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Lloyds hit with £1bn tax bill after legal challenge fails
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US scientists feeling ‘stress and fear’ as sweeping Trump orders hit funding
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Trump buyout plan faces legal, logistical roadblocks
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Democrats question legality of Trump freeze on federal grants
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Trump's agenda is about to hit a make-or-break moment
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Trump laid out a sweeping energy agenda. Here are all the key actions he took on day one
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Trump to issue sweeping immigration orders once in office
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Marijuana rescheduling runs into roadblock
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