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Theresa May praises the "bravery of those facing adversity" after last year's terror attacks and Grenfell fire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GIQ6jy

Labour Party 'not connected' to abusive anti-Jewish messages

The party seeks to distance itself from pro-Corbyn online groups whose members have made anti-Jewish and violent comments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GpN28I

Spy poisoning: UK plays down Russia complaint at plane search

The UK says the search of an Aeroflot plane at Heathrow was routine - illegal says Russia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E9ob7k

Jerry Brown Pardons 5 Ex-Convicts Facing Deportation, Provoking Trump

In the latest flare-up of tensions between California and Washington, President Trump criticized the governor for granting the pardons. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EazRGS

Anti-Semitism row official Christine Shawcroft quits Labour NEC

Christine Shawcroft resigns from the party's ruling body - comedian Eddie Izzard will replace her. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J6rlfT

Laura Ingraham Takes a Week Off as Advertisers Drop Her Show

Fox News said its host was taking a preplanned vacation after she was criticized for saying that the Parkland, Fla., shooting survivor David Hogg was whining about getting rejected from colleges. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GmicSB

At the Justice Dept.’s Death Penalty Unit, Accusations of Favoritism, Gender Bias and Unwanted Groping

For years, employees complained about the behavior of the head of the division, Kevin Carwile, and what they viewed as a toxic culture. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IhY6FA

Massachusetts, a Health Pioneer, Turns Its Focus to Drug Prices. It’s in for a Fight.

A state proposal to limit the number of drugs covered by Medicaid, fiercely opposed by patients and drug companies, has drawn national attention as states struggle to pay for costly new medicines. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Japsyq

Esther McVey: Saturday jobs help teenagers prepare for work

Young are not "lazy" says Esther McVey, but significantly fewer now have jobs outside school. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IiCUiI

Alan Sugar urged to 'delete' Corbyn Hitler tweet

John McDonnell asks the businessman to withdraw a tweet featuring Jeremy Corbyn in a car with Hitler. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J9xSGj

Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J7hC8P

Shipping faces demands to cut CO2

The industry could contribute almost a fifth of the global total of CO2 by 2050 but some nations resist targets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E8bv0m

Schools cutting posts amid 'funding catastrophe'

Schools are still struggling with budget cuts, despite government reassurance, it is claimed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uwf69a

Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GkXXVa

Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pTTde8

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG

Video Explainer: Breaking Down the 27 Words of the Second Amendment

Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains what he calls “the most cryptic part of the United States Constitution.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E6OTxp

U.S. Says It Can Pay for 100 Miles of Wall on 2,000-Mile Border

The Trump administration called the money for building new and replacement barriers a first step in the president’s promise for a border wall with Mexico. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pV2ItB

‘It’s Factory North America,’ but Trump Could Hobble It

What the journey of a Union Pacific locomotive reveals about Trump’s plans for the North American economy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pRwPTy

Let Us Catch You Up on the Biggest Stories in Politics This Week

From the expulsion of Russian diplomats to a citizenship question on the 2020 census, here are five of the biggest stories driving U.S. politics this week, in a nutshell. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ij7b0R

How Will the Midterm Elections Play Out? Watch Pennsylvania

With a clutch of newly flippable House seats and signs of growing voter restiveness, the state is shaping up as a focal point in the fight for control of Congress, strategists in both parties say. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pTuzKC

What Happened at the Pulse Nightclub

In one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, Omar Mateen killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando. Here’s how that attack unfolded. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J4gMK4

Trump, Lacking Leverage Over North Korea, Takes Aim at South Instead

By tying a trade deal with South Korea to progress in denuclearizing Pyongyang, President Trump is pressuring an ally hoping it will help him deal with a reclusive foe. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pQAFvx

Corbyn: Labour must do better on anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn says he is an 'ally' in the fight against abuse of Jewish people, amid an ongoing row in his party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pRFep7

On Washington: Broad Spending Bills Here to Stay as Long as Congressional Dysfunction Reigns

Without major change, spending bills that are too big to veto will most likely remain the standard in Congress, despite President Trump’s insistence that he’ll never sign one again. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pQaXYR

Silicon Valley Warms to Trump After a Chilly Start

Even though Mr. Trump still takes potshots at Amazon, the industry’s relationship with the White House is shifting as tech companies find some common ground with the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GkMuB3

‘Roseanne’ Reboot Sprang From ABC’s Heartland Strategy After Trump’s Victory

The network realized it was leaving some viewers behind — and put into effect a plan that brought back a working-class sitcom. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J4GaiI

Robert Winston: anti-Semitism has 'infected' Labour Party

Labour is on a "disastrous path" in its handling of a series of anti-Semitic allegations and the leader's actions could make the party unelectable, says Robert Winston. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GVczb4

Veterans Affairs Shake-Up Stirs New Fears of Privatized Care

The issue has been at the center of months of intrigue at the sprawling department charged with caring for the United States’ 20 million veterans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GEk1JT

Sessions Rejects Republican Calls for Second Special Counsel

Lawmakers had sought an independent inquiry into the surveillance of a former Trump aide, but the attorney general said the matter was already being investigated. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IfSDiC

Trump Heralds a New Trade Deal, Then Says He Might Delay It

In a meandering speech, Mr. Trump seemed to undercut his own administration’s initiatives, including on infrastructure and a trade agreement with South Korea. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pQHflD

Citing Trump’s ‘Racial Slurs,’ Judge Says Suit to Preserve DACA Can Continue

A federal judge in Brooklyn said President Trump’s language had created a “plausible inference” that the decision to end DACA violated the Constitution. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GjQ2DD

Fact Check: The Facts Behind Trump’s Tweet on Amazon, Taxes and the Postal Service

President Trump criticized Amazon again, causing its stock price to decrease. Here are the facts behind his tweets. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pOQTFa

GKN loses independence battle to Melrose

Investors in the engineering giant support a takeover by turnaround specialist Melrose after a bitter battle. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GIqKCq

The disputes dispute

The BBC's Iain Watson on the resignation of the Labour Party's disputes panel chief and who might replace her. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J48iTl

Eric Holder Says He’ll Sue to Block Census Change

In a wide-ranging TimesTalks conversation, Mr. Holder, the former attorney general, also said Facebook should be viewed as a communication company and be regulated. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IekqzW

Eric Holder Speaks With The Times

Eric Holder, the United States attorney general under President Barack Obama, said Facebook should be viewed as a communication company and be regulated. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pQOHxV

Labour probes member's 'anti-Semitic tweets'

The Labour Party received a number of complaints about tweets posted by a former branch secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GlPpxu

Ministers U-turn on housing benefit axe for 18-21-year-olds

A 2014 decision to restrict housing benefit for most people aged 18-21 is being reversed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GmCM14

Cambridge Analytica files spell out election tactics

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uwXjP2

'I'm 18 - will I ever get to vote on Brexit?'

The BBC's Brexitcast podcast went live - with questions fired at Laura, Katya and the gang. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GkYdDF

Trump Attacks Amazon, Saying It Does Not Pay Enough Taxes

The president’s commentary, made in a Twitter post, comes amid reports that Mr. Trump has expressed an interest in reining in the e-commerce business. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GI3SD4

Brexit: What happens to Gibraltar after UK leaves EU

Brexit could have big implications for Gibraltar, which gave the highest vote to remain in the EU referendum from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pKY3LK

Why John Bolton’s 2005 Nomination Sputtered

President Trump’s hawkish choice for national security adviser doesn’t need the Senate’s approval. That may be lucky for him. The last time senators reviewed his record, many didn’t like what they saw. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pPGQjs

Theresa May: Brexit will give UK new opportunities

Theresa May tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg Brexit will change the UK, but will provide the chance to spend money on priorities like the NHS and schools. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pRHvAH

Tony Blair on Brexit: Not final until it's final

Tony Blair says we should take a final decision once Brexit terms are agreed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J1N1tk

Jargon-buster

Use our search to find out what the key terms and jargon mean. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pMOprX

Tony Blair: It is not too late to stop Brexit

The ex-prime minister says it is "more likely... than a few months ago" that Brexit can be stopped. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E4qHvp

Labour will 'kick out' anti-Semites and racists

Shadow Chancellor says Labour does not tolerate any form of racism or anti-Semitism from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GSnnGN

‘Kiss Up, Kick Down’: Those Recalling Bolton’s U.N. Confirmation Process Say He Hasn’t Changed

The five months in 2005 that the Senate took to decide whether John Bolton should go to the United Nations is the only extensive examination of his record. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GTFXOF

Worboys case: Nick Hardwick says 'government at fault too'

The ex-Parole Board boss says the Ministry of Justice had a role in mishandling the rapist's case. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Gh88Kt

Worboys: MoJ should 'accept responsibility'

Former Parole Board chairman Nick Hardwick says Ministry of Justice should share blame. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GA9saN

MPs to probe Russian money laundering through UK property

MPS will investigate the scale of UK money laundering, including property bought with suspected Russian 'dirty money'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GUEQP6

Row over deposit demands on tenants

MPs and landlords are at loggerheads over the acceptable level of deposits demanded of tenants in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J3cS4n

Brexit: UK hopes to roll over 40 EU trade deals, says Liam Fox

Liam Fox says he hopes to have the arrangements with 70 countries in place by the end of 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GXFMlK

Reality Check

Reality Check's Chris Morris examines questions from the audience on European citizenship, mobile charges and EuroMillions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J2YRDM

Brexit: The top five clichés

If the war of words over Brexit has seemed a bit repetitive to you, here's why. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GgJYjl

Explained: 365 days til Brexit

With a year left until Brexit, here's the way the talks have gone so far – and where they're going next. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ia3DOw

In Arizona Race, Conservatives View Stormy Daniels as a ‘Little Hard to Believe’

Many voters in Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District seem to take Stormy Daniels’s claim of an affair with Donald Trump with a dose of skepticism. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pN4VYL

Justice Dept. Will Be Investigated Over Surveillance of Trump Campaign Official

The department’s inspector general announced that he would examine whether law enforcement officials followed the law in seeking permission to surveil a former Trump campaign adviser. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GhTtdT

Trade Deals Take Years. Trump Wants to Remake Them in Months.

