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It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FOqKlj

George Bush’s Life in 13 Objects

Items from family, friends, college and the White House that influenced the 41st president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QwHaTi

George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94

Mr. Bush, a Republican, was a transitional figure in the White House, where he served from 1989 to 1993. He was the last of the World War II generation to occupy the Oval Office. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q2G4iZ

Trump Fund-Raiser Received Laundered Foreign Money, Prosecutors Say

Elliott Broidy was paid through shell companies to try to end an investigation into a Malaysian financier accused of money laundering, according to court filings made public on Friday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U1tr67

High Stakes for House Freshmen: The Office Lottery

Forget coveted committee assignments and leadership positions. The concern of the hour was who could land a picturesque view, or a spacious lobby to woo colleagues and constituents alike. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AFya4F

A China Hawk Gains Prominence as Trump Confronts Xi on Trade

Michael Pillsbury, the president’s top outside adviser on China, has the president’s ear ahead of negotiations with Xi Jinping. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RlIqWQ

Agency Pulls Back on Its Warning Against Talk of ‘Resistance’ in Federal Workplaces

Casual conversations about impeachment and invocations of “resistance” to policies, but not to President Trump, will be permitted, the Office of Special Counsel said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q5vo3b

Trump’s Book Club: A President Who Doesn’t Read Promotes the Books That Promote Him

President Trump, who is not a reader, has used Twitter to plug a slew of Trump-friendly books with titles like “Why We Fight” and “The Russia Hoax.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rmz9O9

Homeland Security Dept. Request Would Keep Troops on Border Through January

A Pentagon official said Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was expected to approve the request, which would keep at least some of the military forces on the border for the Christmas holidays. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2rf9RpF

Whitaker’s Ascent at Justice Dept. Surprised Investigators of Firm Accused of Fraud

Mr. Whitaker, the acting attorney general, sat on the board of a patent firm that was investigated by the Federal Trade Commission over accusations it bilked thousands of customers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E6D1Qi

UK plans sat-nav system to rival EU's Galileo

Britain's army will no longer use Galileo, the EU's answer to GPS, when it is finished, the PM says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2U2kfyo

Dodging Friends, Chased by Legal Troubles, Trump Navigates G20

At the Group of 20 gathering in Buenos Aires, President Trump declined to meet with his two favorite strongmen, postponed meeting an ally and was preoccupied with the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ABWy72

Manafort’s Fate Is Open-Ended. On This, Trump and the Mueller Team Agree.

President Trump did not rule out a pardon for his former campaign chairman, while prosecutors say he violated a plea agreement and could face additional charges. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2rdqnGD

North Carolina Election That Looked to Be Republican Victory Now in Limbo

The state elections board said it would not certify the results in the Ninth Congressional District and instead would hold a December hearing to explore claims of fraudulent absentee ballots. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pg2ZCg

Ed Pastor, Arizona’s First Hispanic Member of Congress, Dies at 75

A son of a miner, he served 23 years in the House, championing immigration and education reforms as well as universal health care. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E3PzrT

The Many Times Trump Denied Ties to Russia

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly denied having business ties to Russia. Now that the president’s former lawyer has confessed to lying to Congress about a plan to build a tower in Russia, Trump’s story has changed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qv59T1

There Will Be Blood-Red Trees

First Lady Melania Trump has defended this year’s White House stark tidings. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qr1ENq

Interior Secretary Unleashes Extraordinary Attack on Democratic Lawmaker

Ryan Zinke took to Twitter to accuse Representative Raul Grijalva of being a drunk. The lawmaker had earlier called for Mr. Zinke’s resignation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zxEdZ4

Understanding The Times: How a Times Court Decision Revolutionized Libel Law

In Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court ruled that public officials had to show not just that a story was inaccurate and hurt their reputation, but also that the publisher acted with “actual malice” — with reckless disregard for the truth. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PbKTBb

Nearly a Month After the Midterms, Some House Races Are Still Undecided

Another week is ending, and winners have yet to be called in a district in California and one in New York. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q49wF7

UK government in Google bidding war with Brexit deal opponents

Opponents of Theresa May's Brexit deal are trying to outbid the government for the top search spot. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P9BVV1

People's Vote dilemma

It is all about timing for second referendum campaigners, writes political correspondent Chris Mason. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FO0Y0k

Bernie Sanders Steps Out With His Favored Political Partner: His Wife

At a symposium organized by Jane Sanders, the Vermont senator didn’t quite take the reins of 2020 leadership. But he didn’t drop them either. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RrqD0u

Trump Defends Pursuit of Russia Deal in 2016 as ‘Very Legal’

President Trump said he had looked only “lightly” at constructing a building in Russia. “Put up zero money, zero guarantees and didn’t do the project,” he said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ABYlcj

Health secretary Matt Hancock accused of breaking ethics rules

Labour demands an ethics probe after health secretary talks about "GP at Hand" app in an interview. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QqAaYo

Despite Frosty Ties for Trump and Trudeau, ‘New Nafta’ Is Signed

The road to a new agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. has soured the relationship between the two leaders. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Que72R

Northamptonshire Council: Government takes over children's services

The government says Northamptonshire's children's services is not performing "to an adequate standard". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ztx0Jy

On Politics: Pleading Guilty, Cohen Details Moscow Trump Tower Talks

Michael Cohen, President Trump’s ex-lawyer, admitted making false statements to Congress about negotiations during the 2016 campaign to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q7PzgH

Brexit: Labour gets behind bid to stop 'no-deal'

Cross-party moves to neutralise the PM's warnings about a no-deal Brexit ahead of Commons vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SfDti4

At Stake When Xi and Trump Meet: The Possibility of a New Cold War

President Trump’s encounter with President Xi Jinping in Buenos Aires will be the biggest test yet of whether Mr. Trump’s cultivation of the Chinese leader can overcome their differences. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q4Xrj9

How Michael Bloomberg Used His Money to Aid Democratic Victories in the House

Democrats backed by Mr. Bloomberg’s organization won 21 of 24 House races, making him among the most influential donors of the election cycle. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RoKttb

‘It’s Premature’: Incoming Judiciary Chairman Warns Against Rush to Impeach

Representative Jerrold Nadler, under heavy pressure from Democrats, has already begun drawing up ambitious plans for how to use his power — and for now the only “I” word they include is immigration. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q2WKXy

Northamptonshire elections postponed during consultation

The move comes as a report confirms Northamptonshire County Council faces a deficit of up to £70m. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E4OWhs

Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FOo3QB

More Scots apply for Irish citizenship

Figures from the Irish consulate show a 19-fold increase since the Brexit referendum was announced. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DT9CIE

Stormont deadlock stalling key reforms, warns Sterling

Civil service boss David Sterling warns that "children will be the losers" if power sharing does not return. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q5o33i

Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros

Facebook’s second in command told employees to examine the billionaire’s financial ties after he delivered a blistering speech about tech companies, said people with knowledge of her request. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pbe1Z9

Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare

The Trump administration encouraged state officials to seek waivers so federal subsidies could be used for plans with skimpier benefits than required by the Affordable Care Act. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E4lDLZ

Pelosi’s Strategy in Secret Ballot: Allow Her Critics to Let Off Steam

Nancy Pelosi gave her opponents a chance to cast a protest vote against her as she runs for House speaker, hoping that they would change course before a formal vote in January. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BGQgVp

News Analysis: Trump’s 2016 Case for Easing Russia Sanctions Gains New Relevance After Cohen Plea

At a time when his company was negotiating a potential deal in Moscow, Donald J. Trump suggested there was no need for the United States to penalize Russia over Crimea. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BGYvRf

Fact Check of the Day: Trump Denies Business Dealings With Russia. His Former Lawyer Contradicts Him.

