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Will Donald Trump’s power be unchecked if Republicans win the House?

A “trifecta” of presidency, Senate and House of Representatives would provide a huge opportunity

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Is RFK junior right to say America allows more toxins than the EU?

He is, but things are slowly beginning to change

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What would it cost to kill coal?

The price of shutting down coal power, and what would be gained


A bumper sticker on an SUV reads 'FLUORIDE - THERE IS POISON IN THE TAP WATER' in Blackhawk, Colorado, USA.

Should America ban fluoride in its drinking water?

The idea by Robert F. Kennedy junior—nominated by Donald Trump as health secretary—may have teeth


Why is Donald Trump keen to use “recess appointments”?

The president-elect is testing the loyalty of the Senate’s next majority leader

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Is Kamala Harris right to call Donald Trump a fascist?

The f-word helps explain him, but may not help beat him