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The former president’s star power among Democrats is unmatched, but some think the Trump era demands a fist, not a handshake. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qm5712

No Easy Ride for U.S.-India Trade as Trump Focuses on Harley

India and the United States face deadlines in the coming days to decide disputes over trade and oil. The president is most interested in motorcycle tariffs. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EV6LB0

Unbuttoned: Why Voting Is in Fashion

This election cycle, casting a ballot isn’t just a talking point. It’s a product category. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PyaNU1

Fact Check of the Day: Fact-Checking Trump’s Florida Rally

President Trump, speaking Wednesday night in Estero, Fla., made inaccurate or disputed claims about the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, birthright citizenship and health care. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PuLimB

In Florida Rally, Trump Calls Constitutional Citizenship Protections ‘a Crazy Policy’

The president told a rapt crowd that “illegal immigrants are not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.” (Legal experts would widely disagree.) from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SyXe5n

Ryan Zinke, Trump’s Interior Secretary, Faces Increased Ethics Scrutiny

The criticism escalated sharply after reports this week that an investigation into Mr. Zinke had been referred to the Justice Department, a potential prelude to a criminal investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P2SQxd

UK aid for wealthier overseas territories after rule change

The move comes after the government was unable to direct aid to hurricane-hit islands in 2017. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Rnpoie

How Vilification of George Soros Moved From the Fringes to the Mainstream

On both sides of the Atlantic, a loose network of nationalists has used anti-Semitic imagery to portray Mr. Soros as the shadowy leader of a globalist cabal. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RpHgJm

Once Fringe, George Soros Conspiracies Now Saturate the G.O.P.

George Soros, a billionaire Democratic fund-raiser, has long been villainized in certain right-wing circles. Now conspiracy theories about him have gone mainstream, to nearly every corner of the Republican Party. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OhIV1C

US attacks UK plan for digital services tax on tech giants

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risk US retaliation and could hurt trade relations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AEFMVW

A Guide to the Ryan Zinke Investigations

Ryan Zinke has faced more than 15 ethics inquiries since taking over the Interior Department. At least six are ongoing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PwlgPS

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: On the Ballot This Year: A Lot to Think About

In On Politics: Voters will decide on complex issues put on the ballot by fellow citizens; plus, a banner year for diversity, and a new poll in Steve King’s district. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zg27Yc

Supreme Court Weighs Google Settlement That Paid Class Members Nothing

In a lively argument, the justices considered internet privacy and whether payments to charities are a good way to settle class actions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yEeFcr

Democrats in an All-Hands-on-Deck Scramble to Save Menendez in New Jersey

In the deeply blue state, the race between Senator Robert Menendez and Bob Hugin is tight. Party leaders are pulling out the stops to defend the seat. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DfIqUL

Labour says it would end the welfare freeze

The pledge, which was not in Labour's last manifesto, emerged after Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CQUb2S

Trump’s Georgia Visit Scrambles Plans for Final Debate

The candidates for governor had long planned to debate on Sunday evening. But that was before President Trump announced a campaign rally. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AE6Bde

Fact Check of the Day: Inside What Even an Ally Calls Trump’s ‘Reality Distortion Field’

From nonexistent riots to conspiracy theories about migrants to false claims about his popularity and job-creating record, the president has offered a litany of falsehoods in the midterm campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yKG2l8

Tech Fix: Spotting Disinformation Online Before the Midterm Elections

Rumors. Inflammatory and divisive messages. Doctored photos. Kevin Roose, technology columnist, explains how he has waded into that shadowy world to write about it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sv5umO

Nonfiction: Thinking Clearly About Immigration

Reihan Salam’s “Melting Pot or Civil War?” tries to lower the temperature of our heated immigration debate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q8xStn

Days Before Election, Trump Leans Into Birthright Citizenship Pledge

The president criticized his own party’s House speaker and offered his legal argument for how he could change the overwhelming consensus on the 14th Amendment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SxCBq9

Fight Fire With Fire, or Be Civil With Trump? The Obama Coalition Is Unsure

The former president’s star power among Democrats is unmatched, but some supporters are skeptical that his leadership style is suited to the sharp-elbowed political moment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zkQbnW

When a Collision Between Politics and Sex Shocked Americans

As the drama “The Front Runner” chronicles, Gary Hart’s presidential campaign was dogged by questions about his personal life. Would we care today? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EU402S

Brexit: Dominic Raab 'expects deal by 21 November'

Brexit Secretary tells MPs the "end is firmly in sight" with agreement on Northern Ireland "not far" off. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AE5bz2

Boris Johnson's £14,000 Saudi visit revealed

The Saudi foreign ministry funded the visit, two weeks before the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PuObnk

As New Sanctions Loom, U.S. Push Against Iran Faces Steep Obstacles

Efforts to tighten the screws on Tehran could further alienate European allies and bruise relationships with China and India, which continue to buy large amounts of Iranian oil. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qkL1Ev

How a Democratic Dark-Money Group Flooded the 2018 House Map

The Hub Project, a Democratic group that does not disclose its donors, has spent nearly $30 million on the midterms through an array of state-level groups. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Dduhr5

PMQs: Corbyn and May on austerity and 2018 Budget

The prime minister lists some of her achievements, before being cheered by Conservative MPs as she names a few economic "ups" and "downs". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P2PsCu

PMQs: Will Theresa May guarantee 29 March Brexit date?

The PM is asked to reassure Brexiteers that she would not "recommend or agree to" any changes in the planned date of the UK leaving the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CUHzbk

PMQs: Theresa May is asked about Asia Bibi case in Pakistan

Theresa May is asked about a Pakistani court overturning the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zkjgzS

PMQs: Peter Bone on Philip Hammond's Brexit dividend Budget

Peter Bone calls chancellor Philip Hammond the 'king of Brexit' over some of the announcements in his Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SzgCPy

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over the Budget - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SEpV0S

First Up if Democrats Win: Campaign and Ethics Changes, Infrastructure and Drug Prices

House Democratic leaders, for the first time, laid out an ambitious opening salvo of bills for a majority, including an overhaul of campaign and ethics laws. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P4mvq9

Kanye West Says He’s Quitting Politics. We’ll See.

The rapper, who has forcefully supported President Trump, said he had been “used to spread messages I don’t believe in,” but didn’t disavow any previous statements. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OWO5Fs

Fake Cambridge Analytica ad hits Facebook

The bogus advert purports to be for the BeLeave Brexit campaign and received more than 1,000 views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ssdfdn

UK to pick ambassadors from private sector

The UK's foreign secretary is opening up almost 1,000 diplomatic roles to non-civil servants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OfCgoL

‘Cold War’ Takes New Meaning for U.S. Marines at a NATO Exercise

A military conflict between NATO and Russia would mean fighting in the cold. American troops have spent much of the past 17 years warring in warmer climes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zetvWD

The Trump Effect, Kobach’s Hand, Tester and DeWine Ads: 6 Days to Go

Trump’s throw-everything-at-the-wall strategy a week before Election Day — particularly a constitutionally dubious call to end birthright citizenship — has brought new headaches for Republicans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SypkO0

Facebook: MPs in new attempt to question Mark Zuckerberg

British and Canadian politicians request Facebook boss appear before joint data privacy hearing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zhKOWM

Government must 'get a grip' on Sellafield

Budget overruns for decommissioning the nuclear power site are nearing £1bn, a report finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RkBGIi

On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order

President Trump has sought to appeal to prospective voters in the midterms by making dramatic claims that appear to have little chance of materializing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zdMksU

Rural areas 'least socially mobile'

MPs say rural and coastal communities are held back by the "false perception of affluence". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zg1XA6

George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote

Ex-chancellor says Tories were "wrong" over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zbmqG0

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

Since the shooting, the White House has emphasized Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s relationship to their religion and their relationship to the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ABYgqd

News Analysis: In Campaign’s Homestretch, Trump Tosses Out Ideas to See What Sticks

Frustrated that other topics came to dominate the news, the president has sought to seize back the national stage. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qluOPg

Clampdown on violence against NHS staff

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DdwC5h

MSPs call for solution to devolution row 'impasse'

Holyrood's constitution committee says the deadlock over devolution and consent must be resolved urgently. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2De9KTg

'Despicable' Osborne attacked by Toynbee

The Guardian columnist says the ex-chancellor has damaged the country, as the pair appear on Newsnight. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zgbOWF

Chinese Intelligence Officers Accused of Stealing Aerospace Secrets

China’s intelligence service has used espionage and computer hackings to steal secrets from American companies to help its own government-run industries, law enforcement officials said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qjkPtR

Plot to Smear Mueller Unravels as F.B.I. Is Asked to Investigate

In an email sent to journalists, a woman claimed she was promised money to fabricate sexual misconduct claims against Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QbMYi1

They’re Trained for War. Now American Troops Are Headed to the U.S. Border

President Trump’s pledge to send soldiers to the border likely will be costly, divert military resources from other conflicts and threats and has echoes in a 2014 scare about Ebola. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DdkuRP

Trump Administration to Revise Birth Control Exemptions in Hopes of Saving Them

Administration officials hope that the changes will overcome judges’ objections without fundamentally altering the purpose or the effects of the rules. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rq5iE6

Defense Contractor Accused of Slighting Reservists in Hiring

L3 Technologies, with billions in Pentagon sales, moved to settle a lawsuit saying it passed over job candidates with military obligations to fulfill. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rp8Qq9

Standing ‘Against White Supremacy,’ G.O.P. Campaign Chief Rebukes Steve King

The head of the House Republican campaign arm all but jettisoned Representative Steve King of Iowa, declaring “we must stand up against white supremacy.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CPZ6Bo

Parts of America Are Still Struggling Economically. They Don’t Matter Much in the Midterms.

The most competitive districts in the race for control of the House are disproportionately prosperous — and their economies aren’t doing much to lift Republicans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DgvKNi

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Upset Watch

Previewing some possible midterm surprises; plus, a trip off the grid in North Dakota, and new polls in California and Georgia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DcE68Q

Ishmael Osamor resigns over Bestival drugs supply charges

Ishmael Osamor - son of Labour MP Kate Osamor - had already quit Haringey Council's cabinet. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AB0cPW

Election 2018 Misinformation Roundup: ‘Problematic’ Text Messages and Doctored Mailers

Midterm elections are seven days away. Here’s a collection of coverage from The New York Times and elsewhere on outreach efforts that have been misleading voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PxTxy7

Inquiry Into Ryan Zinke Land Deal Is Said to Escalate

The move, if confirmed, is a sign that the federal government is considering a criminal investigation of the interior secretary’s conduct. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pz5wLO

Yvette Cooper is confused by Caroline Nokes' position on EU migrants after Brexit

Answers from Minister Caroline Nokes about a no-deal Brexit leave Labour's Yvette Cooper confused. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qm7IrX

Reality Check

Much of the debate following the Budget on Monday has been about who benefits most. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jte01B

Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, Slams ‘Crazy Democrats’ on Fox News

Senator McCaskill, whose opponent calls her too liberal for Missouri, sought distance from liberals like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CO4EMu

Employers to check EU migrants' status after no-deal Brexit - minister

Employers may face new burden - and app for EU citizens still doesn't work on Apple phones, minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Rq1LFT

Irish passport applications from British applicants skyrocket

British applications for Irish passports have almost doubled since before the Brexit referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CPLlCC

News Analysis: Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Proposal Is at Odds With Legal Consensus

Supreme Court decisions and a scholarly consensus reject Mr. Trump’s claimed power to end birthright citizenship by executive order. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zigFq3

Abroad in America: It’s Been an Awful Few Days

After two terrible events, the finger-pointing keeps getting worse. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QdKJKI

What is the Norway model?

