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In his decision not to attend summit meetings in Asia this fall, the president will miss an opportunity to calm frazzled relationships in the region. And China could step in, analysts said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N2aBv1

Once Bipartisan, an Election Security Bill Collapses in Rancor

Lawmakers were once on track to approve a bipartisan election security bill. Its ugly collapse sends a message: “There isn’t a sense of urgency or priority.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wvvm8D

Texas Judge Delivers Unexpected Victory for DACA Program

The decision regarding the Obama-era program was a temporary win for activists who are waging a legal fight against the Trump Administration to save it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NCGDe5

On Washington: A Rare Moment of Unity, in Celebration of John McCain

At Mr. McCain’s last visit to the Capitol, colleagues embraced the spirit of public service. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NCXwp5

John McCain Lies in State in the Capitol: ‘We Lost a Good One’

Senator John McCain lay in state in the Capitol’s Rotunda, hailed as a principled war hero as citizens wondered whether an era of comity died with him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wA2wmR

Strategies: What if the Economy and Markets Are Even Better Than They Look?

The strength of the economy and the stock market might seem too good to be true. But you may want to hedge your bets. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wDlpVY

John McCain Is Honored at U.S. Capitol

Senator John McCain was brought to the Rotunda to lie in state. Leaders from both parties paid tribute to the celebrated lawmaker. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wuiLTt

No Labour breakaway

But the veteran MP's departure from the Labour whip may nudge others towards the exit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wCqT3v

Lobbyist Linked to Manafort Charged With Failing to Register as a Foreign Agent

The lobbyist, Sam Patten, worked for a pro-Russia Ukrainian political party, the same one that employed Paul Manafort, as recently as this year, prosecutors say. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PmTiCd

Green Party suspends member over father's rape conviction

Aimee Challenor has already quit the Green Party deputy leadership race after her father was jailed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NxRpC5

Man jailed for plot to kill Theresa May

Naa'imur Zakariyah Rahman is jailed for life with minimum term of 30 years for plot to kill UK PM in Downing Street. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2opXtSh

Back a woman, Welsh Labour leadership candidate Gething tells AMs

Leadership hopeful Vaughan Gething says AMs should refrain from giving him any further support from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NxxcMJ

Critic’s Notebook: One Last Time, McCain Counterprograms Trump

The senator’s memorials laid out his vision of civic life, and said a lot, indirectly, about someone who was conspicuous by his absence. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pl0fni

Abusive tweets to MPs 'more than double' between elections

Abusive tweets about MPs rose from 10,000 to 25,000 between 2015 and 2017, research suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Pokctl

Washington Prepares to Honor John McCain: The Senator Is to Lie in State in U.S. Capitol

Here’s what to expect as a series of tributes to the senator begin to unfold in Washington. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PSLol2

Environmental campaigner Lord Peter Melchett dies, aged 71

One friend described Lord Melchett as "an establishment figure who became a radical campaigner". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2C4WGA2

Beto O’Rourke Dreams of One Texas. Ted Cruz Sees Another Clearly.

For years, a blue Texas has seemed both impossible and inevitable. Have the political winds there finally shifted enough for an unapologetic liberal to win a Senate seat? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ME64zA

Trump Approach on Nafta Relieves Automakers’ Worst Fears

Car and parts makers should be able to adapt to changes negotiated with Mexico without undue expense or disruption, analysts say. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wrDbwq

How Modern Medicine Has Changed the Supreme Court

Longer lives, longer terms and tougher nomination fights, as well as a premium on youth. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PkAnbq

Frank Field says Labour should be a 'champion against racism'

The veteran MP says the Labour party needs to show it does not tolerate "bullying and thuggery". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MDdDWY

China’s State Media: Trump Tweets Come From an ‘Alternative Universe’

In recent days, China’s English-language state media outlets have grown more strident in their mockery of the president and his policies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N5rvJ2

U.S. to End Funding to U.N. Agency That Helps Palestinian Refugees

President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the decision to cut all aid for Palestinian refugees at a meeting in early August. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pr7mLh

Anti-Semitism row: Field wanted 'broad debate' within Labour

Frank Field says he backed Jeremy Corbyn for leader to be "inclusive", but the party is now intolerant. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wzfvp0

President Trump Had a Lot to Say on Thursday. But Not About John McCain.

Conspicuously absent from the president’s active media day was any acknowledgment that a nation was remembering Senator John McCain. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PoUBkh

Dominic Raab prepares for six-hour Brexit talks in Brussels

The Brexit secretary will meet the EU's chief negotiator as work on a divorce deal continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LIgMiR

State of the Art: Here’s the Conversation We Really Need to Have About Bias at Google

President Trump’s charges that Google shows anti-conservative search bias is wrong. But Google may well be biased against minorities and others who lack real-world power. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N4Lx6s

Scenes of Remembrance: Capturing How John McCain Was Honored Across the Country

From the Arizona State Capitol to Washington National Cathedral, John McCain will be honored in a series of memorial services this week. Here are vignettes of the ceremony and sentiment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2C1ia0I

Judge Rules Against Alex Jones and Infowars in Sandy Hook Lawsuit

Mr. Jones sought to have the defamation case dismissed on free speech grounds. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wsQpss

Trump Moves to Block Pay Raises for Federal Workers

The president, who had moved to curb civil-service unions, said a pay increase would be unaffordable. Congress can override the decision. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PSqItr

Theresa May shows off dance moves in Kenya

Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wwZNut

Frank Field: Labour must deal with anti-Semitism

The veteran Labour MP said his resignation was "almost a cry of desperation". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PWtPkm

Trump Moves to Block Raises for Federal Workers

The president, who had moved to curb civil-service unions, said a pay increase would be unaffordable. Congress can override the decision. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wx8Uez

Supreme Court Stays Out of Case on Gay Rights and Foster Care

The justices refused to intercede in a dispute between Philadelphia and a Catholic foster care agency that does not work with same-sex couples. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N0jc1e

What It Means to Be Lying in State

On Friday, John McCain will be one of a few senators in history to “lie in state” at the United States Capitol. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N39efC

Postal Service Accepts Blame for Release of Candidate’s Security File, and Asks for It Back

The Postal Service blamed “human error” for the release of a Democratic House candidate’s security clearance application, requesting that a Republican super PAC return it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ov5Xb7

F.B.I. Arrests California Man After Threats to Kill Boston Globe Employees

According to the F.B.I., the California man made a series of menacing phone calls to The Boston Globe, calling the newspaper an “enemy of the people.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LL92go

Who is Frank Field?

A profile of the veteran Labour MP and serial rebel who has quit the party's group in Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2C90DDA

Insults Fly at Cuomo-Nixon Debate

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon faced off in their only scheduled debate before the Democratic Primary for governor in New York. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NyhIrZ

Anti-Semitism row: Frank Field resigns Labour whip

The party's leadership is "becoming a force for anti-Semitism in British politics", the MP says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2opeBb4

Salmond allegation

Why have the claims against Alex Salmond emerged now and what happens next? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wbglce

Pause in Military Drills, Ordered by Trump, Leaves South Koreans Uneasy

President Trump’s complaints about the cost of the exercises, and of the American military presence itself, have some Koreans fearing for their security. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N3zmXy

Asian-American Students Suing Harvard Over Admissions Win Justice Dept. Support

The agency has filed a so-called statement of interest in their case, saying that Harvard “has failed to show that it does not unlawfully discriminate.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NwKqto

National Enquirer Had Decades of Trump Dirt. He Wanted to Buy It All.

Donald Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, devised a plan to buy all the stories on Mr. Trump that the National Enquirer and its parent company had collected, according to Mr. Trump’s associates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBCr1E

Plastic bags: Charge set to rise to 10p and be extended to all shops

All shops in England would have to implement the charge under proposals announced by Theresa May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NxPrSs

E.U. Says It’s Ready to Abolish Car Tariffs, Shifting Position

The apparent change may help in talks between Brussels and the White House, but any deal between the two could violate global trade rules. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pgo4Nc

Reality Check

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2POb823

Giant Sadiq Khan bikini-clad balloon to fly over London

The 29ft giant inflatable, bought by protesters, shows the London mayor wearing a yellow bikini. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2C2t3iV

Defining moment

The long-simmering issue is threatening to overshadow the party's conference next month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PNK3Mu

Review: ‘Active Measures’ Looks at Links Between Trump and Russia

Directed by Jack Bryan, this documentary digs through reams of documents and interviews more than two dozen people, including Hillary Clinton and John McCain. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wtyNN7

NI mother wins Supreme Court benefit case

Unmarried NI mother wins access to Widowed Parent's Allowance after death of her partner, in landmark court ruling from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N3U5KT

John McCain Memorial to Feature Tributes From Biden and Other Friends

Thousands of Arizonans are expected to gather to say goodbye to the senator before his body is moved to Washington. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wvaq11

Sinn Féin expected to seek closure of RHI scheme

An inquiry was set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the energy initiative after its costs spiralled. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PhyBYk

Australia Denies Chelsea Manning an Entry Visa, Citing ‘Criminal Record’

The Australian government said Ms. Manning, who was convicted of sharing classified American military documents, failed a character test. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BZEDen

Cuomo, Citing God and Death, Rules Out 2020 Presidential Run

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to finish a full third term if re-elected in November, saying that the only caveat was if “God strikes me dead.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2osPZ1b

Planning His Funeral, McCain Got the Last Word Against Trump

For years, the president had used Twitter and his bully pulpit to mock and condemn the senator from Arizona. In death, John McCain found a way to have the last word. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PkH6lH

Who Stretched the Truth? A Cuomo-Nixon Fact Check

Nixon and Cuomo make accusations about Trump, the M.T.A. and corruption from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nx3fwD

‘Can You Stop Interrupting?’ ‘Can You Stop Lying?’ Cuomo and Nixon Spar in Debate.

The candidates for governor in New York fought over standing up to President Trump, marijuana, health care policy and corruption in Albany. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PO3gxy

Andrew Gillum Pulled Off the Upset of a Lifetime. Now Comes the Hard Part.