For years, the president has denied that he had any business interests in Russia during the 2016 election. His former personal lawyer now says otherwise. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KGBLUo

How a Trump Lawyer, a Felon and a Russian General Chased a Moscow Deal

During the presidential campaign, Michael D. Cohen and Felix Sater, an associate with a criminal past, pursued a new Trump Tower project with a former spymaster’s help. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FLIddV

Federal Employees Are Warned Not to Discuss Trump ‘Resistance’ at Work

An independent agency has said talk of impeachment or “resistance” could be forbidden by a law that bars federal employees from taking part in partisan political campaigns at work. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2rc0erK

Senator Tim Scott Sinks Thomas Farr’s Judicial Nomination Amid Racial Controversy

It was the second time that Mr. Scott, the lone black Republican senator, had brought down a White House judicial nominee who was seen as insensitive or hostile to African-Americans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qpoa9y

Brexit: Liam Fox seeks to rally support for PM's deal

Critics have not faced up to the "tough choices" required to reach agreement, cabinet minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zz4OoH

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: After Mississippi

Black candidates fell short in key races; White House frenzy, and 2020 posturing from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P9iuM0

Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Doctrine Is Undermined by Climate Change

Rising temperatures undermine the president’s vision of an energy-dominant America, affecting coal-fired power plants, oil production and the electrical grid, a federal report says. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FNg727

Elizabeth Warren, Eyeing 2020, Decries Military Overreach

In a major foreign policy speech, Senator Warren combined criticism of “ill-advised military commitments” with populist rhetoric about corporate greed and inequality. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QqxJ89

From Loyalist to Enemy: The Evolution of the Trump-Cohen Relationship

Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about plans to build a tower for Mr. Trump in Russia. The admission is the latest twist in the onetime Trump loyalist’s deteriorating relationship with the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q7OZzO

NASA’s Return to the Moon to Start With Private Companies’ Spacecraft

Nine companies will vie for a share of more than $2 billion dollars to build small landers to carry experimental payloads to the lunar surface. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TW3qVH

Fed Minutes Signal December Interest Rate Increase

The Federal Reserve released minutes from its November meeting on Thursday, with hints that the central bank will continue raising rates next month and next year. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TVty2S

Trump’s Recall of Moscow Deal Matches Cohen’s, President’s Lawyers Say

President Trump told the special counsel that he knew of a project to build a Trump Tower in Moscow and discussed it with his longtime fixer before it fell apart, Mr. Trump’s lawyers said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FJLMkW

How Tariffs Work, and Why China Won’t See a Bill

We don’t send a bill to China, and other basics of what happens when the United States decides to tax an imported good. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2rbaj8q

Brexit: Cross-party bid to stop 'no-deal'

Tory, Labour, SNP and other politicians will try to amend 'meaningful vote', the BBC understands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RnQbeO

Here Are the Democrats Who Voted Against Nancy Pelosi

Thirty-two Democrats who will serve in the House next year voted in a secret ballot on Wednesday against Representative Nancy Pelosi’s ascent to the speakership. These are the known dissenters so far. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FMTsmz

Trump Cancels Meeting With Putin Over Russia’s Hostilities With Ukraine

President Trump made the announcement as he was leaving for the Group of 20 summit meeting in Argentina. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pb9t5c

Tory Brexit tribes

Theresa May is trying to get her divided party to back her EU deal - here are nine factions she needs to convince. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q1JaDD

Lloyd Russell-Moyle: MP announces in Commons he is HIV positive

Lloyd Russell-Moyle made the announcement as he urged ministers to review cuts to sexual health budgets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BGkgRm

DUP accuses No 10 of 'hiding' over Brexit

Nigel Dodds MP hits out at the government's refusal to publish the full Brexit deal legal advice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RndHbN

Facebook's UK political ad rules kick in

Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1

As Oil Hovers at $50 a Barrel, Trump Tries to Push the Price Lower

While falling prices help consumers, another big decline of the kind the president is seeking could hurt the economy in oil-producing states like Texas. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ayw7PA

BBC Brexit debate: Theresa May agrees to take part

But negotiations over the Labour party's involvement in the debate are still ongoing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AAFr5u

UK migration steady as EU arrivals dip

A rise in immigration from Asia is filling the gap, as the number of EU citizens coming to the UK falls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SibmPg

A Farmer’s Tough Choices in Coping With the Trade War

From planning to harvest, the grain belt’s rhythms and prospects have been disrupted by the government’s tariff battle with China. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P89NBv

The Art of Saying You Are Not NOT Running for President

Dozens of possible 2020 Democratic candidates are mulling, weighing, considering, wondering. Here is a guide to how they are communicating a desire to run without announcing it outright. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zvg5Gy

After a Hiatus, China Accelerates Cyberspying Efforts to Obtain U.S. Technology

China’s practice of breaking into American computers has become a core grievance of the Trump administration as leaders of the two nations prepare to meet. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PaDjXw

Theresa May: My focus is on getting Brexit deal passed

Theresa May urges MPs to ignore other options and focus on the "choice" they face on 11 December from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r726lM

Brexit: UK economy not ready for no deal, Mark Carney says

A transition period is needed to adapt to the departure from the EU, the Bank of England governor says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KH3XXk

On Politics: Pelosi Secures Nomination for Speaker but Needs Votes to Clinch

House Democrats nominated Nancy Pelosi to be speaker, but 32 Democrats voted no. She will need to win some of them over for the final vote in January. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TVXrjz

Trump Administration Is Set to Ban Bump Stock Devices on Guns

An administration official said on Wednesday evening that the formal ban on the devices would be introduced in the coming days to weeks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rr4vU1

The Democratic Caucus Nominated Its Leadership. Here’s What It Means.

Nancy Pelosi is one step closer to reclaiming the speaker’s gavel, and the strikingly diverse freshman class weighed in for the first time. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PYouwx

This District Was Solid Red. Why Did It Flip?