A series of looming deadlines will put pressure on U.S. partners to reach deals, in a high-risk strategy that may not solve deeper and more persistent problems. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pMH3Us

Critics See Echoes of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in Military Transgender Ban

The Pentagon’s recommendations on when transgender people can serve in the military were rife with contradictions, said critics who are ready to challenge them in court. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pMm4lh

'Deeply sorry' Christine Shawcroft quits as Labour disputes chief

Christine Shawcroft sent an email opposing the suspension of a candidate accused of Holocaust denial. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E1ES4D

Brexit: Theresa May vows to keep UK 'strong and united'

The prime minister visits England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland exactly a year before Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pShqTd

Veterans Affairs Secretary Is Latest to Go as Trump Shakes Up Cabinet

The move punctuated what has been a sharp fall from favor for David J. Shulkin, who delivered President Trump a string of bipartisan legislative victories. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2utJosP

American Drone Strike in Libya Kills Top Qaeda Recruiter

The recruiter, Musa Abu Dawud, provided logistics, money and weapons that enabled the group to threaten and attack U.S. and Western interests, the military said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IXFxaV

Nancy McFadden, 59, Adviser to Bill Clinton and Jerry Brown, Dies

A campaign aide to Mr. Clinton in 1992, she joined his administration before becoming Governor Brown’s right hand in Sacramento. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pNz4GM

Emily Thornberry criticised for 'blah blah' Brexit remarks

The shadow foreign secretary suggests a crunch Commons vote will be meaningless. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pM8QVY

Walmart Pulls Cosmo From Checkout. Plus! Guess Who’s Claiming Victory.

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation took credit for the decision, linking it to the #MeToo movement, but the retailer would only cite business reasons. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Iei4RF

‘Roseanne’ Revival Wins Huge TV Ratings

More than 18 million watched ABC’s reboot of a show that has more than nostalgic appeal. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GEm9RM

Trump’s Lawyer Raised Prospect of Pardons for Flynn and Manafort as Special Counsel Closed In

The episode raises questions about whether the president’s lawyer was trying to influence Mr. Trump’s former advisers and their cooperation with the special counsel. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E27Cu2

Councils 'have no choice' but to raise tax bills

Council tax bills in England are going up by an average of 5.1% - the biggest rise for 14 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IbqQji

Supreme Court Again Weighs Voting Maps Warped by Politics

The new case is a Republican challenge to a Maryland congressional district. A second case, a Democratic challenge from Wisconsin, is pending. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GiY2sE

Trump Aide Spoke During Campaign to Associate Tied to Russian Intelligence

The campaign official, Rick Gates, has pleaded guilty in the investigation by the special counsel into Russian election interference. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GB1lus

General Sir Nicholas Carter named as Chief of Defence Staff

General Sir Nicholas Carter will become Britain's most senior military officer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GfxubM

PMQs: Lucas asks May about Cambridge Analytica data claims

Allegations about Cambridge Analytica show "there's something rotten in the state of our democracy" says Caroline Lucas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GgzUXo

PMQs: Nandy asks May about child sex abuse report

A report into child sexual abuse of British children sent abroad is "damning" and "unequivocal" but no action has been taken says Lisa Nandy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E2qQ2t

PMQs: Corbyn and May on mental health care for children

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn on the level of mental health care for child and the dangers of social media. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IbbsTS

PMQs: Corbyn asks May about mental health spending

Funding for mental health is "insufficient” says the Labour leader, but the prime minister says the government is "increasing the services" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I9YfdZ

Soul-Searching From Ad Group That Lauded Cambridge Analytica

The Advertising Research Foundation, which gave an award to the research firm last year for its work with data, now says advertisers need to consider the ethics of how consumer data is collected and used. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J1oeWy

Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over mental health services in their pre-Easter PMQs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pOYt2H

What a Times Political Reporter Learned From the 2016 Election

I paid too much attention to rules about candidates’ behavior and credentials, and too little to rules about who gets to vote and whose votes matter the most. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pL8a2V

Ex-Harvey Weinstein assistant attacks 'immoral' non-disclosure agreements

"You can't have an agreement covering up criminality," his former aide tells a Commons committee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Gj40Wm

Amber Rudd v Yvette Cooper on net migration target

Labour's Yvette Cooper presses the home secretary on whether she backs the net migration target. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I9lEMD

'Youngest councillor' dies suddenly aged 21

Clarissa Slade, who became a local councillor in Devon when she was 18, has died suddenly. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pQFpkT

Trump Says Second Amendment ‘Will Never Be Repealed’

President Trump’s declaration, after days of silence on gun control, came in response to an Op-Ed by the retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pLgNdM

Parole Board head Nick Hardwick resigns amid Worboys row

Nick Hardwick resigns ahead of the outcome of a legal challenge over the case of rapist John Worboys. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GzL1dl

Sessions and Kushner Square Off, and Prisoners Hang in the Balance

Tensions over criminal justice policy have pitted the president’s son-in-law against his attorney general, and resulted in a seesawing approach to prisons. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E0vtdp

Drinks bottles and can deposit return scheme proposed

A money-back scheme for returning glass, plastic bottles and cans in England is to be introduced. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ib2aaF

NI same-sex marriage bill to be introduced in Commons

Labour MP Conor McGinn will introduce the bill at Wesminster later on Wednesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E1aqau

Why is Brexit taking sooo long?

Quick guide to Brexit and why it seems to be taking so long for the UK to leave the European Union. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GcnnEo

Scottish social security system plans at 'critical point'

Audit Scotland calls for greater transparency over costs and plans for Scotland's new social security system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GcoEvn

Brexit: 'Still a lot to do' on UK and EU security deal

But the head of Europol says he is "quite positive" the UK and EU will reach a new deal on security. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pLWZ9A

A Low-Profile Trump Travels to Virginia to Meet With Donors

President Trump left the confines of the White House at night to travel to the home of Giuseppe Cecchi, a real estate developer who hosted a fund-raiser for him in 2016. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Gklvpq

At Least Twelve States to Sue Trump Administration Over Census Citizenship Question

Opponents said the question was certain to depress response to the census from noncitizens and even legal immigrants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pJmpFl

Homeland Security Chief Warns Adversaries Against Election Meddling

In a closed-door meeting, Kirstjen Nielsen, the homeland security chief, also vowed retaliation against nations that interfere in the midterm elections this year. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IZllFA

Trump Ends Temporary Immigration Status for Thousands of Liberians

President Trump cited improved conditions in Liberia as evidence that the program, which allowed Liberians to live and work legally in the U.S., is no longer needed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I9bvzM

Trump, Famous for ‘You’re Fired,’ Offers V.A. Chief Only Awkward Silence

The peculiar, painful limbo of David Shulkin shows how the president often handles personnel matters: publicly, hoping the employee will leave instead of forcing an ouster. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IUGwIJ

MP Dan Jarvis given ultimatum over Sheffield mayor bid

A party ruling means MP Dan Jarvis must stand down if he is elected Sheffield City Region mayor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GAPrRg

Here’s Why an Accurate Census Count is So Important

The 2020 census will influence everything from the number of congressional seats to where businesses open to funding for local governments, which is why an accurate count matters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DYghNW

Breitbart, Facing Headwinds, Tries a New Tack: Live Events

The right-wing website is taking a cue from one of its foes — the mainstream media — and sponsoring a town-hall event in suburban New Orleans next month. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GgYe7I

Anti-Semitism: Corbyn leads 'emotional' shadow cabinet discussion

But shadow ministers say the findings of a report into its prevalence were not implemented fast enough. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GAhWP9

NHS: PM to look at 'multi-year' funding plan for health service

The PM says she wants to move away from annual cash "top-ups" to allow health service to plan for future. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pIRvND

Jacob Rees-Mogg referred to as 'Moggy' by Labour's Geraint Davies

Swansea West Labour MP Geraint Davies apologises after Speaker John Bercow tells him off for referring to Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg as "Moggy" during a Commons debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GbGheJ

Parkland Students Find Themselves Targets of Lies and Personal Attacks

David Hogg is not an actor. He was indeed at school that day. Emma González did not tear up a copy of the Constitution. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I89ROE

Economic Scene: Trump’s China Policy Has a Flaw: It Makes China the Winner

Confronting Beijing over trade abuses is not without merit. But rejecting economic alliances opens the way to Chinese initiatives around the region. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IXGD6D

Cheating may have swayed Brexit poll - Christopher Wylie

A whistleblower from Cambridge Analytica claims rules were broken which may have swayed the result. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GeLzGw

University watchdog's regret over Toby Young appointment

Sir Michael Barber says it was a mistake not to look more closely at journalist Toby Young's social media history. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pK9J0s

Lord Patten: Rees-Mogg's views have not changed since he was eight

Lord Patten says Jacob Rees-Mogg's views have not changed since childhood as they clash over Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GzWRUX

