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Govia Thameslink 'could lose franchise' over rail chaos

Rail company could be stripped of services if there is no improvement soon after weeks of disruption. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KzfOpC

Renters would get longer tenancies under government plans

A minimum three-year contract would allow people to put down more roots in their area, ministers say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kxco6D

Top Border Patrol Official to Serve as Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Agency

The appointment of Ronald D. Vitiello as acting director of ICE comes as some activists call for the agency to be abolished. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tH33Tz

Protests Across U.S. Call for End to Migrant Family Separations

Thousands turned out Saturday to criticize the separation and detention of migrant families who crossed the border together. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KyIsao

As Trump Consolidates Power, Democrats Confront a Rebellion in Their Ranks

The looming battle over the Supreme Court opening highlights the fissure between establishment Democrats and activists pressing a liberal, anti-Trump agenda. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yWCEWH

Weaponizing the First Amendment: How Free Speech Became a Conservative Cudgel

Borrowing arguments that were once the province of liberals, conservatives have used the First Amendment to justify everything from campaign spending to attacks on the regulation of tobacco and guns. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IEgpoe

Trump Says Saudia Arabia Will Increase Oil Production

President Trump tweeted that Saudi Arabia might raise production by up to two million barrels a day. Saudi Arabia did not cite any specific figures in its account of a conversation he had with King Salman. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N9jgsG

'Livid' Michael Gove rips up EU customs partnership report

The report "downplayed" his objections to Theresa May's preferred post-Brexit customs arrangement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tIBklh

Parents and Children Remain Separated by Miles and Bureaucracy

More than 2,000 children remain scattered across the country, including 300 in New York, with no clear path to reunification with their parents. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tPfSdN

'Hand of friendship'

Is DUP leader Arlene Foster genuinely reaching out or is she, as others claim, on a "charm offensive"? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KlB6uU

Virgin Atlantic stops accepting forced deportations

The airline's move comes amid concern over the treatment of Windrush migrants and LGBT asylum seekers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N6aZWx

Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through

A shock jock pretending to be Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, talked to President Trump, who was on Air Force One at the time, about immigration and more. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MzMiAN

Here Are the Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week

From Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s decision to retire from the Supreme Court to upsets in midterm primaries, it was a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the highlights from the headlines this week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tH8ykZ

Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick on July 9

The president said that he has narrowed down his Supreme Court candidates to about five people, including two women, calling them “brilliant” and “talented.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Na4DFm

N.S.A. Purges Hundreds of Millions of Call and Text Records

The agency said it had discovered “irregularities” in a system it created under a 2015 law, the USA Freedom Act, to collect data from U.S. telecoms. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tO4T4j

Fact Check of the Day: Kudlow Falsely Claims Deficit Is ‘Coming Down Rapidly’

Three sources of government data contradict Friday’s claim by the White House economic adviser, showing instead that the federal budget deficit is actually increasing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KwguiS

Hundreds Arrested During Women’s Immigration Protest in Washington

The women were charged and released after staging a sit-in at a Senate office building in Washington, D.C., over the president’s immigration policies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tR1dyy

‘Shaken’ Rosenstein Felt Used by White House in Comey Firing

After the F.B.I. director James B. Comey was fired, the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, privately appeared conflicted about his involvement in the dismissal. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tGqXP2

G.M. Says New Wave of Tariffs Could Force U.S. Job Cuts

In a filing with the Commerce Department, the automaker said the trade barriers “could lead to a smaller G.M.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tGom7K

Tit-for-tat

This week's summit exposes the rocky relationship between the UK and the EU, Adam Fleming reports. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lJLVYE

How ‘Abolish ICE’ Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates’ Rallying Cry

Calls to eliminate the agency charged with enforcing immigration laws, mostly rooted on the political fringe, have gained traction among progressive candidates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KjrPn4

Condemning Deadly Newsroom Shooting, Trump Tempers Hostility Toward Media

The words of condolence came from a president who has labeled the news media “the enemy of the people” and who whips up chants of “fake news” at his rallies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KtDQlP

Is This the Year Women Break the Rules and Win?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory may be more one-off than wave, but her stunning win has raised hopes for other female candidates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yRn0Mw

Jeremy Corbyn: Danny Dyer 'has a special way of saying things'

Jeremy Corbyn says Danny Dyer "says it like it is" after the Eastenders star's colourful attack on David Cameron. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yU2hrf

Lotteries to get go-ahead to raise more for good causes

Limits on how much charity draws can raise for good causes are set to increase from £10m to £100m. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ICNssV

Migration Agency Picks a New Leader, and Sends Trump a Message

The International Organization for Migration will be led by António Vitorino, after Ken Isaacs, the American nominee, withdrew because of a lack of support. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tPS4qa

Minister accused of reneging on military airfield promise

Fifteen airfields across the UK are set to be sold off over the next six years, mainly for housing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tPKyeW

Political football

Politicians are keen to fly the England flag, but not all of them are getting it right. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tGZkVX

After 40 Days Apart, a Migrant Family Reunites

Ludin and her children, ages 9 and 17, were separated immediately after they crossed the border illegally into Texas. Sent to different parts of the country, they were kept apart for 40 days. We were there for their reunion. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yTqbTE

Reality Check

How much of Ireland's trade goes via ports in Great Britain? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tJdwNo

Brexit: Barnier warns 'huge' differences remain in talks

Michel Barnier invites UK negotiators back to Brussels on Monday, warning: "The time is very short." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lIOKsY

Police called 'every day' to violence against NHS staff

In the last year, there were 7,918 incidents against staff with police called 521 times. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tKvLD9

Ex-MP Irranca-Davies joins Welsh Labour leader race

He is the forth politician to enter the battle to be the new Welsh Labour leader and first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yRKyAF

Migrant crisis: EU summit leaders reach deal after marathon talks

Leaders agree "voluntary" measures, including migrant processing centres, but give few details. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IByUd3

Belgian PM gives Theresa May his team's shirt ahead of World Cup clash

Belgian PM Charles Michel gives Theresa May his team's football shirt ahead of their countries' World Cup clash. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tCepYW

House Passes Resolution Demanding Justice Dept. Turn Over Documents

As Judiciary Committee Republicans battered the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, a House Republican resolution intensified the war on the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N8i8FK

MPs demand five days to debate Brexit deal

The Brexit committee says it will be "the most significant parliamentary debate in a generation". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tKLqkQ

Ex-Aide to Roger Stone Is Subpoenaed in Russia Investigation

The former aide, Andrew Miller, worked for Roger Stone, a longtime informal adviser to President Trump, during the 2016 campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lI2W5Q

Political War Over Replacing Kennedy on Supreme Court Underway

Democrats and liberal advocacy organizations face enormous challenges if they hope to prevent President Trump from installing a conservative justice. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tMdzbk

Social care funding and back pay for sleep-in for carers

Calls for the government to pick up estimated £400m bill to to cover back pay for carers who stay overnight looking after people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KiuNYX

Tinder app used by activists to spread party message

The dating app Tinder has been used by political campaigners targeting younger people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yQEubJ

Theresa May says both sides want Brexit progress

Theresa May predicts negotiations will proceed at a "faster pace" as she arrives in Brussels. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ks9IdP

MPs seek action against Dominic Cummings for 'contempt'

MPs refer the case of former Vote Leave chief Dominic Cummings to the privileges committee after his refusal to appear before a Commons committee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IzLCsq

Trump and Putin Choose Helsinki for First Summit Meeting

President Trump will meet President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Finland on July 16, a politically delicate time with the midterm elections approaching. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ko2PdF

Mattis, in South Korea, Affirms ‘Ironclad’ Alliance Despite Halt to Drills

The defense secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to its ally as Washington and Seoul plot a path after the Trump-Kim summit meeting. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kqvs6p

What do European governments want from the EU Summit?

Assessing the mood in Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Budapest ahead of this week's get-together. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KnGxZk

MP Danielle Rowley says she's on her period and highlights 'unaffordable' products

Danielle Rowley tells MPs she is on her period and highlights the "unaffordable" cost of sanitary products. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kk9cQ0

'I needed to help'

Five Westminster politicians on why they switched their chosen careers to politics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yL3JMu

Energy ministry's London offices are ruled energy inefficient

Four of the department's eleven offices received the worst possible energy efficiency rating. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KxYZyI

Climate change: 'Next generation will bear the cost'

Lord Deben warns that the UK is not fulfilling its climate change responsibilities from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2twBUTd

UK criticised over role in US rendition

UK tolerated "inexcusable" US treatment of detainees in years after 9/11 attacks, MPs have found. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tHaoCH

Trump Administration Cites Difficulties in Meeting Judge’s Timetable for Family Reunification

Children under the age of 5 must be reunited with their parents within 14 days, the judge said, and other minor children must be reunited within 30 days. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kfu1Mn

New York Immigrants Facing Deportation Will Get Video Hearings, Lawyers Say

The decision came after protests outside a Lower Manhattan court. Immigration lawyers said the policy would affect their ability to identify and represent potential clients. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tJ90P0

NASA Again Delays Launch of Troubled Webb Telescope; Cost Estimate Rises to $9.7 Billion

The successor to the Hubble has had a series of mishaps during testing. An independent review board pushed back the launch for three years. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mw4H1l

No, Harley-Davidson’s C.E.O. Did Not Punch Back at Trump

A disparaging quote about President Trump circulating on Twitter and purporting to be from the company’s chief executive is fake. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yO2H2j

OPCW chemical watchdog gains power to assign blame

The world's chemical weapons body can now assign blame for attacks, despite Russian protests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Iwi13c

Charlottesville Car Attack Suspect Indicted on Federal Hate-Crimes Charges

The man, James A. Fields Jr., also faces local charges of first-degree murder in the death of a woman protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., last summer. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tI5Uut

China lifts ban on British beef exports

Ban was first introduced more than 20 years ago after the outbreak of mad cow disease. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KsTttE

Bill Shine Likely as Next White House Communications Director

The former Fox News executive, who was ousted for his handling of sexual harassment scandals at the network, met with President Trump in recent weeks for the post left open by Hope Hicks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N2N8qs

E.U. Leader Warns of ‘Worst-Case Scenarios,’ Citing Trump

Donald Tusk, head of the European Council, warned leaders that there were deep divisions in the trans-Atlantic relationship as a trade war loomed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tJmXMD

News Analysis: Supreme Court Decision Makes Unions Smaller and Poorer, but Maybe Not Weaker

The ruling could cost public-sector unions more than a million members. But the ones who stay could make labor more powerful. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KqY6EL

Trump Promotes House Immigration Overhaul, but His Support May Be Too Late

After saying last week that lawmakers were “wasting their time,” the president urged House Republicans to pass a broad immigration bill that appeared to be on the brink of defeat. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tJ6wA2

Supreme Court Delivers a Sharp Blow to Labor Unions

The court ruled that government workers cannot be required to pay for collective bargaining, which could cost public unions tens of millions of dollars. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MvjJV9