Oklahoma City’s population is becoming younger and more diverse, a fact that helped propel a Democrat, Kendra Horn, to victory in a traditionally Republican House district. But the city’s changing demographics are only one part of the story. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RkpVSz

New Treasury Rules Could Blunt Impact of Tax Cuts for Some Companies

The I.R.S. rules will force some corporations that operate in relatively high-tax countries abroad to pay a higher effective tax rate than they might have otherwise. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qs8eDs

Brexit: Security minister Ben Wallace warns of no-deal risk

The government says its deal maintains close UK-EU co-operation but Labour dismisses it as "flimsy". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KDOIyi

Trump Talks of Pardon for Manafort and Escalates Attacks on Russia Inquiry

“Why would I take it off the table?” the president said of a pardon for Paul Manafort, who he said had been treated poorly by prosecutors for the special counsel. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AuJ3WD

Stormy Daniels Says Michael Avenatti Filed Trump Defamation Suit Against Her Wishes

In a statement to The Daily Beast, the pornographic film actress Stephanie Clifford said she had not “decided yet what to do about legal representation.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KFV3tf

Hakeem Jeffries Emerges as New Face of House Democrats

Mr. Jeffries, an ambitious 48-year-old Brooklynite with a golden tongue, sealed his spot on the fast track by winning the No. 5 spot in House Democratic leadership. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BFgRCx

White House Memo: At the White House, Even the Holidays Are Met With Grievances

Starting with the blood-red trees, it became abundantly clear this week that not even the frothiest of White House holiday events would be carried without the requisite Trump-era criticisms and presidential complaints. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KJAxIk

News Analysis: Naval Clash Raises the Stakes for Trump’s Meeting With Putin

Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships has complicated President Trump’s plan to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia while the two are in Buenos Aires this week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PYhEHa

Intellectual Property to Take Center Stage as Trump and Xi Meet

American accusations of economic espionage by China could shape negotiations over a trade deal. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rm8EZ4

As Democrats Prepare an Onslaught, House G.O.P. Seeks Trump Defenders for Committees

Few early choices may prove more consequential for Republicans than selecting lawmakers to fill the party’s top spots on the Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform Committees. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DRIIkp

Mississippi’s Era of Outsize Clout in Washington Is Waning

Few states have held more sway on Capitol Hill because of Senate seniority and committee chairmanships, which helped bring home billions of dollars. But Tuesday’s election underscored changes afoot. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P8oJjf

U.S. Troops Could Remain on Border Into 2019, Officials Say

No decision has been made yet to extend the mission beyond Dec. 15, but talks about continuing it come days after Border Patrol agents clashed with migrants. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2E2CnU6

Iranians Accused in Cyberattacks, Including One That Hobbled Atlanta

The suspects chose targets with the means to pay ransom and a need to put their systems back online quickly, law enforcement officials said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q0Ykt7

G.M., Not Trump, Is the Real Villain to Some Ohio Factory Workers

In a region where the president vowed that manufacturing jobs were coming back, the idling of a Chevrolet plant and its 1,600 workers is a major blow. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QrADcO

Democratic Committee Ends House Campaign Cycle $18 Million in Debt

Though accumulating debt is not unusual for party-affiliated groups, the amount underscores the intense push Democrats made to defeat Republicans in House races. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DPgvuh

Political Memo: From Obama and Baker, a Lament for a Lost Consensus

Former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III call for bipartisanship in a partisan era. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P84bay

Justices Seem Ready to Back Owner of Seized Land Rover in Case on Excessive Fines

The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether state civil forfeiture laws are subject to constitutional limits on excessive fines. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pa5zcG

Trump Officials, Fiercely Defending Saudis, Warn Senators Not to Abandon Yemen War

Officials cautioned against withdrawing military support, and sought in one case to decouple concerns about Saudi Arabia in the war from the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KFfFBT

Ban on military grade assault rifles dropped by MPs

An amendment removing the proposed ban on high calibre weapons came after pressure from MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FJI3E0

Remarks by Fed Chief Cause Markets to Jump

Investors interpreted comments by Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, as an indication that the central bank may be less inclined to continue raising interest rates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RrKI6w

I Would Hang Up on Mayor de Blasio: City Watchdog Nominee Says Not to Mess With Her

Margaret Garnett, New York’s incoming investigation commissioner, says she will have no problem retaining her independence from Bill de Blasio. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QlQwkY

Migrant boats: Smugglers targeted from intelligence centre in Calais

French and British border officers will target cross-Channel people smugglers from a new Calais base. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KJccSU

Pakistan blasphemy case: UK prime minister asked about asylum bid

Theresa May is asked if she has "personally intervened" in the Pakistani Christian's case. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FO5gVD

House Democrats Meet to Choose Their Leaders for the New Congress

Newly empowered House Democrats began meeting on Wednesday to choose their leaders and rules for the next House, which begins in January. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P6E6c4

Tech We’re Using: Covering a White House Where News Is Always Just a Tap Away

Katie Rogers’s beat is full of real-time digital moments. One tip to keep on top of it: If you call insiders from a blocked number, they’ll think you’re the White House and answer. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KDS70f

Bank warns no-deal will see pound plunge and economy shrink

The Bank of England warns the pound would plummet 25% and the economy shrink in a no-deal scenario. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E5Y8Cm

Carl Sargeant: FM gave warning over conduct and drinking

Carl Sargeant, the former communities minister, was sacked by the first minister days before he died. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q2QhMn

For the American Economy, Storm Clouds on the Horizon

Growth has been strong and unemployment is low, but some economists see signs that the better part of the expansion is already in the rearview mirror. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RkYp7w

Brexit: Referendum may be inevitable - John McDonnell

The shadow chancellor says it may be difficult to force an election even if MPs vote down Theresa May's Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TUJOBw

David Davis attacks 'flawed' economic forecasts post-Brexit

The former Brexit Secretary says figures suggesting the UK will be worse off are "project fear 2.0". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r9GsgH

Ivanka Trump Says Her Private Email Use Has ‘No Equivalency’ With Hillary Clinton’s

“People who want to see it as the same, see it as the same,” Ivanka Trump said, defending her use of a private email account for government business. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FN0t6L

PMQs: Charlie Elphicke and Theresa May on Channel migrants

Dover's MP calls for Britain and France to work together after an "unprecedented number of migrants" cross the English Channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TTCBBq

PMQs: Zac Goldsmith and Theresa May on Asia Bibi

The PM is asked if she "personally intervened" to stop the UK offering sanctuary to a Pakistani Christian. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Av8MhD

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

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over the economic impact of her Brexit plan - here are the key bits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P9t05U

McDonnell on May facing no confidence vote and new referendum

The shadow chancellor is about the PM's future over the upcoming Brexit votes and Labour policy over another referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PZK7g0

Labour and Brexit

Where does Jeremy Corbyn's party stand if MPs vote against Theresa May's Brexit plan? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KGTB9K

Jo Johnson: ‘Neither Remainers nor Leavers want this'

The public should be given a say in whether they want Brexit to proceed, says Jo Johnson MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DMs19U

Reality Check

The government will publish a series of forecasts on Brexit, so how do they work? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KDTPi8

David Davis on UK economy and trade after Brexit

There is a "consistent over-estimation" of the impact of the single market on the UK economy, says a former Brexit secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DOkQhj

Chinese Metals Win U.S. Tariff Waivers With Little Resistance

The Trump administration has granted nearly 3,000 exemption requests, surprising even some companies that are asking for them. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KF9Ns5

How a Push to Legalize Pot in N.J. Became a Debate on Race and Fairness

New Jersey has linked a proposal to clear hundreds of thousands of past criminal convictions with its effort to legalize recreational marijuana. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KGfHcD

Brexit: Sheryll Murray and Michael Gove on UK fishing

The environment secretary takes questions from MPs on the future of the UK fishing industry, and the role of the EU after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ShU058

'World's oldest rebel' Harry Leslie Smith dies

The World War Two veteran was a vocal advocate for social justice and the NHS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sf6Z7J

Harry Leslie Smith: War veteran has died son says

WW2 RAF pilot and campaigner Harry Leslie Smith has died following an illness, his son says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FL9FIO

Universal credit problems and rise of food bank use

Sarah Giles says her debts increased because of the six week delay in the implementation of universal credit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BAOF3l

