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Mr. Trump became the first sitting American commander in chief to set foot in the reclusive country. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XcULyL

Kamala Harris and Classmates Were Bused Across Berkeley. The Experience Changed Them.

Fellow Berkeley public school students remember the early days of the integration effort: “We were all just kids trying to figure it out on our own.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/302TDiV

Lib Dem leadership: The candidates trying to stop Brexit

While everyone is focused on the next PM, the Lib Dems are also choosing a new leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KPAQUN

This North Korea Nuclear Deal Would Halt New Weapons but Initially Keep Arsenal Intact

An idea taking shape inside the Trump administration would amount to negotiating a nuclear freeze that essentially enshrines the status quo, tacitly accepting the North as a nuclear power. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NmutdC

Childcare might become 'available only in rich areas'

MPs warn that childcare in England risks becoming accessible only to the wealthy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lw9a6L

Ukraine Role Focuses New Attention on Giuliani’s Foreign Work

A Ukrainian-Russian developer says he hired the former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani to lobby. Mr. Giuliani says he never lobbied the U.S. government. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YlQKcF

MPs call for five-year fund to tackle potholes

The Treasury is urged to provide a "front-loaded" five-year fund to improve local roads in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XcGlyv

U.S. Envoy Swings Sledgehammer in East Jerusalem, and a Metaphor Is Born

The ambassador to Israel, David M. Friedman, opened an archaeological site, calling it “undeniable evidence” of Jewish historical claims to Jerusalem. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RIPYDQ

Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt pledges £6bn for farmers in no-deal Brexit

Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt compares the Brexit plans to the bailout for banks in 2008. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KO3V2Q

The U.S. and China Are Talking Trade Again. But They’re Still Far Apart.

As the United States eased restrictions on China, President Trump faced questions over whether he was giving up too much in return for vague promises. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YoQY2q

EU summit: Leaders split over centre-left bid for top job

Conservatives resist a move to nominate centre-left Frans Timmermans for EU Commission chief. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KNXLQc

For All the Talk of a Tea Party of the Left, Moderates Emerge as a Democratic Power

Liberals like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may get the attention, but a group of moderate Democrats in the House are proving more adept at wielding power. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lpv4IK

Brexit Party says it will scrap interest on tuition fees

Nigel Farage pledges to scrap interest on tuition fees as he steps up preparations for a snap election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xjQoan

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt pledge to safeguard union

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt want to prevent the break-up of the UK in the wake of Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JjgJuX

For All the Talk of a Tea Party of the Left, Moderates Emerge as a Democratic Power

Jeremy Hunt: I'd back no-deal Brexit with 'heavy heart'

Jeremy Hunt says the "democratic promise" to the people must be kept but he will not set a deadline. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xmCKTW

Don't panic over Brexit, McCluskey tells Labour

The Unite leader says Labour should trust Jeremy Corbyn to consult the party on its Brexit stance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KNjjMU

Trump and Kim Jong-un to Meet at DMZ Dividing Korea

The North Korean leader accepted Mr. Trump’s unorthodox invitation posted on Twitter just a day earlier for what will be the third time the two have gotten together in person. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IWeKxw

Kamala Harris Is Supported by Rivals After Trump Jr. Questions Her Race

Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg were among the presidential hopefuls who called a message that the president’s son had retweeted “racist” and “vile.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YlSJ0l

Brexit: Jeremy Hunt 'could withhold part of £39bn divorce bill'

Jeremy Hunt says he could take a similar stance to his Tory leadership rival in a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YlPxln

Whitney North Seymour Jr., Former U.S. Prosecutor Who Fought Corruption, Dies at 95

He was a patrician Republican who was prominent in New York civic, social and legal circles, the scion of a lawyer who championed unpopular causes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/31XDPzI

Glaad’s Bold New Mission: an L.G.B.T. Constitutional Amendment

Led by its chief executive, Sarah Kate Ellis, the gay rights group is moving beyond Hollywood and toward national politics, raising eyebrows among some of its allies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xiTyv1

Trump Consultant Is Trolling Democrats With Biden Site That Isn’t Biden’s

Armed with bogus websites that mock leading candidates, a Trump campaign worker is exploiting tensions on the left with Russian-style disinformation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/31XrkEg

Democrats Veer Left on Immigration at Debates, Pleasing Base — and Trump

Democrats are eager to stand far apart from President Trump on immigration. But the debates this week raised questions about how far is too far. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Np5vdu