PMQs: Bercow calms noisy MPs in Corbyn-May exchanges

Noisy MPs were warned the contributions of Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn "must be heard" and PMQs would last "however long it takes" by the Speaker. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KskAoW

PMQs: May and Boles on St George's flag at football games

The flag of St George will be flown above Downing Street for England's remaining matches in Russia, and at the Women's World Cup next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KmB6GO

PMQs: Corbyn and May on jobs threats and customs union

The prime minister was asked by Jeremy Corbyn about a pyjama party at Chequers and threats to British jobs from Brexit during clashes in the Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yJEDO9

No 10 to fly England flag for World Cup

The St George's Cross will be flown on the day of England's remaining matches in Russia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MqR9E5

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit and cabinet splits - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N3WzGr

Trump Will Back Softer Restrictions on Chinese Investment

President Trump has chosen a more moderate approach to limit Chinese investments in the United States, rejecting more aggressive restrictions that would have imposed new curbs on Beijing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lBKkUU

Bank’s red light warning for EU on lack of Brexit progress

Bank of England says UK making progress on financial services risks around Brexit, but that the EU is lagging. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N1HO6V

John Blair to become first openly gay MLA at Stormont

The Alliance Party's John Blair is chosen to replace David Ford as South Antrim assembly member. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IzGJ2U

End of the road

The road to the end of his leadership was laid when he introduced Mark Reckless to the Tory group. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KePQeK

Feature: A Spymaster Steps Out of the Shadows

John Brennan quietly ruled the national-security state under President Obama. Now he’s coming forward to rail against Trump — and to defend his own legacy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mr2QuA

In Eastern Europe, Militaries Gird Against Russian Might and Manipulation

American soldiers and allies, on a military exercise in Poland and Lithuania, are ramping up to thwart Russian cyberattacks and information warfare. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IugZVz

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections

It was a night of rebellious Democrats, who backed progressive insurgents, and loyal Republicans, who helped incumbents backed by President Trump persevere. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N2EWGT

Fact Check of the Day: No, Democrats Don’t Want ‘Open Borders’

President Trump has made this false claim at least two dozen times since taking office. Democrats support border security measures, though not the border wall he wants to build. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KobFEM

Heterosexual couple granted right to civil partnership

A heterosexual couple can have a civil partnership instead of a marriage, the Supreme Court rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lANOXJ

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits

Andrew RT Davies had been criticised for saying firms like Airbus should not undermine Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N0Il9j

Abortion and Travel Ban Rulings Are Victory for G.O.P. Tactics on Gorsuch

The refusal by Senate Republicans to act on President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, paving the way for Justice Gorsuch, reverberated powerfully after Tuesday’s rulings. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yJ8Ht7

Robison quits Scottish health post

Ms Robison announces she is standing down as Nicola Sturgeon begins a reshuffle of her cabinet team. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kq4aAv

He Said, She Said: Mixed Messages From the White House

Jeff Sessions and Sarah Huckabee Sanders offered conflicting statements on what the Trump administration intends to do about its “zero tolerance” immigration policy at the U.S.-Mexico border. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lAbQ51

Boris Johnson challenged over Brexit business 'expletive'

Boris Johnson refuses to deny claims of an outburst over businesses expressing Brexit concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KmEHbi

Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Travel Ban

In a 5-to-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump acted lawfully in imposing limits on travel from several predominantly Muslims nations. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kjuuch

Justices Back Pregnancy Centers That Oppose Abortion, in Free Speech Case

Operated by opponents of abortion, the centers had argued the law violated their free speech by forcing them to convey messages at odds with their beliefs. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kpmlq6

He Said, She Said: Mixed Messages From the White House

Jeff Sessions and Sarah Huckabee Sanders offered conflicting statements on what the Trump administration intends to do about its “zero tolerance” immigration policy at the U.S.-Mexico border. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yGiSid

Trump Threatens Harley-Davidson as Company Shifts Production Overseas

President Trump took aim at one of his favorite American manufacturers, Harley-Davidson, a day after the company said it would shift some production overseas to avoid retaliatory tariffs. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KpR3iL

Disruption ahead?

SNP MPs are planning to "frustrate" UK government business at Westminster - but how might they do this? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KlDaPq

Khalid Ali: British Taliban bomber guilty of Westminster plot

Khalid Ali, from north London, was arrested carrying knives near Downing Street last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KneAAJ

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law

The legislation triggered fierce debate in the Commons and the Lords as it passed through Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kq6CDG

Heathrow debate

Enter your postcode, constituency or MP's name to see whether they voted for or against the airport expansion at Heathrow from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KcWh1S

UK calls for more chemical weapons powers

The UK wants new powers for inspectors to assign blame for nerve agent attacks in Syria. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tBPpRJ

DUP-Tory deal: Is it delivering what it promised?

One year on, how do people in the unionist heartland of north Belfast view the £1bn DUP-Tory deal? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KfCjTA

Nonfiction: Gerald Ford, President Nice Guy

Donald Rumsfeld’s “When the Center Held” is a sympathetic portrait of the man who pardoned Richard Nixon. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lBkIYl

Voters Go to the Polls in 7 States on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch For.

In New York, establishment candidates face tough challenges. In Utah, Mitt Romney is back. President Trump has weighed in on South Carolina’s runoff for governor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MqE5yB

Polish embassy 'funded far-right speakers' at UK event

The book fair in Slough included speakers well-known for promoting hate speech, BBC Newsnight found. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tDv1yK

Swansea Bay tidal lagoon rejection decision criticised

The man who led a review into Swansea Bay tidal power lagoon says rejection decision could have come sooner. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MlmpEC

Parliamentary pact

A need-to-know guide to the confidence-and-supply deal between the DUP and Conservatives, a year on. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MrH4XJ

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Voting Maps That Were Called Discriminatory

In a 5-to-4 ruling, the court reversed decisions finding that an array of voting districts had discriminated against minority voters, but it did rule that one was an impermissible racial gerrymander. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KgWLDH

Supreme Court Sides With American Express on Merchant Fees

In a test of antitrust law, the justices ruled 5 to 4 that the company could use contracts to stop merchants from steering consumers to other cards. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kj1h1a

Boris Johnson: Security focus to controversial Afghan trip

The foreign secretary meets UK troops and discusses education links during his controversial trip. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tDHbra

Newsbook: 3 Books Explain Why the Supreme Court’s Stance on Gerrymandering Matters

It’s an issue of race, power and politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KjLZN0

£1.3bn Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project thrown out

The UK government says the project off Swansea Bay is too expensive despite a report backing it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MWBjST

Voices of millions of UK taxpayers stored by HMRC

Privacy campaigners say 5.1 million Britons have had their voices stored without permission. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2txYqKA

That that that UKIP peer wants to avoid

Lord Pearson urges the government to use "which" rather than "that" when drafting legislation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tASKzn

Supreme Court Won’t Hear North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Case

The justices passed up an opportunity to take another look at whether the Constitution bars extreme partisan gerrymandering. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KmCb4L

Justices Send Clash Between Florist and Gay Couple Back to Lower Courts

The move followed a decision involving a Colorado baker that sidestepped the major issues in the case. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ir5caq

Jimmy Fallon Says He’ll Donate to Immigration Group in Trump’s Name

The late-night host had said he regretted running his fingers through Mr. Trump’s hair on his show. The president responded: “Be a man Jimmy!” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tBXnZV

Trump Criticizes Restaurant Refusing to Serve His Press Secretary

It was the latest incident in which a member of President Trump’s inner circle was singled out for public repudiation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IqRNip

Heathrow vote: Greg Hands MP on resignation over expansion

The government will win the vote over Heathrow although it is the "wrong decision" says Chelsea and Fulham's MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IquyFc

Corbyn's long march

How Jeremy Corbyn and his supporters cemented their grip on the Labour Party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MmhLGp

At a Toast to Trump, the North Korean Anthem Has a Starring Role

A birthday party in honor of the president included a fashion show salute to his North Korea talks, Trump-themed gowns — oh, and the Senate candidate Corey Stewart. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MjIfsc

Sidebar: He Sold Drugs for $225. Indiana Took His $42,000 Land Rover.

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the Constitution has anything to say about civil forfeiture laws that let states take property used in crimes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KlUtD9

Uber to begin appeal over London licence denial

A court will decide if the taxi app firm is "fit and proper" to hold a licence to operate in the capital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KekxwG

Questions over Swansea Bay tidal lagoon decision delay

Energy minister Claire Perry will be asked why it is taking so long to decide on the £1.3bn project. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lw9eoL

David Ford: Former minister stepping down from Stormont

The former justice minister and Alliance leader will stand down 20 years after he became an MLA. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tsZ8tf

Selfie tourists puzzled by Big Ben's new look

It is impressive scaffolding - but tourists were hoping for a picture of London's iconic clock. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yF5ESP

Bernie Sanders Is Winning Converts. But Primary Victories Remain Elusive.

While their goals like a higher minimum wage and “Medicare for All” have gained traction among Democrats, Senator Sanders and his allies have struggled to win elections or build support in conventional ways. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tsTVSc

SNP MPs 'may not back Heathrow expansion'

A senior party source tells BBC Scotland the SNP has not been convinced by the case for a third runway. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IjUUZH

Labour frontbenchers defend no show at anti-Brexit march

People's Voice supporter Sir Tony Robinson accuses Jeremy Corbyn of ignoring the views of Labour members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lyhtAS

Jared Kushner Criticizes Abbas, Questioning His Ability to Make Peace

President Trump’s Middle East adviser told a Palestinian newspaper that the U.S. would roll out its peace plan even if the Palestinian leader remained on the sidelines. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KlIG84

Business Brexit 'threats' are 'inappropriate says Hunt

Jeremy Hunt responds to warnings by Airbus and BMW that their UK investments could be jeopardised by Brexit uncertainty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tpH5Ep

Child obesity plan targets sweets at checkouts

New measures also aim to limit junk food ads and end the sale of energy drinks to children. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IkImB2

Most effective minister?

