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‘Stone-cold loser’: Karoline Leavitt responds to Hakeem Jeffries; war of words escalates
by TOI World Desk on October 18, 2025 at 2:57 am
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fired back at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, calling him a “stone-cold loser” after he labeled her “sick” and “demented.” Leavitt accused Democrats of catering to “pro-Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals,” citing their votes and campus protests. She also criticized their immigration and crime policies.
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‘I was honest with him’: Josh Shapiro recalls meeting Joe Biden; delivered ‘bad news’
by TOI World Desk on October 18, 2025 at 1:24 am
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro revealed he directly informed President Joe Biden about significant challenges in the state, including voter concerns over rising costs and doubts about his fitness for office, ahead of last year’s election. Shapiro shared this candid feedback during a meeting at a Harrisburg coffee shop, noting Biden’s differing poll numbers and commitment to continuing his campaign.
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‘A rogue, but shouldn’t serve 7 years’: Trump commutes George Santos’ sentence
by TOI World Desk on October 18, 2025 at 12:30 am
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CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump administration is ‘using him as a pawn’ to advance its own agenda
by TOI World Desk on October 17, 2025 at 9:12 pm
Defense attorneys argue that public comments from President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have prejudiced the case of a 27-year-old man charged with murder. They claim these statements, along with UnitedHealthcare’s lobbying efforts, unfairly portray the defendant as the sole villain, jeopardizing his right to a fair trial.
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From prison to presidency: Madagascar’s coup leader sworn in as president – who is Colonel Michael Randrianirina?
by TOI World Desk on October 17, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, once imprisoned for an attempted mutiny, has assumed Madagascar’s presidency after ousting Andry Rajoelina, who fled amid widespread Gen Z-led protests over chronic power and water shortages. Leading his elite CAPSAT unit, Randrianirina seized momentum from the unrest to enforce a transitional military-civilian governance of up to two years, projecting disciplined, pragmatic leadership focused on patriotism, social welfare, and national unity.