Young people, politics and being cool

Lara McNeill and Lucy Woodruff discuss young people and politics on the Daily Politics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pMmc3x

Theresa May swaps Blackberry for iPhone

The prime minister was the "last member" of Downing Street team using the device. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GebHB5

Boris Johnson told off by Speaker for 'sexism'

Boris Johnson is reprimanded by the Speaker for referring to Emily Thornberry as Lady Nugee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IYxcUq

Speaker John Bercow accuses Boris Johnson of sexism

Speaker John Bercow accuses the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson of being sexist for referring to Emily Thornberry by her husband's title. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pNIKSz

Carl Sargeant's family concern at QC inquiry delay

Lawyers say relatives are "still in the throes of grief" after the death of the sacked minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GALufk

Gambling watchdog considers credit card ban

A report into making online gambling safer warns of the danger of using credit cards to place bets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pMQZx0

Data row: Facebook's Zuckerberg will not appear before MPs

Facebook, which is at the centre of a dispute over harvesting personal data, will send a senior boss. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DYo9io

Government wades into GKN takeover battle

The business secretary seeks "binding" commitments from Melrose over its proposed takeover of GKN. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I7Nvg6

Salisbury: Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid says West united

Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid says Western unity will not be broken. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ge8mCc

Brexit: UK firms 'fearful' for future migration system

Businesses worry about their ability to recruit workers from the EU after Brexit, a report finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pJnUCU

Police 'should need warrant' to download phone data

At least 26 forces in England and Wales have begun using new technology to extract data from phones. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IWq4aU

Scores of Russians Expelled by U.S. and Its Allies Over U.K. Poisoning

The mass expulsion of Russian personnel in the United States was the largest ever, yet the president avoided any public condemnation of Russia’s role in an attack in Britain. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pHfWei

After Stormy Daniels, Republicans Face a Referendum on Trump’s Conduct

As gun control, immigration and taxes energize voters in both parties, the Stormy Daniels allegations have intensified discomfort with the president’s behavior. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GplGD9

New York Fed Weighs a Wall Street Overseer and Left Spies an Opening

Progressive groups want a New York Fed chief who is independent of the financial sector, a voice for labor and a reflection of diversity. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pHvwq6

The Post-World War II Order Is Under Assault From the Powers That Built It

Since the end of World War II, the victorious powers have promoted, trade, democracy and collective security. Now, that order is under assault. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GbUd4d

Trump Talks of Bringing Back Rob Porter, Aide Accused of Spousal Abuse

The president has remained in touch with Mr. Porter, who resigned under pressure as White House staff secretary, according to people familiar with the conversations. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pJ6LJA

Trump’s New Judicial Litmus Test: Shrinking ‘the Administrative State’

The Trump administration has been surprisingly frank in saying it wants to use the courts to curb the power of federal agencies, a longstanding goal of conservatives. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G8weag

MPs to debate Vote Leave Brexit spending allegations

It comes as lawyers for Brexit activists say evidence "strongly suggests" Vote Leave broke the rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DWnwGh

Stormy Daniels Attracts 22 Million Viewers to ‘60 Minutes’

The CBS show had its best ratings since a 2008 segment with Barack and Michelle Obama — drawing two million more than its 2016 Trump interview. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I7Ie8x

Trump Can’t Stop Tweeting, but Goes Silent on Stormy Daniels

After sixty-one weeks in the White House, President Trump has found someone he won’t attack on Twitter: Stormy Daniels. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G7UUQ9

Brexit: MPs must 'agree' outcome, Labour says

MPs should decide what to do if they reject the final Brexit deal with the EU, Sir Keir Starmer says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uliaVt

UK opposes Brexit threat to role in EU's Galileo scheme

The UK's future participation in the EU's GPS rival should be reconsidered, says the EU commission. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uoqIea

Daily Politics guests debate whether Jeremy Corbyn has tackled anti-Semitism

As Jewish groups accuse the Labour leader of failing to tackle anti-Semitism, Daily Politics guests debate the action he's taken. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pEfE74

Shahmir Sanni: Vote Leave accusations 'nothing to do with Brexit'

Activist Shahmir Sanni says his Vote Leave accusations "have nothing to do with Brexit". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pG2QOj

How should we pay for the NHS?

Conservative MP Sarah Wollaston and Alex Wild of the TaxPayers' Alliance debate how the NHS should be funded. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GfHlKI

Spy poisoning: US to expel 60 Russian diplomats

Many European countries are also expelling Russian envoys over the poisoning of an ex-spy in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G7LoN9

Trump Orders Expulsion of 60 Russians Over Poison Attack in Britain

The expulsion order included 12 people identified as Russian intelligence officers station at the United Nations. The Russian consulate in Seattle also must close. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GdXn7A

Sheffield City Council calls temporary halt to tree work

The BBC understands parties in the dispute will meet during the hiatus to discuss the ongoing work from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G91Xs5

Russian ambassadors 'summoned by EU neighbours'

The moves come amid reports of imminent diplomatic expulsions over the nerve agent attack in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I4LdOX

She Was Shot in Parkland. Can She Turn Trauma Into Change?

Samantha Fuentes, 18, was hit by gunfire from an AR-15 rifle at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month. Onstage, she’s helping to lead a national conversation about gun control. Behind the scenes, she’s reeling from mental and physical trauma. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G6o2ay

Labour anti-Semitism: Jewish groups are calling on party to tackle it

Jewish groups are calling on Labour to tackle anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I4sHpQ

Brexit talks on Irish border to begin in Brussels

The negotiations will cover customs, food safety, animal health and the regulation of goods. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pEuzyL

Reality Check

Rules of Origin is a concept in international trade that's going to have a big impact on the Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pDrQ8Y

Fund-Raiser Held Out Access to Trump as a Prize for Prospective Clients

The fund-raiser, Elliott Broidy, suggested to prospective clients of his security firm, including some with unsavory records, that he could arrange meetings with the president or his associates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I4fopy

When Professionals Rise Up, More Than Money Is at Stake

The teacher uprising that began in West Virginia has exposed a trend among white-collar workers: a feeling that their credentials are being devalued. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pEnE8R

At a Crucial Juncture, Trump’s Legal Defense Is Largely a One-Man Operation

President Trump is struggling to find any top lawyers willing to represent him as he faces a critical decision: whether to give the special counsel an interview. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2GnnJax

Vote Leave: Activist to give MPs evidence of 'rule breaking'

Brexit activist to present "recommendations to MPs" over claims the campaign exceeded spending limits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G53fUD

Opposing Factions Join to Push Confirmation of a Gay Trump Appointee

Scores of the president’s nominees are held up in the Senate, but few confirmation drives have turned into a causes as the one for his pick for ambassador to Germany has. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pDYvvc

U.S. Strikes Qaeda Target in Southern Libya, Expanding Shadow War There

The United States acknowledged its first ever drone strike in southern Libya, hitting a suspected Qaeda safe house and killing two militants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pGEfYO

Corbyn sorry for 'pain' over Labour anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn says he is 'sincerely sorry for the pain' caused by anti-Semitism in Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pDI6GY

Gun Marches Keep Republicans on Defense in Midterm Races

The March for Our Lives is another display of energy on the left, but the gun issue could play out differently in House and Senate races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pDKzAz

Trump Won’t Hire 2 Lawyers Whose Appointments Were Announced Days Ago

The upheaval on the legal team comes at a critical time for Mr. Trump. The president’s former lead lawyer, John Dowd, quit the team on Thursday, just as Mr. Trump is deciding whether to sit with Mr. Mueller for an interview. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G3pw5m

David Davis has sick bucket on hand during BBC interview

Brexit Secretary David Davis had a contingency when he was interviewed by Andrew Marr while feeling ill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I53jk1

Tory MP cleared in misconduct probe

Daniel Poulter had been accused of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DSYtns

Tom Watson apologises over 'anti-Semitic' mural row

Labour's deputy leader backs Jeremy Corbyn's regret for his comments on an allegedly anti-Semitic mural. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ulrtVk

David Davis says a deal with EU is 'incredibly probable'

The Brexit secretary says preparing for a stalemate is like having home insurance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GrfZ7o

Cambridge Analytica-linked firm 'boasted of poll interference'

BBC sees papers suggesting Cambridge Analytica's parent company boasted of election interference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ISopmW

Demonstrators Who Brought Guns and an Opposing Message

Supporters of the Second Amendment gathered at state capitals and in city centers on Saturday, hoping to counter hundreds of thousands who rallied for stricter gun laws. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DRYRCy

Students Lead Huge Rallies for Gun Control Across the U.S.

The young people, as they seized the nation’s attention, vowed that their grief about school shootings and their frustration with adults’ inaction would power a new generation of activism. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G3aCvV

Vote Leave 'broke spending limits' in Brexit referendum

Brexit activist Shahmir Sanni claims the campaign used the group BeLeave to overspend. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GikdhI

As Ties With Mexico Fray, Kushner Works Quietly to Mend Them

Allies of Jared Kushner and Mexican officials say he has worked, with some success, to preserve a relationship that has been corroded by President Trump’s clashes with his Mexican counterpart. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pCtzLM

Stormy Daniels, Trump’s Unlikely Foe, Is ‘Not Someone to Be Underestimated’

To many in the capital, the pornographic actress has become an unexpected force. But those who know her well view the moment differently. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FZ00Oy

News Analysis: ‘America First’ Bears a New Threat: Military Force

Not since the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, have key national security leaders so publicly raised the threat of armed confrontation if foreign adversaries do not meet America’s demands. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I1eSbK

Transgender Workers Gain New Protection Under Court Ruling

Federal judges say that employers cannot legally discriminate against employees transitioning from one sex to the other. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I1zhxA

Justice Dept. Revives Push to Mandate a Way to Unlock Phones

F.B.I. and Justice Department officials have been quietly meeting with security researchers who have been working on approaches to provide such access to encrypted devices. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Gi3OK7

Trump Approves New Limits on Transgender Troops in the Military

The directive essentially bans service members from identifying as transgender, but it also largely gives the Pentagon the ability to make exceptions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pAvvUc

Fact Check: Trump’s Objections Require Some Corrections

President Trump said that American troops would receive the largest pay raise in a decade and that Democrats fought against a solution for Dreamers. Neither claim is true. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I0AxRF

Why Can’t Dying Patients Get the Drugs They Want?