The UK prime minister is in Norway and Brexit is bound to come up. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zeJlAr

Ishmael Osamor 'must quit' over Bestival drugs supply charges

Ishmael Osamor - son of Labour MP Kate Osamor - was caught with £2,500 of drugs at Bestival 2017. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CQjjGZ

Tories should steal Labour's gambling policy - Lord Archer

Former Tory chairman urges ministers to "steal" Labour's policy on gambling to save young from addiction. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yGtPOl

Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship

“We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in and has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years,” President Trump said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qi9Lx9

In North Dakota, Native Americans Try to Turn an ID Law to Their Advantage

Tribes think they may be able to increase turnout in the face of a strict voter ID law. But it will be a challenge. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q71G9O

Tight Race in South Carolina, Heckling in Florida, New Poll in Texas: 7 Days to Go

Republican are showing concern in Mark Sanford’s district in South Carolina, airing an ad for Katie Arrington, who defeated him. Poll shows Ted Cruz up by 5 points. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q3RzCx

Female Candidates Break Barriers, Except When it Comes to Money

Women are running in record numbers, and asserting themselves as donors as well, but they still trail male candidates in fund-raising. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qiksQd

Barbra Streisand Can’t Get Trump Out of Her Head. So She Sang About Him.

Her new album, “Walls,” is a rare instance of politics permeating her music, and in an interview, she could barely stop talking about her least favorite president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DaJvgx

Anger over chancellor's £400m 'little extras' for schools

The chancellor's choice of language in particular drew criticism from parents and teachers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QcQfxa

Budget 2018: Richer or poorer? Ask the calculator

Use our Budget calculator to find out how your pocket may be affected by the Chancellor's latest measures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EPYOge

On Politics: Pittsburgh Massacre Happened Amid Rise in Anti-Semitism

The deadly attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh is part of a wave of anti-Semitic attacks across the country and around the world. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Az6rnk

Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim

Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SuWmhW

Reeling From Tragedy, Many in Pittsburgh Say Trump Should Not Visit

In the wake of the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue, grief has mixed with the nation’s angry politics in anticipation of President Trump’s visit Tuesday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qhoOXR

U.S. to Block Sales to Chinese Tech Company Over Security Concerns

Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit “poses a significant risk” of becoming involved in activities that might threaten national security, the Commerce Department said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PsQib5

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Everything Election

The midterms are a referendum on many of the most divisive issues in America; plus, getting out the vote in Texas, and close races in Iowa and N.J. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qj5mKe

News Analysis: How Trump-Fed Conspiracies About Migrant Caravan Intersect With Deadly Hatred

In the final days before the election, President Trump and Republicans are trying again to highlight the caravan, which he called “an invasion of our country.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CMSHa0

Trump Sending 5,200 Troops to the Border in an Election-Season Response to Migrants

An initial group of 800 soldiers is already heading to Texas from Fort Campbell and Fort Knox to help hold off a group of Central American migrants moving north through Mexico. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zatinf

Justices Weigh Class-Action Limits in Arbitration Contract

The case, in which workers say their employer failed to protect their data, was the Supreme Court’s latest effort to determine whether companies can use arbitration provisions to bar class actions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zg0xFx

Sanders Lashes Out at News Media Over Synagogue Shooting Coverage

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, gave an emotional condemnation of the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue and suggested that reporters were falsely blaming President Trump for the massacre. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zcYItf

Do You Get Health Coverage Through Obamacare?

The period for enrolling in insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act begins on Nov. 1. Are you renewing coverage or planning to sign up? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q2aJJ2

Five Midterm Votes That Could Have an Outsize Impact on Climate Change

A Washington ballot measure that would establish the first carbon tax in the country, along with under-the-radar races in other states, will quite likely influence national policy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qh00iL

Meet the Would-Be House Committee Leaders Who Could Torment Trump

If Democrats win control of the House, they will gain control of powerful committees that could put a check on Mr. Trump’s agenda. Expect subpoenas, must-see hearings and lots of investigations. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yIvZge

Why Trump Is Absent From His Own TV Ad

President Trump’s closing election-season argument is to white suburban women, so he can’t be the one to make it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Oexloa

Trump to Visit Pittsburgh After Shooting at Synagogue

President Trump plans to travel Tuesday to the Pittsburgh community that was the site of a synagogue massacre over the weekend, the administration said Monday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CN7pOm

2018 Budget headlines: Neil, Kuenssberg, Jack and Ahmed

After the chancellor and Labour leader addressed the Commons, Andrew Neil hears from Laura Kuenssberg, Simon Jack, and Kamal Ahmed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DaRLNv

Budget 2018: MPs clap and cheers pension protesters

MPs stand, clap and cheer after protesters in the public gallery highlight the campaign of the pension age for women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jp1vUX

Budget 2018: What do the housing measures mean?

The chancellor announces more help for first-time buyers and plans to create more homes on the High Street. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O894jv

Campbell Soup ‘Accelerates’ Executive’s Departure After George Soros Tweet

A company vice president leaves earlier than planned after sharing a conspiracy theory on social media about the billionaire philanthropist being behind a migrant caravan in Mexico. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qhDdTP

Jeremy Corbyn - Budget full of broken promises

The Labour leader criticises "half measures and quick fixes" and says austerity is not over. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zbmPIF

Budget 2018: What it means for you

Workers will take home more of their pay than many would have expected - one of numerous measures that affect your finances. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q4OB0T

Budget 2018: Toilet humour lines from Philip Hammond

Philip Hammond has MPs groaning with a series of toilet jokes, ending with the line that he had one announcement that had not leaked. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yHkYMc

Budget 2018: Philip Hammond hails better borrowing figures

Borrowing is expected to keep falling over the next five years, the chancellor said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qfsadU

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z9Szht

Hillary Clinton on Possible Run in 2020: ‘I’d Like to Be President’

During an interview on Friday, Mrs. Clinton said she would be well-suited to the job, but that she wouldn’t consider another run until after the midterms next week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Db0uiQ

Special 50p coin expected to mark Brexit

The chancellor is set to announce the commemorative coin during his Budget speech in the Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PZjKTm

Budget 2018: Chancellor abolishes PFI for future projects

The government will not enter into further Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects, but will honour those underway, says the chancellor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SowC6W

Budget 2018: Chancellor on austerity 'finally coming to an end'

Philip Hammond opens his Budget speech "for Britain's future", saying it would be for "the strivers, the grafters and the carers". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CNc6Yh

Summary of Budget 2018: Key points at-a-glance

Chancellor Philip Hammond is delivering his Autumn 2018 Budget, the last before Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q47fWv

Potholes: Why do we have so many of them?

The chancellor says councils in England will get an extra £420m in his Budget to fix potholes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z9dBg0

Budget 2018: The view from Scarborough

How people in Scarborough, Britain's "low-pay capital", are feeling ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z69mBP

Simon Jack and DJ Sideman: How not to spend your money

BBC Business Editor Simon Jack talks to Radio 1 Xtra DJ Sideman about all things money. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O9fEpU

American ISIS Suspect Is Freed After Being Held More Than a Year

The New York Times has also learned the identity of the man, Abdulrahman Ahmad Alsheikh, who was referred to as “John Doe” in public court filings. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OV1Nsp

Justine Greening 'might consider' Tory leadership bid if vacancy arises

The ex-minister says if a vacancy arises, she would want to ensure opportunities for all young people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JlEcen

Beto O’Rourke Once Supported an El Paso Real Estate Deal. Barrio Residents Remember.

As a young city councilman, Mr. O’Rourke, now running for Senate in Texas, angered residents who viewed him as siding with the moneyed elite in supporting a redevelopment plan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qf2ZrN

Trump’s Travel Choices, Kamala Harris in Florida, Biden to Ohio: 8 Days to Go

The president’s political rhetoric at his busy lineup of campaign rallies this week will draw intense scrutiny — attention that had dissipated somewhat until the pipe bombs and Pittsburgh massacre. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CM9oSR

Sidebar: In Ill-Timed Brief, Saudi Arabia Seeks to Protect Its Consulates

Siding against terrorism victims, Saudi Arabia and the Trump administration said serving lawsuits at embassies violates international law. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qf2WMD

What if Everyone Voted?

Or at least voted at equal rates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OS4FpY

The New Health Care: A Sense of Alarm as Rural Hospitals Keep Closing

There are potential health and economic consequences in a trend associated with states that have turned down Medicaid expansion. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CQdv06

Trivia guide

While we wait for Philip Hammond's big moment, here are some lesser-known facts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OUgCf5

On Politics: The ‘Darkest Day of Pittsburgh’s History’

Mayor Bill Peduto vowed that “hatred will never win out” after the synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh on Saturday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JkNEia

Philip Hammond prepares last Budget before Brexit

It's the last Budget before Brexit - and could all change if the UK and the EU don't reach a deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yEW8Nf

News Analysis: For Trump, Dutiful Words of Grief, Then Off to the Next Fight

President Trump’s discordant approach to national crises has thrust his leadership into the center of the national debate with about a week until the midterm elections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OWuZiH

Back at Georgetown Prep, Kavanaugh Is Hailed as a Hero

Justice Kavanaugh returned over the weekend for his high school reunion. His conduct when he was a student there was central to his Supreme Court confirmation battle. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yLUPMz

Retro Report: Religion and Right-Wing Politics: How Evangelicals Reshaped Elections

In the early 1970s, many evangelical Christians weren’t active in politics. Within a few years they had reshaped American politics for a generation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OSuBSt

Selling Donald Trump: A First-Time Campaign Manager Tries to Defy the Doubters

Brad Parscale believes he is uniquely equipped to manage the potentially fractious relationships inside the campaign and sell voters on the idea of sticking with an unorthodox president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PYtoFO

Voters Brace as Election Winds Down Amid Gun Violence and Pipe Bombs

Nine days out from an already divisive midterm election, the campaign’s finale has come amid a cascade of horrors that reflected the country’s fault lines. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2z9nQRA

To Rally Voters, Democrats Focus on Health Care as Their Closing Argument

Democrats in battleground Senate races, including Missouri, Arizona, Florida, West Virginia and Nevada, have embraced health care as they make their final pitches to voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CKfdQJ

Philip Hammond: No-deal Brexit would require new Budget

On the eve of his Budget, the chancellor says no-deal will require a 'different response'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sq3ZX6

Tragedy in Pittsburgh, House and Senate Latest, Beto Backer: 9 Days to Go

It’s always hard to know how major news events may affect an election. This time is no exception, with crosscurrents of grief, faith, fear and gun politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ptxs3Q

Remember Pastygate?

