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A new attack advertisement features Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of dishonesty and supporting her political opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. Acton’s family condemned the ad as “despicable,” while Ramaswamy defended it, asserting that many close to Acton advise against her candidacy. The ad’s origins remain unclear.
U.S. diplomatic missions in the Middle East issued security warnings for Americans due to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a recent strike on Riyadh’s international airport that killed an American. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant amid potential travel disruptions.
Dan Osborn, an independent candidate for Nebraska’s Senate seat, will launch his campaign Saturday with progressive Rep. Ro Khanna, who is supporting him against incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts. Osborn’s campaign focuses on transparency and accountability, particularly regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case and its implications for voters.
Republicans have officially won control of the US House of Representatives, securing the 218 seats needed for a majority. Alongside victories in the Senate and Donald Trump’s return to the White House as president-elect, the GOP now holds full control of the federal government.
Inflation in the US rose slightly in October, halting recent progress in stabilising prices. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices increased by 2.6% over the past year, up from 2.4% in September, driven largely by higher housing and food costs.
New funding approved for police in Colorado after record homicides, gang taking over communities and…
Billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to co-lead a new body aimed at overhauling government operations. The body aims to streamline bureaucracy and cut federal spending. Trump described the organisation as an external advisory body working alongside the White House and the Office of Management and Budget.
The US will not limit arms supplies to Israel as it claims Israel has not violated laws regarding the obstruction of aid in Gaza. But the UN has contradicted the assessment saying aid levels in Gaza are at their lowest in a year and warns of famine in the north.
The US front pages continue to be dominated by American politics as the country prepares for Donald Trump to return to office in January. Trump has been busy making high-profile Cabinet appointments as the GOP looks on course to take control of both chambers of Congress.
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