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Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday to grant the Pentagon unrestricted access to Claude or face losing its defence contract and a government blacklist designation.

Mark Ruffalo, known for his activism, criticises Donald Trump's leadership during the 'State of the Swamp' event, calling for a reboot of democracy.

The Pentagon has given AI lab Anthropic a deadline to lift safety restrictions on its Claude AI model for military use, risking a £160m contract.

Investigators working the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say DNA recovered from inside her Tucson home may not produce a usable profile, limiting one of their clearest investigative routes.

President Trump delivers a historic State of the Union address, outlining a bold vision for America's future amidst deep political divides.

Discover the intense State of the Union scene as Rep. Al Green's silent protest against Trump's racist 'ape' video causes disruption. Explore the ongoing political tensions and their impact on American governance.

Learn about the designated survivor, a crucial role ensuring US government continuity during catastrophic events, its origins, selection process, and security measures.

ICE whistleblower reveals unconstitutional training, cutting 200 hours from essential instruction. This risks law enforcement standards and public safety, sparking urgent calls for reform.

María Julissa, a Mexican influencer, denies accusations of betraying cartel leader El Mencho, amidst viral speculation and AI-generated images.

Beyond the speeches, a personal story took the spotlight. Aliya Rahman's invitation by Rep. Omar embeds immigration accountability into the SOTU narrative.

Claire Lai steps into the spotlight to advocate for her father, Jimmy Lai, a symbol of media resistance, as she attends the State of the Union address.

Over 80 Democrats boycott Trump's 2026 State of the Union, attending 'People's State' instead, highlighting deep political divisions and strategic protest.

Missing Epstein files mentioning Donald Trump spark House investigation into DOJ transparency and Kash Patel's involvement. Discover the implications of these gaps in public records.

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt, days after being charged with aggravated corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

NPR's investigation uncovers DOJ's withheld Epstein files involving serious allegations against Donald Trump, sparking a House Oversight investigation.

A psychologist's claims about Donald Trump's cognitive fitness have been rejected by the White House as the administration weighs its next steps on Iran. The remarks coincide with new reports of expanded US military deployments and stalled diplomacy.

Donald Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union of his second term with the White House promising an economy heavy speech and a new energy pledge aimed at shielding households from data centre driven bill shocks. The address lands as affordability dominates the political conversation and Trump faces fresh pressure after a Supreme Court defeat on tariffs.

A Trump-supporting couple faces unexpected ICE detention, revealing the complexities of immigration enforcement.

Explore how pizza orders near the Pentagon have become an unusual indicator of military activity, as discussed by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Hunter College's Allyson Friedman faces calls for dismissal after making racist remarks during a public school meeting, sparking widespread condemnation.

Juan Carlos Valencia González, known as 'El 03', reportedly becomes the new leader of Mexico's CJNG after El Mencho's death, adding complexity to US-Mexico relations.

An Iranian-born mother's detention by ICE hasn't shaken her family's support for Trump, highlighting the complexities of immigration politics.

A review of Epstein files reveals missing documents related to Trump, raising questions about DOJ transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

A leaked call between President Trump and Team USA's men's hockey squad has sparked controversy, overshadowing their Olympic victory.

Two Maine residents are suing ICE, claiming federal agents used facial recognition and surveillance to label observers as 'domestic terrorists.'

Ghislaine Maxwell is fighting disclosure of 90,000 Jeffrey Epstein‑related documents, arguing a new law unlawfully overrides court authority.

Stephen King is facing a backlash after falsely claiming on X that Donald Trump 'has never had a child', prompting a viral response from Donald Trump Jr accusing the author of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'.

An Israeli disinformation detection company reveals a network of fake accounts inflating the reach of Nicki Minaj's political posts on X.

ICE spending reached £4.6bn ($5.4bn) in one year, with top donor-linked contractors receiving most funds amid rising deaths in detention centres.