Remember the pasty tax? Some Budgets just don't work out. We take a look at some Budget day horrors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OaQoiX

Mediator: Trump’s Attacks on the News Media Are Working

The journalism industry wasn’t built to withstand the torrent of unsubstantiated claims coming from @realdonaldtrump and elsewhere. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CK7KRL

Budget 2018: Extra £420m to tackle potholes

But the industry has said more than £8bn would be needed for a one-time fix of potholes in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PtpB6a

Sir Philip Green: 'There was only banter'

The High Street tycoon, accused of harassment, says it has been "the worst week of my life". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SohC9h

Gun Laws Had ‘Little to Do’ With Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, Trump Says

The shooting could have been prevented with the help of an armed guard, the president said, adding that the person responsible should receive the death penalty. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CMvftF

Lord Hain on injunction breach: 'I will not be silenced'

The Labour peer says he stands "fully" by his naming of Sir Philip Green in the House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CJ9Cu2

Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public Lands

The administration is auctioning off millions of acres of drilling rights and rolling back regulations, raising environmental concerns in states like Wyoming. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CM8Ah5

Sir Philip Green: Lord Hain defends naming tycoon in House of Lords

The peer stands by his decision as Sir Philip Green plans to make a complaint to the House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OQo22K

Mattis Vows U.S. Will Hold Khashoggi’s Killers Accountable

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’s remarks reflected the administration’s struggle to defend the value of its alliance with Saudi Arabia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qcGnYX

Republicans Rushing to Save House Seats From Onslaught of Democratic Money

With the G.O.P. confident about holding onto their Senate majority on Election Day, the party is fortifying defenses in conservative-leaning districts they thought were secure but now may be at risk. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PnRnkC

A ‘No’ on Kavanaugh Yields a Windfall for Heitkamp’s Campaign Coffers

Facing an uphill battle for re-election, Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota raised a staggering $12.5 million in 17 days. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2z6PGxL

Shopping for Insurance? Don’t Expect Much Help Navigating Plans

Consumers seeking health insurance will see relatively stable premiums when open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act starts Thursday, but there will be fewer sources of advice and assistance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SqV5sz

The Tip Sheet: Bomb Suspect, Beto Poll, Obama Calls Out Trump: 10 Days to Go

Some Republican officials are privately anxious that voters will connect President Trump’s caustic words with the bomber. But Mr. Trump seems worried about something more elemental: “momentum.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zgY5ir

Red-Hot Economy? Women Aren’t Convinced

A remarkable gender gap, transcending party lines, has opened up in Americans’ views of both their own finances and the broader national economy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CH8gA0

‘Today, for the First Time, I Donated Money to a Campaign’

We asked people who recently made their first donations to election campaigns what motivated them to reach into their pockets. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qeUCwG

Marijuana Legalization Has Gone Mainstream. Rick Steves Has Helped.

Mr. Steves, a travel writer and public radio and television host, is an outspoken activist for the legalization of recreational marijuana, which is on the ballot next month in North Dakota and Michigan. He says smoking pot is like a “declaration of independence.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O81kOo

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

Here are the stories that dominated the news in American politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JjOyLU

Trump Tries to Rebuild Political ‘Momentum’ by Reviving Old Attacks

At a rally in North Carolina, President Trump made it clear that he was no longer going to sit through another news cycle without himself at the center. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OTjNDF

Democrats Have Numbers on Their Side in Battle for the House. Republicans Have the Map.

The latest Upshot polling shows a wide range of possible outcomes, reflecting the number of extremely competitive districts, and the limited data available about each. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AvLfhZ

Oxford-Cambridge Arc: Row over central England mega-plan

The transport secretary says the government will back major development on the Oxford-Cambridge arc. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z6mDdD

George Osborne kept pay cap despite child poverty warning

Officials told the former chancellor his public sector pay cap would hit families, documents show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yAvIMm

Tyrone Gayle, 30, Spokesman for Senators and Hillary Clinton, Dies

Mr. Gayle, Senator Kamala Harris’s press secretary, had worked on Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and Tim Kaine’s 2012 Senate campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ShWaCG

Migrants Reach a Crossroads in Mexico, Far From the Raging Debate

Although President Trump said he may seal the southwest border to all migrants, the revelation barely registered among the determined migrants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2D4rssB

Republicans Look to Safety Net Programs as Deficit Balloons

There’s talk of cutting taxes again, which could usher in spending cuts to Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PZ1kBW

Sir Philip Green hits back at Lord Hain for injunction breach

The retail billionaire says it was "outrageous" of the Labour peer to name him in the House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Awqjrf

Budget 2018: Outdoor venue plan 'to cut wedding costs'

Chancellor Philip Hammond also plans more business rate relief to boost High Street shops. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O8kGDd

Chancellor plans High Street rates relief

Philip Hammond is set to announce a £1.5bn lifeline for small retailers in Monday's Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AufVzW

Obama, Rallying in Wisconsin, Warns Democrats: ‘Don’t Be Hoodwinked’

He also cited a report that President Trump’s phone is insecure as evidence that Republicans had not cared about Hillary Clinton’s email controversy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O8kaFh

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Issues You Care About

Readers tell us the political stories resonating in their state or city; plus, the best sandwich in Memphis, and polling in a close Utah race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O97ei5

Microsoft Says it Will Sell Pentagon Artificial Intelligence and Other Advanced Technology

Microsoft is talking the opposite position from Google, which said it would not provide cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to the Defense Department. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qcv82T

Great Ad. Compelling Characters. But No Mass Audience for the Democratic Candidates.

A video featuring Democratic House candidates with national security credentials has drawn raves. But because of campaign finance laws, few have seen it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qaYzCm

Trump Considering Executive Actions to Stop Asylum-Seekers From Central America

President Trump is expected to outline plans to fortify the border, including executive actions to deny entry to Central American migrants, and the deployment of United States Army troops. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rf7uyb

Bulletin Board: Why The Times Is Covering the Caravan

Yes, President Trump is a big part of the equation. But his response to the caravan does not make this any less of a story, writes our deputy International editor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jky6uT

Civil Partnerships Bill clears Commons

An MP's bid to include mixed-sex couples makes progress - but ministers want to pass their own law instead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JhnMnj

Opt-out organ donation plan wins Commons backing

Ministers estimate changing the law to one of presumed consent will save up to 700 lives each year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O7D4ft

Trump Suggests ‘This “Bomb” Stuff’ Is Hurting Republicans at the Polls

President Trump said it was “very unfortunate” that news organizations were not talking about politics and instead were focused on pipe bombs mailed to critics of the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PXy5j7

Abroad in America: What Is Firing Up Female Candidates?

Welcome to the ‘Year of the Woman.’ More than 250 women are running for House and Senate seats alone. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yzLzLi

Brexit won't ruin Strictly Come Dancing - No 10

It comes after Sir Vince Cable claimed dancers from EU countries might not be allowed in to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OOHZXM

Stacey Abrams, a Daughter of the South, Asks Georgia to Change

In an election steeped in issues of race, voting rights and the South’s past, present and future, Ms. Abrams is trying to become the first black woman elected governor of any state. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OSmkOc

Trump’s Trade War May Create New Auto Jobs. In China.

Caught in a crossfire of tariffs, BMW and other foreign carmakers are gauging whether to relocate some manufacturing to China. Jobs could follow. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pnej3l

For Transgender Americans, the Political Gets Even More Personal

The Trump administration delivered a one-two punch to transgender people just weeks before a midterm election in which a record number of L.G.B.T.Q. candidates are seeking office. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yzDh68

Ruth Davidson gives birth to baby boy

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson gives birth to boy - she and partner Jen Wilson are "delighted" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yCFrls

Two More Bombs Found, Addressed to Cory Booker and CNN

The discovery of explosive devices continued with one addressed to the New Jersey Senator and another sent to James R. Clapper Jr., the former director of national intelligence, via CNN, officials said Friday morning. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PrDqC8

Grievance payouts to MPs' staff uncovered

Up to £20,000 was paid out in seven months under an insurance policy for employment claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PjqKgP

Lord Hain branded 'arrogant' for naming Sir Philip Green

Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve says Lord Hain showed "no regard for judicial process". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RgJJFX

Housing: MPs back legal action against rogue landlords

Plans to allow tenants to sue rogue landlords if their homes are uninhabitable are approved by MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EV4xRU

Labour MP says the government ignored warnings about universal credit

Labour's Lisa Nandy says the government ignored warnings that universal credit would leave people "destitute". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JiayH0

G.D.P. Report Quarter 3: Here’s What to Watch For

The Commerce Department will release its initial estimate of third-quarter economic growth, providing the latest snapshot of the American economy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PVDS8P

The Tip Sheet: House and Senate Latest, Good News for Beto: 11 Days to Go

Super PACs for both parties are devoting late money to vulnerable seats, and two major newspapers in Texas endorsed Beto O’Rourke, Ted Cruz’s opponent. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yIk2HJ

Northamptonshire County Council: New chief 'understands' public anger

Theresa Grant is aiming to make £65m of savings at Northamptonshire County Council by March. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z3WzzL

Brexit: French officials dismiss UK fears of Calais 'go-slow'

The port won't be closed in a no-deal Brexit, with one official saying it would be "economic suicide". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OOCJ6D

Strawberry fields

British berry growers have expanded rapidly on the back of cheap EU labour but the good times could soon be over. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JfKwEh

Alan Johnson criticises use of Parliamentary privilege to 'undermine law'

Alan Johnson says peers need to be careful about "undermining the law" and use their parliamentary privilege "very carefully," after Lord Hain names Sir Philip Green. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2D9rjUC

NI Brexit trade and customs warning

Northern Ireland's ability to plan is "severely constrained" amid uncertainty, according to auditors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ji4Ip1

MP 'signed a non-disclosure agreement'

SNP MP Hannah Bardell says she signed the agreement after being bullied while working in business. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ShbL5w

Lord Hain defends naming Sir Philip Green over harassment claims

Peer says he thought carefully before identifying the tycoon after being criticised for acting "improperly". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EIclGz

5 Takeaways From the Latest Campaign Finance Reports

National Democratic Party committees and super PACs outraised their Republican counterparts this month, but the Republican committees had more money in the bank as of last week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yxkrMU

On Politics: As More Bombs Surface, Investigators Look to Florida

Officials investigating pipe bombs sent this week to several critics of President Trump have turned their attention toward Florida, believing some were sent from there. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EJjQgA

DWP's 'fortress mentality' fails benefit claimants, say MPs

Universal Credit is causing "unacceptable hardship" but officials refuse to listen, say MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SjyrlI

Mexico Dispatch: Blistered Feet, Sleepless Nights. The Caravan Presses On.