Jeremy Corbyn: I'm not too frail to be Labour leader or PM

The Labour leader criticises the civil service after a newspaper said officials had questioned his health. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LrcvEf

Trump Consultant Is Trolling Democrats With Biden Site That Isn’t Biden’s

Armed with bogus websites that mock leading candidates, a Trump campaign worker is exploiting tensions on the left with Russian-style disinformation. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YiaVIi

Kamala Harris Fundraising Effort Nets $2 Million in 24 Hours After Debate

Ms. Harris collected donations from 63,277 people, according to a campaign aide. The aide said 58 percent of those donors had not contributed to her campaign before. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xjN4Mv

Trump and Xi Agree to Restart Trade Talks, Avoiding Escalation in Tariff War

The agreement, reached at the Group of 20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, represented a temporary cease-fire to give negotiators another chance to forge a permanent accord. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IWWAf2

Liberals Ruled the Debates. Will Moderates Regain Their Voices?

Vowing to eliminate private health insurance and decriminalize illegal immigration, the dominant candidates in the first 2020 presidential debates made few overtures to centrist Democrats. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RFtmEc

The hurried procurement process as the UK prepared to leave the EU on 29 March cost taxpayers £85m. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZYQpgh

Kamala Harris’s Moment, Voting Rights, Yet Another Candidate: This Week in the 2020 Race

The first 2020 debates yield some surprises, the Supreme Court rules on gerrymandering, and the field of Democratic candidates grows to 24. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RGgnSQ

Trump Invites Kim Jong-un to Meet Him at the DMZ on Sunday

President Trump said in a Twitter post that he would be happy to greet Mr. Kim across the line that has divided Korea for nearly 75 years. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XaopnW

UK presses world leaders for stronger climate change action

Theresa May will call for other countries to adopt targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YorySI

American Missiles Found in Libyan Rebel Compound

The powerful American missiles had fallen into the hands of rebels fighting a U.S.-backed government. The U.S. appears to have sold the missiles to the U.A.E. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YnAcRA

DeVos Repeals Obama-Era Rule Cracking Down on For-Profit Colleges

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos formally repealed an Obama-era regulation that would have forced for-profit colleges to prove their debt-laden graduates could find gainful employment. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IUP4Bj

Kamala Harris Has Been Gearing Up for a Biden Showdown

Even before their heated exchange in the Democratic debate over school busing, Ms. Harris had been aiming to win over Mr. Biden’s core constituencies. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2RG37xF

John Hickenlooper Used to Be Michael Bennet’s Boss

The two Colorado politicians’ decisions to run for president added an element of sibling-style rivalry to the race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XdLsn4

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Clash on Race

Ms. Harris sharply criticized Mr. Biden over his history with busing and his recent comments on segregationist senators. Here is a transcript of the exchange. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JcvgbF

In Debate, Moderate Democrats Offer Clashing Vision With Party’s Progressive Wing

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders were the biggest names on Night 2, but flanking them were two fresh faces of the party’s future, Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XaEj6I

Eric Swalwell on Gun Control

Mr. Swalwell has sought to stand out in the crowded Democratic field by making addressing gun violence his top priority. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JelDsY

Kirsten Gillibrand’s ‘Family Bill of Rights’ Seeks to Level the Playing Field

One of Ms. Gillibrand’s signature proposals calls for investing heavily in maternal and child health. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZPmlnl

Joe Biden on Abortion and the Hyde Amendment

Abortion is one example of a larger problem for Mr. Biden: his inability to escape parts of a nearly 50-year record. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2X9xopr

Kirsten Gillibrand on Abortion

Ms. Gillibrand’s strong defense of women’s reproductive rights at a time when they have come under attack has helped her campaign gain steam. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IS5EBW

Joe Biden on Crime and Mass Incarceration

During the ’80s and ’90s, Mr. Biden helped shepherd a string of bills that transformed the criminal justice system — and, experts say, hurt America’s black communities. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LnS62N

Reparations Are Part of Marianne Williamson’s Plan to Heal America

Ms. Williamson, a self-help author and presidential candidate, wants to pay $200 billion to $500 billion in reparations for slavery. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xgmQKP

Pete Buttigieg and the South Bend Police

From the dawn of his mayoralty, Mr. Buttigieg has wrestled with the sort of complicated issues of race and criminal justice that afflict communities nationwide. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lu1HFv

Michael Bennet and the Immigration Compromise That Failed

Mr. Bennet, a senator from Colorado, may be best known for helping negotiate a comprehensive immigration proposal in 2013. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JaKYnQ