Brexit: Theresa May visits Scotland to defend EU deal

The prime minister will insist that the agreement with the EU protects jobs as she meets factory workers in Glasgow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sb7RdE

UK ports face 'major disruption' in case of no-deal Brexit, MPs warn

A Commons committee says plans for avoiding disruption around UK ports are "worryingly under-developed". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RjYLev

On Politics: Hyde-Smith Secures Her Mississippi Senate Seat in Win Over Espy

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who had to apologize for a cavalier reference to a public hanging, rebuffed Mike Espy’s bid to become the state’s first black senator since Reconstruction. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r8or2d

Roger Stone Sought WikiLeaks’ Plans Amid 2016 Campaign, Associate Says

The conservative author Jerome Corsi’s dealings with the special counsel have prompted alarm among President Trump’s personal lawyers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SibcHF

Cindy Hyde-Smith Holds Off Mike Espy to Keep Mississippi Senate Seat

With a late boost from President Trump, Ms. Hyde-Smith weathered criticism of her rhetorical gaffes and increased the Republican advantage in the Senate to 53-47. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TS2n9i

Brexit deal: Treasury to publish economic impact analysis

The Treasury's Brexit forecasts are to be published as the PM heads to Scotland to defend her deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FI3xRG

Trump Tells Republicans He Won’t Budge on Wall, Raising Odds of Shutdown

The president insisted to House Republicans that he would veto a spending bill unless it includes $5 billion for a wall, but also signaled an openness to compromise in an interview. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KDGc2y

In Courting New Liberals, Pelosi Runs a Risk: A Freedom Caucus of the Left

A brash crew of newly elected liberals have become Nancy Pelosi’s shock troops in her battle to be speaker. But with her in their debt, the would-be speaker is emboldening them. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DLOuUy

Manafort’s Lawyer Said to Brief Trump Attorneys on What He Told Mueller

The arrangement was highly unusual, and it appeared to give Mr. Trump and his advisers ammunition in their public campaign against the special counsel investigation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q2GOV9

Despite Tough Talk on Trade, Trump Could Seek a Truce with Xi Jinping at G-20

The president has signaled a new willingness to make a deal with Mr. Xi, a leader he has treated solicitously and will meet over dinner on Saturday in Buenos Aires. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RjcIJL

Fact Check of the Day: The Baseless Claim That Climate Scientists Are ‘Driven’ by Money

Critics of a major United States climate report, including the president and conservative pundits, have dismissed its findings with several inaccurate claims. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FHGTcd

Ahead of Peace Talks for Yemen, Senate Weighs Rebuke to Saudis

Jamal Khashoggi’s killing may now serve as the catalyst for approval of a war powers resolution, which the Senate rejected as recently as in March. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r7Iv4H

Interior Department Watchdog Clears Zinke of Wrongdoing in National Monument Probe

The investigation looked at whether he had redrawn the boundaries of a national monument in Utah to avoid the nearby land holdings of a state lawmaker and supporter of President Donald Trump. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SeTBkc

‘Why Do You Think I Should?’: Bolton Defends Not Listening to Khashoggi Tape

John R. Bolton, President Trump’s national security adviser, said he would not learn anything from listening to the tape of the journalist’s killing because he does not speak Arabic. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r498Yu

Is Half of Oklahoma an Indian Reservation? The Supreme Court Sifts the Merits

The justices heard arguments over whether Creek Indians still exercise control over much of the eastern part of the state, and the practical consequences if they do. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FKbs11

Newsbook: What’s Life Really Like on the Mexican Border? These 3 Books Help Give a Sense.

Dispatches from a former border patrol agent and more. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FHBvpq

Energy Speculators Jump on Chance to Lease Public Land at Bargain Rates

The Trump administration’s policy of encouraging more oil and gas drilling combined with a loophole in federal rules has been a boon for investors with a taste for gambling — and has drawn criticism that it is a bad deal for taxpayers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Aro5YM

Brexit: Theresa May denies 'giving up' on better deal

The PM comes under attack from DUP leader Arlene Foster as she visits Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ApLAl2

The Dusky Gopher Frog Loses a Round in the Supreme Court

The justices unanimously ruled that an appeals court must take a fresh look at the government’s efforts to protect the endangered species. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RncjpP

Democrats Try to Derail Judicial Nominee They Call a Vote Suppressor

Democrats are one vote short from derailing the nomination of a North Carolina judge who defended state voting rights laws that federal courts found targeted minorities. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TKgWM9

Reality Check

Donald Trump says the Brexit deal may affect the UK's trade with the US. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DMG1Aj

Ian Austin: No action against Labour MP over anti-Semitism policy row

Ian Austin hits out at Labour's "appalling" response after he urged it to take a tougher stance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rgdv2R

UKIP MEP Patrick O'Flynn defects to 'resurgent' SDP

The party's former economy spokesman Patrick O'Flynn has been an MEP since 2014. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KDZ3u0

MPs' fury over Mark Zuckerberg 'no-show'

Facebook executive Richard Allan faces international committee on fake news and disinformation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DLgo34

Baroness Trumpington: From Bletchley Park to the House of Lords

A look back at the life of Baroness Trumpington, who has died at the age of 96. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zvlXQ0

Trump Lobs Insults at Special Counsel One Day After Prosecutors Say Manafort Lied

President Trump called the investigation a “Phony Witch Hunt.” Prosecutors say his former campaign chairman lied to investigators, breaching a plea deal agreement. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FICTrP

Arlene Foster says PM has given up on 'better deal' but 'I have not'

The DUP leader questions why the backstop is in the withdrawal deal ahead of PM's visit to Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ApXxHh

Mississippi Senate Runoff: Here’s What You Should Know

The state’s voters will decide between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy as their next senator. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AnlJKu

Fallon: Deal should be renegotiated

Ex-defence secretary Sir Michael Fallon says Theresa May's Brexit deal is "doomed". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FG7B4Z

Theresa May's Brexit deal is doomed - Sir Michael Fallon

The former defence secretary says Theresa May's EU agreement is the "worst of all worlds". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ShhSpK

Theresa May's push to sell Brexit plan comes to NI

Theresa May is due in NI as part of a UK tour to sell the Brexit deal approved by EU leaders. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DYG7py

Cancer Pushes New York’s ‘First Girlfriend,’ Sandra Lee, Onto Political Stage

Ms. Lee, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s longtime girlfriend, had shunned the political spotlight. Cancer has changed that. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2SfzSkm

On Politics: Trump and Mexico’s New Leader Square Off Over Migrants

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico’s incoming president, has a reputation for defending the poor. President Trump is already testing whether he will live up to it. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AtzXt9

European judges to examine Brexit cancellation case

Judges at the European Court of Justice are to hear arguments about whether the UK can call off Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KC7XbB

Trump, in Mississippi, Seeks to Shore Up Senate Candidate Engulfed in Controversy

The president offered an unabashed endorsement of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is under fire over comments that seemed to embrace the state’s racist history. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QouVYU

Tory peer Baroness Trumpington dies at 96

Ex-minister and Bletchley Park code-breaker became widely known after making a V-sign in the Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DKZLo0

Obituary: Baroness Trumpington

Lady Trumpington - Nazi codebreaker and Thatcher minister who flicked a V-sign in the House of Lords - has died at the age of 96. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P2a4pH