They know President Trump has vowed to block them yet they press on. “We prefer to die on the American border than die in Honduras from hunger,” one said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EKo3AB

Caitlyn Jenner, a Longtime Republican, Revokes Support for Trump Over Transgender Rights

Ms. Jenner, the transgender rights activist, said that President Trump was relentlessly attacking the transgender community and she no longer supports him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qe6qiF

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: A Midterms Rorschach Test

More than ever before, how voters feel about the president informs how they will vote; plus, Op-Eds about voting rights, and new polls in California and New York. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O7Qh7J

On Washington: What to Expect if Democrats Flip the House

History has shown certain themes repeat themselves when control of a chamber of Congress switches, including a lot of talk by everyone about doing things differently. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yCMQ42

Vince Cable urges Barnier to prepare for new referendum

UK opposition parties tell EU Brexit negotiator there is "cross-party resistance" to Tory Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RdiR9K

Grassley Refers Avenatti and a Kavanaugh Accuser for Criminal Investigation

The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman referred an accuser of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh and her high-profile lawyer, Michael Avenatti, for a criminal investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yxBQov

Trump Dismisses Report on His Intercepted Cell Calls as ‘Boring’ and Wrong

But the president confirmed a crucial vulnerability — that he uses a cellphone to make calls. No cellphone, government-issued or not, is secure. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2z64Mn6

Medicare Pays Far More than Other Countries for Drugs, Government Finds

A new government study found that Medicare is paying 80 percent more than other countries for drugs, bolstering President Trump’s renewed push to control costs. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EHffvy

Trump to Order 800 Army Troops to Help Secure the Border With Mexico, Official Says

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is expected to authorize sending troops for support roles, including engineers, doctors and possibly drone surveillance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O84QbL

Ellison’s Troubles in Minnesota Create Unexpected Opening for His Opponent

Abuse allegations against Keith Ellison have shifted the attorney general’s race in favor of Doug Wardlow, a little known Republican lawyer. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sj6RVO

School notice boards are hidden fire hazard - Labour MP

A Labour MP warns notice boards are a hidden fire hazard and should be better regulated. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ReWEbr

House of Lords 'is shrinking', say peers

A report last year suggested the House should be reduced and capped at 600 members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qiEtGB

Lord Sugar: I could have swung EU referendum

The Apprentice star tells peers he regrets turning down the chance to join a live TV debate.. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jip4hZ

Trump Criticizes the Media as Pipe Bombs Target Democrats and CNN

President Trump called for national unity, briefly, then returned to an attack on the “Fake News.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EKN0Mq

Sir Philip Green named as man facing harassment claims

Retail billionaire Sir Philip Green named in Parliament as man facing newspaper allegations of sexual harassment from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CEaRup

'Nazi' world advice from Boles to Kamall and Livingstone

After heated exchanges in the European Parliament over the use of 'Nazi' and 'national socialism', a Conservative MP offers his advice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OODuwt

Labour's John McDonnell injures face in fall

The Labour MP injured his face after tripping over some rubbish. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JfgvEJ

Brexit: UK 'must be ready in case of go-slow policy at Calais'

The UK's Brexit secretary says deliberate action by French authorities is a "worst case scenario". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PkYbzh

China Mocks Report It Tapped Trump’s iPhone (and Plugs Its Own Competitor)

China ridiculed but did not explicitly deny reports by intelligence officials that the Chinese tapped President Trump’s phone calls with old friends. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JeBZ4o

UK apology over immigrant DNA tests

Home secretary apologises to people wrongly forced to take DNA tests to prove they were entitled to settle in UK from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zbKA3x

Newport West MP Paul Flynn to stand down after 31 years

Labour's Newport West MP Paul Flynn was first elected in 1987 and has won seven elections since then. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qbEWtR

A Black Senate Candidate Stumps in Mississippi, but His Party Holds Him Back

Mike Espy, former President Clinton’s agriculture secretary, could emerge as the top vote-getter in Mississippi’s Senate race on Election Day, but the runoff will be the hard part. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2z1LBuG

The Tip Sheet: Senate and House Latest, Confronting Racism in Florida: 12 Days to Go

New ads from Senate Democrats show vulnerable incumbents moving away from left-wing elements. On the Republican front, want to know how the party is feeling about the Senate? Watch Air Force One. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ShoDsq

4 Women Try to Unseat House Republicans in N.Y. Donors and Celebrities Take Notice.

The Democratic candidates, three of whom are making their first runs for public office, have raised millions in districts that were not seen as competitive. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PTflRN

Three Campaign Ads That Are Putting Climate Change on the Agenda

Across the country, there’s been a small explosion of campaign ads about global warming. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2z2dyCH

Brexit: 'Fairer share' of UK fish promised

The UK government publishes legislation on how it will manage its fishing waters after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jhtq98

John McDonnell laughs off face injuries after accident

The shadow chancellor explains why he looks like he "has gone a few rounds with Muhammad Ali". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qaXZVq

Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a "serious breach" of data protection laws, UK regulator says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2D3JLOf

Councils buying care 'on the cheap'

Home help for vulnerable elderly squeezed as council underpay by nearly £2 an hour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yZ8oqX

Overstretched police risk becoming 'irrelevant', MPs warn

Huge numbers of crimes are going unsolved as neighbourhood teams are stripped back, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z1mJDp

BBC has 'failed' on equal pay, MPs on culture select committee say

Corporation is failing women and has a culture of "opaque decision-making," inquiry says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ywLEPS

On Politics: Explosive Devices Sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and CNN

Explosive devices were sent to former President Barack Obama and other Democratic figures, as well as CNN’s offices in New York. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PjbL6p

Explosive Devices Add to Climate of Overheated Partisan Rancor

The intended recipients of the devices were among the most vilified figures in Democratic politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ra3mzx

Budget 2018: BBC editors on what to expect

A spending spree or more austerity? BBC editors tell us what to expect from the Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qcJXlP

Reality Check: The transition period explained

Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SiPofQ

When Trump Phones Friends, the Chinese Listen and Learn

President Trump has been repeatedly told by aides that his cellphone calls are not secure from foreign spies. But he has refused to heed the warnings to stop talking. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OKiPJG

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Season of Fear

An election premised on fear of the other side has real-world consequences; plus, a surprising volunteer in Georgia, and an update on a story from last week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O4jctE

Budget 2018: Labour urges Hammond to 'stump up cash'

Labour says the chancellor must show he is serious about ending austerity by stopping spending cuts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qaXeLM

Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis to Debate Again in Heated Florida Campaign for Governor

The debate will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday online and across local news stations in Florida. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qb6Mqk

Debunking 5 Viral Images of the Migrant Caravan

A group of Hondurans heading toward the United States has been the subject of misinformation on social media. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PPHg53

Trump Denounces Attempted Bomb Attacks as ‘Despicable Acts’

The president’s comments came as law enforcement authorities said bombs were sent to prominent Democratic Party figures, including former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and to CNN. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O3ohlJ

Bill gives NI civil servants more flexibility

Legislation to give civil servants more legal clarity to make decisions in the absence of ministers passes at Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Aovo4A

Encounters: Alexandra Pelosi Plunges Into Trump Country

The documentarian daughter of the House Democratic leader goes “Outside the Bubble.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EFixiU

A Changing Tennessee Weighs a Moderate or Conservative for Senate

Phil Bredesen, the Democrat, has a centrist approach in a state that traditionally embraced moderates. His campaign is testing whether that is still viable in Tennessee. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SfKWi3

Books of The Times: In Two New Books, Unhappy Conservatives Ask: What Now?

In “The Corrosion of Conservatism,” lifelong Republican Max Boot says the party needs to be “burned to the ground.” In “Them,” Sen. Ben Sasse says the country’s problems go “deeper” than politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JiDwXq

Stephen Pound crosses Commons floor to clean up water spillage

Labour's Stephen Pound helps out Tory cabinet minister Karen Bradley after she spills her water. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yAHshX

Outrage Over a Handshake Between Khashoggi Son and the Crown Prince

Saudi images of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shaking the hand of a stone-faced Salah Khashoggi, whose father was killed in a Saudi consulate, stirred anger. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2z3AG3x

Commons bullying report considered by commission

The House of Commons Commission considers Dame Laura Cox's report which criticised its culture. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z1BtCp

Minister Alun Davies says councillors 'like Oliver Twist'

Alun Davies compared councillors asking for cash to the Charles Dickens character in a BBC radio debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O124Vu

Working people going hungry and can't get help, MPs told

A growing number of people with "good" jobs are unable to feed their families and can't get help, MPs are told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PicLYs

Dangerous dogs: PM urged not to treat pit bulls as 'collateral damage'

MP Gordon Marsden draws on his own experience of owning a rescue dog to urge a change to the law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ApWWH5

MPs break Commons photo ban on Instagram

Parliament has a ban on photography - but MPs are breaking it on social media. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sit1Yj

Alan Duncan: Fears on Saudi direction

UK Foreign Minister of State says a lot of people are "worried" about the direction of Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2D2jxvQ

John Bercow attacks 'loathsome' Tommy Robinson

Commons Speaker John Bercow said Mr Robinson's visit to the House of Lords was not within his remit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2R8NSMb

PMQs: Blackford and May on UK selling arms to Saudi Arabia

After the PM updated MPs on UK reaction to the killing of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the SNP's Westminster leader criticises her lack of action to end arms sales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CDNYHK

PMQs: Theresa May on Saudi Arabia and Jamal Khashoggi

Theresa May on the UK diplomatic reaction to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the Saudi Arabian explanation is not "credible". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yvSTHy

PMQs: Corbyn and May on police numbers and spending

After a chief constable apologises for cancelling leave to put officers on the beat, the Labour leader asks the PM to give an apology. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z0xK84

PMQs: Bellingham and May on Northern Ireland veterans

Theresa May says the present system is flawed" and not working for soldiers, police office, or victims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SfxKKg

Khashoggi death: Saudi suspects to be barred from UK

No Saudis linked to the killing of the journalist will be allowed to enter the UK, Theresa May says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yEGzVR

Global Health: Former Surgeons General Recount Political Pressure on the Job

Serving from 1990 to 2006, the four retired officials discussed how they were muzzled for giving medical advice that was unpopular — though time proved them right. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2O3ufDl

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over her claim to be ending austerity - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AqYGQf

Single-use plastics ban approved by European Parliament

Plastic items such as cutlery and straws would be banned in the EU under plans approved by MEPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sfo16E

‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy Surprised Agencies, Report Finds

The Homeland Security and Health and Human Services Departments were not given advance notice, leaving them unprepared for the thousands of family separations that followed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CAchGq

Tory Syed Kamall apology after socialism 'Nazis' remark

"They want the same things as you," Syed Kamall told socialist MEPs in the European Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PhCwIp

Sir Jeremy Heywood steps down as civil service chief

The cabinet secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, is leaving his post because of illness. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PXxr5i

Nigel Farage v European Parliament president Antonio Tajani

UK Independence Party MEP Nigel Farage and European Parliament president Antonio Tajani clash. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PeX98b

Theresa May prepares to face Tory Brexit critics

The prime minister is trying to persuade the Tory Party to back her attempts to reach a Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yv1Xg7

Cuomo-Molinaro Debate: 5 Takeaways

What you need to know from the first and only debate between Governor Andrew Cuomo and his Republican opponent, Marcus Molinaro. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sbj4vw

House and Senate Latest, Abrams and Kemp Face Off, Menendez Debates: 13 Days to Go

Rahm Emanuel’s prediction for Election Day: ‘a blue wave with a red undertow.” New polls show tight races for Senate Democrats and a tough one for Keith Ellison in Minnesota’s attorney general race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2D2YxVF

‘Democrat. Fighter. Mother.’ Lucy McBath Is Redefining Social Justice in Politics.