Hated by some for his education policies and Brexit campaign, Michael Gove has won admirers at Westminster for getting things done, writes Mary Ann Sieghart. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KfAC5o

PM 'not bluffing' over talk of no-deal Brexit - Fox

Liam Fox tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg the EU would be unwise to think Theresa May isn't prepared to walk away from Brexit talks if she doesn't get the right deal for the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MjlTHj

Marching on

Why did thousands of people march through London demanding a vote on the final Brexit deal? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mi1X7H

Sarah Sanders Was Asked to Leave Restaurant Over White House Work

The encounter, at a restaurant in Virginia, was the latest instance in which a White House official was singled out for President Trump’s policies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MOHYhM

The Revenge of the ‘I Care’ Jacket

Melania Trump finally started a fashion trend. It’s about caring. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MjkjFk

Numb to Outrage, Republican Voters Feel a Deepening Bond to Trump

With the president’s approval rating at 90 percent among Republicans, many supporters say they defend Mr. Trump even with some misgivings because they feel criticism of him is constantly overblown. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yCYUF8

What a Trade War With China Looks Like on the Front Lines

How trade disputes play out will vary depending on the product and how hard it is to find a workaround. But tariffs on more countries mean more economic risk. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yB9qNb

Katie Arrington, Who Beat Mark Sanford in South Carolina Race, Is Seriously Hurt in Crash

The Republican lawmaker, who defeated Mark Sanford in the primary, underwent major surgery after the crash, which killed one person. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tnLGqK

A Space Force? The Idea May Have Merit, Some Say

The Pentagon has been cool to the president’s order to create a sixth military branch. But some lawmakers and aerospace experts, citing threats from Russia and China, say a case could be made for one. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lrMjuM

Brexit: Crowds gather for People's Vote march to Parliament

Thousands of people are expected to march in London on the second anniversary of the EU referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kd9HH8

Seven Ways Alabama Has Made It Harder to Vote

Five years ago, the Supreme Court struck down a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act. Since then, Alabama has enacted a slew of restrictive voting laws and policies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KhScG0

BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning

BMW warns the government on Brexit after Airbus says no deal could force it to leave the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KfVWuC

Chris Grayling 'running scared' over Northern summit cancellation

The transport secretary has "chickened out" by pulling out of a transport summit, union bosses say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MM74hk

Family Separation: It’s a Problem for U.S. Citizens, Too

The police, prosecutors and child welfare agencies split children from their parents every day. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IhzlsR

Highlights of UK's road to Brexit since 2016 referendum

News archives recall some of the key moments on Britain's route from the 2016 referendum towards Brexit in 2019. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K9xZ4U

Supreme Court Rules that Warrants Generally Are Required to Collect Cell Phone Data

The 5-to-4 decision has implications for all kinds of personal information held by third parties, including email and text messages, internet searches, and bank and credit card records. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JZwIkV

Trump Sets Fate of Immigration Bill With a Tweet

President Trump told Republicans to give up on their latest immigration proposal and delay voting on a measure until after the November midterm elections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2trhHgI

Trump, Doling Out Endorsements, Embraces Former Critic in Alabama Race

The president dispensed political clemency to Martha Roby, who had been critical of him, and endorsed Ron DeSantis in the Florida gubernatorial primary from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MMvast

Bits: The Week in Tech: Silicon Valley Gets Even More Political

This week, tech companies weighed in on the separation of children from their migrant parents at the Mexico border. Here’s why tech has become more activist. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KdV3iT

Love Island's Hayley Hughes and her Brexit questions

Love Island contestant Hayley Hughes quizzes a BBC reporter on Brexit and tests his knowledge on the programme that led her to fame. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tgcHMH

No-deal Brexit plans discussed at British Irish Council

Leo Varadkar says he is still confident a deal can be struck but is making contingency plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yxj2ID

Stay or go?

EU staff and their families at UK universities face big decisions about staying after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ttRmie

Fact Check: What Trump Says About North Korean Denuclearization

President Trump says North Korea’s dismantling of its nuclear program “is already starting.” Here are the facts. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mf3GdJ

Senator Jeff Merkley, a Quiet Stalwart of the Left, Has a Breakout Moment at the Border

Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, has been an under-the-radar presence in Washington. Then a video of his visit to a former Walmart in Texas went viral. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IeaFRS

EU tariffs on US goods come into force

The European Union has gone ahead with retaliatory duties against $2.8bn worth of US-made products. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KaINmv

Windrush anniversary celebrated at Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey event to celebrate the Caribbean migrants who helped rebuild post-war Britain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mc6OXO

Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK

The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mf4wXQ

Trumps and Kushners Cut Ties on Hotel Deals That Raised Eyebrows

The family businesses of President Trump and Jared Kushner ended two New Jersey hotel collaborations. Ethics watchdogs had taken aim at their dealmaking. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MbvXC9

Legislation to Protect Young Immigrants Appears Unlikely to Pass House

The immigration overhaul, a compromise by moderates and conservatives that includes language to end family separation, was set for a vote early Thursday evening. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K6r6Vp

Democrats Plan New Effort to Target Minority Voters

The party is planning a large effort targeting minority voters in the midterm elections. It includes 50 new organizers across 16 states and several new data initiatives. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tiWsOT

In-House S.E.C. Judges Were Appointed Unlawfully, Justices Rule

In a 7-to-2 decision, the Supreme Court said that the Constitution required the commission itself rather than staff members to appoint the judges. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tftC1J

In Hitting China on Trade, Trump Is Seen Neglecting U.S. Emerging Industries

A new report from the administration is a laundry list of complaints about Chinese efforts to support favored industries — but not a strategy for American to foster its own, economists say. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IamB7f

Beer in memory of first woman MP in Yorkshire

Yorkshire's first female MP is remembered with a rhubarb-themed beer named after her, and now on sale in the House of Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tfnHKa

Trump Returns to Tough Talk on Immigration, a Day After Retreating on Family Separation

The president tweeted demands on Thursday — change the laws, build a wall, do not hire immigration judges — as his administration scrambled to execute his latest executive order. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MMf5ms

Supreme Court Clears Way for Sales Taxes on Internet Merchants

The court overruled a 1992 decision that said the Constitution bars states from requiring businesses to collect sales taxes unless they have a substantial connection to the state. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K6r0d8

Brexit: 'You are not alone', Juncker tells Irish government

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker pledged to continue supporting Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K9Ob6s

Jacob Rees-Mogg: MPs can't delay Brexit

The chair of European Research Group says there is no legal basis for any Brexit delay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K5eAWb

UK media coverage of Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt

Why was Tommy Robinson's court case reported around the world, but not so much in the British media? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MHoFqC

Greg Hands quits as minister over Heathrow expansion

Greg Hands resigns as a minister to vote against plans to expand Heathrow expansion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tm9KKH

Naz Shah's wheelchair vote prompts calls for Commons reform

Naz Shah was told she had to vote in person during the EU Withdrawal Bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K8eB8m

Ted Cruz Is Running Again. Trump Is Still Making Things Complicated.

The Texas senator, facing a serious re-election challenge, is projecting loyalty to a president he once criticized as erratic and dangerous. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2trtdZk

Trump and Cruz: Friends? Enemies? Frenemies?

Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation to counter the Trump administration’s policy of breaking up families who cross the border illegally — a proposal the president mockingly dismissed. It was the latest twist in a hot-and-cold relationship. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lpfBdw

UK government borrowing falls more than expected

Public sector borrowing fell to £5bn in May, down £2bn from a year earlier, official figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K62GrC

Critic’s Notebook: Images of the Border Crises Speak Louder Than ‘Womp Womp’

On cable TV and social media, the separation of parents from their children provoked empathy and exposed the emptiness of trolling. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K1Jmf7

Steve Schmidt, Longtime G.O.P. Strategist, Quits ‘Corrupt’ and ‘Immoral’ Party

Mr. Schmidt, an adviser to George W. Bush and John McCain, denounced President Trump’s immigration policy, calling for a Democratic wave this fall. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2M5ivzs

Michael Bloomberg Will Spend $80 Million on the Midterms. His Goal: Flip the House

Mr. Bloomberg plans to pour money into advertising on television, online and in the mail, with most of it going to support Democratic congressional candidates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JRIXQo

Will there be a 'Brexit dividend'?

It doesn't take into account extra spending associated with leaving the EU and potential economic impact from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JZPzs5

Liam Fox says rebels have not changed Brexit stance

Liam Fox tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg concessions to Brexit rebels will not "fundamentally" change anything. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tv6A6D

House to ‘Take Action to Keep Families Together,’ Ryan Says

Speaker Paul D. Ryan discussed legislation that would keep migrant families together at the border. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ysBQIX

Trump Plans Executive Order to End Family Separation

It is unclear how Mr. Trump intends to claim the legal authority to violate what have been legal constraints on the proper treatment of children in government custody. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tny3a1

In Bid to Keep Migrant Families Together, House G.O.P. Presses Ahead With Broad Immigration Plan

While Senate Republicans focus on narrow legislation intended to keep families together, Speaker Paul D. Ryan promoted a wide-ranging immigration bill that is up for a vote on Thursday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I5PaCK

Evangelical Leaders Lament Border Separations, but Stand Behind Trump

Conservative Christians are navigating a tricky path as they recoil at an immigration policy enacted by a president they support from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yp4s64

Pope Francis Criticizes Trump Administration on Family Separations

In a rare interview, the pontiff said he agreed with American bishops, who have called the policy “immoral” and “contrary to Catholic values.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tbM4bt

London Mayor Sadiq Khan to seek second term

The Labour politician confirmed his intention to stand again for mayor in 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ln7GxB

PMQs: Nandy and May on northern England rail services

The Wigan MP asks the PM why the information had been withheld. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tmvN2R

Kirstjen Nielsen Heckled at Mexican Restaurant

The secretary of homeland security was confronted by protesters while she was trying to have dinner in Washington on Tuesday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JP3yVw

Northern Rail: 'Ministers warned of timetable chaos'

An MP says leaked e-mails show officials discussing ways to deal with problems on Northern services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JRgCKi

PMQs: Hoare and May on upskirting bill and role of Chope

The PM says a government bill on upskirting will be put forward on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M8DVvs

Corey Lewandowski Mocks Child With Down Syndrome Separated From Her Mother: ‘Womp Womp’

Mr. Lewandowski’s comment on Fox News was widely criticized. Megyn Kelly, the former Fox host, called him a coward. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ln4C4A

'Disastrous' copyright bill vote approved

Critics call it a "dark day" as an EU committee adopts two controversial changes to copyright law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MFL4ER

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over the NHS and taxes - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I6P8KN

US family separations are wrong, says Theresa May

The PM calls pictures of children in cages "disturbing" but says the president's visit must go ahead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MFT9tb

Guy Verhofstaft warns MPs of 'two decade' Brexit ratification

The European Parliament's Brexit chief tells MP the two sides must be clear about what they want. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JW0SFW

In Trump Hotel’s Rarefied Realm, President Courts Donors as if It’s Business as Usual

Outside the hotel’s walls, protesters blasted audio of children crying in detainment centers and the homeland security secretary was heckled at a nearby Mexican restaurant. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JTdTjt

Congress Is Writing Lots of Opioid Bills. But Which Ones Will Actually Help?