A Republican-backed “Right to Try” bill would allow patients to sidestep F.D.A. approval. But the true gatekeepers are the drug companies themselves. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FZHwOb

Jeremy Corbyn regrets comments about 'anti-Semitic' mural

Labour leader says he did not look closely at controversial picture before questioning its removal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FYETvH

Justice Dept. Proposes Banning Bump Stocks, Setting Aside Its Own Recommendations

The moves come amid rising public pressure on the Trump administration to find ways to limit gun violence after a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FZJr5d

A Lot Has Happened This Week, Even by Trump Standards. Let Us Catch You Up.

Here are six of the biggest stories driving American politics this week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ug4KKb

Trump’s Tariff Moves: What You Need to Know

The two-pronged trade offensive aimed at China, and China’s initial response, may be only the start of a complex, escalating economic battle. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2uezkUD

Budget Deal in Congress Includes Help for Affordable Housing

The spending compromise would increase tax credits used to finance housing for the poor. Last year’s tax bill had undermined the program. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G6MRz2

After Another Week of Chaos, Trump Heads to Palm Beach. No One Knows What Comes Next.

President Trump prepared to leave the White House for Florida after a head-spinning series of moves on national security, trade, the budget and with his legal team. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G8BUgA

Despite Trump Threat, N.E.A and N.E.H Are Spared in Spending Bill

For a second time, Congress rebuffed President Trump’s call to eliminate the arts endowments. In fact, the N.E.A. and N.E.H. are seeing slight increases in funding. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2G8ToZS

Trump Signs Spending Bill, Then Slams It

President Trump complained about the $1.3 trillion spending bill, but said he signed it because it increases funding for the military. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2udDMD3

Jeremy Corbyn sacks Labour frontbencher over referendum call

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn sacks Owen Smith from shadow cabinet after he called for second EU referendum from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uejKZ9

Vote Leave chief Dominic Cummings denies Cambridge Analytica links

Dominic Cummings speaks out ahead of expected newspaper stories about Brexit campaign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Giviza

House of Lords: Daily allowances for peers set to rise by £5

Peers are set for a 1.8% rise in their attendance allowances, in line with the pay rise for MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pz4PTC

Watch Live: President Trump Discusses Spending Bill

President Trump is speaking about security and the spending bill that recently passed through Congress. from NYT > Politics /video/us/politics/100000005815510/president-trump-delivers-statement.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Zell Miller, Feisty Democrat Who Sided With G.O.P., Dies at 86

Mr. Miller rose to governor of Georgia, then filled a Senate seat, where he showed his independence with a tart convention speech backing George W. Bush. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pAlcQ8

MP Dan Jarvis to stand for Sheffield City Region mayor

Dan Jarvis's selection comes shortly after the party's ruled no-one could serve in two posts at once. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ueHOLx

Russian spy: UK accused of leading 'anti-Russian campaign'

Russia said it "regrets" that EU leaders are joining UK in blaming Moscow for an attack on an ex-spy. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G86BCA

'Time to shine a light' on pay gap

The Equality Commission CEO says new regulations aim to "shine a light" on the gender pay gap. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HYthp3

Sheffield tree-felling: Gove will 'do anything' to end row

The environment secretary says Sheffield Council has committed "environmental vandalism". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pAeKbH

Should England boycott the World Cup?

Labour MP Ian Austin says England should boycott this summer's World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pC8a5l

U.S. Charges 9 Iranians in Huge Theft of Intellectual Property

The suspects worked at the Mabna Institute, a contractor for the Iranian government, which benefited from the sensitive information obtained in the hacks, officials said. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G5GIDb

Responding to Trump’s Tariffs, China Shows ‘Cautious Anger’

Beijing’s response to tariffs proposed by the United States has been restrained, so far. But China knows it has more weapons in its arsenal. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G0Zyzm

The Culture Secretary explains how to win a horse race ... come on, let's get started!

The culture secretary on controlling the power of the internet giants and how to win a horse race from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pyPO5a

‘Something About Parkland Has Been Different’: Survivors From 20 Years of Mass Shootings Speak

We spoke to survivors of mass shootings and others affected by them about the demonstrations planned for Saturday. Their voices are a tiny sampling of the thousands who have been similarly affected. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G0b7Hj

Reality Check

The UK will be bound by all EU rules and regulations for nearly two years after leaving. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DORs75

Lords seek rethink on UK passport contract

The award of the contract to a Franco-Dutch firm will have an adverse effect on UK industry, peers say. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pBmsmE

Bolton Was Early Beneficiary of Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook Data

The political action committee founded by John Bolton hired Cambridge Analytica specifically to develop psychological profiles of voters — and it knew the firm was using Facebook data. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DOM2cp

Trump Says He May Veto Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown

The president complains the spending bill fails to address immigration issues and the border wall. A presidential veto could shut down the government. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pBDQqB

Vote Fraud Crusader Kris Kobach Takes His Case to Court, and to Kansas Voters

Kris Kobach, a leader on President Trump’s now-disbanded vote fraud commission, is defending a Kansas voter restriction in court. He also is running for governor. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HZkhAn

Political heroes

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the woman who "changed the course of Scottish political history". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G4ZjiW

Ireland 'could expel Russian officials' after UK attack

Irish PM says there will be a security assessment after the attack on a Russian ex-spy in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HWEvuk

Lurching left means oblivion for Plaid, warns Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards is to tell the party not to base strategy on the "intricacies of socialist theory". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G5Kigw

Labour frontbencher Owen Smith backs another EU referendum

Owen Smith also urges Labour to support membership of the EU single market after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GjWe1F

Harry Reid Bids Washington Goodbye: ‘Shake My Head Is All I Can Do’

The former Senate Democratic leader plans to pull up stakes in the capital, saying that his “life’s not the Senate any more.” from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pzXX8N

Trump Administration Retreats on Tip-Sharing Plan in Compromise

A Labor Department proposal would have given employers control over redistribution of tips, but the congressional spending bill would establish strict limits. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2py72yQ

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy reveals grooming by paedophile priest

Conor Murphy says he was physically abused and asked explicit questions by Fr Malachy Finegan. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ueVBle

Battle for democracy over Brexit, says Plaid's Leanne Wood

Plaid Cymru's leader will tell its party conference Plaid will resist any Westminster "power grab". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DMV7ST

Emily Commander: 'I regret making the complaint'

A serving clerk of the House of Commons says MPs cannot be allowed to have a role in disciplining MPs for bullying. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FWYw7v

John Bolton, Fresh From Fox News, Joins the Trump Cast

Mr. Bolton, the next national security adviser, was a longtime commentator. He’s the latest TV personality to go from the small screen to the White House. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G3QohI

Man in the News: John Bolton, an Undiplomatic Voice for American Might

If President Trump wanted a national security adviser who would match his confrontational approach to the world, then Mr. Bolton fits the bill. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FVvh4U

His Brother Was Shot in Chicago. He’s Marching With Students From Parkland.

Ke’Shon Newman’s brother was shot nine times on Chicago’s South Side, where gun violence is a daily threat. Now, Ke’Shon is heading to Washington to march with high school students from Parkland, Fla. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IMeyPc

State Dept. Approves $670 Million Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia

The proposed sale, which is bound to be questioned by Congress, came hours after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Pentagon leaders to discuss the Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pxsbJo

Spending Plan Moving Through Congress Is a Rebuke to Trump. Here’s Why.