Trump Moves to Lower Medicare Drug Costs by Relaxing Some Patient Protections

The Trump administration has proposed reducing the number of prescription drugs that must be made available to people with cancer, AIDS, depression, schizophrenia and certain other conditions. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RfYA3P

Manafort Breached Plea Deal by Repeatedly Lying, Mueller Says

Mr. Manafort, President Trump’s onetime campaign chairman, breached his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to investigators, Mr. Mueller said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DNfjI5

No Clear End to Chaos as Migrants Confront U.S. Border

The discord at San Ysidro stems, in part, from confusion over what legal status, if any, migrants are entitled to from the Trump administration. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2reKxQV

How Trump Is Ensuring That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Will Rise

Since his earliest days in office, President Trump has been taking steps that increase emissions of the heat-trapping greenhouse gases that are warming the planet to dangerous levels. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zpoBH6

U.S. and Czech Troops Investigated for Death of Afghan Prisoner

The prisoner, an Afghan commando, was accused of killing a Czech soldier in one of four deadly insider attacks this year by Afghan soldiers on NATO troops. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P1Wx1q

Amy Klobuchar Is ‘Minnesota Nice.’ But Is That What Democrats Want for 2020?

The Minnesota senator emerged unscathed from the Kavanaugh hearings, then coasted to a third term. Now she is weighing whether her home state appeal can translate nationally. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r8bR3c

Fact Check of the Day: Does the Ninth Circuit Have the Highest Reversal Rate in the Country?

This claim about the federal appeals court circuit, made by President Trump, a Republican senator and conservative pundits, is false by one metric and true by another. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FFanYd

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: A Choice for Mississippi

Mississippi voters face a test of their values and priorities in Tuesday’s Senate election. House Democrats and Nancy Pelosi face a test of their own Wednesday when they elect their new leadership. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BzfRzH

Brexit: Trump says May's deal 'more difficult' for US-UK trade

The US president says the withdrawal agreement sounds "a great deal for the EU". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FEPYCn

Supreme Court Considers a Thorny Question of Free Speech and Police Power

An argument before the court considered whether to allow lawsuits over arrests made in retaliation for the exercise of First Amendment rights. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QnmLA9

Five Big Ways the United States Will Need to Adapt to Climate Change

A sweeping new climate report warns that the United States will have to spend billions of dollars to protect coastlines, rebuild sewers and overhaul farming. Here are some places to start. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r5VtjB

Mia Love Criticizes Trump in Scathing Concession Speech

Ms. Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, also criticized Republicans for how they interact with minority voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TMJkgI

Trump Has ‘No Real Relationships,’ Mia Love Says

Representative Mia Love, a Republican whom the president mocked for losing her bid for re-election, said in her concession speech that Mr. Trump had “no real relationships, just convenient transactions.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KBrsko

Brexit: Theresa May regrets EU 'queue-jumpers' comment

The PM faces a call from an SNP MP to apologise for "insulting" EU workers living in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PXhn7i

EU court rejects Britons' anti-Brexit case

A group of British expats argued that by opening Brexit talks the EU had violated their rights. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P3Lfd3

Brexit TV debate: Theresa May challenged to invite all parties

Jeremy Corbyn would "relish" a head-to-head with Theresa May, while other parties want involvement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TPerYG

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn on Theresa May summit and trade deal

Jeremy Corbyn says the prime minster is delivering a "botched deal" and is breaking "every promise" made to fishing and coastal communities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Rfu22n

Brexit: Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn clash over withdrawal deal

The PM seeks to reassure MPs over customs and fishing rights as Labour leader calls for a "Plan B". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FFCvKA

Brexit: Theresa May on Spain talks and future of Gibraltar

Updating MPs on the weekend summit with European leaders about a Brexit deal, Theresa May says: "This is the right deal for Britain." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PV58bI

The New Old Age: Social Security Runs Short of Money and Ideas Fly on How to Repair It

As Social Security dips into its trust fund, policymakers propose changes to fix the program’s finances and strengthen its benefits, especially for women. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PSCo32

Brexit: Views of Birmingham residents on UK leaving EU

Members of the public in Birmingham are asked about the PM's deal for Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FHCPsw

Gig economy: Does flexible working come at a cost?

Some enjoy the ease of ordering food to be brought to their doors, but what about the working terms of some of the delivery drivers? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Qktwmi

New £50 note scientist nominations released

The list of suggested scientists who might appear on the new £50 note includes Alan Turing and Ada Lovelace. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PSofmC

Pelosi Faces Another Internal Threat to Her Leadership, This Time Over Partisan Gridlock

Nine Democrats say they will not support from Nancy Pelosi as speaker unless she fundamentally alters procedures of the House in ways they say would alleviate gridlock. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zuBzDr

MP Fiona Onasanya to face retrial in speed ticket case

Peterborough MP Fiona Onasanya denies a charge of perverting the course of justice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ky7YND

‘It’s a Long Story’: Justice John Paul Stevens, 98, Is Publishing a Memoir

In an interview, the retired justice reflected on what he called some of the Supreme Court’s biggest missteps, the confirmation process, term limits and his decision to retire at 90. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rj83aR

The Suburbs Are Changing. But Not in All the Ways Liberals Hope.

Though Democrats dominated the suburbs in the midterms, some of those gains may be fragile. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PZG3MQ

How a Liberal Gay Couple Became Two of N.Y.’s Biggest Trump Supporters

Bill White and Bryan Eure supported Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Now they are fund-raising for President Trump and have his sons’ numbers on speed dial. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AlPCLm

On Politics: The Lame-Duck Session Looms

Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill this week face a reckoning with the dreaded reality of a gridlocked Washington: critical, unresolved legislation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FI1DAr

Brexit deal 'will cost UK £100bn' by 2030, research suggests

The economy would shrink 3.9% annually, research commissioned by the People's Vote claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DIVt0l

Brexit: Back my deal or risk more division, May tells MPs

The PM will tell critics opposed to her Brexit deal that the "British people want us to get on with it". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P4qMF0

Sacked Welsh minister Carl Sargeant's inquest to start

Carl Sargeant was found dead in his home four days after being sacked by First Minister Carwyn Jones. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r3dnU5

Welsh ports Brexit 'gagging orders'

Non-disclosure agreements have been signed as part of preparations to leave the European Union next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SaL5CA

Congress’s Lame-Duck Session: Critical Bills, Looming Deadlines, Little Unity

Lawmakers return this week to a host of pressing major issues, including a farm bill and a potential government shutdown, and a narrow window to act. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BxOQMX

New Book Gives Voice to Trump’s Claims of a Vast Conspiracy Against Him

In the book “Trump’s Enemies,” by Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, President Trump repeats his unfounded assertion that President Barack Obama was complicit in spying against him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P0gRAf

It’s Not Just Trump in House Democrats’ Cross Hairs. His Family Is, Too.