The Black Lives Matter movement and the abuses and policy decisions it has highlighted have become an integral part of races that will decide control of Congress in November. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PRZmU7

Budget 2018: What do young people want the government to spend more on?

What do young people want from this year's Budget? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NX7Ibe

On Politics: Justice O’Connor Announces Battle With Dementia and Recusal From Public Life

As the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor wielded immense power and often found ways to bridge divides in a less polarized era. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ywX4CZ

The White House Is Warning That ‘Socialists’ Are Coming to Kill the Booming Economy

A report from the Council of Economic Advisers compares Bernie Sanders to Chairman Mao, and warns that pickup trucks cost more in Sweden. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q7bLIr

Battling Dementia, Sandra Day O’Connor Leaves Public Life With Plea for Bipartisanship

Justice O’Connor, 88, was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She wielded immense power and often found ways to bridge divides in a less polarized era. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AoKPtL

Hack of Saudi Petrochemical Plant Was Coordinated From Russian Institute

A major cybersecurity firm identified a government-run technical research institute in Moscow as the culprit, but left unanswered why Russians would target the plant. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yreZuU

Trump’s Newest Fed Nominee Faces G.O.P. Opposition

In a rare show of public defiance, some Senate Republicans are criticizing the nomination of a seasoned financial regulator picked by the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SbvLGE

Millions Have Voted Early in the Midterms. Here’s What That Means — and What It Doesn’t.

Roughly seven million people have voted early, far more than previous years, but it’s too soon to draw conclusions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q5mUJO

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: It’s Grind-It-Out Time

Knocking on doors with a House candidate in Arkansas; plus, a preview of the debate in Georgia, and polls from Illinois and Virginia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2D4Qtnk

Trump Says He’s a ‘Nationalist’

President Trump described himself as a nationalist twice this week — a loaded term past presidents had avoided. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yYNTLe

Abrams and Kemp Debate in Georgia: What to Watch

In the first head-to-head debate of the race for governor, each major-party candidate is likely to paint the other as too radical for the state. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yuMRXE

Trump Says Saudi Account of Khashoggi Killing Is ‘Worst Cover-Up’ in History

Mr. Trump said he would reserve final judgment on who was responsible for Mr. Khashoggi’s killing until American officials returned from Turkey in the next couple of days. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R7bwZt

Firms urged to use other routes if no-deal Brexit threatens vital drugs

Freight firms will be urged to use Belgian ports if delays at Calais threaten vital drug shipments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ScL9mc

Promoting His Agenda, Trump Embraces the ‘Nationalist’ Label

The term is often freighted with the whiff of extremism when used domestically, but President Trump has enthusiastically doubled down on words and ideas that his predecessors shied away from. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q7gOIQ

Two Weeks Before Midterms, Transgender People Feel Like ‘Pawns’

With elections near, many transgender people were unsurprised to come under attack by the Trump administration, which has rolled back L.B.G.T. rights. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yxQxbh

Trump Rallies for Republicans, but Finds ‘Do Not Enter’ Signs in Some Races

Candidates covet an appearance with Mr. Trump in areas loyal to him, but large swaths of the country where he is unpopular have become virtual no-go zones for him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OKZ98A

The I.N.F. Treaty, Explained

A few days ago, few people thought about the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Is it really so important that its demise could touch off a nuclear arms race? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PPW4AB

Dutch King Willem-Alexander warns of Brexit uncertainty

During the Dutch royals' state visit to the UK, King Willem-Alexander says he's saddened by Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yVnsGd

Trump Is Not Going to Cut Middle Class Taxes This Year, Despite What He Says

President Trump is promising a 10-percent tax cut before the midterms. Policy expects and lawmakers, who have had little to say on the subject, suggest that won’t happen. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CznbvS

Drug stockpile warning over no-deal Brexit

Industry leaders say government plans for medicines supply are not enough and leaving EU could threaten supply chain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q8zCaC

Simon Hamilton: Anonymous RHI emails 'not my proudest moment'

Emails sent to media and a civil servant with Simon Hamilton's knowledge to take pressure off DUP, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EC9wH1

Abroad in America: What Is True? What Is Noise? What the (Insert Extreme Word of Choice) Is Going to Happen?

Sarah talks to Amanda Cox, editor of The Times’s Upshot desk, to better understand what election polls can and cannot tell us. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JbPYIp

Sandra Day O’Connor, First Female Supreme Court Justice, Says She Has Dementia

Justice O’Connor, 88, said she had been diagnosed “some time ago” and would withdraw from public life. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AoXLjo

Critic’s Notebook: Fox News and Trump Reboot a Fearmongering TV Drama From 2014

In the last midterms, specious stories about immigration and terror were in heavy fall rotation. It looks like we’re experiencing a rerun. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CZXx4r

MPs quit Commons group because Speaker Bercow chairs it

Will Quince, Mims Davies and Anne Milton resign from the Reference Group on Representation and Inclusion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q6pKyb

Author on turbulence on economics in world politics

European countries have to "get ready for a rough ride" says an author who rejects claims of turbulence in world history over in recent decades. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CzDI2X

Grooming allegations debate: Dale, Smith, Moran and Rudd

A cross-party panel criticises the decision for a Labour MP to lose her job for speaking out about child abuse in 2017. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Pkqb6c

Tommy Robinson: Contempt case referred to attorney general

The ex-EDL leader told his supporters outside court that "he shouldn't face another trial". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q7zoQY

Stewart Jackson 'unkind and nasty' for child tweet says Heidi Allen

The former Brexit adviser has been called on to apologise for his comments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CZwmHa

Abortion decriminalisation bill tabled in Commons

Labour MP Diana Johnson's bill would decriminalise abortion in the UK, including Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PNBVes

Khashoggi Killing Permeates Saudi Investment Conference

Investors from around the world gathered in Riyadh for an investment conference but the killing of Mr. Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s role in the murder loomed large. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PKVCnc

More Welsh Government budget details to be revealed

How much money will health and public services get in the next year? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yVD38B

On Politics: G.O.P. Frames Midterms as Battle Over Race and Immigration

President Trump and other Republicans have delivered messages aimed at stoking anxiety among white voters and even appealing to overt racism as the midterm elections near. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SccDsf

Young People Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Climate Change. She’s Their Lawyer.

Julia Olson is representing 21 young plaintiffs, who may soon get their day in court. “She has built not just a case, but a movement,” a colleague says. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SbCGji

The 10 Types of Districts That Will Determine Who Runs the House

The good news for Democrats is they have a wide range of opportunities to make gains. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NZUslY

The Tip Sheet: House Update, Georgia Debate, Trump in Texas: 14 Days to Go

Republicans are finding hope for a chance to keep control of the House, and President Trump reunited with Senator Ted Cruz to rally against a progressive in Texas. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yUXrqC

U.S. Begins First Cyberoperation Against Russia Aimed at Protecting Elections

American operatives are messaging Russians working on disinformation campaigns to let them know they’ve been identified. It’s a measured step to keep Moscow from escalating. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yVNRn7

What Could Hold Back a Democratic Wave? Economy, Confidence, Independence.

In battleground districts across the nation, a “life is good” ethos may make swing voters harder to persuade than some Democrats anticipate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SbOPo3

‘Even While Losing,’ Councilman Sees a Way to Win: As Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams, a Brooklyn councilman who lost his bid for lieutenant governor by a surprisingly narrow margin, has set his sights on public advocate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OFxOVo

The Ripple Effect of a Trump Tweetstorm

When President Trump began tweeting warnings and threats about a caravan of migrants headed for the border, his own government could not explain what he meant. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yWWGNL

The Most Inflammatory Ads of the Midterms

Scores of campaigns — particularly Republican ones — have leaned in on divisive themes throughout the election cycle. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NZUgmK

Reality check

BBC Reality Check looks at whether universities have banned books, speakers or changed course content. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NZx202

More takeaways on high street despite anti-obesity push

Campaigners say they led to more obesity, but councils say they need extra powers to curb their growth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yWflJy

Liam Fox says Trump 'very keen' on trade deal

Will the decades of military collaboration between the US and UK matter in trade talks? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PORvGO

Student granted UK visa after media uproar

The initial decision to deny a masters' student her conference visa has been widely ridiculed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PJPtrr

Northern Ireland: Tory MPs urge Theresa May to ditch unsolved killings probe

Investigating unsolved Northern Ireland killings would be unfair on veterans, say 150 Tory MPs and peers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q6CHZ1

Supreme Court Blocks Wilbur Ross Deposition on Census Citizenship Question

States and advocacy groups challenging a change to the census form said Wilbur Ross’s shifting rationales required his testimony. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SaSlz1

Explosive Device Found Near George Soros’s Home in Westchester County

Bomb squad technicians “proactively detonated” the device, a law enforcement official said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yWoYYI

Street harassment 'relentless' for women and girls

MPs call on the government to act, saying the failure to tackle harassment "normalised" it for girls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q43bdk

MPs accuse government of complacency over 'fake news' on Facebook

The UK government must take urgent action to protect democracy from disinformation, a committee of MPs says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NWTF5p

Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections

The new policy, which could allow for fewer protections for pre-existing conditions, appears to hand a political gift to Democrats two weeks before the midterms. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R5UKdi

Stacey Abrams Flag Burning Incident Surfaces on Eve of Georgia Debate

As a college student, more than a quarter-century ago, Stacey Abrams joined in the burning of the state flag, which at the time incorporated the Confederate battle flag. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PL0KI1

The Day John Kelly and Corey Lewandowski Squared Off Outside the Oval Office

The February altercation reflects the often chaotic atmosphere the president is willing to tolerate in the White House as well as the degree to which his chief of staff’s temper can be provoked. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yWzgYP

Trump and G.O.P. Candidates Brandish Race and Immigration to Sway Close Election

The president’s unsubstantiated charge that “unknown Middle Easterners” were part of the migrant caravan was an escalation of his efforts to stoke fears ahead of the Nov. 6 vote. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2S60oNE

Spending plans must not ignore children, government told

The government is being urged to put the interests of children at the heart of its financial plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CA24tl

Guard Shoots Man Who Forced His Way Into Washington TV Station

The police said the man, who was unarmed, appeared irate at the time of the shooting, stoking renewed fears of journalists being targeted in a polarized environment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q624tH