Even with Republicans in charge, the measure increases funding for many programs the president had sought to cut or kill, and in some cases bars him from pursuing his goals. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HW9c2S

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster to Leave the Trump White House

Lt. Gen. McMaster is the latest in a series of high-profile exits from President Trump’s administration. He will be replaced as national security adviser by John R. Bolton, a former ambassador to the United Nations. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2px7vlM

Beyond Gun Control, Student Marchers Aim to Upend Elections

With hundreds of March for Our Lives demonstrations planned for Saturday, high school students say this is a moment of political awakening for their generation. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FZlJ9e

McMaster to Resign as National Security Adviser, and Will Be Replaced by John Bolton

General McMaster had struggled for months to impose order not only on a fractious national security team but on a president who resisted the sort of discipline customary in the military. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IM1kSM

Tillerson Says Goodbye to ‘a Very Mean-Spirited Town’

In a farewell speech, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson urged respect and civility in a time and town where he was fired by a presidential Twitter post. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HXcV08

Unbecoming a Trump

After a dozen years, Vanessa Haydon Trump says she is leaving the first family. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G3to2m

House Republicans Say G.O.P. Establishment Opened Way for Russian Influence

House Republicans, over Democrats’ objections, voted Thursday to release a report concluding there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G1AR1I

‘I Take Responsibility,’ Carson Says of $31,000 Furniture Purchase

Facing withering criticism from a Senate subcommittee, the secretary of housing and urban development followed the advice of his aides, who in recent days have urged him to apologize for the purchase. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IGZ3Iu

Next Labour leader must be a woman, says Harriet Harman

Harriet Harman says the next contest to lead the party should be fought between only female candidates. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DNh5oE

Cambridge Analytica: MPs recall suspended chief Alexander Nix

Alexander Nix is asked to explain "inconsistencies" in his answers to a parliamentary committee. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2py8cdI

Brexit: Confusion over 'EU leaders back new referendum' claim

EU liberal leaders say nothing has been agreed, despite Lib Dem claims of support for a new referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G2E4hH

Electoral test

Seats on more than 150 councils in England are up for grabs and there are several mayoral contests. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HWwmpX

House Passes $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill; Focus Shifts to Senate as Clock Ticks

Government funding is set to expire at midnight Friday, and the Senate’s approval is still needed to avert what would be the third government shutdown of the year. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2ucduRv

Trump Will Hit China With Trade Measures as White House Exempts Allies From Tariffs

President Trump will announce $50 billion worth of annual tariffs against China as punishment for what the United States says is a pattern of technology and trade secret theft. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2ubnKJR

Facebook data breach is 'turning point' for online privacy, says Matt Hancock

The culture secretary says the actions of Cambridge Analytica are totally unacceptable and "creepy". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IF3CD3

John Dowd Resigns as Trump’s Lead Lawyer in Special Counsel Inquiry

Mr. Dowd’s departure is the latest change among President Trump’s legal team as the president has begun directly attacking the special counsel in public. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GQZyPG

What a politician needs to become UK prime minister

Trawling the archives for five top tips on becoming and staying UK PM. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2Gg7uMA

Bank vote hints at interest rate rise in May

UK rates remain unchanged at 0.5% but two Bank of England policymakers vote in favour of an increase. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DLMsQN

Minister ambushed over blue passports

A row broke out in the Lords as Leaver and Remainer peers teamed up to surprise a Home Office minister by challenging her on reports that UK passports will be made abroad. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ubUDGu

World Cup Nazi comments 'irresponsible'

The Russian ambassador says Boris Johnson had "no right" to compare his country to Nazi Germany. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G2v6B5

E.U. Said to Be Close to Winning Exemption from U.S. Steel Tariffs

The bloc’s top trade official expressed optimism after talks in Washington, but said the final decision would be up to President Trump. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HW7Xki

Trump and Biden Exchange Taunts and Threats

Mr. Trump said Mr. Biden “would go down fast and hard” if the two men fought. Mr. Biden had said that, if he was in high school, he would “beat the hell” out of Mr. Trump for disrespecting women. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G0t1p5

Immigration policy: Britons in EU and EU citizens in UK

How easy will be it be for British citizens to visit EU states in future years? from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HRxBXh

Jeremy Corbyn launches Labour's local election bid

Voters should use the chance to tell the Tories they want a change in direction, says Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pwkdku

Brexit: EU leaders set to discuss transition agreement

Theresa May and EU leaders hope to agree terms for a Brexit transition deal at the Brussels summit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pxnrUb

Band politics

A new wave of British bands are using personal experiences to fuel their political lyrics. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2puIUx6

'Hero' MP's emotional defiance of terror attack

"It's the good people that win", says Tory MP Tobias Ellwood. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DLLN1G

Anger over Sheffield's plan to fell healthy trees

Sheffield City Council's plan to fell thousands of healthy trees prompts angry protests. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2udrPgG

Border Wall Not High Priority for Front-Line Agents, Study Finds

A report released by Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee found that agents more often cited needs for technology and personnel to secure the border with Mexico. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DLgl3H

UK passports 'to be made in France after Brexit'

The existing UK manufacturer says it will be replaced by a French one after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pAnMpk

Westminster attack: 'London united' one year after terror

The message will be projected in four locations to remember those killed in terror attacks in London last year. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pxGBJv

Brexit: EU leaders set to discuss transition agreement

The 27 leaders are expected to sign off the terms of a transition agreement after the UK leaves. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FS0Gp0

Ex-Chief of C.I.A. Suggests Putin May Have Compromising Information on Trump

John O. Brennan said Russia may have compromising information on President Trump, setting off speculation about the kind of inside information the former spy chief was basing that assertion on. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2u86eGp

Trump Plans to Slap Stiff Tariffs and Investment Restrictions on China

The president, denouncing China’s trade practices, will announce a range of stiff penalties on Chinese imports and investment, sparking concerns of a trade war. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G1EDYQ

Trump, Defending Call With Putin, Attacks ‘Crazed’ Media and His Predecessors

The president argued that the conversation in which he congratulated President President Vladimir V. Putin could help relations with Russia and, in turn, national security interests. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GeP5Qo

Auction of Oil Drilling Tracts in Gulf Draws Tepid Interest

Companies bid on only 1 percent of the acreage offered, a setback for Trump administration efforts to revive offshore production. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G2viQJ

F.B.I. Investigated Sessions for Possible Perjury Over Russia Denials

Andrew G. McCabe, whom Mr. Sessions fired last week, authorized the investigation. Mr. Sessions inaccurately testified that he had no contacts with Russians. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2udIGAa

How a Witness for Mueller and a Republican Donor Influenced the White House for Gulf Rulers

Hundreds of pages of correspondence between the two men reveal an active effort to cultivate President Trump on behalf of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, both American allies. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GS2SKz

AIDS Researcher Robert R. Redfield Named to Lead the C.D.C.

Dr. Redfield, a Baltimore AIDS researcher and advocate for medication-assisted therapies to treat addiction, will take over the public health agency. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pv0stO

Trump Met With the Saudis. Here’s Who He Had Sit at the Table.

Photos from Tuesday’s meeting show that the dynamics at the table remained relatively unchanged — even amid White House staff shake-ups — and male. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2ubkf68

U.S. in Talks on Tariff Exemptions, Trade Official Says

The trade representative said steel and aluminum from the European Union and several other exporters might be spared from tariffs about to be imposed. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GcamK8

What Does John Brennan Know?

John Brennan, the former C.I.A. director, saw signs of Russian election meddling. Are his suggestive public statements signs that he knows information that he can’t divulge? from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IDQNsK

After Trump, an Oratorio About ‘Dreamers’ Changes Key

Jimmy López and Nilo Cruz were asked to write a choral piece about young undocumented immigrants. Then President Trump was elected. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pxEfu7

Fed Raises Interest Rates for Sixth Time Since Financial Crisis

The Federal Reserve, buoyed by a strengthening economy, raised rates for a sixth time in three years and indicated another two increases are still expected this year. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FQqORg

Congressional Leaders Near Deal on Over $1 Trillion Spending Bill

Lawmakers must approve the bill by midnight Friday to avoid a government shutdown this weekend, which would be the third closure this year. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GawepA

Facebook insider reveals data security concerns to MPs

Sandy Parakilas tells MPs the site did not have adequate ways of detecting data misuse by app developers. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IHpf5Y

Brexit: Wales EU Continuity Bill expected to be passed by AMs

The bill aims to stop what Welsh ministers call a Whitehall "power-grab" in devolved areas. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DIo1nf

Underpaid benefits hit 70,000 people, says watchdog

Some sick and disabled people may have lost out by as much as £20,000 since 2011, a report finds. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FSdjR7

Salisbury spy attack: 'Sign from Putin' says Johnson

Boris Johnson says the attack was a warning to defectors that they can "expect to be assassinated". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DJMnNh

White House Job Requirement: Signing a Nondisclosure Agreement

President Trump insisted on the agreements, but it’s an open secret in the West Wing they can’t be enforced. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2II5n2s

Cambridge Analytica: PM quizzed over Conservative links

The SNP put Theresa May on the spot over the controversial firm at Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GPvN1L

Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over council funding - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GO6uNv

U.S. Taking Negotiations ‘One Week at a Time’ on Expiring Iran Deal

The chief American envoy to the Iran nuclear talks is banking on political savvy and Midwestern earnestness to salvage the deal that President Trump wants to scrap. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HRThlY

Elections Security Officials Head to Capitol Hill Amid Warnings of Russian Meddling

The Senate Intelligence Committee has urged state elections officials to take practical steps to secure ballots. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pu6hqo

Undercover policing inquiry: Chairman urged to quit

Campaigners walk out of the inquiry amid unhappiness at anonymity granted to undercover officers. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2puluYJ

Technology giants face European 'digital tax' slug

Firms such as Facebook and Google may be forced to pay 3% of their EU digital revenues. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FWgpPP

Trump Criticizes Mueller, Again, as a Former C.I.A. Director Suggests Russia ‘May Have Something’ on the President

John O. Brennan, a former C.I.A. director, speculated that the Russians “may have something on him personally,” referring to Mr. Trump. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HSc7cQ

Trump Criticizes Mueller, Again, as a Former C.I.A. Director Suggests Russian ‘May Have Something’ on the President

John O. Brennan, a former C.I.A. director, speculated that the Russians “may have something on him personally,” referring to Mr. Trump. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GSR7U8

Councils were overpayed by £36m due to 'error'

Ministers say the English councils will not have to repay cash after what Labour calls a "shambles". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2puEh6a

Two thirds of firms yet to publish gender pay gap data

About 70% of companies have still not revealed the difference in what they pay male and female employees. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IH9YSC

Female politicians speak out over Twitter abuse

Prominent female politicians back calls for Twitter to clamp down on abuse against women. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GbYuYQ

Household squeeze shows signs of easing as wages rise

Earnings rose by 2.6% in the three months to January as the jobless rate ticked lower. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pt9R4W