Despite some good ideas, addiction researchers say, the legislative effort falls short of the coordinated response the epidemic demands. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2toBTQp

Feature: How One Conservative Think Tank Is Stocking Trump’s Government

By placing its people throughout the administration, the Heritage Foundation has succeeded in furthering its right-wing agenda. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K0StNi

Labour giving MPs free vote on Heathrow runway plan

The party has to be "pragmatic" because of MPs' strong views, the shadow transport secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yoxpPx

Commerce Secretary Shorted Stock as Negative Coverage Loomed

Wilbur L. Ross Jr. says his bet against the stock in a Kremlin-linked shipping firm was an effort to divest, not to profit from forthcoming news articles. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K4ss2Q

Governors Refuse to Send National Guard to Border, Citing Trump’s Child Separation Policy

The governors of Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island asserted opposition to the policy by declaring that they would not deploy troops. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yo34Am

Newsbook: Read These 3 Books on the Toll of Migration on Children

A treatise on immigration, an undocumented immigrant torn away from her son and a teenager’s treacherous journey to reunite with his mother. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I4cqAO

Assembly harassment survey pretty sobering, presiding officer says

The assembly has a serious problem with inappropriate behaviour, the presiding officer says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K07D5x

Labour Brexit donor John Mills broke TV influence rules

John Mills - founder of the Labour Leave campaign - is threatened with being stripped of his broadcast licence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lhOVeL

New Trump Rule Rolls Back Protections of the Affordable Care Act

President Trump cleared the way for a final rule making it easier for small businesses to band together and offer insurance exempt from many requirements of the 2010 health law. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2lgAHuC

Trump Calls on Military to Create Space Force

During a speech at a meeting of the National Space Council, President Trump said he would direct the Pentagon to establish a sixth branch of the armed forces. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JT4ecv

Alfie Dingley to get medicinal cannabis - Sajid Javid

Home Secretary Sajid Javid says Alfie Dingley can have the medicinal cannabis he needs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M0xLh5

Peter Hitchens and Caroline Lucas on drug laws and policy

Debating William Hague's call for decriminalisation with columnist Peter Hitchens and Green MP Caroline Lucas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MCUq4d

UK 'cannot stay' in European Arrest Warrant after Brexit

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier says the UK's "red lines" mean it has to leave the scheme. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JSBTTy

Andy McDonald, whose son died after an epileptic seizure, urges government action

Labour's shadow transport secretary, Andy McDonald, whose son died after an epileptic seizure, makes an emotional appeal to government to help families. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yn4paJ

Medicinal cannabis use to be reviewed by government

But Home Secretary Sajid Javid says the ban on recreational use of the drug will continue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M1ikoW

Neil Hamilton to run for UKIP Senedd leader

The former Conservative MP has vowed to take back his old job as assembly group leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2t8Jjb0

Cannabis debate: I appealed to the prime minister

Hannah Deacon, whose son suffers from epilepsy, says she was given a pledge by Theresa May from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K0hkkl

Brexit: Dominic Grieve seeks 'sensible compromise' over MPs' role

The EU Withdrawal Bill rebel says he does not want to "micromanage" the Brexit process. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I15ZyJ

Finsbury Park attack: Minute's silence held to mark anniversary

"We will not let terrorists divide us" says Prime Minister Theresa May, one year on from the attack. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JRqvHX

All 4 Living Former First Ladies Decry Trump Border Policy That Separates Families

Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama have joined a chorus of criticism aimed at the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yldQrl

A Persistent Gadfly Wins Again in the Supreme Court

The justices ruled that Fane Lozman, who says his arrest at a City Council meeting in Florida was motivated by retaliation, can pursue a First Amendment lawsuit. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBdGz5

Queen's nephew Lord Snowdon to seek election to Lords

Lord Snowdon, who is 19th in line to the throne, is one of 19 hereditary peers contesting the ballot. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JXWcv1

Fact Check: Trump’s Tweet About Germany

The president said Chancellor Angela Merkel’s migration policy was responsible for rising crime and threatened the government’s hold on power. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t4DhZc

Vows: ‘Mayor Pete’ Gets Married, Then Takes His Husband to a Parade

Peter Buttigieg, a rising star in the Democratic Party, once wondered: “How does a sitting mayor in Indiana who’s gay find a date?” Now he doesn’t have to. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t6HbRh

Sir Christopher Chope defends blocking 'upskirting' bill

The Tory MP says his only regret is that “other people have so cruelly misunderstood what I did”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2liGU9v

Supreme Court Avoids an Answer on Partisan Gerrymandering

The decisions were a setback for critics of partisan gerrymandering, who had hoped that the Supreme Court would decide the cases on their merits and rule in their favor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JM1MEF

Tariffs on $50 Billion in Goods? China Can Take the Hit

The trade measures President Trump is imposing will do little to hurt China’s growth, though they could add to Beijing’s problems down the road. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HZ8Zf3

Lord Sewel: Brexit powers row 'not constitutional crisis'

One of the authors of the devolution settlement backs the UK government in the post-Brexit powers row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ykEyA3

Philip Lee resigned to give him a say on Brexit process

MP Philip Lee says he was being pushed into positions of being "blindly supportive of process". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tgJMHq

Trump Attacks Germany’s Refugee Policy, Saying U.S. Must Avoid Europe’s Immigration Problems

In a series of Twitter posts on Monday, the president railed against Europe’s immigration issues, especially in Germany, as his own policies come under enhanced scrutiny and criticism. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t5gxYU

No action for Shrewsbury MP over 'coffee date'

Daniel Kawczynski is told he faces no action over claims he acted inappropriately towards a researcher. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tjmznQ

Former PM's aide denies Tenby sexual assault charge

Mark Adams, 56, will stand trial in September after he denied sexually assaulting a barmaid. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2li93O4

PM is asked where NHS cash will come from

Theresa May is asked how the government will fund a £20bn cash increase for the NHS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tomgbN

Jeremy Hunt: Increased taxation to fund NHS

The health secretary says NHS boost will be partly funded by the "burden of tax" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K1AI3z

Upskirting row: MP's office targeted in 'pants protest'

Sir Christopher Chope's office is targeted as he defends his actions in blocking a new "upskirting" law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tdCDHK

U.N. Rights Chief Tells U.S. to Stop Taking Migrant Children From Parents

Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, cited the president of the American Association of Pediatrics, saying the practice is “government-sanctioned child abuse.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JYL4Oj

Northamptonshire County Council: Voters' views on way forward

BBC Northampton invited members of the public to find out about the challenges of setting up and running a council. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ym29QV

Brexit deal: 'Meaningful vote' battle to resume in Lords

Peers will vote again on giving Parliament a meaningful say if there is no deal with the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M2Jkoa

Question Time: David Dimbleby to step down after 25 years

David Dimbleby, who has hosted Question Time since 1994, says he will leave it at the end of the year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K2LpDe

In Texas Governor’s Race, Lupe Valdez Faces Resistance From Fellow Democrats

Ms. Valdez is a Latina, a lesbian and the Democratic nominee for governor. But some activists on the left say she’s not worthy of their support, particularly due to her record on immigration. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MzFgg3

BBC Trending

"Philip Cross" has made thousands of Wikipedia edits. But he's been accused of bias against anti-war activists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M2fGiT

Melania Trump Calls on ‘Both Sides’ to End Family Separation

The first lady said the country needed to be governed “with a heart,” but echoed President Trump’s widely disputed implication that a political stalemate was to blame. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JRhv1m

At Conservative Women’s Conference, a Safe Space for Trumpism

An estimated 1,000 young women took part in sessions like “How Political Correctness is Making Everyone Stupid” and displayed enthusiasm they hope to see for Republicans in the midterm elections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HW8NwU

‘I Can’t Go Without My Son,’ a Mother Pleaded as She Was Deported to Guatemala

As a growing number of families are being separated as part of the Trump administration’s attempt to control illegal immigration, some parents are being deported before recovering their children. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JX4qUl

A Legal Resident, an Arrest by ICE and Father’s Day in Jail

He came from Mexico and got his green card, his family said. Now, immigration officials have put him in jail because of a misdemeanor conviction from nearly 20 years ago. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LZJ35k

Sir Christopher Chope supports upskirting ban

The backbencher was criticised by other Tory MPs after he objected to a law making upskirting a crime. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yfRdEI

Corey Stewart, Virginia Senate Nominee, Evokes Trump on Racial Issues

Mr. Stewart, a Minnesota transplant who has defended the Confederacy and praised white nationalists, has seized opportunities to gain media attention, especially with harsh remarks about immigrants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JTwkAg

Thornberry would meet 'asteroid of awfulness' Trump

Labour frontbencher would meet US president, despite calling him an "asteroid of awfulness". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2t2MalQ

May: I have listened to rebels over Brexit bill

The PM says her bid to avert a Tory rebellion does "balance" concerns with need to respect referendum result. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ykfFoq

A Financier’s Profit-Minded Mission to Open a Channel Between Kushner and North Korea

The American businessman, who lives in Singapore, took advantage of an unusual opening in an administration where matters of policy and business often seem to blur. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yfCeus

Cannabis oil row prompts legalisation call

The law is 'frankly absurd', says the MP who chairs the all-parliamentary group on drug policy reform. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JY5rP2

Home Secretary Sajid Javid reveals moped mugging

Sajid Javid says moped thieves snatched his phone outside Euston station in north London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JXDZAP

Trump Again Falsely Blames Democrats for His Separation Policy

The president’s efforts to evade responsibility for the tactic reflect how politically poisonous the issue has become. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K0jHH1

News Analysis: Why Hackers Aren’t Afraid of Us

The United States has the most fearsome cyberweaponry on the planet, but we won’t use it for fear of what will come next. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2K0ZHnS

In Conservative Kentucky, Power of Female Candidates Is Tested in Key House Race

For Amy McGrath to win the race against Representative Andy Barr, she will have to win the votes of rural residents who feel alienated from the national Democratic Party. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HYHvGo

How Trump Diverged From Other Presidents and Embraced a Policy of Separating Migrant Families

Inside the Trump administration, there is unease about the policy, but immigration hard-liners like Stephen Miller never gave up on it after the idea was dropped early in Mr. Trump’s term. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yh6QeU

China’s Official News Media Sharply Criticize Trump

The newspaper that serves as the Chinese Communist Party’s mouthpiece, and other state-controlled outlets, had harsh words for the president’s tariff move. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HWAIwD

Trump’s Drug Pricing Plan Tests Limits of the Law

As drug prices rise to new heights, President Trump wants to require insurers to reduce out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries, but critics see his proposals as prohibited interference. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yfrfkx

On Washington: Can the House Speakership Be Saved? These Lawmakers Have an Idea

A bipartisan group of legislators, backed by advocacy groups, is pondering changes to make the top House office less polarizing and the House more functional. It won’t be easy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tcAJHp

Game on?

Aled ap Dafydd predicts a three-way battle for Plaid Cymru's top job this summer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yhfRVq

Jo Cox anniversary: PM leads tributes to murdered MP

Theresa May says the MP, who was murdered in 2016, was inspirational. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LRGO3R

Trade Skirmish or War? Who Gets Hurt?