Series of Lapses Led to Army Soldier’s Death in Afghanistan

The location of the attack was a small strip of desert frequently used by a military unit, prompting Taliban militants to bury explosives nearby. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EDjE2h

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: 4 Reasons Republicans Are Excited for the Midterms

A look at the boost in conservative enthusiasm for the midterms; plus, what a visit from Trump means for the Wisconsin governor’s race, and our latest live polls. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yToq5V

Cornelius Gallagher, 7-Term New Jersey Congressman, Dies at 97

A champion of civil liberties and privacy, he fell victim to a culture of corruption and was jettisoned by the Democratic Party. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SaXF5N

Fact Check of the Day: Trump’s Evidence-Free Claims About the Migrant Caravan

On Twitter on Monday, President Trump said that “unknown Middle Easterners” had infiltrated the caravan. That and almost all of his other assertions were inaccurate, misleading or incomplete. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yUplmE

Government to decide on GTR penalty 'in small number of weeks'

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was grilled by MPs about a timetable overhaul that caused chaos. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yS4y2Y

2018 Midterms: Florida Governor’s Race Pits Trump Ally Against Progressive

What will a heated race in Florida tell us about America’s future? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q78Kb8

Conservative MP Michael Fabricant 'cycles naked through London park'

Michael Fabricant is campaigning for a nude charity bike ride in his Lichfield constituency. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yTFdWu

Bernie Sanders, Stumping for Democrats, Says Blue Wave in Midterms Is Not Assured

The Vermont senator is on a campaign blitz across nine states to ensure that Democrats get out and vote. ‘Overconfidence will result in disaster, he said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AmZGop

Park homes: 'Fit and proper person' test for site owners

Mobile home site owners in England to face 'fit and proper person' test to protect vulnerable residents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q45sVV

He’s a Long-Shot Senate Candidate With a Message: ‘Capitalism Unchecked is a Complete Disaster’

Zak Ringelstein is running against Maine’s Senator Angus King, who is heavily favored to win in November. But for Mr. Ringelstein’s supporters, it’s the message that matters most. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q405Gf

Theresa May on next steps in UK-EU Brexit negotiations

Theresa May tells MPs on Monday about what is needed to break the "impasse" over Brexit talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CYZRZC

Jeremy Corbyn reaction to Theresa May Brexit statement

Jeremy Corbyn accuses the Conservative Party of spending two years arguing with itself instead of negotiating a “sensible deal in the public interest". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PMJXEv

Theresa May statement on UK-EU talks on Brexit agreement

Theresa May tells MPs that progress is being made about post-Brexit issues involving Cyprus, Gibraltar and Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CZys9V

Jon Tester Is a Big Guy in Big Sky Country. He Hopes That’s Enough.

Once considered a favorite in the contest for his Senate seat in Montana, Mr. Tester is now at risk. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OGcTBx

Problem spenders

UK governments are not good at putting the amount into capital investments that they say they are going to. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NSWTXB

Trump Claims ‘Criminals and Unknown Middle Easterners’ Are in Caravan of Migrants

President Trump blames Democrats and the governments of Mexico and three Central American countries for a group of people trying to immigrate to the United States. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PNQgHI

Heidi Allen on knife and noose comments about Theresa May

An un-named Conservative MP briefing newspapers about Theresa May being "knifed" should be thrown out of the part, says a colleague. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PIxDFc

Trump Claims ‘Criminals and Unknown Middle Easterners’ Are in Caravan of Migrants

Staff call for action on House of Commons bullying

A letter signed by 80 staff calls for recommendations by Dame Laura Cox to be acted on "immediately". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JcXHFS

A mother's campaign for autism care equality for all

A mother believes her son's death could have been avoided if the nurses and doctors were trained about learning disabilities and autism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q3v9G7

Oliver's legacy: MPs to debate learning disability petition

A woman whose son died has persuaded MPs to discuss better training in autism and learning disability. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EAu3vE

Thousands of children visit the Palace of Westminster

A n education centre in the Palace of Westminster uses interactive technology to explain how Parliament and democracy work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EEnSHc

Abuse of Theresa May condemned by fellow politicians

A Tory MP had said the moment was coming when Theresa May would be "knifed" over Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OGUWTw

Brexit: May says getting deal all about UK's future, not hers

The prime minister will tell MPs progress is being made after a weekend of speculation about her job. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AmXzBc

Cardiff dog owners march across city in ban protest

A consultation could lead to dog walkers being banned from parks where rugby and football are played. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NV2ywm

Far From Washington, Americans’ Thoughts Are, Well, Far From Washington

In districts in Nebraska and Iowa, across the Missouri River from each other, voters are thinking about everyday issues and wondering whether voting is worth the effort. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2D070cn

The Tip Sheet: House and Senate Latest, Cruz Rally, Florida Debate: 15 Days to Go

Introducing The Tip Sheet, a daily morning analysis of the midterms in the run-up to Election Day. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CXaR9W

Budget 2018

When is the Budget, what is it, and why does it matter? Your guide to the chancellor's big day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NSW15h

On Politics: Republicans Fret Over Key Battleground Races

Republican leaders worry that candidates for governor and Senate are in trouble in several key battleground states, and that difficulties could spill into House races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NTJTAV

UK urged to take back Islamic State 'foreign fighters'

US General Patrick Roberson also urged the UK to repatriate two Londoners dubbed the "IS Beatles". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CwIP3Y

Republicans Hold Cash Edge Heading Into Final Stretch of the Midterms

Democrats have raised more money. But Republicans had more left in the bank, and they are using it on ads that try to nationalize the race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CYctQO

Florida Governor Debate: Here’s to Watch When Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis Face Off

The debate, which will air on CNN, is the first in Florida’s nationally watched race for governor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ezqshu

Gorbachev Calls Trump’s Treaty Withdrawal ‘Not the Work of a Great Mind’

Mikhail S. Gorbachev, who signed the nuclear disarmament treaty President Trump plans to withdraw from, called the move a “mistake.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ECsJbO

Jamal Khashoggi death: Saudis' explanation challenged

The UK, US and others demand Saudi Arabia explain further the fate of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q5n5Vy

Changing Course, Trump Accuses Saudis of ‘Deception’

Saudi Arabia’s account of the death of Jamal Khashoggi has been “all over the place,” President Trump told The Washington Post. His response has likewise changed day by day. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OEuTwc

Scots Tories against fishing policy extension

Scottish minister Fergus Ewing says "full powers" over the industry should go to Holyrood after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CWbvEr

Cuomo Campaigns for Fellow Democrats and Some Ask: What’s Up His Sleeve?

After years of accusations that he secretly supported a Republican State Senate, the governor has committed millions to helping Democrats retake it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PHVJ32

Joe Donnelly Runs to the Middle and Tries to Not Get Run Over

The senator from Indiana is testing whether a Democrat can win re-election in a Trump state while running on bipartisanship and moderation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AmnHMm

Dominic Raab tells 'jittery' Tories: Hold your nerve

Brexit Secretary says "the end is in sight" in Brexit talks and MPs should wait to see the deal on the table. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CXh4mo

Mnuchin to Travel to Saudi Arabia to Reinforce Ties, Despite Uproar Over Khashoggi Killing

Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin defended the visit, saying the economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia was too important to be cast aside. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PPF9yl

Josh Hawley, Missouri Senate Candidate, Oversees an Office in Turmoil

Mr. Hawley, who is challenging Senator Claire McCaskill, has been Missouri’s attorney general for less than two years. His tenure has been rocky. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ySB2dz

Trump Administration Eyes Defining Transgender Out of Existence

The Trump administration is considering a legal definition of gender as immutable and fixed at birth, the most drastic in a series of moves against transgender people. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2S7fN0q

Brexit: Extend transition only to scrap backstop, says Dominic Raab

Extra time before Brexit could avoid EU's "unacceptable" plan for Northern Ireland, says Brexit secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Pf9b1a

Trump Seizes On Migrant Caravan to Rev Up Republican Voters

Barely two weeks from Election Day, President Trump has stepped up his attacks on Latin American migrants, hoping the issue will motivate Republican voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OEijgB

News Analysis: How Can Trump Accept the Saudis’ Word? There’s Little Midterm Price to Pay

President Trump’s favorable reception of a disputed Saudi account of the death of Jamal Khashoggi suggests how he plans to ride out the most acute foreign policy crisis of his presidency. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yO4jWE

Brexit: Bid to stop NI civil servants acting on backstop

A former Brexit minister wants to prevent civil servants acting on backstop in absence of assembly. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S5igYU

G.O.P. Candidates Struggling in Key Battlegrounds, With House at Stake

Party leaders worry that candidates for governor and Senate are in trouble in Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and possibly Wisconsin, and that difficulties could spill into House races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R3j3Iy

People's Vote march: In pictures

Thousands from all over the UK take to the streets of central London to demand a say on the Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S5hgnD

Saudis’ Image Makers: A Troll Army and a Twitter Insider

The kingdom silences dissent online by sending operatives to swarm critics. It also recruited a Twitter employee suspected of spying on users, interviews show. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Oycb9i

Sturgeon boycotts event in far-right row

The first minister said former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon's inclusion at the event risked normalising far-right views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EB4XwI

Stacey Abrams Hopes Medicaid Expansion Can Be a Winning Issue in Rural Georgia

By framing expansion as a pragmatic business move, Ms. Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor, is hoping to siphon some traditionally Republican rural votes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OAuECf

Anonymous Facebook ads urge voters 'to bin Chequers'

A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yrVvXf

What Big Pharma Fears Most: A Trump Alliance With Democrats to Cut Drug Prices

With Democrats seen as likely to retake the House, drug makers are quietly making contingency plans to fend off proposals that would squeeze their profits. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CW6yeS

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

Here are the stories that dominated the news in American politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yPcfqy

2018 Digital Misinformation Roundup

The midterm elections are 17 days away. Here is a collection of coverage from The New York Times and elsewhere on efforts to mislead voters on social media and the wider internet. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CsY4uW

Republicans Find a Facebook Workaround: Their Own Apps

Conservative political apps deliver curated partisan messages, free from the strictures and content guidelines imposed by Silicon Valley giants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PKrPuO

People's Vote march: Thousands expected for London protest

Protesters calling for a referendum on the final deal will march before a rally in London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EAGDLq

Playing Up Support Among Hispanic Voters, Trump Takes Aim at Immigration Laws

The president toggled between distortions of the existing immigration system and the inflammatory language of his 2016 campaign at a rally on Friday in Arizona. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ypC0OY

Trump, Breaking With U.S. Intelligence, Appears to Accept Saudi Explanation of Journalist’s Death

The president’s response sets up a clash with Congress, where Republicans and Democrats both tarred the Saudi explanation as lacking credibility. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q4hJtr

Brexit EU summit: The week the talks got stuck in spinach

This was to be the EU summit when a deal came into view. But that was not how it turned out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PbTCr9

The Issues That Russian Operatives Used to Divide Americans, in Their Own Words

A criminal complaint offered a rare view into how Russian operatives tried to disrupt the American political process, including the midterm elections. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yo9Cgc

White House Memo: Trump and Women: Another Writer Looks for Answers

“Golden Handcuffs: The Secret History of Trump’s Women” traces how the president’s consequence-free (so far) comments about women continue a running theme that started early in his life. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J6tbgV

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: For Democrats, the Future Looks Female

A record year for women sets the stage for a record presidential campaign; a barrier-breaking candidate in Texas; and a new poll in California. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PQN7qA

Climate Change Is No Joking Matter. Except, This Week, It Was.