Fed’s Rate Decision: What to Watch For

Fed policymakers are expected to increase the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point and signal their view on whether the economy is overheating. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FYPzqq

Brexit: Fishing deal protest outside Parliament

Protesters say they plan throw fish into the Thames in protest at the Brexit transition deal. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ps6ET5

Cambridge Analytica: Facebook data row academic says he is 'scapegoat'

Dr Aleksandr Kogan says he is "stunned" by allegations made against him by Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DGb5Ot

NHS pay: Increase for 1.3 million staff expected

Unions are poised to back a deal which could see a million staff get 6% average increases over three years. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GRFNrm

South Korea’s Leader Floats 3-Way Talks With Trump and Kim Jong-un

President Moon Jae-in of South Korea said he hoped that after he and President Trump met separately with Mr. Kim, the three leaders could sit down together. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pspfP8

Denounced by G.O.P. as a Nazi, Arthur Jones Wins Illinois Congressional Primary

Mr. Jones, a Holocaust denier and former member of the American Nazi Party, is the sole Republican candidate in a suburban Chicago congressional district. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FWk3sW

Democrats Tell DeVos Her ‘Head Is in the Sand’ on Racial Bias

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defended her spending plan before a House panel, saying that “this budget is about students.” Some lawmakers disagreed. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DFxlIh

Fox News Analyst Quits, Calling Network a ‘Propaganda Machine’

Ralph Peters, a retired lieutenant colonel, sent an email to his colleagues saying he was ‘ashamed’ of what the channel had become. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DG7ct2

Senators Reject Effort to Cut U.S. Support for Saudi-led Campaign in Yemen

Both Democrats and Republicans declined to back a rare legislative attempt to limit the president’s war powers. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pscDYd

N.I.H. to Investigate Outreach to Alcohol Companies

After a report in The Times, the National Institutes of Health will examine whether health officials violated government policy by soliciting donations to fund a study of moderate drinking. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G6u4qO

A Man of Few Words, McConnell Tiptoes Around Issue of Mueller

Mitch McConnell sees little upside to criticizing the president in public, and some critics say that by not issuing a more direct warning, he is undermining Congress’s standing. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2u8nlYN

Children’s Book About Mike Pence’s Gay Bunny Jumps to No. 1

John Oliver’s parody of the Pence family’s book about their pet bunny has bumped pre-orders of James B. Comey’s memoir from the top spot. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2ptTPXH

Brexit: Ministers suffer nuclear defeat in Lords

Peers vote for the UK to remain in Euratom until a post-Brexit replacement deal is in place. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FUpDvR

Senators Warn About Russian Election Meddling and Call for Paper Ballots

The Senate Intelligence Committee offered recommendations for securing elections and implied that the Trump administration needed to take a harder line against foreign meddling. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GLMsDj

Melania Trump Wants to End Online Bullying. Her Husband Doesn’t Always Help.

Melania Trump has long said she wants to curb online bullying. Her efforts often clash with the president's habit of using Twitter to insult people. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GNduKm

Ex-Playboy Model Karen McDougal Sues to Break Silence on Trump

Ms. McDougal is the second woman this month to challenge Trump associates’ efforts to bury stories of extramarital affairs. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DHXo1y

Data firm boss suspended amid Facebook row

Cambridge Analytica suspends boss Alexander Nix amid row over use of Facebook data from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2u6ZicE

Flooding boss urges debate on abandoning at-risk homes

Environment Agency boss asks whether it is cheaper and safer to relocate communities than defend them. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2psgWlv

Jennie Formby: Labour's new general secretary

Labour's new general secretary Jennie Formby is expected to shake up how the party operates. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IEEpca

Joe DiGenova, Loud, Partisan and Now, Trump’s Lawyer

President Trump hired the outspoken lawyer Joseph E. diGenova on Monday. Mr. diGenova is an aggressive voice who attacks the F.B.I. and defends the president. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2u68eyP

Trump Says He Congratulated Putin on His Re-Election and They May Meet Soon

“We had a very good call,” Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “We will be meeting in the not-too distant future to discuss the arms race, which is getting out of control.” from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2u5zqxB

Trump Says He Congratulated Putin on His Re-Election and They May Meet Soon

Supreme Court Warily Eyes California Law Involving Abortion and Free Speech

The justices heard arguments in a First Amendment challenge to a law requiring “crisis pregnancy centers” to provide information on abortion. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G8ScsQ

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives at White House to Meet with Trump

The president has lavished praise on Mohammed bin Salman, who has rapidly consolidated his position as Saudi Arabia’s heir apparent. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FYfAWL

Ben Carson Defends Purchase of $31,000 Dining Set at Congressional Hearing

“People were stuck by nails, and a chair had collapsed with someone sitting in it,” said Mr. Carson, describing the furniture he replaced. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IEo6fp

A Republican Appointee to the Senate from Mississippi Has G.O.P. Worried

The Mississippi governor’s choice to fill the seat of retiring Senator Thad Cochran may give an insurgent conservative an opening — and Democrats a chance. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2prRrAU

Call for Alfie Dingley to be allowed medicinal cannabis

A mother shows the bruises from her "aggressive and angry" six-year-old son in the campaign for a special licence to use medicinal cannabis to treat his epilepsy. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ucl0fx

Few dads take time off work to look after children

An Equalities Select Committee report finds only 2% to 8% of fathers take up parental leave rights. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FPZMJK

Cambridge Analytica: Committee calls for Mark Zuckerberg evidence

Facebook CEO urged to appear before MPs over claims about the use of data by Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DGP3LK

Ministers propose reducing number of councils from 22 to ten

Local Government Secretary Alun Davies says the sector cannot carry on as it is. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HP9jgE

Inflation eases to 2.7% on falling petrol prices

Consumer price inflation falls from 3% as fuel prices fall and food costs rise more slowly. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2u2INy6

Mnuchin Defends Trump Tariffs as World Economic Leaders Worry

As global finance ministers gather in Argentina, the United States’ protectionist position on trade has consumed the discussions. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2psiYTm

What Special Elections Can’t Tell Us About a Democratic Wave

Higher turnout, as well as the power of incumbency, may help save Republicans in the midterms. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DEX5Vi

As DeVos Faces Congress, Officials Say She Hid Plans to Overhaul Department

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will defend her agency’s budget before a House panel, including a reorganization plan that staff members say she tried to withhold from Congress. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pmBqNu

Up, Up, Up Goes the Economy. Here’s What Could Knock It Down.

Some economists say the recovery could continue for years. But many see the seeds of the next crisis being sown in government policy choices. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GJCYsf

Working dads lose out in workplace, say MPs

Many fathers want to share childcare but fear asking for flexible work, says report. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pqxw5n

U.S. and South Korea to Resume Joint Military Exercises

On April 1, the countries will resume the annual drills that they suspended during the Olympics and Paralympics, the Pentagon announced Monday. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DFIpFl

Trump Considers Reshuffling Legal Team as He Takes On Mueller More Aggressively

President Trump has discussed firing one lawyer, and another has considered quitting. A third, who has pushed theories on television that the F.B.I. framed the president, was hired. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IC99u0

Spy poisoning: Corbyn says 'all fingers' point to Russia

Labour leader says UK must still deal with Russia despite "all fingers" pointing to it over spy attack. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2u20X35

Online voting trial in Scotland backed by leading academics

Academics and charity bosses urge Scottish ministers to undertake trials to ensure "modern democracy". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IC4KY0

On Washington: Louise Slaughter Set House Rules, and Played by Her Own

The New York lawmaker had held one of the most partisan posts in Congress but managed to win affection and admiration from both sides of the aisle. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GabEWb

White House Bans Venezuela’s Digital Currency and Imposes Further Sanctions

The Trump administration also blacklisted four individuals associated with President Nicolás Maduro, ratcheting up pressure on a government it has accused of corruption and repression. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2poWPpc

Will James Comey’s Book Be the Next ‘Fire and Fury’?

The book surged to number 1 on Amazon over the weekend. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IzLt9E

UKIP ordered to pay Labour MPs £175,000 in damages

Sir Kevin Barron, John Healey and Sarah Champion won a defamation case over comments made by Jane Collins MEP. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GKZmSc

Commons bullying: Outside figure to head inquiry

An outside figure will lead the probe into the conduct of MPs following recent BBC revelations. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2poHu7a

Cambridge Analytica: Warrant sought to inspect company

The firm is accused of misusing the personal data of 50 million Facebook members, which it denies. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FVRN9Y

Supreme Court Won’t Block New Pennsylvania Voting Maps

The court rejected a request from Republican lawmakers unhappy with a court-imposed congressional map said to favor Democrats. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2poka9G

How Cambridge Analytica Harvested Facebook Data, Triggering a New Outcry

What you need to know about how a political data firm tied to the Trump campaign gained access to information on 50 million Facebook users. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2u9nhIn

Trump-Linked Political Data Firm Offered to Entrap Politicians

A British TV station sent a reporter to pose as a prospective client, and secretly filmed Cambridge Analytica’s chief executive offering to engage in dirty tricks. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FY3aOo

Lord Crickhowell, former Welsh Secretary, dies at the age of 84

Welsh Secretary under Margaret Thatcher for eight years, he spearheaded Cardiff Bay's redevelopment. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FV47HB

BBC rejects complaints over Jeremy Corbyn's 'Russian' hat

The BBC says Newsnight didn't alter the Labour leader's hat to make him look "more Russian". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G1SLF1

