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Former Obama advisors tell ‘The View’ Dems hurt party by taking too long to admit Biden couldn't win

Par : Gabriel Hays
The "Pod Save America" co-hosts told "The View" that part of the reason the Democratic Party is in disarray is because it wasn't honest about Biden's inability to win re-election.

Belize removes Queen Elizabeth’s image on bank notes as ‘step in decolonisation’

New design honors George Cade Price, Belize’s first prime minister known as father of independence from British rule

Belize has taken a “significant step” toward removing the remnants of colonialism by replacing Queen Elizabeth’s image on its dollar bills with those of national heroes.

Unveiling the new design of the bank notes late on Thursday, Belize’s central bank governor, Kareem Michael, said that along with improved security and anti-counterfeit features, the “new family of notes also allows us to recognize and celebrate our heritage and the rich history of Belize”.

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© Photograph: Government of Belize press office

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© Photograph: Government of Belize press office

Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes

The Senate will vote on Friday night on the nomination of Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for US secretary of defense, but mounting concerns over Hegseth’s personal history and inexperience have raised doubts about his chances of confirmation.

Hegseth, a former Fox News host and army veteran, cleared a key procedural hurdle on Thursday, after 51 Republican senators voted to advance his nomination toward a final vote. But two Senate Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined their Democratic colleagues in voting against advancing Hegseth’s nomination because of their skepticism about his qualifications.

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© Photograph: Shawn Thew/EPA

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© Photograph: Shawn Thew/EPA

Trump Leaves Democrats Dazed, With Some Willing to Work With Republicans

Locked out of power in Washington, the party is struggling to agree on a unified message of opposition. Some of its lawmakers are even telling Republicans they want to work together.

© Morry Gash/Associated Press

Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin, a Democrat, used his annual State of the State speech this week to defend immigrants. Many other Democratic leaders have been quieter in their pushback to the new administration.

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Par : Jim Powell

Trump’s inauguration, fires in California, the hostage release in Israel and Storm Éowyn: the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists

• Warning: this gallery contains images that some readers may find distressing

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© Photograph: Kenny Holston/The New York Times/AFP/Getty

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© Photograph: Kenny Holston/The New York Times/AFP/Getty

Rift between Ben Ainslie and Ineos casts doubt over next America’s Cup

  • Dispute means ‘protocol’ for 38th edition put on hold
  • Position of Challenger of Record now clouded in doubt

The acrimonious split between two knights, Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has cast uncertainty over the next edition of the America’s Cup, with crucial negotiations unable to move forward while the disputing parties engage in legal proceedings.

The Guardian understands that a commercial dispute over who owns what within the Ineos Britannia partnership, which was dissolved by Ratcliffe this week, has meant progress over the “protocol” for the 38th America’s Cup will have to be put on hold.

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© Photograph: Toni Albir/EPA

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© Photograph: Toni Albir/EPA

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