And other questions about the Trump administration’s tariffs on China and beyond from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sY4I6U

Seni's law: Commons setback for mental health unit reforms

A bid to curb the use of excessive force in mental health units is "talked out" in the Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MvT3Ef

Carwyn Jones to be witness at Carl Sargeant inquest

Carl Sargeant was found dead at his home in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, in November. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yev8Gn

Trump, Riding a North Korea High, Unloads on the F.B.I., Democrats and Obama

The president delivered a blizzard of pointed messages on Twitter, gave an interview to his preferred Fox News show and then engaged in a freewheeling encounter with reporters on the White House driveway. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JTvDua

Judge Orders Manafort Jailed Before Trial, Citing New Obstruction Charges

Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, had his bail revoked after he was accused of trying to influence the testimony of two of the government’s witnesses in his case. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JGrVVy

Tories chairman Brandon Lewis pledge to 'stamp out' Islamophobia

Party chairman Brandon Lewis promises 'diversity training' but critics are demanding a full inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JXixMv

Trump Says He ‘Wouldn’t Sign’ G.O.P.’s Compromise Immigration Bill

President Trump dealt a blow to Republican immigration efforts, saying he “certainly wouldn’t sign the more moderate” legislation up for a vote next week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JOGX7E

Trump Says Justice Dept. Report ‘Totally Exonerates Me’

Speaking to reporters, President Trump also answered questions about North Korea and immigration. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MuO3A0

Trump’s Interview on ‘Fox and Friends’ Covered a Lot. Here Are Some of the Key Things He Said.

President Trump called the F.B.I. a “den of thieves,” said it’s “great to give” Kim Jong-un credibility, and again blamed Barack Obama for Russia’s annexation of Crimea. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HQZ0s2

Trump Agrees: Meeting With Kim Jong-un Gave North Korean Leader ‘Credibility’

The president said he was joking, however, when he said he wants Americans to “sit up at attention” as North Koreans do for Mr. Kim. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tbp77P

Complex With New Trump Golf Club Will Get Chinese Help

The president’s partner in Dubai has tapped a company controlled by the government in Beijing to help build a project featuring an 18-hole course designed by Tiger Woods. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LRv69j

The Pimp Who Won the Primary: ‘I Know How Donald Trump Feels’

Dennis Hof, 71, is a brothel owner in Nevada, the only state where prostitution is legal. This week he won a primary for a spot in the State Assembly. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JF5HDp

No date set for betting machine stakes cut, government admits

New rules to reduce the maximum bet on "crack cocaine" gambling machines could take two years to come in, reports say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JOifEk

U.S. to Put Tariffs on $50 Billion in Chinese Goods as Trade Fight Widens

The step by the Trump administration threatened to shift what had primarily been a war of words between Washington and Beijing into a full-blown trade war. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sXQNO0

Government staff 'asked to give Sargeant evidence to civil servants'

Welsh Government staff are asked to share Carl Sargeant inquiry evidence with civil servants first. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JQa6Tf

Upskirting offenders could face two years in jail under new law

Secretly photographing underneath a skirt is to become a specific criminal offence in England and Wales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2laeDlm

Trump Calls Justice Dept. Report ‘Total Disaster’ for Fired F.B.I. Director

“Doesn’t get any lower than that!” Mr. Trump wrote of findings in a Justice Department report that detailed texts between F.B.I. agents who opposed his presidential bid. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JEHcWV

Govia Thameslink chief executive Charles Horton resigns

Charles Horton is to step down following major disruption for rail passengers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LTfjHg

North Korea Film Glorifies Kim’s World Debut, With Trump in Starring Role

A new propaganda film shows Kim Jong-un as a global leader on an equal footing with President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MtGzgG

For Pruitt Aides, the Boss’s Personal Life Was Part of the Job

Senior staff members at the E.P.A. said they frequently felt pressured by Scott Pruitt to help in nonwork matters and obtain favors for his family. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HPXs1j

Nonfiction: Why Trump Voters Supported Trump

“The Great Revolt,” by Salena Zito and Brad Todd, allows Trump backers to speak in their own voices. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JZe109

Universal Credit not value for money, says watchdog

Some claimants have waited eight months for payment - but there's no way back, says audit report. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LQv5T1

Did Comey Cost Clinton the Election? Why We’ll Never Know

Evidence from polls in October 2016 remains frustratingly inconclusive. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2y8S2PC

Comey Cited as Insubordinate, but Report Finds No Bias in F.B.I. Decision to Clear Clinton

An inspector general report gives President Trump new ammunition to criticize the F.B.I., but it does not fit into his theory that agents conspired to help Hillary Clinton. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JSaJLS

The Donald J. Trump Foundation, Explained

Why has President Trump’s charity faced years of legal scrutiny? And what does the New York attorney general’s lawsuit against it mean? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t4zXfu

Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Barring Political Apparel at Polling Places

In a 7-to-2 decision, the court said a Minnesota law did not give voters clear guidance on what T-shirts and buttons were barred. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2tf3C67

No 10 seeks Brexit bill deal with rebels

A fresh amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill is expected by the end of the day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JKCG4Y

N.Y. Attorney General Sues Trump Foundation Over Self-Dealing

The scathingly worded lawsuit seeks to dissolve President Trump’s foundation and bar him and his children from nonprofit boards. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2teONR1

Senators Ask White House Economists to Turn Over Tariff Findings

Two senators have asked President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers to turn over an analysis that shows the administration’s tariffs would slow economic growth. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t5hEHe

Pompeo Allays Fears After North Korea Summit

At a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the president’s recent comments about North Korea no longer being a nuclear threat were made with “eyes wide open.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t56rXa

Collins watches Banks before select committee

The chairman of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee watches back some of his questioning of Arron Banks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LSa1Mf

Len McCluskey's coming for me, says Tom Watson

Labour's deputy leader says Unite leader Len McCluskey is "powerful enough" to remove him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HNcXqN

U.S. Insists Sanctions Will Remain Until North Korea Denuclearizes

“We are going to get the complete denuclearization,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. “Only then will there be relief from sanctions.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2la9FVE

Foie gras imports may be banned after Brexit, UK minister suggests

British farmers are already banned from producing the pate made by force-feeding ducks or geese. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JALgat

SNP pledges more action over Brexit bill

The party warns that its walk-out from PMQs was "not the end of the matter, this is the beginning". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LNB1w5

EU 'using Galileo as negotiating tactic'

A UK minister says the European Commission is using the Galileo sat-nav system as a negotiating tactic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2l8RGPB

One Way to Get a White House Visit? Have Sean Hannity’s Son on Your Team.

Patrick Hannity did not have a direct hand in Wake Forest’s tennis national championship, but his father’s connections offered the team a rare opportunity. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JPZljI

In Name of Free Speech, States Crack Down on Campus Protests

Protests of conservatives speakers at colleges has prompted new policies that penalize disruptions, putting academia on the front lines of the left-right culture wars. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HMZyPw

What to Watch For in Today’s Report on the F.B.I.’s Hillary Clinton Investigation

The report, by the Justice Department’s inspector general, is highly anticipated, not least by President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HRrCS4

PM must put UK before party on Brexit, says Carwyn Jones

First minister urges Theresa May to put the national interest ahead of Tory infighting on Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JEs8s0

Voting under way in Lewisham East by-election

Voters in South East London are choosing a new MP to replace Labour's Heidi Alexander. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JzInql

UK rebuffed over Galileo sat-nav procurement

Delegations to the European Space Agency vote to procure another batch of spacecraft, despite British calls to delay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2l43Nxc

Paul Ryan: Trump ‘Very Excited’ About Next Week’s Immigration Votes

House Republican leaders quelled a rebellion by G.O.P. moderates with two immigration bills to be voted on next week. Both have President Trump’s blessing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sUOonj

Fact Check: Corey Stewart, Republicans and the Fringe Right

Mr. Stewart, who lost a bid for governor last year, has long courted voters on the rightward fringes of his party, often by playing to anti-immigration sentiment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HMkg1W

Bob Corker’s Senate Outburst: ‘We Might Poke the Bear’

The Tennessee senator reprimanded his fellow Republicans for blocking bill amendments that might upset President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sS5fHw

Reality Check

The SNP says the passage of the EU Withdrawal Bill without Holyrood's consent shows contempt for devolution. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sRVOb2

Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood to quit in 2021 if not next FM

Leanne Wood says she will step down in 2021 if she does not take the helm of next Welsh Government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JGEKLf

Majority surveyed in favour of NI remaining in the UK

The survey found that 55% of those interviewed would vote for Northern Ireland to remain in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HKwb0m

For Trump, Power and Values Matter Less Than Dollars and Cents

In a tumultuous week overseas, President Trump set aside the usual concerns of American foreign policy and judged nations through a narrow business lens. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LPuKjM

Claire Perry in Commons 'dilation' row with John Bercow

Minister Claire Perry says the Speaker's use of the word to chide her was "demeaning and sexist". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JzvOLX

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit and the SNP walked out - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HKunEu

UKIP's Neil Hamilton appointment to face opposition

A plan to give the ex-UKIP assembly group leader a top Senedd job faces opposition from Labour AMs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HKIo5g

North Korea Says It Won Major Concessions From Trump in Singapore

Pyongyang claims President Trump agreed to a “step-by-step” denuclearization process, rather than an immediate dismantling of its nuclear program. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JG42Jr

SNP MPs walk out of Prime Minister's Questions

The SNP's MPs walk out of Prime Minister's Questions in Commons amid claims of a "power grab". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HKhwCd

Trump Says ‘There Is No Longer a Nuclear Threat’ After Kim Jong-un Meeting

President Trump projected confidence as Air Force One landed shortly after dawn, declaring that the nuclear threat from North Korea is over. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HKQtGQ

SNP MPs walk out of PMQs in protest

The party's Westminster leader was ordered to leave the chamber after a row with Speaker John Bercow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sVCc5J

Scottish MPs say their voices on Brexit have not been heard

The criticism of the UK government follows the failure to reach a deal over the EU Withdrawal Bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sUYbcZ

Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers

The Supreme Court ruling has significant implications for the rights of so called gig economy workers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sS2vcY

3 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

Virginia Republicans voted for Corey Stewart. South Carolina decided it was done with Mark Sanford. And Democrats spurned insurgents from the activist left. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t5yqpL

What to Watch as Federal Reserve Prepares to Raise Interest Rates

Fed officials will almost certainly end a two-day meeting with a quarter-point hike in their benchmark interest rate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JI0BSP

Justice Dept. Watchdog Will Be Tested in Next Chapter of Clinton Investigation Firestorm

The inspector general, Michael E. Horowitz, has navigated a tricky role in Washington while maintaining his independence. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2y2Txi2

Who Is Behind Trump’s Links to Arab Princes? A Billionaire Friend

The connections nurtured by the financier Tom Barrack look to have paid off handsomely for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — and for his business. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LNasqW

Lawmakers in Both Parties Are Skeptical as They Assess North Korea Meeting

Members of Congress reacted to the pronouncements from Singapore with distrust, with some Republicans saying President Trump must ratify any nuclear accord. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2t417Dv

Larry Kudlow, Trump Adviser, Improving After Heart Attack, Friends Say

The director of President Trump’s National Economic Council is expected to return to the job after recovering. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2y3ZQlv

Trump Concession Over Military Drills Blindsides Many South Koreans

The Trump-Kim meeting was initially greeted with relief in South Korea. Then Mr. Trump delivered a shocker: an end to joint military drills. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JFfG7t

Navarro Apologizes for ‘Special Place in Hell’ Comments About Trudeau

President Trump’s top trade adviser said his verbal attack against Canada’s prime minister was a “mistake.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JxvjC4