Facebook under fire in escalating data row

Politicians are heaping criticism on Facebook over the way data on 50 million users was grabbed from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G3i6hE

Cuomo Leads Cynthia Nixon and G.O.P. Hopefuls in 2018 Re-Election Poll

The Siena survey shows Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a 52 percent approval rating and with a lead of 66 percent to 19 percent over the”Sex and the City” actress among Democrats. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IBqNhR

'Gorgeous redhead' Baroness Janet Fookes on 1970 interview

A toe-curling clip of an interview with now Baroness Janet Fookes has been watched by almost a million people. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pn9FEt

Trump to Visit New Hampshire to Present Opioid Plan

The plan calls for reducing the supply of illicit drugs with better interdiction and tougher penalties, reducing opioid prescriptions and overall demand, and expanding access to treatment. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FTljgw

NUT teaching union spent more than UKIP at 2017 election

The Tories were the biggest spenders - but the teaching union spent £326,306 ahead of the 2017 vote. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GIUP2w

Trump to Hire Lawyer Who Has Pushed Theory That Justice Dept. Framed the President

The lawyer, Joseph E. diGenova, will serve as an aggressive player on the president’s legal team. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IBnK9b

Labour's sign language video 'a turn-off'

Labour’s sign language video proves to be a disappointment for many deaf viewers. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pmaLPU

UK to lift work restrictions for Croatians

The UK decides not to extend its restrictions on Croatians being able to work. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IBpHlS

Andrew McCabe’s Firing: Here’s What You Need to Know

A by-the-book dismissal for cause, or part of a White House smear campaign? We sort out the facts. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2u0Y0jh

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenges to Arizona’s Death Penalty Law

The Supreme Court turned away requests that it reconsider the constitutionality of the death penalty and how Arizona applies it. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2tWDUXi

A Curveball From the New Tax Law: It Makes Baseball Trades Harder

The change of a single word in the new tax law means baseball, basketball and other sports franchises could now face capital gains taxes every time they exchange players. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2poZ6Qd

Chantelle Millward on Orkambi drug for cystic fibrosis patients

MPs are debating a petition calling for all people with cystic fibrosis to be given the life-changing, but very expensive, drug. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FRbkYX

Senior Labour officials quit ahead of new general secretary

The resignations come ahead of the expected appointment of Jennie Formby as new general secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ID0eZg

Shock collar: Letts threat to take dead dog to Gove

A proposed ban on shock collars in England is a "rotten, illiberal and life-ruining and life-decreasing law" says Quentin Letts. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FNGnsI

No Brexit agreement on Irish border

The EU and UK have not reached agreement on the Irish border despite progress on other issues. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pp86VL

Europe’s Planned Digital Tax Heightens Tensions With U.S.

A European Union plan would hit Silicon Valley’s technology giants especially hard, further straining relations with the United States over taxes and trade. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pnTHd7

Irish ambassador to the UK has said the response to Salisbury-style attacks could change

Brexit could change the way the EU responds to a Salisbury-style attack in the UK, says Ireland's ambassador to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IwpksR

Davis and Barnier hope to agree Brexit transition terms

David Davis is holding talks in Brussels to finalise a deal on the Brexit transition period. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pspp8v

Northamptonshire council: Others also "right down to the bone"

Warning that Northamptonshire is not the only local authority facing a financial crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DEEEQr

Sidebar: The P.L.O. Has an Unlikely Supreme Court Ally: The Trump Administration

After months of internal wrangling, the administration filed a brief urging the justices to turn down an appeal from victims of terrorist attacks in Israel. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DDrHGS

There’s Never Been a Native American Congresswoman. That Could Change in 2018.

Native American women are running for office in record numbers. Some are fighting pipelines. Others are fighting environmentalists. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pn08x1

‘You Will Not Destroy America’: A Trump Battle Is No Longer One-Sided

The president and former law enforcement and intelligence officials are trading Twitter insults, turning a conflict that would have once stayed private into a public brawl. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DEpRoR

Push to Settle McDonald’s Case, a Threat to Franchise Model

The National Labor Relations Board’s chief lawyer, a Trump appointee, is reportedly trying to reach a settlement to avert a landmark ruling. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GFTBVJ

Fixed-odds maximum bet 'should be cut to £30'

The Gambling Commission says a cut to the maximum stake would reduce risks to vulnerable consumers. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DDiMFo

Russian spy: International team to test Salisbury poison

International team has been asked by the UK to verify the nerve agent used in the Salisbury attack. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FRUNUG

How Top Republicans Reacted, or Didn’t, to Trump’s Tweets on Mueller

Some leading Republicans warned the president against firing the special counsel, but many had no response. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DD3LmI

White House Memo: Newly Emboldened, Trump Says What He Really Feels

Ignoring the advice of aides over how to deal with the special counsel was the decision of a president who ultimately trusts only his own instincts. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G2YwSS

Before Saudi’s Visit, Administration Implores Congress Not to Block Military Aid

Even as the State Department weighs approval of more than $1 billion in new arms, lawmakers are pushing for a resolution that they say would prevent Washington from giving the Saudis “a blank check.” from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GFijFE

Fixed-odds maximum bet should be cut, say MPs

MPs say there is an 'overwhelming case' to reduce the maximum bet on fixed-odds betting terminals. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HJIs5H

Facebook and Trump data firm accused of 'misleading' MPs

A committee asks more questions over the alleged access of millions of Facebook profiles without consent. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G19zMa

Why Are Black Students Punished So Often? Minnesota Confronts a National Quandary

The Trump administration is highlighting the struggles that Minneapolis and St. Paul face with disparities in school discipline, and putting a thumb on the scale. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2tXV9Yn

Brexit: Commons committee split over transition call

A Brexit committee report says it's "difficult to see "how trade deals can be negotiated in time. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pkRhMo

Racism and Islamophobic 'getting worse in Scotland'

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf and Labour MSP Anas Sarwar speak out about the abuse they and others are facing. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GJ8oz7

Boris Johnson played tennis with wife of Putin's ex-minister

Boris Johnson played tennis with the wife of an ex-Russian minister in return for a donation to Conservatives. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IBFTUw

‘Skinhead Lesbian’ Tweet About Parkland Student Ends Maine Republican’s Candidacy

The State House candidate, Leslie Gibson, made the comment about Emma González, also calling David Hogg a “baldfaced liar.” His remarks prompted others to run. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GF5LhD

Osborne and Blair: 'Gap in centre politics'

Former opponents warn of 'enormous gap' in centre ground of politics in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FMv1W0

Escalating Attacks, Trump Denounces Mueller Team as Filled With Partisans

While President Trump had largely sought to avoid alienating the special counsel in recent months, he has shifted his tone in the past two days. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G0Azvg

Spy poisoning: Russia stockpiling nerve agent, says Johnson

The UK foreign secretary also dismisses claims the substance may have come from a UK laboratory. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pmipd3

Labour decision on all-female shortlist for trans women 'delayed'

The Labour Party were expected to rubber stamp their support for transgender women to be included on all women shortlists. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pkhWsS

Johnson: £160k tennis match did take place

Foreign Secretary confirms game with ex-Russian minister's wife happened but warns against "miasma of suspicion". from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2GEJOPL

Spy poisoning: Putin responsible for attack, says John McDonnell

The shadow chancellor confirms Labour's position on spy poisoning, following criticism of Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pkLi9F

Russia spy row: UK lab could be poison source, says ambassador

Comments by Russia's ambassador to the EU are dismissed as "nonsense" by the Foreign Office. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DBLiHh

Nancy Pelosi Wants to Lead. More Democratic Candidates Want Her Out.

Conor Lamb’s victory in Pennsylvania, with his vow to oppose Ms. Pelosi, has emboldened other moderate and liberal Democrats to distance themselves from her. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HIOZNW

Adrian Lamo, Hacker Who Reported Chelsea Manning to the F.B.I., Dies at 37

Mr. Lamo, who was also known for hacking into the computer network of The New York Times, was reviled and revered for turning in Ms. Manning to the authorities. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FPrKkC

Data Firm Tied to Trump Campaign Talked Business With Russians

Cambridge Analytica, a company that developed technology to target voters, has denied having connections to Russia. But evidence suggests otherwise. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FY3QH9

Cinderella Story? It’s True for U.M.B.C. in Academics, Too

The university is known more for producing the most African-American students who go on to complete combined M.D.-Ph.D. programs than it is for turning out professional athletes. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pivgxI

Leonard pledges to drive racism out of Scottish Labour

The Scottish Labour leader made the comments a day after a Labour councillor was suspended over Islamophobic comments. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pnU72a

Mueller Wants Trump’s Business Records. What’s the Russia Connection?