After the surprise victory of Mr. Gillum, a progressive, 39-year-old black man, in the Democratic primary for Florida governor, he must now find a way to raise enough money for a grueling general election. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nuu1Wc

Fact Check of the Day: Trump Claims ‘We Did a Fantastic Job in Puerto Rico’

President Trump asserted that Puerto Rico’s power utility was “dead” and that electricity was “gone” even before Hurricane Maria hit the island in September 2017. The utility was in disrepair but still operational, and the island was not in the dark. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PRzeJx

Nicola Sturgeon's 'huge sadness' as Alex Salmond resigns

Scotland's first minister said she was upset but that sexual misconduct claims must not be ignored. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2C0mdKz

UK and Kenya to step up child protection co-operation

The PM will outline plans to stop abusive images being shared online as her African tour concludes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PgelXi

Trump Accuses China of Undermining Diplomacy With North Korea

The president appeared in part to be trying to dial back remarks made by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who had opened the door to resuming joint military exercises with the South. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nwq6Im

Democratic Embrace of Diverse Candidates Collides With Barbed Politics of Trump Era

Andrew Gillum’s victory in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Florida comes at a time when racial and ethnic issues are becoming more volatile and explicit in politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LGXBpI

Government proposes energy drinks ban for children

High levels of sugar and caffeine have been linked to obesity and other health issues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N2Rf94

E.P.A. to Reconsider Obama-Era Curbs on Mercury Emissions by Power Plants

It is the latest effort by the Trump administration to revisit or weaken environmental rules. Mercury has been tied to brain damage and other ailments. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NvE5OJ

Bloomberg Moves New Forum for Elites From China Amid Fallout of Trade War

Organizers are moving the event to Singapore after a Chinese partner for the conference, planned by Michael R. Bloomberg, requested that it be postponed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2olgfKz

McCain Family Mourns at Arizona State Capitol

Senator John McCain’s wife Cindy and his daughter Meghan paid their respects in a ceremony in Phoenix. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MWMWw1

New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing to propose new sexual misconduct rules that cement the rights of the accused and lessen liability for institutions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PkTBxz

Ex-SNP leader Salmond resigns from party

Ex-SNP leader Alex Salmond resigns from the party amid sexual misconduct claims, which he denies from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NwuPtK

Get to Know Ron DeSantis, Republican Nominee for Florida Governor

Mr. DeSantis, who represents Florida’s Sixth District in Congress, is a loyal Trump supporter, a regular on Fox News and a Navy veteran. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2oljIc4

DeSantis Warns Florida Not to ‘Monkey This Up,’ and Many Hear a Racist Dog Whistle

The Republican nominee for governor in Florida drew condemnation from Democrats for a comment about his opponent, Andrew Gillum. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2C0HCn7

Scallop row: UK in talks to ensure 'no repeat' of clashes

Britain and France are in talks to ensure there are no further clashes between fishermen, the UK says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NujYjX

No takers for £25,000 portrait of Nigel Farage

Artist David Griffiths says he hopes the painting, displayed at the Royal Academy, finds a "good home". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nu4eh0

Ron DeSantis Wins Florida Republican Primary for Governor

Representative Ron DeSantis beat his challenger, Adam Putnam, to secure the Republican nomination in Florida. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NzqGW8

Rudolph Giuliani Criticizes an Anticorruption Crackdown in Romania

President Trump’s personal lawyer said his letter to the Romanian president was part of his private practice and had “nothing to do with the U.S. government.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PfNzxU

White House Counsel Donald McGahn Will Leave This Fall, Trump Announces on Twitter

The departing counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, is a key witness to the question of whether the president obstructed the inquiry into election interference by Russia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wqISun

Trump Administration Picks Career Justice Dept. Official to Defend Its Policies

Joseph H. Hunt will lead the department’s civil division, which defends the administration in legal challenges over issues such as census questions and lawsuits against the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PfNvOG

Reality Check

British and French fishermen have clashed over scallop stocks off the coast of Normandy - but what are the rules? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wr3G4R

Brexit: Dominic Raab denies Barnier talks 'frustration'

The UK's Brexit Secretary rejects as "tittle tattle" claims he is being denied extended meetings with the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MAgakJ

Gina Miller rules out Lib Dem leadership bid

The anti-Brexit campaigner says she will be more "useful" to the cause as an "independent" voice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PI4lXP

Fewer families where no-one working

The proportion of households where no-one is working is at its lowest point for more than 20 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PdakCT

Andrew Gillum Wins Florida Primary

Mayor Andrew Gillum of Tallahassee won Florida’s Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday. If he wins in November, Mr. Gillum would be the state’s first black governor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LDGBki

4 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries

Races for governor have often yielded centrist candidates. Voters in Florida, Oklahoma and Arizona chose a different route. And women, once again, made a strong showing in House races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nv0n3a

The New Health Care: A Little-Known Windfall for Some Hospitals, Now Facing Big Cuts

A program meant to help the poor has grown beyond its original intent. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PhydJE

Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study

UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MXFalf

Andrew Gillum Upends Expectations in Florida Primary Victory

Showcasing a compelling life story, Mayor Gillum of Tallahassee staged an improbable come-from-behind victory over four Democratic challengers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wuTvf3

Brexit poses risk to care, says Royal College of Nursing

In a letter, the Royal College of Nursing also backs calls for a second referendum on any Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MWqK54

Theresa May to visit Nigeria as Brexit trade mission continues

Theresa May also plans to discuss security and people trafficking with the Nigerian president. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NsVwj2

Trump Ally Ron DeSantis Wins Florida Governor’s Primary

Mr. DeSantis, a once-little known conservative congressman, vaulted to victory in the Florida governor’s primary on the strength of President Trump’s endorsement. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NsTZJA

Judges’ Ruling on Election Map Plunges North Carolina Politics Into Disarray

Monday’s ruling declaring that the state’s congressional district map is unconstitutional has left candidates struggling to understand what comes next. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PdSE9Y

Dozens at Facebook Unite to Challenge Its ‘Intolerant’ Liberal Culture

In a rare sign of internal dissent, more than 100 employees have formed a group to agitate for better representation of conservative views. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wrQ60p

White Collar Watch: How a Ruling on Insider Trading Could Affect the Chris Collins Case

A recent revision to an opinion in an insider trading case could make prosecutors’ jobs easier in the case against the congressman from upstate New York. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBFZB1

C.I.A. Officer-Turned-Candidate Says PAC Obtained Her Security Application

A former C.I.A. officer running for Congress demanded the Congressional Leadership Fund destroy the highly sensitive security clearance application that she says it obtained. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PGmi9b

Scallop war: French and British boats clash in Channel

Boats are damaged and stones thrown as French and British fishermen duel in the English Channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PQvesG

Trump Privately Urges Pastors to Help Him From the Pulpit in Midterms

An audio recording reveals the president pushing evangelical leaders to use what he described as their newfound freedom of speech to campaign on behalf of Republicans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BWVyym

‘As a Democrat in Arizona, I Voted for McCain’

Readers who reached across party lines to vote for Senator John McCain during his Senate and presidential runs pay tribute to him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BUjJgY

Alex Salmond formally starts legal action against Scottish government

The former first minister is taking the Scottish government to court over its handling of sexual misconduct complaints. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PdAwxa

Brexit: May defends 'sensible' plans for future EU relations

The PM rejects criticism of her approach during a trip to Africa, saying it is the basis of a "good deal". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LtrauZ

Trump Accuses Google of Burying Conservative News in Search Results

The president hinted that he would take action against the search giant in his latest attack on a technology company. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LBsrAl

Replace Richard Russell’s Name With McCain’s? Senate Debates a Segregationist’s Legacy

The Senate is weighing whether to rechristen the Russell Senate Building, named after a senator who promoted racial segregation, to honor John McCain. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MVUKOC

Pentagon Has No Plans to Again Cancel Large Military Exercises on Korean Peninsula

The statement by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was yet another sign that the diplomatic thaw between Washington and Pyongyang is coming to an end. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2oi2pbO

Russia Hated John McCain, and Will Miss Him Dearly

The death of the Arizona senator has deprived Moscow of its favorite punching bag, the supposed leader of a global conspiracy of “Russophobes.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wgP5cj

Ex-chief rabbi condemns Corbyn comments on British Zionists

Jonathan Sacks says the Labour leader's speech is the most offensive since "Rivers of Blood". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PHDfA9

Trump Accuses Google of Burying Conservative News in Search Results

President Trump hinted that he would take action against the search giant in his latest attack on a technology company. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N23wdE

Brexit: First applications from EU nationals for settled status

EU nationals in north-west England are piloting the system for getting settled status in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BUzzYN

Green Party member ends deputy leader bid after father's abuse conviction

Aimee Challenor quits the Green Party deputy leadership race after her father is jailed for 22 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PHrj10

May dons her dancing shoes in SA

The prime minister shimmied with school kids in Cape Town at the start of her visit to Africa. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ohyvEN

‘The Whole World Is Watching’: The 1968 Democratic Convention, 50 Years Later

On Aug. 28, 1968, violent clashes in Chicago between demonstrators and police produced one of the most polarizing showdowns of the 1960s. People are still debating what it all meant. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N2Rh0N

Remembrances Across the Nation: The Schedule of Tributes to John McCain

The former senator’s life will be celebrated for five days in Arizona, Maryland and Washington. Here’s how to pay respects. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nq5ul7

Arizona and Florida Have Primaries Today. Here’s What to Watch.

Republicans are facing off for a shot at replacing an anti-Trump senator in Arizona, while Democrats clash to get on the ticket in the Florida governor’s race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N1rKFe

How will UK trade with Africa post-Brexit?

Africa Minister Harriet Baldwin says UK consumers and African economies can benefit from Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NsAf90

Calls for Stormont to be restored

Brexit, education, health and public finance decisions are currently on hold, the charity has said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wlAPin

No Salmond complaints before January, says government

The Scottish government says there were no recorded complaints about Alex Salmond before January. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2odyGRq

Federal Court Throws Out North Carolina’s Congressional Districts, Again

What happens next is unclear, but the case will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court, which has never ruled a partisan gerrymander to be unconstitutional. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nn5QsI

Theresa May to pledge Africa investment boost after Brexit

Mrs May wants the UK to overtake the US to become the G7's biggest investor in the continent by 2022. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wjaIsq

The Trump Tax Cuts Were Supposed to Depress Housing Prices. They Haven’t.

So far, economists see only faint effects of the new tax law in housing prices. The predicted carnage hasn’t materialized. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LxnPe9

Fact Check of the Day: Trump Falsely Calls Preliminary Pact Between U.S. and Mexico ‘Maybe the Largest Trade Deal Ever’

“I cannot imagine any metric in which an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico can be the largest,” a trade expert said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wkI369

In Defending Trump, Is Giuliani a Shrewd Tactician — or ‘Untethered’?

Rudolph Giuliani, President Trump’s lawyer, detailed for the first time his strategy for representing the president, in blunt and divisively political terms. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ogu8tC

North Korean State Media Denounce U.S. as Diplomacy Stalls

Belligerent articles alleged “extremely provocative and dangerous” American military moves after the United States canceled a trip by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PGqIgf

Meet Josh Shapiro, the Man Behind the Bombshell Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse

As attorney general of Pennsylvania, Mr. Shapiro rooted out sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, prompting international calls for reform. Now, he talks about the anti-Semitism he faced, how the report shaped his own spirituality, and the possibility of a federal investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wgD06G

Read Senator John McCain’s Farewell Statement

His former campaign manager, Rick Davis, read a farewell statement on behalf of Mr. McCain, who passed away at the age of 81. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wkseN0

Donna Shalala Isn’t Done Yet

Impeachment. Guaranteed income. A conversation with the former Clinton administration official, who hopes to win a seat in Congress. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BTC2Tq

China Has Withheld Samples of a Dangerous Flu Virus

Despite an international agreement, U.S. health authorities still have not received H7N9 avian flu specimens from their Chinese counterparts. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MVXdbJ

A Trump Endorsement Can Decide a Race. Here’s How to Get One.

The president’s grip on G.O.P. primary voters is as strong as it has been since he seized the party’s nomination a little over two years ago. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MWkJ8m

Bruce Ohr Fought Russian Organized Crime. Now He’s a Target of Trump.