Even Republicans recently endorsed investigations into Ivanka Trump’s use of private email for government business. And House Democrats have a lot more in store. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KwIEb0

Analysis: Macron's blunt Brexit warning to UK over fishing

The French president gives the UK a reminder of the difficulties ahead in Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PTfN6K

On Washington: ‘Kavanaugh’s Revenge’ Fell Short Against Democrats in the Midterms

While Republicans cite the Supreme Court brawl as a factor in some Senate wins, Democrats say the fight did little damage and helped in the House. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DWEys8

Trump Administration’s Strategy on Climate: Try to Bury Its Own Scientific Report

Friday's government report, detailing in stark terms the economic cost of climate change, is likely do be played down by the administration, even as opponents use it to attack Trump policies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BverGq

Obama Alumni Return to Washington, This Time as House Freshmen

Nearly a dozen incoming House freshmen served in previous presidential administrations. Eight from the Obama administration are determined to restore Mr. Obama’s legacy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BuPESD

China’s Tactic to Catch a Fugitive Official: Hold His Two American Children

The Chinese police are barring Victor and Cynthia Liu from leaving China in an effort to force their father to return. U.S. officials object to the growing practice of an “exit ban.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QhU8UR

Judge Rejects George Papadopoulos’s Motions to Delay Prison Sentence

Last year, Mr. Papadopoulos, a former Trump campaign adviser, pleaded guilty to lying to the F.B.I. He is slated to begin his 14-day sentence on Monday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r2RdBn

Facebook documents seized by MPs investigating privacy breach

Rarely-used Parliamentary powers were invoked to demand the documents from a US executive in London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r4VLXP

Wales less prosperous after Brexit deal, says first minister

But Theresa May's EU withdrawal deal is "better than no deal", says first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AhMxMa

Brexit: DUP's Nigel Dodds says Brexit deal 'worse than no deal'

DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds says the deal, now approved by EU leaders, is "worse than no deal". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sd7uiJ

Sturgeon hits out at prime minister's 'desperate' EU appeal

The first minister also says a new statement from EU leaders breaks promises made to the fishing industry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2THlItL

Brexit: Theresa May's 'letter to the nation' in full

The prime minister asks the public to support her deal so "we can get on with Brexit". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RinLmc

EU leaders agree Brexit deal

After more than 18 months of negotiations, the EU approves the UK’s withdrawal deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DZz5AS

Brexit: Theresa May writes letter asking British public to back deal

As EU leaders prepare to formally sign off the Brexit deal, the PM writes a letter to the UK public. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PPCMiS

Across South, Democrats Risk Speaking Boldly and Alienating Rural White Voters

Mike Espy, the Democratic nominee in the Mississippi Senate election Tuesday, has had to choose between satisfying African-Americans and white liberals or driving away conservative-leaning voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AhMsbd

Brexit: Boris Johnson says UK must 'junk the backstop'

The UK is on the verge of making a historic mistake, he tells the Democratic Unionist Party conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zsiKka

Trump Administration Invites Health Care Industry to Help Rewrite Ban on Kickbacks

The goal is to open pathways for doctors and hospitals to work together to improve care and save money. The challenge will be to accomplish that without also increasing the risk of fraud. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2r4xJw0

Brexit: Donald Tusk tells European Union to approve deal

The Spanish prime minister says he has received the guarantees he needs over the future of Gibraltar. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2THJxlk

Brexit: May heads to Brussels on eve of crucial EU summit

The PM hopes EU leaders will sign off her Brexit deal despite tension over Gibraltar. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S8w6t2

What’s New in the Latest U.S. Climate Assessment

More and more of the predicted impacts of global warming are now becoming a reality. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BuXqMr

Trump Asks Supreme Court for Fast Appeal of Transgender Military Ban

In what has become an increasingly common move for the Trump administration, it asked the justices to step in before lower courts have ruled. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2znRcwz

A Winter-Coat Heavyweight Gives Trump’s Trade War the Cold Shoulder

Columbia Sportswear has worked around tariffs for decades — and it says the president’s new wave of levies will not bring jobs back to America. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2P132kX

Jerome Corsi, Friend of Roger Stone, Is in Plea Talks With Mueller

Mr. Corsi is said to have been presented with evidence that he was not truthful when investigators asked him whether he knew beforehand about actions by WikiLeaks during the 2016 campaign. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DGBK1l

Eurosceptic Tory MP John Hayes given knighthood

Labour suggests the timing of the honour could be an attempt to win support for the PM's Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FFrqJy

Among Conservatives, Some Measured Support for Chief Justice’s Rebuke of Trump

Figures in the conservative legal community saw Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.’s reproach as defending an independent judiciary. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BueQZG

Brexit: Back to basics guide about the UK leaving the EU

Feeling a little lost about what is going on with Brexit? Here are answers to the simplest questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r44Wb8

Climate Change Will Take a Bite From U.S. Economy, Report Finds

Without major action to rein in global warming, the American economy could lose 10 percent of G.D.P. by 2100, according to a report from 13 federal agencies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TCvHAx

MPs begin debate on 'gender recognition' laws

Reforms to the Gender Recognition Act are debated for the first time in Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FFhm3v

Five scenarios

Five possible scenarios if Theresa May can't get her EU withdrawal deal through Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PRb84W

Brexit: DUP may revisit confidence and supply deal, says Foster

The DUP leader says her agreement with the Conservatives had been intended to deliver on Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AfQ1yU

Ex-C.I.A. Officer’s Brief Detention Deepens Mystery in Montenegro

For two years, Montenegrin officials have been pursuing the question of whether Russia secretly backed a coup to topple its government. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QiBWug

Labour member wins police Labour conference ban challenge

High Court rules journalist Michael Segalov was unlawfully denied accreditation to attend conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S7rJhG

F.B.I. Training Instructors Punish Women, Not Men, for Mistakes, Complaint Says

In a complaint accusing the F.B.I. of discrimination, a dozen women described a pattern of instructors scrutinizing them more closely than men. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PP39Wb

Brexit vote will be honoured, says Diane Abbott

A new EU referendum is not "off the table" but would probably be won by Leave again, says Diane Abbott. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zmX1tY

Scotland's Politician of the Year named

The health secretary is given the award just five months after taking on the role in Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FFzvxV

Brexit deal: Chancellor Philip Hammond to visit NI

Philip Hammond is also one of two senior Conservative MPs attending the DUP conference this weekend. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r0Mtw7

N.Y. Democrats Vowed to Get Big Money Out of Politics. Will Big Money Interfere?

The state’s campaign finance laws are among the nation’s weakest, and Democrats campaigned on a vow to strengthen them. But politics may intervene. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qfsg3R

Tube 'junk food' advert ban announced by London mayor

Adverts for fatty, sugary foods will vanish from London's transport network next year, City Hall says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r0zWZq

Bernie Sanders: Lion of the Left, but Not the Only One Roaring

As he prepares for a likely run in 2020, Mr. Sanders is still a leader of the liberal wing. But other Democrats have adopted his message, making him less of a singular figure. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2AfNVPv

Republicans Hit Rock Bottom in New York. Can They Bounce Back?

The party lost eight seats in the New York Senate and every statewide race. Many blame President Trump’s unpopularity in his home state. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FE0t9k

EU embalming fluid ban 'to change funerals'

Britain's funeral directors fear it will prevent loved ones paying their last respects to dead relatives. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PSskHl

UK 'will not trade away fishing' in Brexit deal - May

The UK government insists its Brexit plan will protect the fishing industry despite claims of a "sellout". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RcGboN

Brexit: Withdrawal treaty to get final touches

EU diplomats are addressing last-minute changes demanded by Spain over Gibraltar. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P0Kr8O

Republicans Subpoena James Comey and Loretta Lynch Over Clinton Email Case

Mr. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, responded to the demand for a closed-door session by saying he preferred to give public testimony. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PKkrDM

Fiona Bruce 'in talks over taking Question Time job'

It is understood discussions are being held with the news presenter about becoming the next host. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DDvMOJ

Tommy Robinson to advise UKIP leader Gerard Batten

The former EDL leader will advise Gerard Batten on rape gangs and prison reform. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qZzafd

Rebuffing C.I.A., Trump Says It Only Has ‘Feelings’ About Khashoggi Killing

The exchange with reporters was a notable deviation on a Thanksgiving that was otherwise almost an exact replica of how the president spent the holiday last year. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QgIBoV

Saudis Want a U.S. Nuclear Deal. Can They Be Trusted Not to Build a Bomb?