Five Takeaways From the Border Aid Vote

The vote on Thursday exposed a number of realities about the House majority and its relationship with the Senate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XFnPTy

Fact-Checking Night 2 of the 2020 Democratic Debates

New York Times reporters are following the exchanges and providing context around the candidates’ claims. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nj2dbC

Bernie Sanders on Drug Costs

The United States spends more on prescription drugs than comparable wealthy nations. Mr. Sanders has called for prices to be cut in half. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZTMz8k

Bernie Sanders on Health Care Costs

Mr. Sanders has long railed against the health care industry, arguing that it has gotten rich at the expense of regular Americans. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XBC6AH

Why Andrew Yang Says Automation Is a Threat to the Country

The entrepreneur and former tech executive discussed automation during the Democratic presidential debate. Here’s some background. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZQaZiQ

John Hickenlooper on Capitalism

Mr. Hickenlooper believes that his rivals are pushing policies that would destroy the system. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KMaK4W

Kamala Harris on the LIFT Act

Ms. Harris’s legislation would provide up to $6,000 a year in the form of a refundable tax credit to middle-class and working families. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/31XRWoD

Bernie Sanders on Medicare for All

A proposal to offer a government-run health plan to all Americans is at the center of Mr. Sanders’s policy agenda. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZWggFQ

Debate Night No. 2: Join Our Live Chat

Tonight is part two of the first Democratic debate. Join Lisa Lerer and other Times reporters as they chat about what’s happening onstage. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/31XPOx9

Democratic Debate: Live Updates Ahead of Night 2

The candidates on stage tonight will be Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang, Kirsten Gillibrand, John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, Marianne Williamson and Eric Swalwell. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/301B3YD

Supreme Court Gives a Victory to G.O.P. on Gerrymandering and to Democrats Opposed to Census Citizenship Question

The pair of decisions have vast implications for the political landscape and democracy itself. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KIv9rr

Supreme Court Gives a Victory to G.O.P. on Gerrymandering and to Democrats Opposed to Census Citizenship Question

The pair of decisions have vast implications for the political landscape and democracy itself. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KIv9rr

Jeremy Hunt's tax plans 'could cost up to £65bn'

An economic think tank says the Conservative leadership candidate has made some "expensive" pledges. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31XX6Ba

With Mueller Inquiry Over, Trump Seeks Fresh Start With Putin at G20

President Trump’s advisers hope to use the session to pivot the relationship toward arms control, a paradoxical priority given the administration’s recent moves to dismantle treaties. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YjKDpg

Debate Night 1: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown

What we learned from the first debate of the 2020 presidential race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JmzIoz

Klobuchar Reminds the Men Onstage: Women Know Something About Abortion, Too

When Gov. Jay Inslee boasted of being “the only candidate here who has passed a law protecting a woman’s right of reproductive health,” Senator Amy Klobuchar couldn’t help but point out that “there’s three women up here.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IOhgWy

Transcript: Night 1 of the Democratic Primary Debates

Read the transcript from Night One of the Democratic primary debate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2X2yd3z

Cory Booker on Criminal Justice Reform

Mr. Booker, a senator from New Jersey, has made numerous proposals to overhaul the justice system, including one that was signed into law. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KC9Nw9

Democrats Diverge on Economy and Immigration in First Debate

Elizabeth Warren was looking to extend her surge. Beto O’Rourke needed to stem his slide. Cory Booker wanted a breakout moment. Others just wanted to get noticed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZNTr6T

NBC’s Technical Difficulties Lead to an Awkward Pause in the Democratic Debate

Chuck Todd told the audience that the microphones of the previous moderators were still live, scrambling the audio feed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KEJzc2

Photo of Migrants Shocks, but Congress Stalls on Border Aid

A photo of a migrant father and his 23-month-old daughter appeared to crystallize the human tragedy at the border, and it was everywhere — on cable, the internet and on the Senate floor. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2LlDTTX

Jay Inslee on Climate Change

The governor of Washington has made climate change his campaign’s singular focus, going so far as to call for a climate debate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KMerrx

Cory Booker on Gun Control

Mr. Booker, a senator from New Jersey, has put forth a 14-part plan, the most notable piece of which is a gun-licensing program. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IPVfGO

Fact-Checking Night 1 of the 2020 Democratic Debates

New York Times reporters are following the exchanges and providing context around the candidates’ claims. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IRTBER