Mr. Ohr, a longtime Justice Department official, was targeted in attacks by the president and his allies for links to the Russia investigation. He could lose his security clearance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LwoGM9

‘I Tried to Think Like a Corrupt Party Hack’

The Queens Democratic Party machine seemed to be nominating candidates without their consent. I needed to find them. But how? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mw9Gn3

White House Flag Briefly Marks John McCain’s Death

The White House flew the American flag at half-staff on Sunday after the death of Senator John McCain, but it returned to its full height Monday. It remained at half-staff at the Capitol. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LuwOgr

U.S. and Mexico Agree to Preliminary Nafta Deal

The preliminary agreement is a major step for President Trump, who has threatened to scrap the pact altogether. But Canada is still on the sidelines, and many issues are unresolved. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P7GD64

Electric shock collars for pets to be banned

Environment secretary Michael Gove said the collars caused unacceptable "harm and suffering". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BQxfSA

Trump’s $130,000 in Hush Money to Stormy Daniels: Here’s Everything We Now Know

The guilty plea by Michael Cohen, President Trump’s ex-lawyer, brought to light new revelations about the payoff — and the efforts to conceal it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wjJ7Y0

McCain ‘Suffered Fools Poorly,’ and Arizonans Admired Him For It

Mourners gathered along the roadways in Phoenix to pay respects to a man who had become an institution in Arizona. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PcbcHZ

Theresa May to visit Africa for first time as prime minister

Mrs May will discuss trade and security issues on a three-day trip to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NjwS4c

People's Vote campaign puts pressure on Labour leadership

Leaked memo reveals co-ordinated attempt to commit Jeremy Corbyn's party to backing a new referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P6fC2Q

As a Nation Mourns McCain, Trump Is Conspicuously Absent

Senator John McCain’s death seemed to be a metaphor for the demise of civility and unity in the Trump era. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BQqHTW

Arizona Governor Faces a Tough Choice: A Senator Cut From McCain’s Mold or Trump’s

The vacant Senate seat of the late John McCain has exposed the rift between his followers and the party’s Trumpian base. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LqQbGZ

White House Memo: Gather Round, Everyone. It’s Time to Play ‘Find the Collusion’!

As President Trump makes a game of his mantra of “no collusion,” he mocks what is in fact a serious allegation, and muddies the waters of what is a clear-cut question for investigators. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2odjvYC

Brexit: No-deal 'risks break-up of UK' - Herman Van Rompuy

Herman Van Rompuy suggests a no-deal scenario could prompt Scotland to seek its independence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P69qI2

Nicola Sturgeon: 'No legal basis' to suspend Alex Salmond

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon responds to calls to suspend her predecessor from the party amid harassment claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PaIoQ7

Politicians and World Leaders Remember John McCain

Leaders recalled Mr. McCain, the senator and former Republican presidential nominee who died on Saturday, for his bipartisanship, courage and patriotism. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wn06Jh

High Profits and Misery Meet at Door of Smugglers’ Stash Houses

Smugglers are making millions of dollars by extorting migrants after sneaking them into the United States and shuttling them from house to house. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BP4mGq

New rules could see non-MP lead Lib Dems

The party will open itself up to candidates who are not MPs, but insists Vince Cable is not stepping down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lt1n5V

Veteran, Maverick, Candidate: Key Moments of John McCain’s Public Life

Mr. McCain became known as an independently minded conservative, opposing President Trump after two failed presidential campaigns of his own. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MYpf6B

$1.7 Billion Federal Job Training Program Is ‘Failing the Students’

Job Corps has had more than two million graduates since it was started in 1965, and it boasts its share of inspiring success stories, but study after study has questioned its effectiveness. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wrpCMv

Trump Offers Condolences to Family of John McCain, Senator Who Defied Him

President Trump, who once said Mr. McCain was “not a war hero” because he was captured in Vietnam, offered his “deepest sympathies and regret” to Mr. McCain’s family after his death. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o9SVPP

John McCain to Lie in State at Capitols in Washington and Arizona

The Republican senator will also receive a full dress funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral before his burial in Annapolis, Md. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wb6mTY

On Washington: John McCain, a Last Lion of the Senate

The Senate becomes a lesser place without the sometimes angry, often funny, always larger-than-life presence of the Republican from Arizona. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2oaATNm

Government plans tougher insolvency law

Directors who let firms go bust, in order to avoid paying salaries and into pensions, face being fined. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ls9Iqv

Recalling the John McCain We Knew

Reporters and editors at The New York Times had a backstage view of Mr. McCain’s decades in public life. Here are their reflections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NgzJeh

John McCain, War Hero, Senator, Presidential Contender, Dies at 81

A naval aviator who endured torture in Vietnam, Mr. McCain rose to the heights of power in Washington until cancer felled him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wtbzpA

News Analysis: Trump’s War on the Justice System Threatens to Erode Trust in the Law

President Trump’s remarks about law enforcement revolve mostly around how its actions affect him personally — a vision that would recast an independent justice system as a guardian of the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MN9sY4

Democrats Overhaul Controversial Superdelegate System

Under a new plan, superdelegates would only be able to vote in extraordinary cases such as contested conventions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BMAdYf

News Analysis: Is China Undermining Efforts to Disarm North Korea? Not Yet, Analysts Say

China is mostly abiding by the sanctions meant to pressure the North, one expert said. But he added, “It depends on how the United States trade war goes.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P52mvu

What Will Mueller Do? The Answer Might Lie in a By-the-Book Past

The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has approached law enforcement consistently for decades: leading aggressive investigations marked by adherence to precedent and higher office. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NeYyHC

Trump’s Cancellation of Pompeo Trip Dashes Hopes in South Korea

Many had hoped that the American secretary of state’s planned visit to North Korea would help the South’s leader, Moon Jae-in, to advance his inter-Korean agenda. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BXKvoL

Details published of Alex Salmond sexual harassment claim

A woman alleges the former first minister touched her inappropriately, according to the Daily Record. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2o72uz7

19 Noncitizens Voted Illegally in 2016 in North Carolina, U.S. Charges

The foreign nationals, from countries as varied as Nigeria and Japan, face prison and large fines if convicted. Many are legal permanent residents, one since 1976. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P3rL8G

Allen Weisselberg, Top Trump Organization Official, Was Granted Immunity for Testimony

The deal for testimony in the case against President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael D. Cohen, did not extend a blanket immunity beyond the information shared, a person briefed on the arrangement said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PBHQDG

Trump Administration Cuts More Than $200 Million in Aid for Palestinians

The State Department said the money, meant for the West Bank and Gaza, would be redirected to other projects. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wp5c6S

Democratic Split on Impeachment Talk: Officials Avoid It, but Voters Are Eager for It

Party leaders are cautioning candidates in the midterm elections not to campaign on impeachment, for fear of inciting conservatives to vote in defense of President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LoeXYw

A Lot Happened This Week. Here’s What You Need to Know in American Politics. : A Lot Happened This Week in American Politics. Here’s What You Need to Know.

From the news about Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort to developments in Congress, a lot happened this week in American politics. Here’s what you might have missed (and some links if you want to read further). from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MLPcGa

Maria Butina Did Not Use Sex in Covert Russian Plan, Her Lawyers Say

Prosecutors miscast years-old, joking text messages as evidence that she was involved in a “duplicitous” relationship and offering sex for a possible job, her lawyers said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o6uFyb

Jeremy Corbyn defends 'British Zionist' comments

Labour's leader says his 2013 remark was not about Jewish people - but he is now more careful with words. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NbCJbM

Violence, Crime, Drugs: These G.O.P. Messages Go Grim

A collection of images from Republican ads and campaign messages portrays the left as angry, menacing and weak on crime. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MNvKcg

Trump Asks Pompeo to Skip Planned Trip to North Korea

President Trump said he did not think the country was making sufficient progress on denuclearization. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o7TRUU

Balderson Wins Special Election for Ohio House Seat

Weeks after voting ended, State Senator Troy Balderson, a Republican, edged out a victory in a reliably red district. He will face his opponent again in November. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o4UPBc

Kremlin Sources Go Quiet, Leaving C.I.A. in the Dark About Putin’s Plans for Midterms

The spy agency does not believe its Russia informants have been killed, but sources have gone largely dormant amid heightened scrutiny and rising threats. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BVGrp1

Euro press on 'no-deal' plan

European papers appear to show little sympathy for the UK's 'no-deal' Brexit guidance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MudoNT

The Untold Story of Trump and Cuomo, Who Didn’t Always Hate Each Other

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made his opposition to President Trump a cornerstone of his campaign. In the transactional worlds of politics and real estate, their lives have often intersected. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MzcMXm

Momentum set to consult members on Brexit policy

Activists hope to raise the issue at Labour's conference amid growing support for a new referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wnpuxE

Trump, Undeterred by Sessions’s Rebuke, Urges Him to Examine Corruption on the ‘Other Side’

President Trump said “everyone” wants the Justice Department to resist political considerations as he resumed attacks on his attorney general. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MPNIL0

John McCain Will No Longer Be Treated for Brain Cancer, Family Says

Mr. McCain, a towering figure in American politics, had been undergoing treatment since July 2017, and has been absent from Washington since December. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wn8Bmt

Pupils send Welsh slate to world leaders

Slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog was sent to the leaders of more than 200 countries - and some responded. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NfCc8X

Cardiff Aneurin Bevan statue gets spikes to stop birds poo

The 15ft (4.5m) high statue on Queen Street in Cardiff is popular with pigeons and seagulls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NccGB7

Gender Letter: The Persistence of Stormy Daniels

“How ya like me now?!” Stormy Daniels said in a tweet on Tuesday, a bombshell of a day for President Trump, his inner circle and the rest of us. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BKkER3

Sturgeon: Alex Salmond sexual harassment claims 'could not be ignored'

Nicola Sturgeon confirms two people have made sexual harassment claims about her predecessor as first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2odFY7X

For Female Candidates, Harassment and Threats Come Every Day

The abuse already common in many women’s everyday lives can be amplified in political campaigns, especially if the candidate is also a member of a minority group. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wmrMgu

‘Where’s Your Husband?’ What Female Candidates Hear on the Trail

The number of women running for office is surging. But for many, harassment and discrimination is a persistent reality. We spoke with six female candidates about how they have persevered. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o4ibHj

Salmond denies sexual misconduct allegations

The former first minister is taking the Scottish government to court to challenge how the allegations have been handled. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BH6Bvp

Conservative anger at Philip Hammond's 'dodgy project fear'

Brexiteers attack the warning that a no-deal Brexit could reduce GDP by 7.7% over 15 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OZ9ucE

Jewish Labour MP 'feels unwelcome' after Corbyn comments

Labour MP Luciana Berger was reacting after footage of her party leader emerged from 2013. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2woO6Wu

In Tweet, Trump Seems to Endorse Racist Narrative of South African Dispute

The post appeared to be the culmination of a lobbying effort by a right-wing South African group that falsely claims that white farmers are being systematically forced off their land and killed in large numbers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o7bK6m

White House Memo: With a Vocabulary From ‘Goodfellas,’ Trump Evokes His Native New York

As he faces mushrooming legal troubles, the president evokes a place replete with shady businessmen and mob-linked politicians, raffish types with unscrupulous methods and uncertain loyalties. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pz7NUr

How Politics Took Over the Killing of Mollie Tibbetts

The death of Ms. Tibbetts in Iowa sharpened the focus of Republicans, who had already been campaigning on dire workings about violence and insecure borders. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BFrCqa

A Rural Georgia County Considered Closing Polling Places. It Struck a Nerve.

