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Republican midterm convention fees ranged from $88,600 for a photo with Trump to $250,000 for a roundtable. Here are the lawmakers who refused to pay and what their absence could mean for November.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh's rejection of Missouri Republicans' redistricting request has sparked outrage among MAGA supporters, leaving the state's map status unresolved.

President Trump's repeated thigh patting has sparked online speculation about his health, with no confirmed medical explanation. The gesture has drawn attention and debate on social media platforms

Donald Trump claims he was rescued by firefighters on 9/11, despite evidence placing him miles away. His story has been contradicted by fact-checkers and first responders.

Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat says Donald Trump shows patterns she associates with strongmen, warning that fear, loyalty tests and insulated advisers can erode sound political decision-making over time.

Donald Trump's 9/11 commemoration speech drew criticism for repeating an unverified story about being rescued by firefighters, with no corroborating evidence supporting his account.

The US military's policy on identifying service members with gender dysphoria through medical records raises privacy concerns and legal challenges.

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a new congressional map, leading to legal uncertainty as a federal judge issued a conflicting order, impacting the state's upcoming elections.

A former USCIS officer, Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu, faces charges for allegedly manipulating immigration applications for money, with nearly $960,000 in payments identified. The case highlights significant breaches of public trust.

Google will invest €13B ($15.1B) in Finnish AI data centres over 2027 and 2028, its biggest bet in Europe, backing nuclear power and 37,000 jobs.

Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly denying pregnant employees basic accommodations, violating federal and New York labour laws.

Chinese mukbang content creator Ganfan Yingying died aged 24 after disclosing severe low potassium and long-term vomiting, while her family has not confirmed an official cause of death.

Macklemore stands by his 'Free Palestine' speech from Ed Sheeran's US tour as P!nk faces scrutiny for reposting criticism, and an advocacy group pushes to have him dropped.

Donald Trump's $45,000 holiday gifts to White House aides may violate federal law, raising questions about whether they count as salary supplements.

Elon Musk's America PAC is under scrutiny over its Vote Safe website, which allegedly collects extensive voter data for targeted marketing, raising privacy concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

A psychologist's new YouTube video dissects Trump's Fox interview and Truth Social spree, arguing they suggest 'neurological decline' despite a recent White House report of strong brain function.

UK companies are encouraged to use Canada as a gateway to North America due to its stable economy, skilled workforce, and strategic trade agreements, offering a promising platform for expansion.

Ukraine's Bar Association is bridging legal gaps for front-line servicemen, offering support in areas military offices can't cover, such as family rights and international compensation claims.

A bipartisan effort is challenging House leadership to release more Jeffrey Epstein files, with lawmakers pushing for a discharge petition amid claims of political avoidance.

New York City has released over 170,000 pages of 9/11 records, revealing that officials anticipated legal claims over toxic exposure while publicly assuring safety. The documents are now accessible online.

A baby dolphin's death on a Ceuta beach sparks outrage amid mistreatment allegations, border crisis tensions, and calls for investigation.

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, signalling a shift from Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow policies. The move aims to protect sovereignty, with potential diplomatic repercussions from Russia

New York City has launched a 9/11 records portal, releasing 170,000 pages of documents detailing hazardous conditions and official responses around Ground Zero, aiding survivors and researchers in understanding health risks

Donald Trump's claim that firefighters carried him to safety at Ground Zero has been branded as fabricated 'stolen valor' by critics, days before he skips Friday's 9/11 memorial.

Ulrich Siegmund's AfD achieved a historic win in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote. Despite the victory, forming a government remains challenging due to lack of cooperation from other parties.

The Lindsay Clancy mistrial has sparked a political debate over postpartum psychosis, feminism, and women's voting rights, highlighting mental health issues and societal divisions in the US.

The Pentagon considered a draft policy requiring NDAs and random polygraph tests for over 5,000 personnel to prevent unauthorised disclosures, sparking debate over press freedom and security.

Top EU officials criticised Serbia for supporting the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić, highlighting a failure to confront its past and raising concerns over Serbia's EU membership aspirations.