Global warming made the rounds on the late-night comedy shows this week. It was funny, but do jokes blunt the message that climate change is a threat? Hardly, experts say. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AjI10Q

Manafort to Be Sentenced in February in Financial Fraud Case

President Trump’s former campaign chairman, who is now cooperating with the special counsel’s Russia inquiry, appeared in court in a wheelchair. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PJuHIk

It Has Been Weeks Since Jamal Khashoggi Disappeared. Here’s What We Know.

The ghastly saga has strained relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and put the United States at the center of a dispute with a key Arab ally. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NOEzyQ

McSally Levels Treason Charge Against Sinema

During their recent debate, Representative Martha McSally accused her opponent in Arizona’s Senate race, Representative Kyrsten Sinema, of treason for remarks made in 2003. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Aiv4Es

U.S. and South Korea Suspend Military Drills

The decision was made as part of an effort to give the continuing nuclear negotiations with North Korea an opportunity to work, Pentagon officials said on Friday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CWhCsL

U.S. to Tell Russia It Is Leaving Landmark I.N.F. Treaty

President Trump has been moving toward leaving the treaty because Russia has been violating it and because it is constraining American efforts to counter China in the Western Pacific. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CtorAI

Justice Dept. Accuses Russians of Interfering in Midterm Elections

Russians working for a close ally of President Vladimir V. Putin created social media accounts to pose as Americans and write posts on divisive issues including race and gender, prosecutors said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ak45st

Georgia Voting Begins Amid Accusations of Voter Suppression

As Georgians cast their first in-person ballots Monday in the state’s gubernatorial election, questions continued to swirl about the fairness of voting rules and administration. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yN8zWu

Charge of Treason Escalates Tensions in Close Arizona Senate Race

Martha McSally drew national attention this week when she accused her Democratic opponent, Kyrsten Sinema, of treason. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2q1G0kb

A Look at Where North Dakota’s Voter ID Controversy Stands

The state is embroiled in a battle over Native Americans’ ability to vote under a law the Supreme Court just let take effect. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R3kgzO

Abroad in America: ‘Why Does it Cost So Much (Insert Extreme Word of Choice) Money to Run for Office?’

One of the issues that most perplexes and exasperates foreigners about the U.S. elections is the thorny topic of money. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AiumqN

With Kavanaugh on Court, Abortion Rights Groups Sharpen Their Focus on the States

The initiatives have two primary goals: to challenge restrictive measures advanced by emboldened states, and to bolster clinics in places friendlier to abortion rights that may become a lifeline. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R1po7k

EU rules into UK law

A deep dive into the process of converting EU laws on everything from dog fur to flag days into UK law in time for Brexit day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q0V8hr

Trump Praises Congressman for Body-Slamming Reporter

President Trump praised Representative Greg Gianforte, Republican of Montana, for body slamming a reporter last year. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NNNfp7

Amber Rudd: I'd like to be home secretary again

Ex-cabinet minister tells the BBC's Nick Robinson she misled by civil servants over the Windrush scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EuiDK8

How many Labour MPs will vote for Theresa May's Brexit deal?

Some Labour MPs are considering voting for any deal Theresa May gets - a prospect that appals others. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yMAnKC

Alastair Campbell on Iraq and Brexit marches and numbers

Ahead of Saturday's march calling for a new EU referendum, Alastair Campbell is reminded that one million people marched against the Iraq War in 2003. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yNP7c6

Facebook hires former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg

The former Liberal Democrat leader will head Facebook's global affairs and communications team. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NN1NFH

MP Dan Poulter works 28 hours a week as doctor

MP Dr Dan Poulter works longer in his second job than any other MP in Parliament, the BBC finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S0a8Jq

Hunt: UK's response to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi will be 'considered'

Foreign secretary says UK has a "strategic relationship" with Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RXZZwK

Rowley: 'Don't give extremists like Anjem Choudary air time'

Former counter-terrorism chief says stop giving extremists publicity to tackle extremism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EzRi9r

Mundell 'concern' over Brexit fish policy

The Scottish Secretary fears a longer Brexit transition could tie the UK to the Common Fisheries Policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yNHFxv

‘Corrupt Chris’ and ‘Two-Faced Tammy’: Candidates Try Their Best Trump Impressions

Candidates have learned what Mr. Trump and his digital campaign gurus figured out in 2016: visceral anger travels further than inspirational messages. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Eyn6LC

What Happens When Multiple Women Run for President? Democrats Are Starting to Find Out

“It’s not going to be just one woman running,” said Kirsten Gillibrand, one of three senators who positioned themselves this week as potential presidential candidates in 2020. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2S3lQ5M

For a Change, Democrats Seem Set to Equal or Exceed Republicans in Turnout

Polls show enthusiasm surging in many mostly white suburban districts, but less so among young and nonwhite voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OB9Iev

Justice Dept. Rank-and-File Tell of Discontent Over Sessions’s Approach

The attorney general was so determined to implement his agenda that he ignored dissent and warnings that he would lose some cases in court, interviews show. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EzFVhL

No-deal Brexit could hit food supplies, says Stena Line

Ferry operator Stena Line, which owns three UK ports, warns of disruption to food imports. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PPcOYA

£671m North Wales Growth Deal decision awaited

Could a deal aimed at creating almost 5,500 jobs in north Wales feature in this month's Budget? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CpO3i1

Brexit: PM faces backlash over possible extension to transition period

Members of Theresa May's own party condemn suggestions that the transition period could be extended. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NPJHml

On Politics: Trump Says He Believes Khashoggi Is Dead

President Trump said he believed that the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was probably dead and that if the Saudis were responsible, “the consequences should be severe.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ah8mwr

‘That’s My Kind of Guy,’ Trump Says of Republican Lawmaker Who Body-Slammed a Reporter

In praising Representative Greg Gianforte, who is running for re-election, President Trump jokingly warned the crowd to “never wrestle him.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yxgdFd

Nikki Haley Pokes Fun at Trump, and Herself, at Al Smith Dinner

The United Nations ambassador, who has announced she will resign at year’s end, tried her hand at humor as guest speaker. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R2RNtX

How many foreign trips has your MP accepted?

MPs have accepted more than £2m worth of free travel over the last two years, BBC analysis reveals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q1BwKm

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Violated Agency Travel Policy, Report Finds

Mr. Zinke had his wife travel with him in government vehicles, which violates his agency's travel policy, according to a new report by the Interior Department’s inspector general. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EIEKwz

John Kelly and John Bolton Have Shouting Match Over Immigration

An expletive-laden blowup over border security between the White House chief of staff and the national security adviser was loud enough to be overheard by several officials in the West Wing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J3FEC2

Diesel and petrol ban should come much faster, say MPs

The government’s 2040 deadline for shifting to electric-powered cars criticised as 'unambitious'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P4WRAJ

White House Memo: A President Who Believes He Is Entitled to His Own Facts

“It’s something else — it’s feeling, emotion, preference, loyalty, convenience of the moment,” said Michael V. Hayden, a former C.I.A. director. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NJ1745

On Washington: Seeking Work After Congress? Sharp Partisans Need Not Apply

Big trade groups in Washington are moving away from hiring former lawmakers, given a divisive political atmosphere. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P7BtKT

Republican Candidates Soften Tone on Health Care as Their Leaders Dig In

Candidates are pledging to protect pre-existing conditions, a stance often at odds with their votes, but their leaders are vowing to revisit an Affordable Care Act repeal. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OAjFc4

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Races Running the Most Ads

Which midterm contests are airing the most campaign spots; plus, new polling numbers, a big spend in N.J. and the latest from Opinion. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pXkY5U

Meet the Republicans’ Best Hope for Flipping a House Seat

In a year when Democrats are on offense, Pete Stauber of Minnesota has a chance to do something no other Republican might do next month: win a Democratic House seat. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NMRWzB

Johnny Mercer questions whether Tory party still shares his values

Backbencher Johnny Mercer says he would not have stood as an MP 'if the situation was like it is now'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yoYGPb

Trump Says He Believes Khashoggi Is Dead

But the president stopped short of saying the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was responsible for Mr. Khashoggi’s death. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P6oetX

Uighur Americans Speak Against China’s Internment Camps. Their Relatives Disappear

Rushan Abbas, a Uighur American business consultant, hopes to get her sister and aunt freed from Chinese detention by swaying United States policy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yo5k8e

Ex-Minneapolis F.B.I. Agent Is Sentenced to 4 Years in Leak Case

After vowing to crack down on officials suspected of disclosing secrets to the public, the Trump Justice Department will send another to prison. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ah6gN7

Two Iowas? Candidates for Governor Try to Claim Both

Republicans and Democrats are battling over the political identity of the state, as Kim Reynolds and her opponent, Fred Hubbell, spar over who is more Iowan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Cr6TFo

Mnuchin Withdraws From Saudi Investment Conference Amid Khashoggi Inquiry

The Treasury secretary has pulled out of the investment conference amid concerns over the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EyGHLJ

Carolyn Harris: Teach children about menopause to end taboo

Labour MP tells the Commons boys and girls should be taught about the menopause in schools. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NQ62QK

Flash glucose monitoring patch service for NHS patients

A type one diabetic, who also uses a patch similar to Theresa May, disputes the PM's claims about access to the treatment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CpiXqF

A Conservative Group’s Closed-Door ‘Training’ of Judicial Clerks Draws Concern

The conservative legal movement has long cultivated law students and young lawyers, partly to ensure a deep bench of potential judicial nominees from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pZmapH

Suspect in Khashoggi Case, an Aide to Saudi Crown Prince, Is Shown Entering Consulate

A photograph of the aide is one of the most striking pieces of evidence to date linking the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi to the crown prince. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Exq7fr

Brussels: UK PM questioned in Brussels on Brexit

The UK PM is asked about keeping the promises she has made to Brexiteers, Remainers, business leaders and Northern Ireland residents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NNsvxK

Theresa May on Northern Ireland issues in Brexit talks

Theresa May predicts both "difficult moments" and "a good deal" for the UK and EU in upcoming Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pZoFIB

Jim Mattis, Meeting His Chinese Counterpart, Tries to Ease Tensions

The defense secretary moved to sand down sharp edges of the relationship after Vice President Mike Pence gave a pointed critique of Beijing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RRYT5L

Jamal Khashoggi case: Liam Fox pulls out of Saudi summit

The boycott comes amid fears journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside a Saudi consulate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yq6noq

'Mad cow disease' in Aberdeenshire farm after BSE confirmed

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing says a movement ban has been placed on the unnamed farm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CQxE7c