In a state where voting issues have flared up repeatedly, voters suspected the worst about a rural county’s consolidation plan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o5iQbD

Secret Report on Starr Inquiry Leaks Is Released, but Doesn’t Name Kavanaugh

Democrats had hoped the report would shed light on the actions of Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BHfViZ

Senator Says He Has Trump’s Backing for Prison Bill Vote Late This Year

Senator Charles E. Grassley and Jared Kushner ended a phone call with President Trump — and said the president will back a bipartisan criminal justice bill after the midterm elections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wpwdqE

Montgomery Memo: A Rebirth for Alabama Democrats? Not So Fast.

Democrats were euphoric after Doug Jones’s Senate victory, but even he says “you’re not going to see a giant blue wave” in one of America’s reddest states. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MrKzBL

Chill Remains Between China and United States in Latest Trade Talks

There was little sign of progress between the world’s two largest economies as the Trump administration tried to ramp up pressure on China with more tariffs and investment restrictions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P1DxAp

Trump’s Lawyers Urged Him to Postpone Even Considering Pardons in Russia Inquiry

The president’s high-profile pardons and commutations this year prompted his lawyers to caution him against weighing clemency for associates in the special counsel investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N9E4Qj

‘Can The President Be Impeached?’: We Answer Your Questions

Since the news broke of Michael Cohen’s guilty plea, we received lots of questions from our readers. Adam Liptak, the Times’s Supreme Court Reporter answers them. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P2dTM8

Fact Check of the Day: Trump’s Inaccurate Claims About Cohen, Obama and Campaign Finance

On Fox on Thursday, the president claimed that Michael D. Cohen pleaded guilty to counts that “aren’t a crime” and misleadingly compared the violations to infractions by Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wgxIr2

Treasury Issues Crackdown on State and Local Tax Workarounds

Proposed regulations could hit taxpayers who receive state credits for donations to private schools. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NcKIFA

Army Recommends Silver Star for Captain Criticized in Deadly Niger Ambush

The appeal to recognize Capt. Michael Perozeni’s acts of valor in the Oct. 4 firefight contrasts with earlier findings that he filed misleading plans for the mission. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PwHBtJ

David Pecker, American Media Chief, Is Said to Have Immunity in Trump Inquiry

Mr. Pecker is close to President Trump and Michael D. Cohen, his former lawyer, and had been integral to a campaign effort to help protect Mr. Trump from embarrassing stories about women. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o58EzP

Leave.EU's Arron Banks denied Conservative membership

The Brexit backer tweeted he had joined, but the Conservatives say his application was not approved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wmIyf9

Trump Put a Low Cost on Carbon Emissions. Here’s Why It Matters.

How much economic damage will global warming cause? It’s a tough calculation, and the answer, to a big extent, determines how easily the government can roll back environmental rules. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BI1nQ4

Alice Dunnigan, First Black Woman to Cover White House, Will Get Statue at Newseum

The daughter of a Kentucky sharecropper, Ms. Dunnigan endured poverty, segregation and sexism as she fought to fulfill her dream of becoming a journalist. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NcKePR

Pompeo Will Return to North Korea Next Week With Reinforcement

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday that he would travel to North Korea next week and bring with him a new special envoy to Pyongyang. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lqlhig

Corporate Chiefs Say Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Hurting U.S. Economy

Timothy D Cook of Apple, Ginni Rometty of IBM and dozens of other C.E.O.s said new guidelines and practices were hindering skilled foreign workers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PxPrDe

In the small print

BBC editors and correspondents unpick the detail in the government's "no-deal" documents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lme5ng

Betsy DeVos Eyes Federal Education Grants to Put Guns in Schools

The Education Department is considering allowing states to tap a fund for educational reform and improvement to buy guns for educators, a use not approved by Congress. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LnDlJI

Holdout in Manafort Jury Blocked Guilty Verdicts on 10 of 18 Charges, Juror Says

“We laid it out in front of her again and again,” a juror, Paula Duncan, told Fox News. “She still said she had reasonable doubt.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OVMqvo

Cynthia Nixon Says She Can Win. But Who Are Her Voters?

Polls show Ms. Nixon trailing far behind Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But her campaign insists she’s reaching a new electorate not captured by the old metrics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BAyt48

Attempted Hacking of Voter Database Was a False Alarm, Democratic Party Says

The Democratic National Committee says suspicious activity was merely a test. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BAvF76

Trump, Familiar With ‘Flipping’ Under Legal Pressure, Says It ‘Almost Ought to Be Illegal’

President Trump’s comment on “flippers” illustrates why his views diverge on former associates in legal trouble: Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MLHX13

Trump Wants Pompeo to Study ‘Killing of Farmers’ in South Africa

President Trump commented on South African plans to seize some land without compensation, coming to the defense of “white farmers” and claiming without evidence that there had been “large scale killings.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NcDvW0

Migration from EU to UK continues to fall, ONS figures show

Net migration from the European Union is at its lowest level since 2012, official data shows. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NgGAEk

Brexit deal referendum should be on the table, says Sir Keir Starmer

The shadow Brexit secretary says options should remain open in the event MPs reject the final deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mu0i3r

'No-deal' Brexit advice to be published by UK government

Ministers say the documents will tackle "hair-raising scare stories" about leaving the EU with no deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LfDJKg

Betsy DeVos Is Said to Weigh Letting School Districts Use Federal Funds to Buy Guns

The Education Department may let school districts use money meant for academic enrichment to buy guns, officials with knowledge of the plan say. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o33xzS

Anatomy of a Crime: Sex, Hush Money and a Trump Fixer’s Guilty Plea

Coordinating with Michael Cohen, a tabloid giant turned its tip line into a trip wire for negative stories that could hurt the Trump campaign, prosecutors said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w3phjS

The Developments With Manafort and Cohen Explained

Our investigative reporter who spent 16 days covering the Paul Manafort trial, Sharon LaFraniere, answers our readers’ questions on Manafort’s conviction and Cohen’s guilty plea. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BB85am

When Is an Offense Impeachable? Look to the Framers for the Answer

The constitutional convention in 1787 focused on corrupt conduct used to gain the presidency in drafting the impeachment clause. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BDK8iO

‘How Did We End Up Here?’ Trump Wonders as the White House Soldiers On

President Trump, a man who has in the past relished the idea of leading his troops into political battle, seemed subdued as he grappled with two legal setbacks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o1Tknz

On Washington: As Bad News Piles Up, Republicans Hardly Flinch

Party leaders found several reasons to look past the legal actions against Trump insiders, even as the president himself was implicated. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OXxs82

Trump’s Tariffs Are Paying Off for Century Aluminum

The company is expanding and growing under the president’s tariffs after lobbying the government for years for help to combat foreign metals. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MpClKm

Snaring Doctors and Drug Dealers, Justice Dept. Intensifies Opioid Fight

After the president asked for a crackdown on suppliers, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced cases that spanned from Ohio to China to the “dark web.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w7Ztmq

State of the Art: Can Facebook, or Anybody, Solve the Internet’s Misinformation Problem?

Facebook showed it was proactive against online threats when it revealed new global influence campaigns this week. But being proactive is far from finding a solution. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o064uJ

Long-Secret Report on Leaks From Starr Inquiry May Be Released

The 1999 report is said to have criticized disclosures to news outlets by Ken Starr’s team, which included Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N7kqog

Corbyn floats plan for windfall tax on tech firms to fund journalism

Firms like Google may have to pay for public interest journalism coverage, Labour leader will say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PAhn9M

Blame Trump’s Tariffs and the Weather. New York’s Farmers Do.

Farmers say a drought, flooding, a trade war and a tightening immigration policy have led to economic woes that are forcing many to question their future. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PtIPpw

The Indictment of Duncan Hunter, Explained

Prosecutors claim Representative Duncan Hunter and his wife spent over $250,000 of campaign funds on personal items. Here is an explanation of the indictment filed on Tuesday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PwkkYY

Democratic Party Says It Has Thwarted Attempted Hack of Voter Database

The D.N.C. this week contacted the F.B.I. about the attempted hack, which was not successful. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BCsOuC

Robert H. Ferrell, Authority on Truman, Is Dead at 97

The consummate Truman scholar wrote or edited a dozen books about the 33rd president, including collections of his diaries and letters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LhS4pi

Child passport renewal error hits hundreds

The 10-year-old error affects children born in the UK to parents from eight EU countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OZmOxL

Trump Praises Manafort for Refusing to ‘Break,’ Unlike Cohen, His Former Fixer

The president wrote that he had “such respect for a brave man,” Paul Manafort, who was convicted of tax and financial fraud. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NbdhTY

Overwhelmed by the Cohen and Manafort News? We’ll Catch You Up

The dust had barely settled from one revelation about a Trump associate when another landed almost immediately on Tuesday. Here’s a guide to our coverage. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2o1Og2u

Bequests to Tories twice as large as income from members

The party received £1.6m in people's wills last year, twice as much as members paid in subscriptions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LjHT3F

Chinese State TV Mocks Trump in Sarcastic Video

A video takes direct aim at President Trump, portraying him as a bumbling leader who is indirectly advancing China’s interests. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w5T3V1

With Cohen Implicating Trump, a Presidency’s Fate Rests With Congress

For now, the G.O.P. continues to stand by Mr. Trump. But with only weeks until the midterms, the question will soon be put before voters, who will decide whether to hand Congress to the Democrats. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LkXq3c

News Analysis: Cohen and Manafort Are in Deeper Legal Trouble. Mueller Could Benefit.

The conviction of Paul Manafort and the guilty plea of Michael D. Cohen, while unrelated to the central questions of the Mueller inquiry, could lead to cooperation with the special counsel. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MGINvX

Trump’s New Pollution Rules Still Won’t Save the Coal Industry

At best, the Environmental Protection Agency’s new proposal could help a few coal plants stave off retirement for a short while longer. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LhmAQj

Feature: How the Trump Administration Is Remaking the Courts

Thanks to ruthless discipline — and a plan long in the making — the G.O.P is carrying out a sweeping transformation of the federal judiciary. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BzImiD

Feature: When the Supreme Court Lurches Right

What happens when the Supreme Court becomes significantly more conservative than the public? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MKRnK2

Councils' care spending spirals as other services cut

The rising cost of children's and adult services is threatening councils' financial viability. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BGh5uO

Scots tax and spend figures to be published

The Scottish government's Gers figures have been a key battleground in the independence debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BuSYiK

Puppy and kitten sales at pet shops set to be banned

The ban would prevent pet shops and dealers selling puppies and kittens less than six months old. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MF6zbK

Fact Check of the Day: Trump’s False Claims About Coal, the Environment and West Virginia

President Trump claimed that coal was “indestructible,” that West Virginia had one of the strongest state economies and that the U.S. was the “cleanest country in the planet.” None of that was true. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N7xGcq

Wyoming Republicans Renominate Senator John Barrasso

Voters in Alaska and Wyoming were also casting ballots on Tuesday in primaries for governor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BA6W37

Takeaways From the Conviction of Paul Manafort

A jury found Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, guilty on eight counts of financial and tax fraud. Here are the biggest takeaways. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wkrNl3

Michael Cohen Says He Arranged Payments to Women at Trump’s Direction

Mr. Cohen made the admission as he pleaded guilty to tax evasion, bank fraud and campaign finance violations in federal court in Manhattan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2whdaPo

A One-Two Punch Puts Trump Back on His Heels

The conviction of Paul Manafort and guilty plea by Michael D. Cohen could open fissures among Republicans on Capitol Hill and expose President Trump to the possibility of impeachment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nZrgBe

Cohen, Manafort and Trump: What’s Next?

