Lobby groups push for changes to Trump-era tax law they once hailed as ‘grand slam’ US corporations and their supporters in Washington are pushing aggressively to roll back tax policies they once endorsed, in a move that could return hundreds of billions of dollars to some of America’s biggest companies. As congressional negotiators attempt to … Read more
Election season kicks off on 15 January with the Iowa Republican caucuses. Here are the primaries, caucuses and debates to watch The 2024 election season has officially begun in a year that will see US voters choose the next president and determine which party holds the House and Senate. Voting kicks off in Iowa on … Read more
The presidential race kicks off in the midwest on Monday as Republicans pick their preferred nominee – here’s what to know The 2024 US presidential election begins in earnest in Iowa on Monday, as Republicans in the midwestern state stage their caucuses, events through which their preferred nominee is selected. The process is hallowed but … Read more
Trump and his cronies are leaning into five splashy talking points about illegal immigration. But the facts are a bit different Trumpist Republicans are using the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border of the US, as well as a surge of migrants seeking legal asylum, to threaten a government shutdown and no added … Read more
Over the last month or so, there’s been an uptick in people complaining that the chatbot has become lazy. What’s behind this trend? Sick and tired of having to work for a living? ChatGPT feels the same, apparently. Over the last month or so, there’s been an uptick in people complaining that the chatbot has … Read more
Bill Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles, has left the team after 24 seasons. “He is the greatest coach of all time, which makes this decision to part ways so hard. This is a move that we mutually agreed that is needed at this time. What Bill … Read more
The allies have launched strikes for the first time since the group began targeting shipping in the Red Sea. Plus, the European royals taking on the climate crisis Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US and the UK launched strikes overnight against targets linked to the Houthis … Read more
The US and the UK have launched air and missile strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in an effort to halt attacks on ships in the Red Sea. They said steps had been taken to minimise civilian casualties, partly by attacking at night, but it was unclear initially what damage had been done on the … Read more
Both sides say they are making progress and are discussing expanding the Family Expedited Removal Management process to track and deport migrants who cross illegally.
Instead of retaliating against the Houthi militia, the US and its allies should be pressing Israel to end its invasion of Gaza and accept a ceasefire Early on Friday, the US and Britain launched military strikes against more than a dozen targets in Yemen controlled by the Houthi militia. The strikes were in response to … Read more
