filed against Fox by voting technology company Smartmatic
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 1d
Trump downplays hopes he will supply Ukraine with US missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy

Trump said US may need Tomahawk missiles for a future conflict after surprise phone call with Putin earlier in day

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Trump downplays hopes he will supply Ukraine with US missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy
Trump said US may need Tomahawk missiles for a future conflict after surprise phone call with Putin earlier in day
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 1d
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’

In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 2d
75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’

Exclusive poll: Inflation remains a concern despite president’s pledge to reduce prices on ‘day one’

www.theguardian.com/business/202...
75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’
Exclusive poll: Inflation remains a concern despite president’s pledge to reduce prices on ‘day one’
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 2d
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump

Resignation, coinciding with Hegseth’s partisan speech, was over Trump flouting constitution, Doug Krugman writes

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump
Resignation, coinciding with Hegseth’s partisan speech, was over Trump flouting constitution, Doug Krugman writes
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 2d
Who are the rightwing influencers filling Trump’s head with visions of antifa?

Meet the content creators whose videos from Portland and Chicago shape the president’s distorted view of reality

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Who are the rightwing influencers filling Trump’s head with visions of antifa?
Meet the content creators whose videos from Portland and Chicago shape the president’s distorted view of reality
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 2d
US admiral to retire amid military strikes in Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela

Alvin Holsey just took over the US southern command late last year for a position that normally lasts three years

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US admiral to retire amid military strikes in Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela
Alvin Holsey just took over the US southern command late last year for a position that normally lasts three years
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 2d
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted on charges of mishandling classified information

Eighteen-count indictment handed down by federal grand jury in Maryland as US president calls former ally a ‘bad guy’

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted on charges of mishandling classified information
Eighteen-count indictment handed down by federal grand jury in Maryland as US president calls former ally a ‘bad guy’
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 3d
Brown University rejects Trump proposal to overhaul policies for preferential funding

University joins MIT in refusing invitation, saying that compact would ‘restrict academic freedom’

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Brown University rejects Trump proposal to overhaul policies for preferential funding
University joins MIT in refusing invitation, saying that compact would ‘restrict academic freedom’
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 3d
JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’

Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’
Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 3d
Voting Rights Act on the line: key takeaways from supreme court hearing

Majority of US justices appear sympathetic to weakening key civil rights law in Callais v Louisiana case

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Voting Rights Act on the line: key takeaways from supreme court hearing
Majority of US justices appear sympathetic to weakening key civil rights law in Callais v Louisiana case
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 3d
US Capitol police investigating flag with swastika in Republican representative’s office – report

Authorities reportedly looking into modified flag displayed on cubicle wall of House member Dave Taylor’s staff

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US Capitol police investigating flag with swastika in Republican representative’s office – report
Authorities reportedly looking into modified flag displayed on cubicle wall of House member Dave Taylor’s staff
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 4d
US supreme court rejects Alex Jones appeal over $1.4bn defamation penalty

Infowars founder and conspiracy theorist had been ordered to pay because of false claims about Sandy Hook massacre

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US supreme court rejects Alex Jones appeal over $1.4bn defamation penalty
Infowars founder and conspiracy theorist had been ordered to pay because of false claims about Sandy Hook massacre
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 4d
US airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown

Airports in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle and elsewhere cite laws barring partisan political content at TSA checkpoints

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown
Airports in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle and elsewhere cite laws barring partisan political content at TSA checkpoints
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 4d
US revokes six foreigners’ visas over social media comments criticizing Charlie Kirk

State department says it has ‘no obligation’ to host foreign nationals who ‘celebrate heinous’ death of far-right activist

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US revokes six foreigners’ visas over social media comments criticizing Charlie Kirk
State department says it has ‘no obligation’ to host foreign nationals who ‘celebrate heinous’ death of far-right activist
www.theguardian.com
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edonline.bsky.social @edonline.bsky.social · 4d
Trump threatens to cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses election

US president says ‘we will not be generous’ if leader fails to win key midterms after promising $20bn to prop up struggling economy

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Trump threatens to cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses election
US president says ‘we will not be generous’ if leader fails to win key midterms after promising $20bn to prop up struggling economy
www.theguardian.com
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