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Has Trump changed the Republican party forever?
With Liz Cheney out of the race, has Trump changed the Republican party forever?
It’s the end of an era for Liz Cheney and now commentators are questioning whether Donald Trump has changed the Republican party forever.
A Republican purebred, Cheney lost her Wyoming seat to Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman.
Although shocking, the demise of the three-term congresswoman isn’t much of a surprise.
Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the United States and the population’s political allegiance is deeply intertwined with the mission of Donald Trump.
When Cheney took to the stand and voted to impeach the former President, her constituents got angry.
When Cheney became one of just two Republicans to serve on the January 6 insurrection panel, her voters were up in arms.
They felt betrayed by the woman who was supposed to be representing her state in Washington.
But Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, couldn’t do it.
She could no longer follow the path Wyoming wanted her to take.
A new candidate emerged from the dust
Then along came Hageman, a candidate personally picked by Donald Trump himself with one aim – get rid of Cheney.
The strategy worked, Cheney will be removed from Congress come January.
But the bigger picture here reveals a much deeper story.
Experts say the result shows how far right the GOP has swung and that Trump’s connection with grassroots Republicans has never been stronger.
For 50 years, the Cheneys have had an enormous influence over Washington.
In many ways, this family represented what the Republican party was.
But now, a new wave is sweeping through, and who knows what will be left in its wake.
TICKER NEWS’ Holly Stearnes spoke with Bruce Wolpe from the U.S. Studies Centre and Ebony Bennett from the Australia Institute.
Crude oil prices jumped over 3% on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed signs of faltering, pushing WTI futures above $65 per barrel. Axios reported disagreements over the venue and scope of Friday’s talks, while President Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader to “be very worried,” stoking fears of military escalation.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf added to the volatility. A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Iranian vessels threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The USS McFaul escorted the tanker to safety, highlighting the region’s fragile oil supply routes.
Despite the clashes, nuclear talks will go ahead on Friday in Oman, but uncertainty continues to drive oil market volatility, with traders closely watching both diplomatic and military developments.
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The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees, marking what former executive editor Martin Baron calls “one of the darkest days” in the paper’s history. Approximately one-third of the newsroom staff were affected, as the company undertakes a so-called “strategic reset” to compete in a crowded media landscape.
The cuts hit key areas, including the sports desk, local coverage, international reporting, the books desk, and the flagship daily news podcast. Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray said the changes aim to prioritise national security, politics, science, health, technology, climate, and business coverage while positioning the Post for the future.
Critics have called out owner Jeff Bezos for his silence during the layoffs and alleged efforts to influence the paper’s political stance. Former editor Baron warned that the newspaper’s ambitions would be sharply diminished and its credibility could suffer.
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Amazon launches AI tools to change film and television production
Amazon MGM Studios tests AI to streamline production, reduce costs, enhancing but not replacing human creativity, says AI Studio team.
Amazon MGM Studios tests AI to streamline production, reduce costs, enhancing but not replacing human creativity, says AI Studio team.
Amazon MGM Studios is stepping into the future of entertainment by developing artificial intelligence tools designed to reduce production costs and streamline filmmaking processes. This closed beta, launching in March, will let industry partners test how AI can enhance creativity and efficiency on set.
Amy Cheng, leading the AI Studio team, emphasises that while AI can accelerate workflows, it will never replace the unique contributions of human creativity. The initiative represents Amazon’s push to innovate in content creation while maintaining the art of storytelling.
The use of AI in Hollywood is expanding rapidly, sparking discussions about its impact on jobs and the future of the industry. As studios explore automation, the balance between efficiency and human artistry remains a central concern.
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