Ministers win key Brexit bill vote after concession

MPs vote by 324 to 298 against a bid to give Parliament the decisive say on the UK Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2t6yaH8

News Analysis: Trump Bets on ‘Special Bond’ With Kim to Deliver Nuclear Policy Shift

It is a huge gamble, based on the assumption that the force of Mr. Trump’s personality, and the deal-making skills in which he has supreme confidence, will make all the difference. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MmkKPW

The Interpreter: What Happened in the Trump-Kim Meeting and Why It Matters

Ten simple takeaways from President Trump’s summit meeting with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JN2KzK

AT&T Has Had Many Run-Ins With the Government

The ruling expected Tuesday in the AT&T-Time Warner case is just the latest chapter in AT&T’s tangles with United States antitrust law over the years. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LJemRy

Obama-Linked Group to Mobilize Democrats in Battle for House

Organizing for Action, the political group launched by Barack Obama, will deploy and train volunteers in more than two dozen Republican-held congressional districts. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HFIo6h

Ken Clarke: Europe 'well aware' of UK divisions

Veteran Tory Ken Clarke says it is ridiculous to suggest that MPs will undermine Theresa May's authority in the Brexit negotiations if they rebel over the EU Withdrawal Bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2t1timl

Unscripted Moments Steal the Show at Trump-Kim Summit

A peek inside the presidential limo, a joke about looking thin, a splashy video showing the benefits of peace. The political theatrics were riveting. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LLZ5iP

Live Briefing: Live Updates: Trump-Kim Summit Ends with Promise to Suspend Military Exercises

President Trump said “war games” on the Korean Peninsula would stop, catching the Pentagon and South Korea off guard, after meeting with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JuG9Zr

AT&T’s Many Run-Ins With the Government

The ruling expected Tuesday in the AT&T-Time Warner case is just the latest chapter in AT&T’s tangles with United States antitrust law over the years. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2y4n1fo

Trump Pledge to Halt Military Exercises Surprises Pentagon and Seoul

Officials, experts and allies warned that Mr. Trump’s promise to end military exercises on the Korean Peninsula could hurt combat readiness. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2y2kFxR

Jack Renshaw admits planning to murder MP Rosie Cooper

The alleged member of banned far-right group National Action also admits making a threat to kill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JvPBvC

In This ‘Magnificent Seven’ Version, Only One Democrat Survives

In the Hudson Valley, the race is on to unseat Rep. John Faso, a Republican; but first, the Democrats must take on each other in the June 26 primary. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JtA8fD

DUP 'fines politicians for media interviews'

The party declines to comment on claims it fines its politicians if they talk to the media without permission. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LFmt1B

Trump Speaks After Kim Meeting

President Trump spoke about his agreement with Kim Jong-un for the total denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, and his plans to invite the North Korean leader to the White House. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HGMXgS

Brexit Secretary David Davis says referendum 'irreversible'

Brexit Secretary says government will not reverse referendum decision even if it loses MP vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2l4oPM3

Arron Banks laughs off idea he is 'an evil genius with a white cat'

Brexit campaigner Arron Banks hits back at claims he was involved in a conspiracy with Russian officials. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JskQHQ

How Phillip Lee announced he was resigning from government

Justice Minister Phillip Lee announces he is resigning so he can speak out on Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LK8yaE

Primary Elections 2018: What to Watch For

Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia are holding their primaries. Here are the most important races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MhiskZ

Spurred by #MeToo, a Harassment Task Force Reconvenes

The panel, convened by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, discussed how to limit harassment for some of the country’s most vulnerable, and less visible, employees. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JAG2rf

Minister Phillip Lee quits over Brexit

The justice minister says he wants to be able to speak out about "how Brexit is being delivered". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HHoc43

Unemployment falls to 1.42 million

Unemployment fell by 38,000 to 1.42 million in three months to April, figures show from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HGJtLr

Virginia Primary Puts Democrats’ Spirit of ’17 to the Test

Democrats hope for signs that voters are still as unhappy with President Trump as they were in November, when their party made big gains. Republicans are counting on a rebound for the midterms. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HGzANz

Sessions Says Domestic Violence Is Not Grounds for Asylum

Jeff Sessions reversed a decision by a Justice Department immigration appeals court that had given asylum to a woman from El Salvador who had been raped and abused by her husband. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HEET03

Bulgarian cow saved from slaughter after straying over EU border

Conservative MEP John Flack had intervened in the case of pregnant Penka. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y15UeC

World Cup 2018 : England players 'should wear protest armbands'

Stephen Kinnock says England players should protest against the Russian regime at the World Cup. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sXMDox

Owen Smith: How I told Corbyn he'd have to sack me

The former frontbencher says he learned of his sacking when he got a text message from a journalist. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LIK8hL

Theresa May says G7 summit was 'difficult' occasion

The UK's updates MPs on "candid" talks as Jeremy Corbyn blames Donald Trump for event's "failure". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MjdpQZ

Live Briefing: Live Updates: President Trump to Meet Kim Jong-un of North Korea

At stake is the American goal of ridding North Korea of its nuclear arsenal and Mr. Kim’s desire to remove American weapons from the Korean Peninsula from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sNciky

Michel Barnier and Davis Davis talk Brexit 'backstop'

The EU has criticised the UK's suggestion for avoiding a hard border in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xYzCkp

WPP should come clean over Sorrell exit, Vince Cable says

The departure of Sir Martin Sorrell from WPP should be explained says Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jucpfd

Supreme Court Upholds Ohio’s Purge of Voting Rolls

Ohio has been more aggressive than any other state in purging its voter rolls. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2l1eSz6

How Did Kim Jong-un Get to Singapore? With Some Help From China.

Mr. Kim apparently did not trust his own aging Soviet-built plane. So he chose an American-made 747 that had been used by Chinese leaders instead. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2y0M7Mj

MP Jess Phillips in web plea 'after 600 rape threats'

Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for trolls on social media to lose their anonymity online. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HEZhhp

‘I Am Qualified!’ Why Democratic Women Running for Governor Are Saying This

Female candidates in Nevada and Maine, which vote Tuesday, and Florida, Wisconsin and Colorado face male opponents who have deep coffers, establishment support and, in some cases, less experience. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JAqLXq

Sidebar: Was It a False Confession in ‘Making a Murderer’? The Supreme Court May Decide

The justices will consider on Thursday whether to hear an appeal from Brendan Dassey, whose videotaped confession was featured in the Netflix documentary. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2l07ggm

Plan for Scottish opt-out organ donation system published

Ministers table legislation at Holyrood to switch Scotland to an "opt-out" system for organ donation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MfG9Kw

Scottish Labour racism investigation 'rings hollow'

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf claims Scottish Labour has not yet contacted key witnesses after three months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sXukzP

Grenfell Tower: I 'regret' my reaction, says Theresa May

The PM tells a newspaper her actions in the immediate aftermath made it seem she "didn't care". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sO4krv

Four UK cities celebrate 100 years of women's vote

Women and girls rallied in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London wearing suffragette colours. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JsKNXZ

Quick Evacuation in Somalia Firefight Shows Disparity in U.S. Resources in Africa

A medical helicopter arrived within minutes to evacuate wounded American commandos after they came under fire from militants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JGroSC

9 Minutes of Terror, 12 Months of Recovery: Inside the Republican Baseball Team’s Return

It had already been a complicated year of recuperation. Then the Republican congressional baseball team returned to the field where it was attacked. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MhBHeq

Before Kim Meets Trump, China Gets Jittery About North Korea’s Intentions

Pyongyang has depended on but also resented Beijing. Now, China appears to fear that the North may seek to counterbalance its influence by embracing America. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2l2pnCk

Tax Havens Blunt Impact of Corporate Tax Cut, Economists Say

The Trump administration’s corporate tax cuts are unlikely to have their promised effect on job creation, a trio of prominent economists has concluded. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2l25Jq8

Mitt Romney Wants In Again. There Is One Catch.

His wife said they were done with campaigns. But after two high-profile losses on the national stage, a Senate bid was too good to pass up, even if it means dealing with Donald Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sIZxaQ

Trump Economic Adviser Ties G-7 Pullout to North Korea Meeting

The adviser, Larry Kudlow, said a “betrayal” by the Canadian prime minister had forced President Trump to take action to avoid being seen as weak before his meeting with Kim Jong-un. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MgipFZ

Kim Jong-un Arrives in Singapore Ahead of Summit Meeting With Trump

The North Korean leader landed in a Chinese plane two days before his long-awaited meeting with President Trump, who will arrive later Sunday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jr5S54

White House Memo: ‘Drama, Action, Emotional Power’: As Exhausted Aides Eye the Exits, Trump Is Re-Energized

With fewer people around to soften his impulses, the president is bending the presidency to his will. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xWeNpy

Do more for space sector, Welsh ministers told

A space expert says the Welsh Government "hasn't done anything" to seize opportunities available. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HAzUxl

Labour pains

Divisions over how to elect the party's leader in Wales could signify a wider struggle. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ma5IMW

A Visa Lottery Winner a Decade Ago, a U.S. Soldier Returns Home to Lithuania

Lukas Natkevicius’s personal story offers a counterpoint to critics who say people in the diversity visa program do not deserve the chance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jr0dvA

In the Trump Administration, Science Is Unwelcome. So Is Advice.

As the president prepares for nuclear talks, he lacks a close adviser with nuclear expertise. It’s one example of a marginalization of science in shaping federal policy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JsQNfb

SNP conference: Sturgeon announces 'immediate' NHS pay rise

The SNP leader was speaking as the party's two-day conference in Aberdeen drew to a close. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xWySfB

Welsh Labour's Corbyn-style leader vote review

The party will consider the system that elected Jeremy Corbyn as an option for its leadership vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HyXquG

Trump Displays Confidence About North Korea Talks

President Trump at the G7 meeting on Saturday said he would know “within the first minute” whether talks with Kim Jong-un will be successful. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hxx6Ba

No Need to Prepare to Meet Kim Jong-un? Trump Has a Point

In some ways, President Trump, who came of age during the Cuban Missile Crisis and has long given thought to North Korea, has been preparing for this encounter his entire adult life. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JwhxLG

How Good Is the Trump Economy, Really?

It depends on whether you look at the level, the direction or the rate of change — three concepts that are often conflated. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sIqfQO

Feature: First Canada Tried to Charm Trump. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Inside Justin Trudeau’s campaign against the American trade war. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xW0XUj

What Is the Trade Deficit?