Sir Paul Beresford struggles with Scottish accent

New Zealand-born MP Sir Paul Beresford struggles to understand a question from the SNP's David Linden. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EuCI2X

Andrew Gillum, a Florida Insider Running as a Progressive Outsider

Mr. Gillum, the Democratic nominee for governor, supports higher corporate taxes and Medicare-for-all. He also has a lobbyist as a top adviser and, as mayor of Tallahassee, was on the payroll of a consultant. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NMnllO

Trump’s Focus on a Washington Building Project Draws Scrutiny

President Trump has taken an interest in the F.B.I. headquarters, which had been set for redevelopment. Democrats wonder if he is trying to protect his hotel. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pYizIh

Oxford Conservatives Bullingdon Club ban overturned

Oxford University's Conservative Association cancels a ban on members of the notorious dining club. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ewwsrj

Brexit transition extension would be 'for a matter of months'

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says an option being considered is extending the post-Brexit transition - but only "for a matter of months". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NNzcQy

On Politics: Pompeo’s Handling of the Khashoggi Case Casts Him in a New Light

The secretary of state’s tough image fell by the wayside in Saudi Arabia, where he sat smiling with royal leaders suspected of involvement in the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RYxwaf

Brexit: Row erupts over Commons 'meaningful vote'

There's anger after the Brexit secretary suggests the choice will be simply "take it or leave it". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CoXez5

50 Years After Tet Offensive, a Marine Receives the Medal of Honor

Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, now 80, repeatedly charged into enemy fire and carried wounded Americans to safety during one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CrCqav

McGahn, a Soldier for Trump and a Witness Against Him, Departs White House

As White House counsel, Mr. McGahn spearheaded President Trump’s most significant political accomplishments but also became a witness against him in the special counsel inquiry. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AfTSgi

As Other Republican Candidates Struggle Financially, Trump Stockpiles Cash

The president has raised $106 million for his re-election, leading some Republicans to grumble that he is siphoning money from endangered congressional candidates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QXwFVH

Walter Huddleston, Senator Toppled by Mitch McConnell, Dies at 92

A two-term Democrat from Kentucky, he was narrowly defeated by Mr. McConnell, then a county judge and executive, in a Republican campaign engineered by Roger Ailes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2S01tqv

Senate Truce Collapses as G.O.P. Rush to Confirm More Judges Begins Anew

Last week, senators agreed to confirm one last slate of President Trump’s nominees, then recess for the midterm campaign. But on Wednesday, Republicans recommenced the judicial rush. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2COUQmf

U.S. Bars American Aid Groups From Traveling to North Korea

The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to tighten sanctions as part of its maximum-pressure campaign during nuclear negotiations. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QVxyhO

Fact Check of the Day: Trump’s Inaccurate Claims From His A.P. Interview

In his wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, President Trump made inaccurate statements about Russia, the deficit and his former lawyer. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QVIQ5r

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: A Midterm Wave? Maybe It’s a ‘Cyclone’

Two experts — and former rivals — make their predictions for the election; an update from our live polling project; and a few debates to watch tonight. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AfFXXF

Exposed by Michael: Climate Threat to Warplanes at Coastal Bases

The devastation of Tyndall Air Force Base, where 17 grounded F-22 stealth fighters were damaged in the storm, points to American air power’s vulnerability in major hurricanes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QVsOZm

Brexit: UK 'may consider longer transition period'

No 10 refuses to rule out extending the transition period after its expected end in December 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NN2Nta

Trump Embarks on Bilateral Trade Talks to Pressure China

The White House is looking to create deals with many of the nations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the pact the president withdrew from. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Eq4gXe

Why Many Native Americans Are Angry With Elizabeth Warren

The anger is about what it means to be Native American, and who gets to decide. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AgojDo

In Virginia House Race, Anonymous Attack Ads Pop Up on Facebook

The ads, with language and imagery not typically found in even the roughest campaigns, were purchased by a critic of Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat trying to unseat the Republican incumbent. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2EBSkBQ

The Interpreter: How One Journalist’s Death Provoked a Backlash That Thousands Dead in Yemen Did Not

The sudden turn against Saudi Arabia reveals uncomfortable realities of alliance politics, group psychology and the perception of morality. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NLKaWt

Brexit: Commons vote must be 'unequivocal', says Raab

Ministers suggest MPs will have a straight choice between whatever deal is on the table and no deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NJsJWB

Hurricane Michael Ravaged the Florida Panhandle. Will Residents Be Able to Vote?

More than 200,000 voters live in counties devastated by the storm. Officials are working to ensure they can vote in November, but damaged buildings and widespread power outages make that an uphill battle. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2pX6mn6

Pompeo’s Grin and Dismissal of Facts on Saudi Trip Tarnish His Image

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spent years cultivating an image as a tough straight-talker. But his trip to Saudi Arabia offered a different picture. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CP8INj

Arizona Candidate Gives Republicans Diversity, but Perhaps Not Victory

In Tucson, Lea Marquez Peterson was heralded as a new face for the party’s future — a conservative, Hispanic woman — but her campaign has struggled to gain traction from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PEVQfI

Prudential Freed From Strict Post-Crisis Oversight by Trump Administration

The decision brings to zero the number of non-bank financial firms subject to toughened federal oversight. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J1DIdf

John Bercow: Labour MPs urged not to 'confuse' Brexit and Commons bullying

Jeremy Corbyn distances himself from Labour MPs' claims it is no time to change the Speaker. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RX0yHi

British farmers shouldn't get cheap EU labour - government adviser

Fruit and veg growers are likely to be hit by new immigration rules after Brexit, Lords are told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CpqhTr

Benefits errors trigger £5,000 refunds for ESA claimants

Errors mean 180,000 people on sickness benefits will now receive backdated payments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CnEwI7

PMQs: Corbyn and May on post-Brexit Chequers trade deal

The prime minister gives a one-word answer when Jeremy Corbyn asks about her plan for a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PDEPlX

Trump Opens New Front in His Battle With China: International Shipping

The United States is withdrawing from a treaty that lowered costs for Chinese companies to ship packages here, part of President Trump’s efforts to punish China. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CNVvEx

Who would build UK-Ireland border?

A MP claims a physical border in Ireland "surely can never happen" unless the "EU army plans to march in" and build it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PEdct4

Does NHS provide diabetic monitor PM uses?

A Labour MP says the diabetic monitor used by Theresa May is denied to 500,000 other people, but she says it is provided by the NHS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P30qal

PMQs: Dodds and May on MPs' support for Brexit deal

Nigel Dodds asks about the difficulties MPs face backing a withdrawal agreement without "pretty clear assurances" about a future EU trading relationship. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PEdaRY

PMQs: Lucas and May on free TV licences for pensioners

Theresa May is asked to "take responsibility" and step in over reports of free TV licences not being offered to those aged 75 or older in future years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P2wKdA

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EsPOO4

Minister, what's your message for Mrs May?

Theresa May will address EU leaders as she tries to make a Brexit deal. Europe ministers offer their advice to her. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ErVbNy

Roger Daltrey: Brexit won't harm touring bands

Legendary frontman of The Who, Roger Daltrey, gives his take on Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ykRAer

Christine Hallquist Would Like to Talk About the Power Grid

The Vermont Democrat is the first transgender person to be nominated for governor. She’s facing a Republican incumbent whose popularity has tumbled recently. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AeNrtS

Fact Check: Did Senator Menendez Hire Underage Prostitutes?

The most recent ad from Bob Hugin, Robert Menendez’s Republican rival in the New Jersey race, focuses on unproven allegations by an anonymous tipster. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QTODs6

Trump Loves This Painting With Past Presidents, Artist Says

The image of the president having a Diet Coke with Lincoln, Nixon and other Republican predecessors drew online mockery, to the painter’s dismay. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AeczRy

Why White Supremacists Are Chugging Milk (and Why Geneticists Are Alarmed)

The appropriation of genetic research by those with extremist views on race has scientists grappling with how to respond. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PL7mG8

UK inflation slips to 2.4% in September

The UK inflation rate slipped slightly in September after hitting a six-month high in August. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EqfGdj

Brexit: 'Expectations low' as PM heads to Brussels

With talks deadlocked, EU leaders want Theresa May to give ground - but she says the ball's in their court. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QWOSmC

US moves to negotiate trade deals with Japan, UK, EU

The US wants to negotiate three separate trade deals, but talks with the UK would start after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OsqHj8

On Politics: Khashoggi Case Jeopardizes Trump’s Plans to Punish Iran

The White House needs Saudi Arabia’s help to impose harsh new sanctions on Iran, and the presumed killing of Jamal Khashoggi is complicating matters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QTkRDQ

Reality Check: The backstop explained

Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NLPKrV

Is the EU really united over Brexit?

It's all to do with money and timing, says the BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ezmi9A

The students who fear for their ambitions amid college cuts

Teenagers share their views as staff and students prepare to protest against cuts to further education funding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NJ96hx

Teach children how to avoid dog bites, say MPs

Parents and schools need expert guidance, MPs say, as they call for a review into "dog aggression". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OshB5Y

Heitkamp Apologizes for Embarrassing Error in Campaign Ad

The North Dakota Senator, an endangered Democrat, ran an ad criticizing her opponent for comments about sexual abuse. But it backfired, just three weeks before the midterms. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QSOqp4

Beto O’Rourke and Ted Cruz to Debate on Tuesday Night

Mr. Cruz, the Texas Republican senator, will try to use the face-off to widen his lead in the polls, while Mr. O’Rourke, the Democratic congressman challenging him, is hoping to recapture momentum. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CNRSP8

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: ‘Horseface’ and the Year of the Woman

How an insult from the president might play in a record-breaking year for women; asking for your local political issues; and new campaign fund-raising numbers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Esioiy

U.S. Military Strike Kills 60 Shabab Fighters in Somalia

The military said the strike, which followed attacks on Somali security forces and their American advisers, was the deadliest against the extremist group in nearly a year. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2yIGnUz

‘Fat.’ ‘Dog.’ ‘No Longer a 10.’ How Trump Talks About Women.

President Trump has a history of attacking women by mocking their bodily functions, demeaning their looks or comparing them to animals. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NKa1y0

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay on trial over election expenses

Craig Mackinlay is accused of overspending in a bid to defeat Nigel Farage in South Thanet. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CjTqPO

What Is NPC, the Pro-Trump Internet’s New Favorite Insult?

Twitter has barred hundreds of right-wing accounts for posing as soulless, “nonplayable” liberal activists. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QXMIDd

Dame Margaret Beckett says Brexit issues 'trump bad behaviour'

Former foreign secretary says dealing with Brexit "trumps bad behaviour'" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AdMK42

With a House Takeover, Democrats Could Get Trump’s Tax Returns. Would They?

An obscure provision in the tax code dating to the Teapot Dome scandal allows Congress to retrieve tax returns. But with President Trump, it almost certainly would be a fight. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Os15md

‘Sanction the Hell Out of Saudi Arabia’: G.O.P. Fury Over the Khashoggi Case