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Trump pledges federal troops for San Francisco

Former President Donald Trump vows to send military forces into San Francisco to address homelessness and crime if re-elected, sparking constitutional debate and local outrage.

HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax

HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.

Instagram post triggers £5,000 HMRC tax investigation

A UK tradesman's innocent Instagram post about his new van led to a shocking £5,000 tax investigation. Discover how HMRC is monitoring social media and how to protect yourself from unexpected tax bills.

DWP granted new powers to access bank accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted unprecedented authority to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a bid to combat fraud and save taxpayers £600 million annually.

Trump's Authoritarian Blueprint Alarms Democracy Experts

A coalition of democracy experts and former officials warns that Donald Trump's second-term plans represent an unprecedented threat to American democratic institutions, with detailed proposals to consolidate executive power.

Sydney cracks down on e-bike footpath clutter

Sydney councils gain sweeping new authority to tackle the e-bike epidemic clogging footpaths and creating accessibility hazards across the city under proposed legislation.

Government rewrites bill after Lords rebellion

Ministers have been compelled to make significant changes to their flagship legislation following a major defeat in the House of Lords, marking a dramatic parliamentary showdown over constitutional powers.

Trump's Plenary Authority Power Grab Explained

Stephen Miller's controversial legal theory could grant Trump unprecedented presidential powers, threatening constitutional checks and balances in a potential second term.

Trump pledges Insurrection Act use against Antifa day one

Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would immediately invoke the Insurrection Act to quash 'Antifa and other radical left-wing groups' if re-elected, raising profound questions about military deployment on US soil.

New police powers to ban 'offensive' protest chants

Ministers are planning sweeping new police powers to ban protests deemed 'offensive' with unlimited fines for organisers. The controversial measures could criminalise certain chants and songs at demonstrations across England and Wales.

Tories Demand Stop-and-Search Blitz in Crime Hotspots

Conservative MPs are pushing for expanded police stop-and-search powers in high-crime areas, allowing officers to conduct checks without grounds for suspicion. The controversial proposal by Policing Minister Chris Philp has sparked a fierce debate over ci

DWP gains power to monitor pensioners' bank accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions now has unprecedented authority to monitor state pension recipients' bank accounts for fraud. Discover how these new surveillance powers could affect millions of pensioners across the UK.

Police Get New Powers to Limit Repeat Protests in UK

Exclusive: Police forces across Britain receive authority to restrict repeated demonstrations after violent scenes outside Labour Party offices. New measures aim to balance protest rights with public safety concerns.

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