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Cliff Notes – Senate Democrats confront limits of their minority power After a challenging 10-week period, Senate Democrats are facing significant internal strife and criticism over their strategy to counter President Trump. The fallout from Schumer’s vote has led to swift backlash from both activists and House Democrats, who emphasized their non-complicity with the bill. Democrats face a bleak political landscape with looming retirements in key swing states, raising concerns regarding their ability to effectively…

Cliff Notes Dr. Mehmet Oz known as Dr. Oz is heading to Washington to fix America’s health insurance programs He was nominated by President Trump fix America’s health insurance programs. Democrats are likely to challenge Oz on allegations of tax avoidance, citing his tax filings which allegedly reveal that he exploited a loophole to underpay taxes related to Medicare. With a net worth estimated between $100 million and $300 million, Oz has pledged to divest…

NHS England will be abolished and brought under government control to reduce bureaucracy and cut costs.

The Metro calls the announcement a “shock”, saying the prime minister took aim at what he called the “flabby, unfocused” quangos. 

The Irish Times reports that a dissident republican feud has escalated as it emerges Óglaigh na hÉireann (ÓNH) has issued death threats.

The Scotsman says the chancellor’s move will help boost growth ahead of her visit to Scotland.

Putin: I will agree truce but only on my terms The Daily Express frames it as Putin wanting peace “but only on my terms” with the Russian leader saying “there are nuances” in response to a proposed temporary ceasefire. “I will agree truce but only on my terms,” reads the paper’s headline. Prince William and Princess Kate will be supporting different teams this Saturday as Welsh rugby takes on England. The killer of the teenager, Elianne has…

The Daily Mail welcomes the news that the PM is to scrap NHS England with open arms, saying “patients to be put before NHS bureaucrats”.

Most of Friday’s front pages lead with the shocking news announced yesterday that the prime minister will scrap NHS England and bring it back under government control over the next two years. Many papers report on the amount of job losses the changes could see and how much cash that could free up.

On the international front, there’s room on almost all the front pages to reports that Russian President Vladamir Putin has agreed in principle to a ceasefire in Ukraine but has set out strong terms. He has also rejected having a direct phone call with Donald Trump, who has imposed more sanctions on Russia in a bid to get Putin to accept the US-proposed ceasefire deal.

Top Democrat backs Republican bill to avoid government shutdown but warns that the bill gives Trump and Elon Musk more power to cut government services.

PM Keir Starmer announces NHS England to be abolished and brought under government control over next two years with around 50% of jobs slashed.

Putin agrees in principle to ceasefire in Ukraine but has set tough conditions for peace. The US imposed new sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors. Cliff notes Putin agrees in principle to ceasefire 

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence in Gaza and the West Bank as well as ‘genocidal acts’ in a recent report. Israeli PM rejects the report, calling it “antisemitic.” Cliff notes UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence in Gaza 

All 172 passengers and six crew members safely evacuated after American Airlines jet caught fire. The FAA is investigating the cause of the fire.

Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU if they don’t immediately remove the whiskey tariff in the latest escalation in the trade war.

Pakistan army says 300 hostages rescued after passenger train was hijacked by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants. The attack targeted a train carrying around 440 passengers, and before the military operation began, the militants killed 21 civilians and four soldiers. During the rescue, 33 militants were killed, but the total number of unaccounted passengers remains unclear. The army continues search operations in the area to eliminate any remaining threats. Cliff notes Pakistan army says 300…

EU and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs after Donald Trump moved forward with plans to widen US tariffs on Steel and aluminium.

Aston Villa 3 Brugge 0 – Villa’s Brugge cruise The back page of the Mirror leads on Aston Villa beating Brugge 3-0 in last night’s Champions League last-16 second leg match. They won 6-1 on agg and will face PSG – who knocked out Liverpool on penalties – next.

City watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion drive after firms’ backlash The FT says Britain’s top two financial regulators have axed plans to impose stricter rules for diversity and inclusion, in the latest sign that government pressure on watchdogs to support economic growth is forcing a rethink of many policies. The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority said on Wednesday that they would not proceed with plans requiring companies to disclose more about their…

Watchdog drop woke regulation CITY AM says the UK’s two main financial watchdogs have ditched plans to impose diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) targets on City institutions amid a government push to put Britain’s regulators on a growth footing. The Cheltenham Festival makes the front splash.

The Independent says the prime minister says the UK will keep its options open after Europe and Canada retaliate over the US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports with levies of their own.

Donald Trump has accused Ireland of taking advantage of the United States and says the trade relationship between the two should be focused on fairness.

The Herald bids farewell to former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.

The Times says Donald Trump has issued a warning to Russia, telling them to accept the US-proposed ceasefire or he’ll ruin them.

The Guardian warns that Starmer could be facing “his biggest rebellion so far” as dozens of MPs push back against the proposed welfare changes.