Mr. Cohen pleaded guilty to breaking campaign finance laws. Mr. Manafort, was convicted in his financial fraud trial. Can Mr. Trump pardon them? And how does this affect him? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Leuw4Y

Cohen Implicates President Trump. What Do Prosecutors Do Now?

The Justice Department has long said that sitting presidents can’t be indicted. But impeachment remains an option. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OY8yFD

Representative Duncan Hunter Is Indicted, Accused of Misusing Campaign Funds

Mr. Hunter, accused of spending tens of thousands of dollars on personal expenses like family trips and tuition, became the second Republican congressman indicted this month. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MF7p8o

‘We Have Some Breaking News’: A Wild Day Makes Networks Scramble

Over the course of a whipsawing hour of television, journalists struggled to keep up with developments involving Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OV9o5M

Red Flags for Immigrant Recruits: Calling Parents, Not Laughing at Jokes

Records detail the reasons, some seemingly trivial or erroneous, that the Army has been labeling immigrant recruits security risks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lgvnlo

Trump Responds to Manafort Conviction

President Trump told reporters in West Virginia that Paul Manafort was a “good man” and that his conviction “has nothing to do with Russian collusion.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PsE4ww

Michael Cohen Leaves Court After Guilty Plea

The former personal lawyer to President Trump pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations, as well as multiple counts of tax evasion and bank fraud. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OSW0PS

Thomas Hofeller, Republican Master of Political Maps, Dies at 75

He had a crucial role in the Republican Party’s resurgence in Congress and state legislatures. In the South, he helped upend decades of Democratic rule. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nYpHTS

Paul Manafort Convicted in Fraud Trial

The verdict was a victory for the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, whose inquiry has drawn withering criticism from President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2N7wy8D

White House Pledges Aggressive Midterm Campaign Plan for Trump

Officials said the president would participate in at least eight rallies over the next six weeks, several in places that are home to vulnerable Democratic senators, and as many as 16 fund-raisers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BxAdLD

Kavanaugh Agrees Roe v. Wade Is ‘Settled Law,’ Susan Collins Says

The vote of Ms. Collins, a Maine Republican who back abortion rights, is critical to the confirmation of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court pick. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NciQRK

‘Silent Sam’ Confederate Statue Pulled Down in North Carolina

The monument has been a divisive symbol on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Its toppling was cheered by protesters who called it a tribute to white supremacy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w0XVL6

Brexit: Continuous talks to try to resolve differences

The EU and UK negotiators say gaps remain after the latest talks and the process must speed up. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PrJTu8

Facing New Russian Hacking, Senators Signal They Are Ready to Act

After Microsoft revealed a new Russian attack on American democratic institutions, senators in competing hearings signaled they are ready to punish the Kremlin. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wgaamb

Jury in Paul Manafort Trial Suggests It Is Divided on One of 18 Counts

Jurors sent the judge a note asking how to fill out the verdict sheet if they cannot come to agreement on one of the fraud charges against Mr. Manafort. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BuzGKA

New U.S. Sanctions Target Russia for Defying Rules on North Korea

The administration’s targets include ships that were transferring oil to North Korean vessels, which imported the oil despite international sanctions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MIg363

Brexit blues

Brexit divisions lead to talk of a "revolt" by the grassroots and "infiltration" of the Tory membership. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OUxvBQ

E.P.A.’s Rollback of Coal Pollution Rules Will Lead to More Deaths, Its Numbers Show

The Trump administration unveiled its rewrite of pollution rules for coal-fired power plants, and its analysis shows an increase of up to 1,400 premature deaths annually. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MLXhec

In Wyoming Governor’s Race, a Wealthy Conservative Donor Tries on a New Hat: Candidate

A conversation with Foster Friess, who was an early supporter of President Trump. He’s now one of six Republicans competing in a primary on Tuesday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bw9bEn

Alaska and Wyoming Are Voting Today. Here’s What to Watch.

Gov. Bill Walker is running for re-election in Alaska, as are Senator John Barrasso and Representative Liz Cheney in Wyoming. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BI6os3

Labour MP Chris Williamson's 'democracy roadshow' criticised

Chris Williamson is accused of using tour to mobilise support to unseat critics of Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BvxNgn

Windrush generation: Sajid Javid apology for removals

Eighteen people who could have been wrongfully removed or detained are to get a formal apology from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MtjCOc

Labour's Barry Gardiner: New EU vote would 'undermine democracy'

Labour's Barry Gardiner says another referendum could lead to "civil disobedience". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2w2uzfl

Alaska and Wyoming Are Voting Today. Here’s What to Watch.

Gov. Bill Walker is running for re-election in Alaska, as are Senator John Barrasso and Representative Liz Cheney in Wyoming. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ME7KrS

Levi Sanders Is Not His Father. He Keeps Telling That to Voters.

Bernie Sanders’s son is running for a House seat in New Hampshire. The name is familiar, and so are the mannerisms. But, he is quick to remind voters, “I am my own person.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bwp65E

The Bipartisan Cry of ‘Not in My Backyard’

The housing secretary wants to encourage mixed-income, multifamily development as a way of making housing more affordable. But it’s a notion homeowners of all political leanings tend to oppose. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BuRsxd

New Russian Hacking Targeted Republican Groups, Microsoft Says

Microsoft was surprised not that recent “spear phishing” attempts had occurred, but that they targeted traditional conservative think tanks. Those groups have been critical of Russia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OTG9R7

UK can be '21st Century exporting superpower', says Liam Fox

The international trade secretary outlines post-Brexit aspirations - but businesses ask for help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LdVLwj

New E.P.A. Rollback of Coal Pollution Regulations Takes a Major Step Forward

The E.P.A.’s acting chief has signed a proposal that would all but erase former President Barack Obama’s efforts to impose controls on greenhouse gasses from coal plants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MqDT77

Jeremy Hunt wants 'malign' Russia to face tougher sanctions

The foreign secretary urges the EU to copy Washington's response to the Salisbury nerve agent attack. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N15mbx

Companies Warn More China Tariffs Will Cripple Them and Hurt Consumers

The Trump administration, which will hold trade talks with the Chinese this week, began six days of hearings on its proposal to tax another $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vWKDzo

Remember John W. Dean, a Watergate Informant? He’s Back in the Limelight

President Trump referenced Mr. Dean, who served as President Richard Nixon’s White House counsel, in a tweet defending his current White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ORBSgL

‘Truth Isn’t Truth’ and ‘Alternative Facts’: A White House Defense Strategy

The Trump administration has used some unusual phrases to defend its positions in the news media. Here is a closer look at a few of these remarks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BrElgk

Leonard Boswell, Veterans’ Champion in the House, Dies at 84

A former career Army officer who saw combat in Vietnam, he sponsored a veterans suicide-prevention act. As a farmer, he focused on agricultural issues. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PqCc7c

Trump Praises Border Patrol Agent for Speaking ‘Perfect English’

President Trump made the remark during a White House event honoring employees of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PkByrY

Brexit: NHS managers warn about impact of no deal

Leaving the EU without a deal would make it harder to stop the spread of diseases, NHS boss is told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N3AEyD

Why Did Gabby Giffords Endorse 2 Republicans in New Jersey

The former Democratic congresswoman is supporting Representatives Leonard Lance and Chris Smith based on their gun control records in Washington. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OSBajD

U.S. Criticism of ‘Suspected’ Nuclear Sites May Derail Talks, North Korean Media Warns

North Korean officials urged President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to push aside hard-liners and move ahead with diplomacy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PntkiR

Trump Complains to Donors About Fed Chairman’s Raising of Interest Rates

At a fund-raiser in the Hamptons, President Trump said that he had expected Jerome H. Powell to adhere to an easy-money monetary policy, by keeping interest rates low, when he nominated him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vWdELA

Trump Attacks Justice Dept. Official, and Sessions for Not Firing Him

President Trump issued a subtle challenge to the attorney general to fire Bruce Ohr, a civil servant who is on a list of people the president was considering stripping of their security clearances. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mpk53S

‘Abolish ICE’ Movement ‘Catering to the Extreme Elements,’ Trump Says

Writing to state and local leaders, the president denounced Democrats who have called for the elimination of Immigration and Customs Enforcement as enablers of lawlessness and anarchy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BuNTam

Pentagon Says an American is Killed in Helicopter Crash in Iraq

Several other troops were injured in the crash that followed a joint counterterrorism operation in Iraq. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w0BpSt

Brett Kavanaugh Urged Graphic Questions in Clinton Probe

A newly released memo shows that Brett M. Kavanaugh took a relentlessly tough stance as a young lawyer investigating President Clinton’s affair with an intern. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BsXz52

Minnesota Democrats Targeted in Ads Citing Allegations Against Keith Ellison

An ad campaign launched on Monday by a conservative super PAC used abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison to attack the credibility of four Minnesota Democrats. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vVEaEu

Melania Trump Called for Good Behavior on Social Media. The President Unleashed More Attacks on Twitter.

Another day of dissonant messaging unfolded from the Trump White House. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nUq02m

Chelsea Clinton says Nicola Sturgeon is 'incredibly courageous'

The daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton is in Edinburgh to launch her latest book about inspiring women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2nPbFnM

Westminster car crash: Suspect appears in court

Salih Khater appears in court charged with the attempted murder of pedestrians and police. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BsGQPr

Jeremy Corbyn begins tour of Scotland

The Labour leader is expected to face more questions about anti-Semitism following the suspension of a former MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OPtCOs

Living Wage fails to cover families' basic needs, charity finds

Low-paid parents working full-time do not earn enough to meet their families' needs, a charity says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OPyFi1

A Corrupt Lobbyist’s Influence in the Cuomo Administration Is Revealed in Newly Disclosed Emails

New York spent more than $200,000 in legal fees to try to keep nearly 350 pages of the emails secret. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2L8e0TT

Sidebar: Two U.S. Agents Fired Into Mexico, Killing Teenagers. Only One Faces a Lawsuit.

The Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether American officials may be sued for cross-border shootings after lower courts reached opposite conclusions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MoOgrV

Birmingham Prison taken over from G4S by government

Security company G4S will not be allowed to run HMP Birmingham again for at least six months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MYxOLf

Northamptonshire County Council 'bought rugby hospitality box'

Public money was also spent by councillors on hiring a vintage plane. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BpmWEN

Irish presidential election: Sinn Féin to open nominations

It is only the second time ever that a sitting Irish president will have to face a challenger. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2L5uo7z

How Sexism Follows Women From the Cradle to the Workplace

New economic research suggests that the attitudes toward a woman when she is born have a lasting impact on how much she works, and earns, as an adult. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2L2AE01

Cohen, Trump’s Ex-Lawyer, Investigated for Bank Fraud in Excess of $20 Million

The inquiry, which could deal a significant blow to President Trump, is entering the final stages, and charges against Michael D. Cohen could come by the end of August. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nOsYoX

Giuliani Says ‘Truth Isn’t Truth’ in Defense of Trump’s Legal Strategy

President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, made the comment on “Meet the Press” on Sunday in response to a question about a potential interview by the special counsel. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w9sddQ

Trump Lawyers’ Sudden Realization: They Don’t Know What Don McGahn Told Mueller’s Team

The lapse has contributed to a growing recognition that an early strategy of full cooperation with the inquiry was a potentially damaging mistake. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PoU56K

There Is More to Stacey Abrams Than Meets Partisan Eyes

As minority leader in Georgia State House, Ms. Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor, showed both a penchant for standing on liberal principle and a willingness to negotiate with Republicans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OOzCXL

As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients

The top air pollution official in the Trump administration had been a lawyer for polluting industries. They are now benefiting from his new role. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PjMwhn

Trump Attacks New York Times Report on Don McGahn’s Cooperation With Mueller

President Trump said that The Times had falsely implied that the White House counsel “turned” on him. The newspaper said it stood by its report. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PmEunZ

On Washington: How the Senate Got Its Groove Back With the Power of the Purse

While the Senate may be at odds over the Supreme Court vacancy, it is trying, for the first time in years, to advance funding bills the old-fashioned way. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BpE1yn

Trump Won Pennsylvania. Democrats Want the State (and His Voters) Back.

With its redrawn congressional map and working class union towns, the state has found itself at the center of Democrats’ plans to win control of the House of Representatives. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MkdJ5T

Westminster car crash: Man charged with attempted murder

Salih Khater will appear in court charged with the attempted murder of pedestrians and police. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2nOIwZZ

UK investigates WW2 shipwreck looting claims

The defence secretary says he is "very concerned" to hear claims that four wrecks in Asia had been targeted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BpA257

Brexit: Government to publish no-deal advice on Thursday

Dominic Raab says the technical notices are necessary to "mitigate the risks" of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2nV7qap

Former Conservative MP Sir Peter Tapsell dies aged 88

Sir Peter Tapsell, who served as a Conservative MP during seven different decades, has died. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2La9412

Brexit vote campaign gets £1m from Superdry co-founder

Multi-millionaire tycoon says he donated because "we have a genuine chance to turn this around". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PiNHxH

White House Counsel Has Cooperated Extensively With Mueller’s Obstruction Inquiry

The White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, was a witness to key episodes being scrutinized in the case. His cooperation with investigators is unusual. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vVXSA7

Tax Cuts Are a Hit With One Pivotal G.O.P. Group: Rich Donors

Republicans may be struggling to sell their $1.5 trillion tax cut to voters, but the law has helped unleash tens of millions from donors who benefited handsomely from it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PksVNZ

Trump Accuses Social Media Firms of Discrimination Against Conservatives

After a string of crackdowns on the platforms, President Trump vowed to prevent voices aligned with his administration from being removed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w85KOi

Kofi Annan: Theresa May pays tribute to 'great leader'

Prime ministers past and present praise the former UN secretary-general, who has died aged 80. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2L3JZon

States Rush to Rein In Prescription Costs, and Drug Companies Fight Back

Without waiting for Congress or the Trump administration, states have passed many laws to hold down drug prices, over the objections of manufacturers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MWP7w2

Labour Party suspends former MP Jim Sheridan

Former parliamentarian Jim Sheridan is being investigated as allegations emerge about anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vRXDpS

Public 'back' taxes to tackle single-use plastic waste

Coffee cup levy could be brought in after thousands support action to reduce single-use plastic waste. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MnCfmr

Trump Has Attacked the Russia Inquiry Over 250 Times. Here Is What’s True.

We assessed President Trump’s claims about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and the ensuing federal investigation of his campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OLz4lw

Accusing Trump Adviser of Repeatedly Lying to Investigators, Mueller Asks for Jail Time

In a memo filed Friday evening, Robert Mueller said that George Papadopoulos’s attempts to mislead the F.B.I. had a significant effect on the investigation into Russian election interference. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OMGvce

Judge Bars Statements Made by Guantánamo Detainees During F.B.I. Interrogations

The decision could be a major setback for the effort to prosecute the five detainees who are accused of aiding the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OHJwdO

Brexit: Nigel Farage to go 'on the road' with Leave group

The UKIP MEP announces he will offer his "total support" to pro-Brexit group Leave Means Leave. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MWlDi5

The Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week

From revoked security clearances to the Manafort trial, it’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are five of the biggest stories (and some links if you want to read further). from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ph8otP

Trump’s Plan for Coal Emissions: Let Coal States Regulate Them

President Trump is planning an overhaul of climate regulations that lets states set their own rules, according to people who have seen the proposal. Environmentalists say emissions could rise. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2L6XUKa

Justice Dept. Backs Suit Accusing Facebook of Violating Fair Housing Act

The department suggested Facebook could be held liable if housing providers used the site’s targeting tools to discriminate against prospective renters and buyers in advertising their properties. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wccpXI

Booming Economy May Be Little Felt as Voters Decide

Republicans say the economy will help them in November. Democrats say it won’t. New data says the full story is more complicated. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PjJhqk

Trump Calls Manafort Trial ‘Sad,’ but Is Quiet on a Possible Pardon

The jury in the financial fraud trial of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, deliberated for a second day without reaching a verdict. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BiiXd8

Trade War Worries Iowa Republicans in a Close House Race

In a region where farm troubles can ripple through the economy, even backers of President Trump are wary of the damage a tariff battle could cause. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2L3K8bs

Canada on the Sidelines as U.S. and Mexico Near an Agreement on Nafta

The United States and Mexico are making progress, but the trade talks still exclude America’s closer political and economic partner. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nOlVg6

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Military Over Rohingya Atrocities

The penalties, for what the Treasury Department called ethnic cleansing and other human rights abuses, target four Burmese military and border guard commanders and two military units. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wjUz5p

U.S. Will Not Spend $230 Million Allocated to Repair Devastated Syrian Cities

The decision is the United States’ latest step back from a seven-year war that has been largely won by a brutal government and its Russian and Iranian backers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BhuIAs

Alex Jones of Infowars Destroyed Evidence Related to Sandy Hook Suits, Motion Says

A motion filed on behalf of a Sandy Hook victim’s father accused Mr. Jones, who is being sued for spreading false claims about the 2012 school shooting, of deleting videos and social media posts. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vTsdPP

Embracing Conspiracy Theory, Trump Escalates Attack on Bruce Ohr

President Trump threatened to revoke “very soon” the security clearance of the little-known Justice Department official, who has been accused of having helped start the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MikOnr

She’s Trying to Pull an Ocasio-Cortez. Her Target: Pete King.

Liuba Grechen Shirley, a Democratic newcomer campaigning as a working mother, is trying to take down New York’s most visible Republican congressman. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MSQ2gZ

Ministers bid to cut most polluting wood and coal burned at home

Defra proposes phasing out the most polluting wood and coal for burning at home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BlPnnj

Want to Be President? Just Ask Iowans

One year before the 2020 candidates descend on the Iowa State Fair, attendees had some ideas on how the would-be presidents might win their votes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bka0A4

Trumps Asks S.E.C. to Study Quarterly Earnings Requirements for Public Firms

The president said that he wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to weigh letting companies report results just twice a year. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PiHGkI

I will not quit as MP, suggests DUP's Ian Paisley

The DUP man "would not be there today" if he believed he had done anything warranting his resignation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MURnUA

Trump Cancels Military Parade, Blaming Washington Officials for Inflating Costs

The president said local politicians “wanted a number so ridiculously high” that he canceled a planned parade that the Pentagon had already postponed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vTDU96

Melania Trump, a Mysterious First Lady, Weathers a Chaotic White House

On many matters, Mrs. Trump has directed her East Wing to operate independently of the West Wing, and she is still keeping Washington at a distance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OI83iF

39 States Have Budget Surpluses. And Cities Want the Cash.

States like Ohio are placing their surpluses in rainy-day funds, but cities that have suffered because of cuts since the recession say it is time to loosen up. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PhYmse

A New Film Compares Democrats to Nazis and Trump to Lincoln. At This Screening, It Was a Hit.

Attendees at a viewing party in Ohio said the film, from the conservative provocateur Dinesh D’Souza, was a confirmation of a worldview they feel is often ridiculed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OI81r3

Giving Others a Voice in Congress, One Hand-Delivered Letter at a Time

Since President Trump’s inauguration, a group of Washington-based volunteers have spent their lunch breaks and after-work hours delivering over 12,000 letters to Capitol Hill. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pghrv2

In a Divided Era, One Thing Seems to Unite: Political Anger

Disputes over politics have divided Americans’ homes, strained marriages, ruined friendships and invaded the workplace. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OI7JQZ

Plaid Cymru leadership: Adam Price targets independence

Adam Price admits he is not going for the "safe" option as he launches his leadership campaign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KW9xDD

Body scanners and sniffer dogs to target prison drugs

Funding aims to boost security and conditions at prisons in England with the most "acute problems". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OFDwSE

E-cigarettes can be key weapon against smoking, say MPs

Vaping is much less harmful than normal cigarettes and it shouldn't be treated the same way, MPs warn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2nJDcqw

North Korea Presses Demand for End of War Amid Talk of Pompeo Visit

South Korea’s leader indicated that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was preparing for his fourth visit to the North. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MvyKcR

White House Memo: Once Dry Discussions, Cabinet Meetings Are Now Part of the Trump Show

The president alternates between gentle and pointed quizzing of his cabinet secretaries in a ritual with a story line that has become almost comically consistent. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wa50Z8

Manafort Jurors Ask for Definition of Reasonable Doubt

The jury deciding the fate of President Trump’s ex-campaign chairman ended its first day of deliberations with four written questions to the judge. The answers might have been less than satisfying. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OJjJBP

Democrats Question Kavanaugh’s Testimony about Bush Nominee

Democrats say that files from the Bush White House show that President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee played a significant role in a nomination he distanced himself from. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OI7ndk

Revoking Clearance, Trump Aims Presidential Power at Russia Inquiry

The move to revoke John Brennan’s security clearance may be the latest sign that the president is determined to punish anyone connected to the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PheNVN

For News Media, a Day of Solidarity in a Summer of Unease

Job losses, insults from President Trump and threats have made this a difficult time for many journalists. On Thursday, more than 300 publications responded by reaffirming what they do and why it’s important. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nLr9sS