The question of whether Saudi Arabia should be allowed to make its own nuclear fuel has intensified after the Saudi assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and the cover-up that followed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TAY7uQ

Brexit: A guide to where we are

Theresa May has agreed a draft Brexit deal with Brussels. What happens now? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QCfI3q

What FEMA Is Doing, and Not Doing, in Response to California’s Fires

The emergency management agency is quietly helping the state respond to and recover from the fourth-largest natural disaster in its history. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KudeSI

Brexit: What's in the political declaration?

Chris Morris picks out key passages from the draft political declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qZIjEL

Price cap plan for rent-to-own sector

Regulator's proposed price cap on charges will benefit about 400,000 "financially vulnerable people". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zmQH5D

Draft on future UK-EU relationship 'agreed'

The political declaration on the relationship between the UK and EU after Brexit "agreed in principle", the European Council says from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S8qHC9

Time to Make the Donates!

In these turbulent times, charitable clicks are a form of self-soothing as well as generosity. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2S8orLb

Matthew Hedges jailed in UAE for spying 'failed' by UK government

Daniela Tejada spoke to the BBC after returning from seeing Matthew Hedges sentenced in the UAE. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OV8VjJ

Half of university tuition fees spent on teaching

University students need more open information about fees - and MPs warn of poor value on loan sales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AfX3Um

Cycling awareness plan could lead to cheaper insurance for drivers

Discounts could be given to car drivers and motorcyclists under the government proposals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DSaMor

Brexit deal: NI business leaders to meet Prime Minister

The meeting, to take place in Downing Street, is seen as a show of support for the PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DCY4sP

NHS Wales aims to speed up cancer diagnosis for all

It will become the first UK nation to introduce a new single waiting-time target for cancer patients. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OVWQeb

British Gas owner to take £70m hit from price cap

Centrica, owner of British Gas, says Ofgem's price cap will cost it £70m in the first quarter of 2019. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S7gMMZ

At least '320,000 people homeless in Britain'

It is a rise of 4% on last year's figures and equivalent to 36 people becoming homeless every day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zm0clB

Low-paid women to be targeted in equality drive

Government policies will shift from getting more women into senior roles to removing economic barriers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r19sHo

Brexit blind dates

What happens when two strong-minded individuals from opposite sides of the Brexit debate sit down for dinner? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TAZ1am

Federal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge

In a Michigan case involving members of a small Muslim sect, the court found that only states, not federal prosecutors, could bring charges. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R3Nizu

In Race for Global Power, U.S. and China Push Nations to Pick a Side

The competition has echoes of the Cold War, as Washington and Beijing each try to foster diplomatic alliances and economic deals to freeze out the other. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qY6KT7

Ask Her to Stand: What's stopping women becoming MPs?

It's 100 years since women were allowed to stand for election - why aren't more doing so? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2R2EhXs

Erdogan Didn’t Get All He Hoped in Khashoggi Case, but His Stature Rises

The Turkish president has successfully claimed the moral high ground vacated by President Trump, and he has kept up the pressure on Saudi Arabia. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DB0zf6

American Troops at Border Won’t Have Guns, Mattis Says

Asked whether a soldier might be armed while defending border agents from migrants, the defense secretary was unequivocal. “No,” he said. “Not with a firearm.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KpsbW6

U.S. Weighs Steel Quotas, Instead of Tariffs, on Canada and Mexico

Canada and Mexico want the Trump metal tariffs lifted, but the administration is trying to limit the amount of foreign steel to prevent a flood of cheap metals into the United States. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zmVMeq

Yemen Famine May Have Claimed Lives of 85,000 Children

The aid organization Save the Children said the number was a conservative estimate of those under age 5 who may have died of starvation or disease. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DR0YLu

Brexit: May to return to Brussels for last-ditch talks

The PM says good progress has been made but she will return to Brussels on Saturday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KqU5AI

James H. Billington, 89, Dies; Led Library of Congress Into Digital Age

Overseeing the nation’s treasure house of knowledge for three decades, he almost doubled its holdings but resigned in 2015, stung by cries of mismanagement. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2zljSGh

Chief Justice Defends Judicial Independence After Trump Attacks ‘Obama Judge’

The Supreme Court’s leader took offense at President Trump’s criticism of a federal judge, suggesting Mr. Trump had a profound misunderstanding of a judge’s role. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R1YkFo

DUP-Tory deal not dead over Brexit, says Foster

Arlene Foster warns that the arrangement is "not just about money", but also "making sure the union is secure". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FBKJnj

MP calls for 'predatory marriage' law change

The law needs to protect those led into marriage without the mental capacity to consent, MP says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KmGjiR

Meet the Democrats Who Want Pelosi to Step Aside

They say they’re change agents. Detractors call them “Never Nancy” naysayers. Who are the dissident Democrats trying to deny Nancy Pelosi the speaker’s gavel? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R1KXFc

Scott Pruitt’s Environmental Rollbacks Stumbled in Court. His Successor Is More Thorough.

President Trump’s current choice to run the E.P.A., Andrew Wheeler, could emerge as an effective and efficient driver of the administration’s environmental and climate deregulation agenda. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PKHOgo

MP Clive Lewis 'mocking suicide' in Commons sparks row

The Labour MP for Norwich South, Clive Lewis, appeared to simulate shooting himself during a debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Bo9DCt

Conservative Heritage Foundation Revives ‘Training Academy’ for Judicial Clerks

An earlier version of the program was canceled after critics raised questions about secrecy pledges and loyalty oaths. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qYI1hx

Nick Ayers Is Rising Fast in Trump’s Washington. How Far Will He Go?

As Mr. Ayers is discussed as a possible White House chief of staff, his lucrative political businesses are attracting new scrutiny. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DQM5c3

John McDonnell: 'I can't forgive Tory MPs'

The shadow chancellor says he won't be friends with Tory MPs and would not live in Downing St if elected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PFIFiB

Property gamble?

