The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell parted ways with Donald Trump over the President’s threat to veto the annual defense spending bill if it includes a provision to rename military bases …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. A former US Navy SEAL says Donald Trump is a “coward” or “accomplice” for failing to act on allegations that Russia has been paying rewards to militants who kill US …
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The United States has purchased virtually all stocks for the next three months of one of two drugs that work against Covid-19, leaving none for the United Kingdom, Europe, or most of the rest of the world. Experts and activists are alarmed by both the unilateral action by the United …
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Mississippi has officially removed the last state flag in the US with the Confederate Battle Emblem, a racist symbol that has served as a source of division for generations. Republican Governor Tate Reeves signed a landmark bill Tuesday that removes the 126-year-old flag from the state. “This is not a …
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Obama reportedly said Trump’s use of “insult to the kung flu” surprises and annoys me. “ James Crump writes: Barack Obama has reportedly criticized President Donald Trump’s use of the “kung flu” to describe the coronavirus. Trump, along with other Republicans, has repeatedly referred to Covid-19 as “kung flu” or …
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