Education Department Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Abuse at Ohio State

The inquiry keeps a harsh spotlight on the university, drawing additional scrutiny to how officials handled claims of sexual misconduct by a team doctor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vMnTly

Omarosa Manigault Newman Releases Tape of Lara Trump’s $15,000-a-Month Job Offer

The audio is the latest in the trickle of recordings that Ms. Manigault Newman has made public to bolster the credibility of her book, “Unhinged.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KZD6nU

Meet the Special Counsel Team: So Careful They Won’t Even Disclose Their Shake Shack Orders

The trial of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, has provided the public with its first extended glimpse of Robert S. Mueller III’s investigators. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KVFtrW

Trump’s Military Parade Could Cost $92 Million, Official Says

The parade, scheduled for November, comes after years of tight budgets at the Pentagon. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P9x4Vb

Cuomo vs. Nixon? He’d Rather Campaign Against Trump.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s motivation behind his recent attacks on the president has more to do with his re-election this year than any ambitions in 2020. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vQQYw3

Gender Letter: When the Resistance Meets the Polls: A Historic Week for Women Politicians

In an election year already dominated by a surge of women, and L.G.B.T. candidates, this week’s Democratic primary signaled that zeal is translating into votes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mxhe8m

U.S. and China to Rekindle Trade Talks as More Tariffs Loom

The meeting, to be held in Washington this month between midlevel officials, comes as the Trump administration is preparing more tariffs on Chinese goods. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KYlqJs

A New U.S. Post to Pressure Iran, and a Stark Challenge Ahead

The job of special envoy will be filled by Brian Hook, who said withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear accord has opened new avenues of diplomacy despite strained relations with Europe. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MmLinK

Ex-C.I.A. Director John Brennan Strikes Back After Trump Revokes His Security Clearance

The White House cited “erratic” behavior by Mr. Brennan, who has frequently been a fierce critic of the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MRmBfg

Trump Says Newspapers Are in ‘Collusion’ on Championing a Free Press

The president lashed out after more than 200 newspapers, including The New York Times, published editorials about the dangers of the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on the news media. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MUMhYr

Melania Trump’s Parents Ignite Debate Over ‘Chain Migration’

Readers debate who deserves to get a family visa to immigrate to the U.S., citing as examples their own families’ stories and the stories of families they know. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PgxHMO

Pelosi Talks of ‘Bridge’ to New Leader as Democrats Test Her Strength

Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader, is confronting threats from different corners of her party, posing the most serious test of her 15-year grip on the caucus from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OFOcRg

The Questions the Jurors in the Manafort Trial Will Be Asking

In weighing whether to find Paul Manafort guilty or not of financial fraud charges, jurors will have to take into account evidence, witness credibility and other factors. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MvNqsK

In Kentucky House Race, a Battle of Ideology vs. Résumé

A year ago, Representative Andy Barr was thought to hold a safe House Republican seat in Kentucky. Then came the candidacy of the Democrat Amy McGrath. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2wcgNpw

In a Proxy Fight for the Party’s Future, a New Face Presses Her Democratic Opponent

In their final debate in a Massachusetts congressional race, Ayanna Pressley challenges Michael Capuano over abortion funding, Trump’s wall and gun control. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KWeVqz

Little-Known Justice Dept. Official Makes Trump’s Security Clearance List

Critics said the inclusion of Bruce Ohr on the list of those whose clearances were revoked or under review was an abuse of presidential power and an intrusion on the independence of law enforcement. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MPjuoj

Bannon’s New Group Issues a Midterm Plea: Save Trump

The group is Stephen K. Bannon’s new vehicle since he was pushed out of the White House last year. Trump advisers say Mr. Bannon is just promoting himself. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PcZ624

Jahana Hayes Was Told She ‘Had No Chance.’ She, and Voters, Beg to Differ.

Overcoming a life of early poverty and homelessness, Ms. Hayes is now poised to become the first black Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PdhuaX

Fact Check: Was the U.S. Actually ‘Built on Tariffs,’ as Trump Says?

We took a look at the evidence for President Trump’s claim, which appeared to refer to a period starting in the late 19th century. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BaOiOS

Big City: Ignore, Condescend, Dismiss: Debate Playbook for Men Facing Women

An offer to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlights how male candidates often use debates to diminish female opponents, perhaps increasingly at their peril. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nHFKp4

Anomaly or Omen? A House Republican Tells Voters He ‘Stood Up’ to Trump

With many Republicans courting the president and others afraid to criticize him, an Ohio congressman has gingerly created a small crack in the wall, risking Trumpian wrath. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OEyJ3X

Cuomo Says ‘America Was Never That Great’ in Jab at Trump Slogan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s remark drew immediate criticism from his Republican opponent, Marcus Molinaro, who said the governor owed the nation an apology. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MOb4h0

Christine Hallquist on Her Primary Victory: ‘It Gives the Transgender Community Hope’

Ms. Hallquist, a Vermont Democrat, made history Tuesday night by becoming the first transgender nominee for governor from either major party. She spoke to The Times the next morning. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PaJ60t

Trump Revokes Security Clearance of John Brennan, Former C.I.A. Director

The White House cited “erratic” behavior by Mr. Brennan, who has frequently been a fierce critic of the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OBKwjq

Evidence Against Manafort Is ‘Overwhelming,’ Prosecutors Say

In closing arguments, the special counsel’s office described Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, as well versed in financial matters and motivated to commit fraud. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P69Mzv

Is Trump a Regular Guy? Yes, an Ex-Aide Says, Sometimes He Drives His Rolls-Royce

Corey Lewandowski, the president’s former campaign manager, told stories about a Rolls-Royce and a platinum American Express card in explaining how the president understands regular people. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KUmUEy

Primary Wins Bring a Night of ‘Firsts’

Diverse candidates in Connecticut, Minnesota and Vermont advanced to the general election, potentially setting them up for historic wins in November. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KV9Z5h

Tory MPs complain over peer's Tunisia trip

Zac Goldsmith and Robert Halfon call for an investigation into Lord Sheikh. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MybETi

Trump Administration Sanctions Companies Helping North Korea

The sanctions were ordered against three organizations and an individual accused of facilitating illicit shipments to North Korea. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mqcrp7

Westminster crash: Salih Khater named as suspect

Salih Khater has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and terror offences. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vK7mhQ

Turkey Rejects 2nd Appeal to Release U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson

Ankara also sharply raised tariffs on American-made alcohol, cars and tobacco, ramping up the trade dispute between the countries. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MT4XYw

Gordon Brown says Jeremy Corbyn 'has to change'

The former prime minster says immediate action is needed to tackle the "sore" of anti-Semitism within Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MjSCAo

Sanders Can’t ‘Guarantee’ That Trump Hasn’t Used N-Word

The White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said that President Trump had denied using the racial slur and that he had never used it in her presence. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PaJs76

Hallquist on Primary Win: ‘We Already Made History’

Christine Hallquist, a Democrat from Vermont, is the first transgender candidate to be nominated for a governorship by a major party. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vMEKEK

3 Days on the Road With the Parkland Activists

They’re registering voters. They’re spotlighting the work of local organizers. They’re talking about all forms of gun violence. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nHgEqu

Democrats Discard Washington Platform in Bid for House Control

Unlike 1994 and its “Contract With America” or 2006 and its “Six for ’06,” this midterm campaign will not feature a centralized message from the party seeking control of the House. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KZIZBK

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

On another night of primaries leading up to November’s midterm elections, Democrats embraced diversity (with some notable exceptions) and Republicans rewarded loyalty to President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MLWd6A

Frozen Out by Obama, Hungary’s Far-Right Leader Finds a Friend in Trump

Prime Minister Viktor Orban joins a growing roster of right-wing or euroskeptic leaders in Europe to have secured President Trump’s backing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Me1gAF

Tom Tugendhat 'changed nappy during live interview'

Tom Tugendhat describes 'Radio Roulette' - booking interviews while home along with his kids. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MNZmmu

RMT angry at Chris Grayling's rail fare index suggestion

Chris Grayling suggested rail fares and wages should be calculated using a lower inflation measure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KSz3Kd

Rail fares rises: Grayling pleads with unions and train firms

Chris Grayling asks the industry to use a lower inflation measure for future fare and wage increases. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mj3yyk

In Connecticut, Ned Lamont Scores a Decisive Win, and Jahana Hayes Moves Closer to History

Mr. Lamont won the Democratic primary for governor, while Ms. Hayes’s win moved her closer to being the state’s first black Democrat in Congress. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MpFlpm

Welsh Assembly leader polls 'opportunity to change politics'

Party contests offer an "unprecedented opportunity" to change the face of politics, campaigners say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PakOni

Christine Hallquist, a Transgender Woman, Wins Vermont Governor’s Primary

Ms. Hallquist, a Democrat, became the first transgender candidate to be nominated for a governorship by a major party. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BdDYpz

Colyer Concedes in Kansas, Handing Governor’s Nomination to Kobach

One week after voting produced a razor-thin lead for his opponent, Jeff Colyer, the incumbent governor, said he would not challenge the results or ask for a recount. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KPxz3i

Pentagon Spokeswoman Is Under Investigation Over Staff Complaints of Retaliation

The inquiry centers on Dana White’s decision to transfer aides after they filed complaints about her. She also used her staff to fetch dry cleaning and run other errands, according to a news report. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MOH84q

U.S.-Turkey Tensions Could Stall Progress Against ISIS, Officials Say

Joint operations between American and Turkish troops are still being planned. But officials worry about Turkey’s reliability as a battlefield partner. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OBDQSh

Bernie Sanders Wins Democratic Nomination for Vermont Senate Seat

In Tuesday’s primary elections, voters were also casting ballots for major races for Senate, governor and House seats in Wisconsin and Minnesota. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MwCZoU

The New York Times Joins Effort to Combat Trump’s Anti-Press Rhetoric

An initiative started by The Boston Globe has enlisted more than 200 newspapers nationwide to publish editorials on Thursday in favor of the news media. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MJzY1i

Fact Check of the Day: White House Falsely Claims Trump Has Created More Jobs for Black Americans Than Obama Did

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said the economy added only 195,000 jobs for African-Americans under President Barack Obama. In fact, it added about three million. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MJRlip

Trump Campaign Says It Has Filed Case Against Omarosa Manigault Newman

The arbitration case is a major escalation in the president’s fight with his former aide, whose tell-all book and audio recordings are roiling the White House. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2B8NGsY

Trump Claims Power to Bypass Limits Set by Congress in Defense Bill

In the latest example of his broad vision of executive power, President Trump used a signing statement to challenge dozens of provisions, including limits on Russia and North Korea. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MMaS1D

Westminster crash: Raids after suspected terror attack

Searches take place in Birmingham and Nottingham as a man is held after a crash outside Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BcQRAa

Kavanaugh Could Unlock Funding for Religious Education, School Voucher Advocates Say

Brett M. Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court could advance efforts to make publicly funded vouchers available to students attending religious schools. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MKGbKj

