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Hegseth and Rubio expected to brief ‘Gang of Eight’ as Trump refuses to rule out sending troops to Venezuela – US politics live

Group that includes congressional leaders and leading intelligence committee members is traditionally briefed on major national security actions

Trump concluded his interview with Politico with some musings on the future leadership of the Republican party. Asked if anyone in the party could energise such a wide coalition as he had, Trump said:

I hope so. I don’t know. You never know until they’re tested. You know, it’s like, uh, you jump in the water; you can swim or you can’t.

Uh, well, it looked like they were trying to turn back over the boat, but I don’t get involved in that. That’s up to them.

And we’re gonna hit ’em on land very soon, too.

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© Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

© Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

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Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

Australia has enacted a world-first ban on social media for users aged under 16, causing millions of children and teenagers to lose access to their accounts.

Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and TikTok are expected to have taken steps from Wednesday to remove accounts held by users under 16 years of age in Australia, and prevent those teens from registering new accounts.

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© Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design/Getty Images

© Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design/Getty Images

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