The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents related to Russia. The company has a three-decade relationship with Moscow. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2G4muNC

Andrew McCabe, Fired F.B.I. Deputy, Is Said to Have Kept Memos on Trump

The memos could corroborate the testimony of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director who said President Trump had pressured him to shut down an investigation. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IzpTSQ

White House Memo: Trump and the Truth: A President Tests His Own Credibility

The president’s latest made-up statement renewed the question: When does he know the things he says are false and when is he simply misinformed? from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pklrPJ

Trump Lawyer Says Special Counsel Inquiry Should Be Ended

The lawyer, John Dowd, said he was speaking on behalf of President Trump, only to backtrack shortly afterward and say he was speaking only for himself. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FY7Xmx

How Trump Consultants Exploited the Facebook Data of Millions

Cambridge Analytica harvested personal information from a huge swath of the electorate to develop techniques that were later used in the Trump campaign. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HFKhAm

Russia spy poisoning: Britain won't tolerate threat, says May

Prime Minister Theresa May says Russia is in "flagrant breach" of the law after the UK spy poisoning. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HG2UEf

Scott Pruitt, Trump’s Rule-Cutting E.P.A. Chief, Plots His Political Future

Mr. Pruitt may be using his position as an environmental deregulation czar to position himself to run for office in Oklahoma — or perhaps the presidency. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2GAQWfX

What we know so far

Russia is behind the attempted murder of an ex-spy and his daughter in Salisbury, the PM believes. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2IadYL4

UK to Russia: 'We will always defend ourselves'

Russia's counter-sanctions were handed to Britain's ambassador in Moscow Laurie Bristow. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HDcLL9

Russia spy poisoning: 23 UK diplomats expelled from Moscow

It also closes the British Council in Russia - amid tensions over the nerve agent attack on an ex-spy. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DDeEVW

Eight out of 10 academies in deficit, say accountants

Figures from 450 academies suggest looming insolvency, says a report. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pkgkym

Scottish Greens 'leading change' in Scotland

Co-convener Maggie Chapman uses her conference speech to highlight the party's achievements. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HGRAIh

No Heads Rolled at the White House Friday (So Far). But Anxiety Abounds.

The lack of any resolution to the relentless reports of coming firings is leaving many of the president’s top advisers in limbo. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2Iy1OMc

Spies, Not Diplomats, Take Lead Role in Planning Trump’s North Korea Meeting

The C.I.A.’s emergence as the primary player speaks to the influence of Mike Pompeo, the agency’s director, who has been nominated to replace Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2ItwWwa

Trump’s Tariffs Set Off Storm of Lobbying

Corporations and foreign leaders are pressing to meet with White House officials and hiring lawyers and lobbyists to push for exemptions that could be worth billions of dollars in trade. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FY4pk6

With a Nevada Senate Candidate’s Exit, the Bannon Revolt Fizzles

A nudge from President Trump ended Danny Tarkanian’s primary challenge to Senator Dean Heller and effectively ended Stephen K. Bannon’s promised insurgency from the right. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DyMQBK

Fact Check: Trump and His Administration Often Diverge on Blaming Russia

The administration has been far tougher on Russia than the president himself, whose pattern of diversion has steadily increased since he took office. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pjH02e

Trump, the Television President, Expands His Cast

The choice of Larry Kudlow as chief economic adviser, a position with real influence over Americans, crosses a threshold in an administration that has already blurred the line between it and the media. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DyGnXD

Newham mayor Sir Robin Wales deselected after 23 years

Rokhsana Fiaz will replace Sir Robin Wales as the Labour candidate for elected mayor of Newham. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2G1YlHc

Despite Speculation, Trump’s Cabinet Remains Intact

Two embattled cabinet secretaries — Ben Carson and David Shulkin — remained in their jobs Friday. The absence of any formal announcements suggested an effort to tamp down the anxiety in the West Wing. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2piqMqc

Remember Rex Tillerson? The Secretary of State’s Changing Role

Rex W. Tillerson had a difficult relationship with President Trump almost from the start. The challenges he faced help illustrate how the cabinet role has transformed. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HFAjz2

Brexit: David Davis heads to Brussels for talks

Brexit Secretary to begin talks with Michel Barnier on Monday as EU leaders prepare for summit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HEaOxV

Call to raid HS2 budget to fix potholes in roads

Labour MP speaks out after figures show big rise in cyclist deaths and serious injuries. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2Gyyeph

Louise Slaughter, 16-Term Liberal Congresswoman, Dies at 88

A House member from upstate New York, Ms. Slaughter championed women’s rights, food safety and the Affordable Care Act. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2Ix8OJe

Most Americans Produce Services, Not Stuff. Trump Ignores That in Talking About Trade.

The president’s outlook on service workers could have real economic consequences. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2piLtlP

Assaults Increased When Cities Hosted Trump Rallies, Study Finds

Researchers found an average of 2.3 more reported assaults on the day a rally came to town. The findings appear to confirm news reports about violence at the events. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FOHO62

Northamptonshire Council: MPs back unitary authority call

Northamptonshire's seven MPs say the county council must be abolished following a government report. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FX6jl0

Norfolk council leader could be ousted over MP tirade

Cliff Jordan says he has a "30% chance" of keeping his role after criticising MPs in Norfolk. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FMnSAT

MPs urged to back bill to reunite child refugees with relatives

Reuniting children with their families is the "right thing to do", the SNP's Angus MacNeil says. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2phussZ

All 7 U.S. Troops Aboard Helicopter Killed in Crash in Iraq

The helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff, according to residents of the town of Qaim, near the Syrian border. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pgQknB

Britain First leader Paul Golding attacked at HMP Elmley

Paul Golding - along with the group's deputy leader - was jailed for religiously aggravated harassment. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2tVz0Ki

Brexit: Lorry checks at Dover 'unrealistic' says Grayling

Talk of long queues is unfounded, transport secretary says, as goods will continue to flow seamlessly. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ph0Tro

Spy poisoning: Russia 'underestimates UK allies' - Nato

The alliance's head says the UK is "not alone", as police say 131 people may have been exposed to the nerve agent. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DxvHIG

Telford abuse: MP 'inundated' with child grooming reports

More victims of child grooming in Telford are coming forward since reports of its scale emerged. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FZA7gU

‘This Is Not a Drill’: 11 Students on the Terror of Lockdowns

American teenagers describe the impact of the bomb and gun threats that terrorize their schools, excite panic, then fizzle. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HCFxvj

Brexit: Little progress on border issue say MPs

Committee of MPs says time is running out to ensure "soft border" in Ireland before Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2pgo3OP

Councillor suspended over Islamaphobic slur about Humza Yousaf

Labour's Jim Dempster admitted making the Islamophobic comment about Transport Secretary Humza Yousaf. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DA2T2w

Number of secondary schools in deficit has 'trebled'

There has been a "trebling" of the number of secondaries in England which have gone into deficit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2peT9pJ

Trump Readies Sweeping Tariffs and Investment Restrictions on China

Before the dust has settled on a plan to introduce sweeping tariffs on foreign metals, the White House is readying another major trade action from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FDxGBb

Vanessa Trump Files for Divorce From Donald Trump Jr.

The president’s daughter-in-law filed for an uncontested divorce in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2Dt2grn

Streaming Soon: A Fight Over AT&T, Time Warner, and the Future of TV

The Justice Department’s case to block AT&T’s $85 billion merger with Time Warner is set for trial next week, in one of the most anticipated antitrust battles in years. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FCUl0o

Chris Grayling: No post-Brexit lorry checks at Dover

The transport secretary says the UK will not "in any circumstances" create a "hard border" at Dover after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2Iu1IFt

In Larry Kudlow, Trump Finds His Economic Evangelist

The new National Economic Council director could help the president sell his agenda, but critics say he could be blinded to bad economic news. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2FMQ9Hy

Cyberattacks Put Russian Fingers on the Switch at Power Plants, U.S. Says

Over the last year, Russian hackers have gone from infiltrating business networks of energy, water and nuclear plants to worming their way into control rooms. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2IrlVLU

White House Memo: ‘There Will Always Be Change,’ Trump Says as More Personnel Shake-Ups Loom

The president, who is famously fickle, appears to have soured on additional members of his senior leadership team, and some people around him are convinced he could make more moves soon. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2DueiAI

Davis the diplomat

Brexit secretary winds up visits to more than half EU capitals which he hopes will east talks on post-Brexit trade. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2ItCsiD

Russian spy: Theresa May in Salisbury fist bump

The PM greets a member of the public on a visit to Salisbury where a Russian ex-spy was poisoned. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2tPEG8B

Mueller Subpoenas Trump Organization, Demanding Documents About Russia

The court order is the first known time the special counsel has ordered that documents directly related to the president’s businesses be turned over. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pkasWP

Trump Repeats False Claim About Canada After Admitting Uncertainty Over Figure

The U.S. had a trade surplus with Canada of $12.5 billion in 2016. But during a fund-raiser in Missouri on Wednesday evening, the president recounted ignoring that reality in a meeting with the Canadian prime minister. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2pfZccZ

'Telling boys they throw like a girl puts girls off sport'

Charity Women in Sport says such phrases tell girls from an early age that sport is not for them. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2tXyjjR

UKIP peer criticised over Tommy Robinson meeting

UKIP's former leader faces criticism for inviting the former English Defence League leader to Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2HBdH2G

Archive images of British-Russian diplomatic relations

Relations between the UK and Russia have been going from bad to worse in recent years. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2DvpJIe

ESA repayments: Terminally ill people are 'priority'

The government is "scaling up" the team identifying ESA underpayments, from 50 to 400 people. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2tP2KIJ

Jeremy Corbyn: Evidence points towards Russia

Jeremy Corbyn says the "evidence points towards Russia" but does not go as far as his shadow defence secretary who said Russia was responsible for the Salisbury attack. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2peqnFT

Trump Administration Sanctions Russians for Election Meddling and Cyberattacks

The actions came at the same time the Trump administration joined a collective statement with Britain, France and Germany denouncing Russia for its apparent role in a nerve-gas attack. from NYT > Politics http://ift.tt/2HC55cd

Corbyn unfairly maligned on spy attack, says Carwyn Jones

Carwyn Jones says the Labour leader "very strongly" condemned the nerve agent attack on an ex-spy. from BBC News - UK Politics http://ift.tt/2FXRf6y

Larry Kudlow’s Not-So-On-the-Money Predictions