It’s not a scorecard, and reducing it won’t necessarily be good for jobs. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2M95PZ8

Fact-Check of the Day: Trump Considers Pardoning Muhammad Ali, Whose Conviction Was Already Overturned

President Trump said he was “doing recommendations on Muhammad Ali.” In 1971, the Supreme Court overturned Ali’s draft evasion conviction, and President Jimmy Carter issued a blanket amnesty in 1977. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JvPvQF

Mueller Adds Obstruction Charge on Manafort and Indicts His Right-Hand Man

Mr. Manafort’s longtime associate, Konstantin V. Kilimnik, is suspected of having ties to Russian intelligence. Prosecutors say the two men tried to tamper with witnesses. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sHUQ0U

Arron Banks refuses to appear before Commons committee

The Leave.EU founder accuses MPs of a "witch hunt" against Brexit-backing groups. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xUnXTF

In full: Theresa May on G7, Russia, Boris and Brexit

The BBC's Vicki Young asks the UK PM about Brexit negotiations and recorded comments by Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LB0A3r

Trump Says a ‘Big Operation’ Kept Melania Trump From G-7

Until President Trump stepped in front of the cameras on Friday, there had been no leaks about the first lady’s closely-guarded condition. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sSIBxP

Trump Praises Arrest of Former Senate Committee Aide in Leaks Inquiry

“I’m a big, big believer in freedom of the press,” Mr. Trump said. “But I’m also a believer in classified information. It has to remain classified.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JomyKk

Trump Says He’s Considering a Pardon for Muhammad Ali

It was not clear how the presidential pardon would help the late boxing champion, whose conviction for refusing the military draft was overturned in 1971. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LAMe33

Brexit: Best for Britain launches campaign for another referendum

Best for Britain chief Lord Malloch-Brown says "it's time for the truth" about Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xUVrBh

Brexit: Barnier questions May's 'backstop plan'

Brexit chief negotiator says there can be no "a la carte" approach by the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JHWUQl

Trump Calls for Russia to Be Readmitted to G-7

Four years after the world’s leading economies cast Russia out of their club for annexing Crimea, President Trump proposes to let Moscow back in. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JCOmKl

Ahead of G-7 Summit Meeting, Trump Rails Against Canadian Tariffs

In a trio of tweets early Friday, Mr. Trump said Canadian tariffs on American dairy products were “Not fair to our farmers!” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JDCEiE

NHS staff vote for 6.5% pay deal

More than one million NHS staff will receive the three-year pay deal backdated from April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xVLbbW

Geordie Greig to be new Daily Mail editor

He will replace Paul Dacre, who is stepping down later this year after 26 years at the paper's helm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sOK73V

World Cup 2018: New report highlights MPs' concern for England fans in Russia

England fans face the risk of "racist or homophobic intimidation, hooligan violence and anti-British hostility" at the World Cup, warn MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sQ2ghN

Sturgeon issues 'uncharted territory' warning over Brexit bill

Nicola Sturgeon says pushing through the Brexit bill without Holyrood consent would be a "seriously retrograde step". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HusqMn

Ministers water down changes to 'meaningful' Brexit vote

The move comes ahead of an expected Commons showdown on a "meaningful" Brexit vote and Lords amendments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MajC1B

Leo Varadkar and Peter Robinson warn of NI border poll issues

The taoiseach says a border poll would be "divisive", while Peter Robinson says it would be "chaos". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sGznW8

Delegates gather for SNP conference

The party will announce the winner of its deputy leadership contest as its conference opens in Aberdeen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LvZWUJ

Reality Check

"High harm" violence is rising, but overall violence is falling. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jhr3Gs

The G-7 Summit: What to Watch For

Tensions over trade are likely to consume the summit meeting between President Trump and leaders of six of the United States’ main allies. Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sQ7f28

U.S. Issues Alert to Americans in China in Wake of Sonic Attack Fears

A strange illness reported by some American diplomats in the southern city of Guangzhou prompted the U.S. to urge its citizens in China to get help for any symptoms. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sIkh2c

Tariffs and Trump: War of words ahead of G7 summit

Leaders gather in Canada for what could be one of the group's most acrimonious summits in years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lzshd5

Trump Is About to Meet U.S. Allies in Canada. They’re Angry.

As he heads to a G-7 meeting amid a tariff dispute, President Trump is the black sheep of the family who has picked a fight with his relatives just before arriving to dinner. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sPB8iT

The Most Powerful Conservative Couple You’ve Never Heard Of

Liz and Dick Uihlein, founders of the shipping-supply giant Uline, have donated some $26 million this year alone advancing conservative causes anywhere they can. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xQLYuJ

Who Are Dick and Liz Uihlein?

The billionaire Republican donors have poured money into groups backing right-wing candidates, helping to shape the 2018 midterm elections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hs9qOJ

American ISIS Suspect Fights Plan to Release Him in Syria

The move would avoid a court fight that could jeopardize the underpinnings of the war effort against the Islamic State, but the man’s lawyers say it would amount to a death warrant. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xOf6TC

Paul Ryan Promises House Immigration Vote in Election Season

Hoping to head off narrow legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants, Speaker Paul D. Ryan said he will draft an immigration bill for a floor vote. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2M6b8J1

'No evidence' of Oxford discrimination, says former admissions chief

A former chair of admissions at Oxford University hits back in row over alleged discrimination against black students. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ji2QQC

Former Fox News Analyst Calls Network a ‘Destructive Propaganda Machine’

Ralph Peters, who quit in March in disgust, said that the network’s attacks on democratic institutions do “a great, grave disservice to our country.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JfaF9s

MPs demand Vote Leave boss gives evidence in days

Dominic Cummings is ordered to appear before a select committee's inquiry into fake news by 20 June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JpGPLE

Will Preet Bharara Run for Attorney General? He Just Registered to Vote

Becoming a registered Democrat is a necessary step if the former United States attorney wants to get in the crowded race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LuORDz

China Pledges to Investigate Fears of Sonic Attacks on U.S. Diplomats

China’s Foreign Ministry said it was prepared to investigate what was causing symptoms similar to brain injury among U.S. diplomats in the city of Guangzhou. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JACCIg

Students want more hours for their tuition fees

Fewer than two in five students across the UK think university is value for money. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sLyEC5

Supreme Court rejects NI abortion law case

However, a majority of judges say the existing law in NI is incompatible with human rights in some cases. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lu9fVh

Sir Richard Branson: Ditch diesel for electric cars before 2040

Sir Richard Branson says government plans to ban diesel and petrol vehicles by 2040 should be brought forward. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xPbZKP

Mary Wilson, poet and wife of ex-prime minister Harold, dies aged 102

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn leads tributes to Lady Wilson, who has died aged 102. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xW70Ii

EU 'shooting itself in foot' by excluding UK from Galileo - David Davis

David Davis says excluding the UK from new satellite navigation system will harm the EU and cost it more. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2kR9TRx

Kim Jong-un’s Image Shift: From Nuclear Madman to Skillful Leader

Can someone change so quickly? A summit meeting with President Trump will test the North Korean leader’s radical transformation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jp6CUd

Democrats Find Relief in California House Race Results

The party spent millions to avoid being locked out of key races under California’s “top two” primary system. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lu7gQR

May raises concerns with Israel over Gaza violence

The prime minister tells the Israeli leader the UK is "concerned about the loss of Palestinian lives". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sKMVPr

Tech We’re Using: An Investigative Arsenal: Power Chargers, Document Analysis Tools and More

What’s it like to comb through 18,000 pages? Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The Times, described the tech he uses to help accomplish that task. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HpSt7k

Trump Offers Clemency to Imprisoned Woman After Being Lobbied by Kim Kardashian West

The president commuted the sentence of a 63-year-old woman serving life in prison on nonviolent drug charges in response to the urging of Ms. Kardashian West. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2kQIzCP

Trump Defends Melania Trump and Spreads Conspiracies About Her in the Process

On Twitter, the president spread the sort of rumors about the first lady that might normally attract legal action from the notoriously litigious Trump family. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2kW8rgx

Brexit: Key dates

Britain is meant to leave the EU in March next year - but much has to be sorted out before that happens. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sB2RVr

Brexit: UK's 'backstop' customs plan to be revealed

One source calls the plan Hotel California - with the UK never actually leaving the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LnpJyk

David Davis on UK's exclusion from Galileo satellite project

European actions over the Galileo satellite navigation system could delay the project and cost more, David Davis warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HpFvqj

Trump Should Not Try to Pardon Himself, Ryan Says

Speaker Paul D. Ryan also said on Wednesday that the F.B.I. did nothing wrong by using a confidential informant to contact members of the Trump campaign as it investigated its ties to Russia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ls7fNh

Europe Asks U.S. for an Exemption From Sanctions on Iran

A letter to the Trump administration is a tacit acknowledgment that efforts to preserve the nuclear deal will fail without American help. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2kT81YB

Speaker Ryan Dismisses Trump’s Charges of a Spy in his Campaign

Speaker Paul D. Ryan backed Representative Trey Gowdy in dismissing President Trump’s assertion that the F.B.I. inserted a “spy” into his campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HophgQ

Cambridge Analytica boss spars with MPs

Alexander Nix defends his role at Cambridge Analytica in a testy meeting with MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ls9KiO

'When will White Paper be published?'

Theresa May asks Jeremy Corbyn if he will rule out a second EU referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xPqwGs

PMQs: May and Davies on Lords v Commons pigeon race

After a gap of 90 years, a Lords v Commons pigeon race is being revived. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JhiWty

PMQs: Corbyn and May on rail delays and Brexit policy

Theresa May says Labour has been "trying to frustrate the Brexit policy at every stage" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xJWvId

PMQs: May, Villiers and Smith on rail delays and cancellations

The PM is asked to make sure rail companies and Network Rail "get a grip" on the problems affecting train travellers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2syWHoq

San Francisco Voters Uphold Ban on Flavored Vaping Products

The measure is considered the strictest in the nation. Voters backed it despite an expensive advertising campaign funded by a big tobacco company. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JkYVyc

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over the delayed Brexit white paper - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LoNs1q

Speaker: MPs to debate summons for Vote Leave's Cummings

Speaker John Bercow says MPs will get a chance to issue a summons to Vote Leave's Dominic Cummings after his refusal to appear before the Commons culture committee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JnERey

California Voters Remove Aaron Persky, the Judge Who Gave a 6-Month Sentence for Sexual Assault

Talk of a recall campaign began almost as soon as Judge Persky handed down the sentence in 2016 to Brock Turner, a student at Stanford. It was criticized as being too lenient. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sRh7sv

Jeremy Corbyn: Brexit 'shambles like Northern Rail'

Labour's leader says the process has faced "delays and cancellations" in PMQs clashes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sBZE7T

5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections

Trump voters can have long memories. Democratic voters in New Jersey have not fully forgiven Senator Robert Menendez. And other points from the night’s primaries. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JfJTOn

Samantha Cameron: I was terrible at waving to crowds

The need to wave for the media was one aspect of life in No 10 Mrs Cameron did not enjoy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JuCYQx

Holyrood to pass gay pardons law

The move will automatically pardon gay and bisexual men convicted of sexual offences that are no longer illegal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sF2B6I

European fruit pickers shun Britain

British farmers say they are facing a shortage of workers to pick fruit and vegetables as recruitment companies say they can't find enough to fill vacancies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sLS6yA

Starmer: Labour is united on Brexit amendments

Labour is "virtually" all united and will vote together on Brexit amendments next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jr75IT

Thousands of Voters Were Left Off Primary Day Rolls in Los Angeles

A printing error improperly left off about 119,000 names, forcing many voters to cast provisional ballots. No specific reason for the mistake was immediately known. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xTBHya