Councils are investing millions in commercial property – but is the risk worth the reward? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BnTjBZ

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/2R7zhAM

MPs told off for playing football in Commons chamber

A group of MPs are told off by the Speaker for "displaying football skills" in the House of Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BnvTwg

Why Big Law Is Taking on Trump Over Immigration

Major law firms have emerged as fierce opponents to President Trump’s immigration policies. Lawyers say they’re defending the rule of law. Critics say it’s politics. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2qZSF7G

Labour could form minority government without election - McDonnell

John McDonnell says the Queen should give Labour a chance if Theresa May loses key Brexit votes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KnL6QZ

London museum salvage plan for scrapped Boris Johnson water cannon

The Museum of London is looking to buy the parts of the cannon for a modern policing collection. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DQssAG

Clare Bailey selected as new leader of Green Party in NI

The South Belfast assembly member replaces Steven Agnew, who had led the party since 2011. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DAp1gD

Government borrowing worse than expected in October

The government borrowed £8.8bn in October, but the year-to-date deficit is the lowest for 13 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TxnBsJ

A Fact-Checker’s Guide to Thanksgiving Politics

With the holiday on the heels of the contentious midterm elections, it may be inevitable that your angry uncle or radical niece will turn talk to the campaigns, the migrant caravan or George Soros. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BoEfUs

What the Polls Got Right This Year, and Where They Went Wrong

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Choppy waters

Negotiations are yet to take place on how the fishing industry will operate post-Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S7Cv7K

May heading to Brussels amid scramble to finalise Brexit deal

The PM will meet Jean-Claude Juncker as stumbling blocks remain over the two sides' future relations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QUBcZn

News Analysis: In Pardoning Saudi Arabia, Trump Gives Guidance to Autocrats

The president laid out a foreign policy where alliances are transactional, jobs outweigh values and friends are excused for abhorrent acts. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TtxoQJ

Matthew Whitaker Earned $1.2 Million From Group Backed by Undisclosed Donors

The acting attorney general also faces questions about campaign donations he received after joining the Justice Department. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2R0pson

Homeland Security Dept. Finds ‘Minimal’ Risk to Border Guards, Undercutting Trump Plan

A Trump administration proposal would pair military troops with border guards to defend against violent migrants. But an internal analysis casts doubt on the danger. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Trgimu

Democrats Plan to Investigate Ivanka Trump’s Use of Private Email Account

President Trump defended his daughter, saying there was no comparison to Hillary Clinton’s email practices and dismissing the issue as “fake news.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FKWSX9

Pelosi’s One Potential Rival Cuts Deal and Drops Speaker Challenge

Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio, the only Democrat to openly discuss a challenge to Nancy Pelosi’s speaker bid, cut a deal and endorsed Ms. Pelosi on Tuesday. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2PEMlkw

Representative Mia Love, Once a Republican Star, Loses Re-Election in Utah

Ms. Love, the first and only black Republican woman in Congress, was defeated by Ben McAdams, the mayor of Salt Lake County. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2BoPCMf

Two Decades After 9/11, Militants Have Only Multiplied

As many as 230,000 Salafi jihadist fighters are operating in nearly 70 countries, a study finds, underscoring terrorist groups’ resilience and American policy failures. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KnZU1Z

Trump Takes Aim at Appeals Court, Calling It a ‘Disgrace’

In remarks after a loss in court on his asylum policy, the president said he would take steps to address the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bnm9Cp

Trump’s Statement on Saudi Arabia, Explained!

The president makes the case for the crown prince: Iran, arms sales and oil. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KpuCIg

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: How to Survive Thanksgiving

In the On Politics newsletter, tips for keeping the peace around the dinner table; plus, great moments in presidential Thanksgiving history. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q94uq5

U.N. Environment Envoy Quits After Audit of Expenses

Erik Solheim, head of the United Nations Environment Program, was found to have spent nearly $500,000 on travel in 22 months. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kq1Ln6

Trump Answers Mueller’s Questions on Russian Interference

The special counsel has not ruled out trying to order the president to answer questions in person in his inquiry about Russia’s campaign to disrupt the 2016 election. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DzJ6np

Trump Wanted to Order Justice Dept. to Prosecute Comey and Clinton

The encounter was one of the most blatant examples yet of how President Trump views the typically independent Justice Department as a tool to be wielded against his political enemies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DzA7Cz

U.S. and Brazil Chose Similar Leaders. It May Lead to Smoother Relations.

President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s enthusiasm for closer ties with America is among the starkest signs that Brazil’s foreign policy is about to undergo profound changes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2QU89p6

Race and Mississippi History Form Backdrop to Senate Debate

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is expected to address a comment she made about a “public hanging” as she debates Mike Espy ahead of next week’s runoff election. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KkZHwz

Likely next Interpol chief Prokopchuk 'fox in the henhouse', US senators say

Interpol will be "seized by the mafia" if a Russian official is elected as its president, critics warn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zjyh5P

Labour fails in attempt to ban foie gras imports

A Labour call for imports of the controversial product to end after Brexit is voted down by MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kkxlm8

Sugar tax on soft drinks raises £154m

Income from the levy, which began in April, is on track to meet the estimate of £240m for the year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OWbUs6

Critic’s Notebook: Paula Jones, Reconsidered

Twenty years after Bill Clinton was impeached, “The Clinton Affair” and “Slow Burn” put the women who accused him of sexual misconduct in a new light. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KjSWuQ

McConnell Feels the Heat From the Right to Bring Criminal Justice Bill to a Vote

“I’ve been working on this issue for nearly eight years, and we have never been closer than we are right now,” Senator Mike Lee said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FvKude

In full: Nicola Sturgeon interview with Laura Kuenssberg on Brexit

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon says she wants to form a "coalition of opposition" to Theresa May's Brexit plans with Labour and other parties, ahead of a vote of MPs at Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qVfCbR

Work with Plaid and SNP on Brexit, Price urges Labour

Opposition parties should try to agree an alternative Brexit plan, Plaid leader Adam Price says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DAl23T

Labour's Jenny Rathbone suspended over Jewish comments

Cardiff Central AM suspended from Labour in the assembly after criticism of remarks about Jewish people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qVJmFC

What to look for in Brexit declaration?

Brexit involves a key political declaration on future ties - so what will it cover? Adam Fleming explains. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qXK7ho

Sturgeon in London for Brexit talks with PM and opposition leaders

The first minister will hold a series of meetings with Theresa May and Westminster opposition leaders. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Qcy6CY

Brexit deal: Business groups hit back at DUP's Wilson

The East Antrim MP accused businesses of being puppets of the NIO over Theresa May's Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DPHg2J

Brexit: Backlash over May's EU nationals 'queue jumping' vow

The prime minister faces a backlash over her comments on ending EU free movement after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q7GNhP

Table for Three: Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross on the Power of Women’s Stories

The former first lady and a star of ABC’s “black-ish” talk about Mrs. Obama’s memoir, feeling “good enough” and what it really means to “go high.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2S5Bygc

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Proclamation Targeting Some Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration had sought to deny asylum claims from those who entered the country outside official border crossings. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Dyeu5F

On Politics: Racial Politics Take Center Stage in Mississippi

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was seen as almost sure to defeat Mike Espy, a black Democrat, in Mississippi’s runoff election. But then she made a remark about “a public hanging.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OR6a2T

Brexit: DUP tells Theresa May to 'keep her side of the bargain'

Democratic Unionists tell the PM to "keep her side of the bargain" after abstaining in Commons votes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FrzH3I

Ivanka Trump’s Emails Could Provide New Democratic House With Fodder

Ms. Trump repeatedly used a personal email account to conduct government business in 2017, a review found. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2DNLzvh

11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: How Will We Outsmart A.I. Liars?

For better and worse, humans are only improving their ability to deceive themselves with technology. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ttida1

Trump’s Criticism of Architect of Bin Laden Raid Draws Fire

Colleagues and commanders alike found it audacious for the president to impugn the lifelong nonpartisan political position of William H. McRaven, a retired admiral and university chancellor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Dw0wRO

He Led the Bin Laden Raid. Now He’s a Trump Target.