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The country's top civil servant, Dame Antonia Romeo, and the Cabinet Office's Cat Little found out last month that Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador against security official advice.
Sir Keir Starmer is on borrowed time even if he survives latest Lord Mandelson crisis, Labour MPs say ⊖
After it emerged that Peter Mandelson had been appointed US ambassador despite failing security vetting, Sir Keir tried to shore up his position after firing senior Foreign Office official Sir Olly R…
Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern ○
Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.
US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island ○
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Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.
Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case ○
Maria Medetis Long had expressed doubts over case of John Brennan, whose agency said Russia boosted Trump in 2016
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving ⊕
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US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.
Tufts University student targeted by Trump administration completes PhD ⊖
Rümeysa Öztürk, who faced deportation over pro-Palestinian op-ed, travels back to Turkey to begin career
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Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations ⊖
Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funding as war against Iran keeps aviation fuel costs high
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Lutnick tells Canada ‘they suck’ and vows to wind back trade deal with US ⊖
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Fraught talks set to resume to end dispute that is costing America more than a billion dollars a month
US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey ○
Fares confirmed at nearly 12-time hike to get from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.