A Growing List of U.S. Diplomats Acting Undiplomatically

There is nothing new about ambassadors making unfortunate remarks, but an unusual number of top envoys in the Trump administration have provoked controversy among close allies and angered Democrats. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2M5dbNl

California Voters Remove Aaron Persky, the Judge Who Gave a 6-Month Sentence for Sexual Assault

Talk of a recall campaign began almost as soon as Judge Persky handed down the sentence in 2016 to Brock Turner, a student at Stanford. It was criticized as being too lenient. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JcmnSp

Brexit: Labour amendment seeks 'full access' to EU market

Labour's new amendment to the Brexit bill is being seen as a move towards a "softer" exit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jzig2h

White House Unblocks Twitter Users Who Sued Trump, but Appeals Ruling

The seven Twitter users had been blocked from interacting with the president’s account after criticizing or mocking him, a move that a judge ruled violated their rights. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LnBR2p

Royal College of GPs demands change to immigration rules

Immigration rules should be relaxed to make it easier to hire family doctors, professional body says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LXB6y9

Karen Bradley says Northern Ireland abortion law should not be imposed

MPs are calling for a change in the law that makes abortion illegal in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Los3VV

Trump Signals He Wants Separate Trade Deals With Canada and Mexico

The president and his advisers have suggested negotiating bilateral agreements with the countries, an outcome that would effectively nullify Nafta. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LpfqtM

Portraits of California Voters: ‘You Can’t Have Change Without Voting’

From San Diego to the Central Valley, Californians are sending a message with their votes in Tuesday’s primary. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LpjuKm

David Koch Steps Down From Business and Conservative Political Group

The billionaire industrialist was a major benefactor of the arts and with his brother Charles guided the Americans for Prosperity conservative agenda from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ju281P

Government clears way for Sky bid battle

The government will let Fox buy Sky if it sells Sky News, setting up a takeover battle with Comcast. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JdpadQ

Brexit: HMRC chief defends £20bn customs figure

Jon Thompson defends his estimate of the cost of a post-Brexit customs system backed by some Brexiteers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2kR3w0E

Gordon Brown warns of Brexit 'paralysis'

The former prime minister says party leaders have not yet grasped the challenges of Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xG0yFr

Dutch PM Mark Rutte cleans up parliament coffee spill

Mark Rutte mopped up the mess while cleaners cheered him on. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HkBGCE

Heathrow expansion: Grayling says it is time for action

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says that on Heathrow expansion "the time for action is now". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JcCLCt

Atos and Capita warned they could lose Pip disability test contracts

The contractors are given two years to improve their delivery of Personal Independence Payment assessments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jjzkpt

Photos of the California Primary

California voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Our photographers have fanned out across the state to capture the scene. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LptKm9

Stop Brexit campaign

A well-funded national campaign to stop Brexit is getting under way - who is behind it? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HiJK6Z

Win or Lose, Tuesday’s Primaries Are a Big Deal for Women

There are 122 women on the primary ballots for congressional and statewide executive offices this week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2M0nouE

Welsh Labour minister backs 1p on income tax for NHS

Alun Davies says the Welsh Government should be prepared to raise cash to "take on austerity". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HjJyo6

Fiction: Bill Clinton and James Patterson Have Written a Thriller. It’s Good.

The former president and the best-selling novelist have packed “The President Is Missing” with inside-the-Beltway intrigue and secret White House details. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JhaExH

Eight States Have Primaries on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch for.

Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are voting on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the main races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LWC91g

California Primary Election: Voters Head to the Polls

This is a big Election Day in California, and the country is watching. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xJi6jW

Nonfiction: Deep Inside the Obama White House

Ben Rhodes’s memoir, “The World as It Is,” recounts some of the toughest decisions Obama made during his time as president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JkAHEp

California Will Have Clues for the Nation: How to Watch the Primary

The vote shares in top-two congressional primaries like those in California have tended to be similar to general election House results. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JimM1F

U.S. Army Veteran Is Charged With Attempted Spying for China

The arrest of the former intelligence agent comes after a former C.I.A. officer was accused of helping China unravel an American spy network there. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xSrAJZ

Government loses more than £2bn on RBS stake sale

The shares were sold at almost half the price the government paid in its £45bn bailout of RBS in 2008. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lpp6oi

Conservative Koch Groups Plan Pro-Trade Blitz, as the Issue Splits Republicans

The multimillion-dollar ad campaign comes as Republican lawmakers continue to express dismay over President Trump’s trade moves but insist they are powerless to stop it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HkdJLB

California Primary Election: Live Updates

California voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a primary with huge stakes for the country. Our reporters are talking to voters across the state ahead of the election. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JbODER

Promoting Europe’s Conservatives, U.S. Envoy Upsets Germans

Ambassador Richard Grenell flouted protocol, saying he wanted to “empower” leaders challenging “failed policies of the left.” Berlin asked him to clarify. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J93ZK6

Theresa May discusses Northern Ireland abortion laws with Tory MPs

Theresa May meets a group of former ministers pushing for changes to laws in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JhByFI

Heathrow: Cabinet set for new runway decision

Ministers are expected to be asked to give the official go-ahead for a new runway on Tuesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JpYhTs

Brexit bill: Date set for crunch votes in the Commons

The government will try to overturn peers' changes to the EU Withdrawal Bill on 12 June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JulofF

Frank C. Carlucci, Diplomat and Defense Secretary to Reagan, Dies at 87

In his wide-ranging government career, Mr. Carlucci was an expert budget-whacker and, to presidents and cabinet secretaries, an indispensable No. 2 man. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lmepm2

Man admits sending racist and abusive emails to MPs

David Hall sent the grossly offensive emails to Nicky Morgan and David Lammy, among others. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JrFvuJ

Supreme Court Sides With Baker Who Turned Away Gay Couple

The court based its decision on religious freedom. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jhbiv8

Sir Michael Fallon: Grayling must sort rail 'scandal'

Sir Michael Fallon says the transport secretary must "get a grip" on the problems on the network. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J8GFMy

Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Discipline A.C.L.U.

The court vacated an appeals court ruling that had allowed a teenager to obtain an abortion, saying the dispute was moot. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xJpegk

Trump Says He Has Power to Pardon Himself but Has ‘Done Nothing Wrong’

The president’s comment raised the prospect that he might take extraordinary action to immunize himself from the ongoing Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2svdtFe

Marsha de Cordova on working as registered blind MP

An MP explains how the large-print Parliamentary papers she needs are sometimes delivered later than the more traditional documents for her colleagues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LY7CjZ

Tom Mangold on his Jeremy Thorpe Panorama documentary

A Panorama reporter defied BBC orders to wipe his Jeremy Thorpe documentary, but his version of the unseen film was not safe in his own home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LTILgV

Theresa May plans more trade talks with Trump this week

Theresa May is to have more talks Donald Trump amid fears of a global trade war over new US tariffs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ssL02y

Food suppliers see public sector as 'unreliable' source of income

Food producers got a fraction of the business they were led to expect from public services, AMs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xFoVD9

Andrew Lloyd Webber says House of Lords wrong on Brexit

Andrew Lloyd Webber says he thinks the House of Lords is wrong to "vote against the will of the people". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J9uZJp

Special Operations Forces in Africa Likely to Face Cuts in Major Military Review

The Pentagon has ordered its Special Operations Command to abandon lower-priority missions and focus more on rising threats from Russia and China. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LjoOPr

How Mnuchin Keeps a Steady Grip in a Tug of War on Trade

The Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, has managed to stay in President Trump’s good graces while advocating a more free-trade approach, but that balancing act is showing signs of strain. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LjBtSC

Planning Trump-Kim Meeting: Who Sits Where, What Will They Eat and Who Pays?

The June 12 summit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un requires figuring out countless details, all of which could be ignored last minute by two leaders known for changing their minds. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LhBUwF

When Guns Are Sold Illegally, A.T.F. Is Lenient on Punishment

Regulators are wary of punishing gun stores that break the law, a review of internal inspection reports and interviews with officials show. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J5UIT0

Minister breaks rank on Northern Ireland Troubles investigations

Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood says there should be a limit on soldiers' liability. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JbCSKg

Abortion will prompt nationalists to vote DUP claims Foster

But Sinn Fein says its policy on abortion will not lead to supporters switching parties. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LVXKag

U.S.-China Trade Talks End in an Impasse

Chinese officials refused to commit to buying more American goods without a Trump administration agreement not to impose further tariffs on Chinese exports. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sBS6kS

Sajid Javid pledges 'fresh look' at migration rules

Rules on skilled workers and foreign students will be looked at again, the home secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xFDsi4

Jon Tester, a Democrat in Deep-Red Montana, Isn’t Sweating Trump’s Threats

President Trump may have put a big target on Senator Jon Tester’s back, but the Democrat is confident that Montanans know where he stands. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jcs66C

Teacher recruitment agencies face fees crackdown

The move follows the education secretary's promise to help schools cut unnecessary costs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LS3F09

Calls for Stormont flags body to be suspended

Sinn Féin and the Ulster Unionist Party say the panel should be suspended until Stormont is restored. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xJrTqq

Grenfell: Calls to waive VAT on removal repairs

Scotland's housing minister does not want the Treasury to profit from cladding removal work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lifhs8

Roseanne Barr Comments Highlight Racial Tension, California Pastors Say

In a discussion with The New York Times, three pastors in the heavily evangelical Central Valley talked about race, President Trump and double standards. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sq9rOb

Trump’s Lawyers, in Confidential Memo, Argue to Head Off a Historic Subpoena

The legal memo takes an expansive view on the president’s authority. Lawyers argued that, as president, Mr. Trump has the power to end investigations. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2sy3cqZ

News Analysis: Trump Veers to a Korea Plan That Echoes Failures of the Past

President Trump has vowed not to repeat the errors of his predecessors, but his apparent softening on North Korea resembles approaches taken by Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lg7vPh

Norfolk MEP wades into row over pregnant Bulgarian cow

Penka the cow after she broke EU rules by crossing the border into Serbia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J7gxl6

Trump Plan to Lower Drug Prices Could Increase Costs for Some Patients

Beneficiaries might see higher out-of-pocket costs if drugs are moved from one part of Medicare to another. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JogctK

Within Trump’s Trade Factions, Nations Look for a Friendly Face

Divisions and reversals on trade under President Trump have flummoxed U.S. allies and rivals, who are courting whichever advisers they think will listen. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HdweBx

Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa Face the Past in California Race

The two leading Democratic candidates for governor in Tuesday’s primary must contend with Jerry Brown’s long shadow and voters’ memories of past indiscretions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2szArtX

Will a Canadian Donald Trump Become Ontario’s Leader?

The right-wing populist Doug Ford is running to be premier of Canada’s most powerful province. His brother Rob was famous as Toronto’s crack-smoking mayor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ssogQp

Brexit: UK 'has two weeks' to submit border plans

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says otherwise the UK will face an uncertain summer of talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LMO9m9