Manafort Lawyers Rest Without Calling Witnesses in Fraud Trial

Defense lawyers did not present call any witnesses in Paul Manafort’s trial, while prosecutors called nearly two dozen. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KRu4cx

Trump’s Trade War Is Rattling China’s Leaders

While President Xi Jinping remains firmly in charge, friction with the Trump administration and troubles at home have dented his political dominance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ms0sHu

Brexit: Jeremy Hunt begins tour of European ministers

The foreign secretary says the EU faces a "strategic choice" about whether to strike a Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BaWM8B

Jeremy Corbyn will not apologise over Tunisia wreath row

The Labour leader says he was at an event in 2014 in order to promote peace in the Middle East. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P8Ad7x

Trump Calls Omarosa Manigault Newman ‘That Dog’

In Twitter posts, the president attacked the former aide who has written a book about her time in the White House, calling her a “crazed, crying lowlife.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mkjjo3

4 States Are Voting on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch.

A look at the most important primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bb6tnL

UK unemployment at lowest since 1975

Jobless total falls to 1.36 million in the three months to June - the lowest for more than 40 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MpToLq

For Rashida Tlaib, Palestinian Heritage Infuses a Detroit Sense of Community

Ms. Tlaib, who won a Democratic primary in Michigan, may become the first Muslim woman in Congress. She said her upbringing shaped her political vision. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MHC41z

4 States Are Voting on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch.

A look at the most important primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nE4GOm

This Former ‘Teacher of the Year’ Wants to Be Connecticut’s First Black Democrat in Congress

A conversation with Jahana Hayes, whose grass-roots campaign has made her a formidable challenger in Tuesday’s close primary race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MHBZeh

Armed police at Westminster crash site

Officers responded after a vehicle crashed into security barriers at 07:37. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OzC30d

Environment minister Therese Coffey defends Roundup weedkiller tweet

A minister who sparked a Twitter storm by promoting a controversial weedkiller defends her action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2w5hroN

Parliament car crash: Man arrested as pedestrians injured

A number of pedestrians have been injured, Scotland Yard say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MMMVYh

Social housing proposals 'to give tenants greater power'

The government outlines proposals to help social housing tenants hold their landlords to account. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OwQX7m

Special Forces Soldier Dies After Roadside Bomb Attack in Afghanistan

The explosion wounded several Afghans and at least one other American, according to two military officials. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P6oqXu

Stephen Miller’s Uncle Calls Him a Hypocrite in an Online Essay

The article is a notable rebuke by a family member to Mr. Miller, who is one of the most fervent public defenders of President Trump’s immigration policies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KP0ynZ

Fact Check of the Day: Trump Goes for Broke on Claim Military Received No Money Before His Watch. (He’s Still Wrong.)

While signing the annual funding bill, President Trump inaccurately claimed that the amount was “historic” and the military had “never” previously received funding. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OyhEsh

Family Feud Breaks Out Between Judiciary Committee Chairman and Son

In a pair of tweets, Representative Robert W. Goodlatte’s son made it clear he wants change: “I’m deeply embarrassed” by “my father’s grandstanding.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2B5I96M

Trump Talks for 28 Minutes on Bill Named for John McCain. Not Mentioned: McCain.

The president avoided reading the name of the military spending bill — which would have meant mentioning the ailing senator and Trump critic — during his speech or the signing ceremony. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vGvIcr

Trump Appears to Admit White House Aides Signed Nondisclosure Agreements

A tweet disparaging Omarosa Manigault Newman, a former aide, appeared to confirm the highly unusual agreements, which officials have declined to acknowledge for months. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nzccdl

Representative Keith Ellison Denies Abuse Allegations About Ex-Girlfriend

Mr. Ellison, Democrat of Minnesota, has denied allegations that he had emotionally and physically abused a former girlfriend, Karen Monahan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w8LQma

Jeremy Corbyn pressed over 'terror memorial' claims

The Labour leader responds to criticism of his presence at a 2014 wreath-laying ceremony in Tunisia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OAMyQZ

Manafort Trial’s Spectators: 'Why Go to Cancun’ When You Can See History?

The trial of Paul Manafort in Alexandria, Va., has drawn an eclectic mix of lawyers, tourists and political junkies determined to witness a little piece of history. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vEsyWw

Peter Strzok, F.B.I. Agent Who Criticized Trump in Texts, Is Fired

Mr. Strzok was one of the F.B.I.’s top counterintelligence officials. But his disparaging texts about President Trump handed a weapon to conservatives assailing the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P5V2kc

‘Don’t Run This Year.’ The Perils for Republican Women Facing a Flood of Resistance

The energy in the midterms is working against female Republican candidates who are reluctant or unable to claim any advantage to being a woman among voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vHpVDh

Abortion clinic buffer zone announcement expected 'next month'

'Complex' review will report in September, Home Secretary Sajid Javid tells cross-party campaigners. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2nzGJYD

UKIP burka remarks 'emboldening' Islamaphobic hate crime fear

The leader of UKIP in the Welsh assembly stands by comments that burkas are "apparitions of pre-medieval culture". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Map3Bo

The New Health Care: The Large Hidden Costs of Medicare’s Prescription Drug Program

Premiums have risen very little in the years since Medicare Part D was introduced. But the same cannot be said of the burden on taxpayers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OwYGSZ

Plan to end rough sleeping in England by 2027

The government is unveiling a £100m strategy to make sleeping on the streets "a thing of the past". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OwxSCi

Ian Paisley supporters to meet to back the suspended MP

Monday's meeting has been organised by DUP councillor John Finlay and will be attended by Mr Paisley. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MaHiqq

Loans offer for Scottish farmers hit by adverse weather

A Scottish government scheme is being launched to allow farmers early access to their annual EU payments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KMU0Gn

Firms 'struggling to recruit as EU workers stay away'

The tighter labour market is boosting wages for some staff, says HR trade body the CIPD. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P3Mg5X

Muslim Council urges PM to avoid Boris Johnson 'whitewash'

The Muslim Council of Britain wants to ensure there is a full inquiry into the burka comments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2B6RmLS

The Rise and Fall of Paul Manafort: Greed, Deception and Ego

The former Trump campaign chairman’s trial has ripped away the facade of a man who worked for the campaign at no charge, intimating he was too rich to need the money. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2B1JhYS

Trump’s Tariffs Foster Crisis at the W.T.O.

The Trump administration has forced the World Trade Organization into the difficult position of ruling on the security interests of its most powerful members. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vFYxpb

Trump and Comey Had ‘No Conversation About Michael Flynn,’ Giuliani Says

The statement by Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trump’s lawyer, contradicted a memo by James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, as well as his own previous comments. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MGCF3F

Voting Rights Advocates Used to Have an Ally in the Government. That’s Changing.

The Obama Justice Department fought voter-ID laws, aggressive purges of voter rolls and dilution of minority votes. Under President Trump, the department often does the opposite. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P48HrS

Omarosa Manigault Newman Taped Her Firing by John Kelly

The recording, played on “Meet the Press,” revealed the White House chief of staff suggesting that she could face damage to her reputation if she did not leave quietly. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w6GPea

For Voters Sick of Money in Politics, a New Pitch: No PAC Money Accepted

A flurry of Democratic candidates are refusing to take contributions from groups sponsored by corporations, unions or even other politicians, relying instead on individual donors. And voters are responding. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MIwFrf

‘Beautiful’ and ‘Lovely’: Trump Tweets Reflect Fixation on Women’s Appearances

The president’s comments on Lisa Page and Nellie Ohr made clear his disdain for the two women, who have connections to the Russia inquiry. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P4f9yX

At ‘Unite the Right’ Rally, White Nationalists to Gather in Front of White House

Thousands of counterprotesters are poised to oppose the supremacists’ message a year after the Charlottesville violence, and hundreds of police officers are deployed to keep the peace. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w0SGtT

News Analysis: An Angry Kremlin Faces New Rounds of U.S. Sanctions

President Vladimir V. Putin has nimbly exploited differences between Washington and its allies, but he has yet to translate that into fewer sanctions against Russia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2w1FJ3d

Wisconsin Faces a Political Crossroads Tuesday. Which Way Will It Go?

Democrats hope to swing back in their favor a state that played an unexpectedly pivotal role in President Trump’s victory. But it may be too late. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MDrkB8

Trump Escalates Attack on Sessions, Calling Him ‘Scared Stiff’

The broadside included some of President Trump’s harshest language yet against the attorney general, whom he criticized as “Missing in Action.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vximz5

Congressman Collins’s Deep Financial Ties to Biotech Firms Posed Other Conflicts

Mr. Collins, among the wealthiest members of Congress, has decided not to seek re-election in the wake of insider trading charges stemming from investments he and others had in a biotech firm. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vB24Fq

Before White Supremacists’ Rally, Trump Declines to Condemn Them Specifically

President Trump issued a general call for unity a year after the violence in Charlottesville, Va., saying that he condemns “all types of racism and acts of violence.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vD81BD

Chris Collins, New York Congressman, Suspends Re-Election Bid After Insider Trading Charges

Mr. Collins initially vowed to stay on the ballot but said it was “in the best interests” of his district, the Republican Party and the president’s agenda to suspend his race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBroS0

A Judge Blocked a Medicaid Work Requirement. The White House Is Undeterred.

Trump administration officials say they will still allow states to impose work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries, despite a federal court ruling that blocked such requirements in Kentucky. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OtHygV

‘So, So Jaded’: The Campaign to Stop Brett Kavanaugh Struggles for Liftoff

Activists have mustered seven-figure war chests and troops on the ground, but little energy to stop Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation has materialized. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nw7Gwi

A Half-Million Bikers and a Trade Debate

This is Sturgis: A massive biker rally in South Dakota. Harley-Davidson has always been a mainstay here, but since the company announced that it’s moving some production overseas, some die-hard fans are questioning their loyalty. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ou2xAg

Michael Avenatti Urges Democrats to Reject Michelle Obama’s Advice on Trump

Mrs. Obama said, “When they go low, we go high.” In his first speech as a prospective presidential candidate, Mr. Avenatti told Democrats to “fight fire with fire” instead. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ns78Y3

Jacob Rees-Mogg: Boris Johnson burka probe is 'show trial'

Jacob Rees-Mogg defends Boris Johnson and says the row is being used to stop him becoming Tory leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vZ3bxZ

Brexit: What is the 'no deal' WTO option?

If the UK leaves the EU with "no deal" it will have to trade on WTO terms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vA5ZlF

Manafort Leaned on Ties to Trump to Win Loans, a Bank Official Testifies

Months after Paul Manafort left Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign, he still sought to use that connection to bail himself out of financial trouble, a banker’s testimony showed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nq5oyq

‘This Is Incredibly Complex’: Inside Twitter’s Debate About What Stays on Its Site

The social media company provided a rare look inside a policy meeting as it struggled with criticism that it left up posts from the conspiracy site Infowars and its creator, Alex Jones. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2vzz157

Outside Influence: The Veterans Agency’s Shadowy Leadership

Three friends of the president have quietly influenced decisions at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the firing of the secretary. They seem to be growing bolder. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2nru0a5

Bulletin board: Using a Public Records Request to Learn More About Brett Kavanaugh