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In that brief stint, he reportedly struggled to obtain security clearance and faced an outcry over ties — which he denies — to a far-right group in Hungary.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
Speaking to the House of Commons at the start of business on Monday, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle gave a brief statement on the "security matter".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
DIA’s brief to Congress didn’t mention the group on the Indian subcontinent at all.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Until last year, most would have fought deportation on bond after a brief hearing with an immigration judge.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
“After my shock wears off, and we exchange brief pleasantries, I ask if we can hitch a ride back to Ashton Place. ‘Only if you can bake!’ he says.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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