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Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

International Business Times UK

‘Doomsday president’: Who is Donald Trump's 'designated survivor' Mike Thompson, kept away from State of the Union?

During President Trump's State of the Union, Congressman Mike Thompson served as the designated survivor, a security measure ensuring government continuity. This role, though less dramatic than fiction suggests, requires constitutional eligibility and focuses the mind on potential catastrophic events. The practice, originating during the Cold War, ensures a successor…

The Times of India

‘Designated survivor’ is revealed as Trump set to deliver State of the Union address

This year’s designated survivor has previously served in the role

The Independent UK

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Why Trump has a "designated survivor" for his State of the Union address

It's not just a Kiefer Sutherland plot. It's real.

Axios

House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents

A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.

Roll Call

Defiant 'ICE Barbie' Refuses To Budge As Impeachment Fury Engulfs Kristi Noem

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem resists calls to resign as impeachment grows over disputed immigration enforcement and fatal shootings, sparking controversy and cross‑party criticism.

International Business Times UK

New alcohol advice emerged from competing forces, Hill pushback

Tucked into new dietary guidelines is a small but key change regarding alcohol intake — “consume less alcohol for overall better health.”

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Not every Democrat thinks the party should push gun control after Charlie Kirk shooting

"Calling for policy responses that are probably the opposite of his politics is just not right," said Rep. Jared Golden.

Axios

'Cycling changed my life for the better' - Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal

Now 31 years since his final Tour appearance, US cycling star recognised in Washington, D.C. ceremony with highest civilian honour

Cycling News

Bessent, House Democrats spar over budget package's debt boost - Roll Call

Democrats questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the effect of Republicans’ “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill on the debt.

Roll Call

Honours even after Silverstone Pickups thrills and spills

There were plenty of thrills and spills during a mixed weekend of weather for the Silverstone MotorSport Vision Racing meeting as the most spectacular action came from the Pickups – which produced thunderous noise and close racing across two heats and a final.

Autosport

It's time to sue Congress

Members of Congress face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on Gaza

Salon

New Law Delivers Tax Breaks to Natural Disaster Victims, But Is It Enough?

The legislation provides critical tax relief to thousands of natural disaster victims across the country.

Kiplinger

Dietary guidelines become mired in row over alcohol safety - Roll Call

An agency focused on underage drinking steps into a debate over how alcohol use impacts health and some lawmakers are not happy.

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Hungry foxes are having a ‘catastrophic’ impact on Australia’s juvenile freshwater turtles. There’s a push to change that

Turtle’s long lives may be masking extent of loss of young and eggs, experts say, with estimates that one species has declined in population by 90% or more

Kiplinger

How To Use Beta in Investing

Beta is one way to measure a stock's historical volatility. Here's how it works.

Roll Call

Earl Blumenauer takes his last ride through Congress - Roll Call

As the Democrat prepares to retire from the House after nearly three decades, he will pass the Bike Caucus baton.

Roll Call

House Democrats urge VA to find gun rider workaround - Roll Call

Rep. Mike Thompson led nearly 140 lawmakers in urging the VA to minimize the fallout from a gun-related policy rider in a new spending law.

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The Guardian - US

Milking it: bill aims to bring dairy staple back to US schools

Bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is determined to let kids drink full-fat milk in school, although critics say Congress is wasting its time

The Guardian - UK

How a team of Shropshire villagers rallied to save their local pub

The Falcon Inn in Hinstock lay empty and abandoned. After a huge community effort, it will reopen on Saturday

The Independent UK

Billionaires spent $800m snapping up California farms. Their mystery plan for a ‘utopian city’ is drawing suspicion

Secretive venture capitalists spent six years buying up farmland in Solano County with the dream of constructing an eco-friendly hamlet of the future, but not everyone is convinced, writes Joe Sommerlad

The Independent UK

Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California. They must convince voters first

Silicon Valley investors behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree got off to a rocky start with the voters they need to build a green new city in Northern California

The Independent UK

Billionaire group under scrutiny for plan to build ‘utopian city’ in California

Congressman says there would be a ‘whole bunch of hurdles’ the group would have to clear in order to build their city

Tribune News Service

Kansas GOP leader wants to ban nonpartisan elections. Republicans are divided about it

The Kansas Republican Party’s new chairman wants to eliminate nonpartisan elections for cities, counties and school boards, throwing his weight behind the concept after the GOP-controlled state Senate earlier this year rejected a similar idea.

Daily Mirror

Car expert warns kitchen cleaning staple can cause window tint to 'peel'

If you're wanting to clean your car at home rather than paying for an expensive professional job, you need to be careful which cleaning products to use as they could be doing more harm than good

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