Beto O’Rourke on Immigration

Mr. O’Rourke, a former congressman from Texas, seeks to undo the Trump administration’s work at the border with his own immigration plan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2XccOtq

Julián Castro on Immigration

Mr. Castro, a former housing secretary and San Antonio mayor, was the first Democratic candidate in the 2020 campaign to release an immigration plan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZNssbF

John Delaney on Universal Health Care

Mr. Delaney, a former congressman from Maryland, argues his proposal would guarantee universal coverage without forcing people to use a government health plan. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xbGXtI

Tim Ryan on Manufacturing Jobs

Mr. Ryan, a congressman from a working-class district in Ohio, wants to create jobs in places whose economies have long depended on the auto industry. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FAJnXf

Jay Inslee on Job Creation

The governor of Washington believes that proper investment in a clean energy economy will create 8 million well-paying jobs. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZQvA6M

Bill de Blasio on Income Inequality

Many of Mr. de Blasio’s accomplishments as mayor of New York City are tied to closing the wealth gap. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NhNfml

Tulsi Gabbard on Foreign Policy and War

Ms. Gabbard, a congresswoman from Hawaii, has railed against “regime change wars” and warned of a nuclear arms race. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KF9VL3

Gabbard and Buttigieg on Their Military Service

Representative Tulsi Gabbard served two combat tours in the Middle East, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg was deployed to Afghanistan as with the Navy. They often cite their service. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NaHbfd

Elizabeth Warren on Breaking Up Big Tech

Ms. Warren seeks to break up companies like Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook. And she has taken her fight to Silicon Valley. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KF9QXL

Amy Klobuchar on Her Record and Bipartisanship

Ms. Klobuchar, a senator from Minnesota, has focused on issues that can attract bipartisan support. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NgE9q4

Debate Night: Join The Times’s Live Chat

Join Lisa Lerer and other Times reporters as they chat live about what’s happening in the first Democratic debate. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2J6pOqO

House Panel Subpoenas Kellyanne Conway on Ethics Law Violations

A House panel voted to subpoena Kellyanne Conway after the White House blocked her from testifying about what a special counsel called her “egregious” violations of ethics law. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2IOZpPx

Trump Lashes Out After Mueller Agrees to Testify to Congress

Mr. Trump repeated false accusations that the special counsel had destroyed text messages by F.B.I. officials critical of the president. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nfj4fG

‘My Plan B Is Maybe My Plan A’: Trump Threatens New Tariffs on China

President Trump played down the importance of securing a trade deal with Beijing on Wednesday as he prepared to meet with President Xi Jinping of China this weekend. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Fzmsvk

Arlene Foster says Brexit deadline is 'very important'

Arlene Foster also says there is a chance for the new PM to deal "proactively" with the backstop. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xfwDkm

Liberal Democrat leadership: Contenders make pitches

Jo Swinson and Ed Davey talk Brexit, austerity and the party's future at a hustings with journalists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2FzYIaw

Trump Wants to Cut Regulations That Block New Housing

Progressives and conservatives share common goals on this issue, but the details may be harder to agree on. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/31X9alW

What to Watch for on Night 1 of the Democratic Debates

Everything you need to know about Wednesday’s presidential primary debate on NBC. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2KCwujF

How 21 Democrats Answered Our Questions Before the Debates

Which candidates believe the next president can stop climate change? How do they see the future of health care, handguns, the Supreme Court and other issues? Here's a quick look at their answers. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/31Xxg0e

Brexit: Second panel to advise on Irish border plan

Business and trade union figures are among those who will advise ministers on avoiding a hard border. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nb4rdd

Theresa May calls for tougher design rules to prevent 'tiny homes'

Theresa May will call for an end to the "postcode lottery" in room size and storage in new homes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KDOlGR

Brexit: Force new EU poll on next PM, says Mark Drakeford

The first minister urges MPs to act quickly to ensure the new prime minister holds another referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IQ7gfL

Where in New York to Watch the Democratic Debates

Wednesday: Two nights of debates means two nights of watch parties across the city. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FwYh0Q

A 2020 Cheat Sheet: How 21 Democrats Answered Our Questions Before the Debates

It’s Not So Much the Debate. It’s the Days After the Debate.

Dramatic moments aren’t as important as the story lines that become set in the aftermath. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2ILzCaC

Gatt 24: Would obscure trade rule help with no-deal Brexit?

Does a trade law exist that would allow the UK to continue without tariffs for 10 years? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Fwz2vm

Ian Paisley holiday 'funded by Maldives government minister'

A "long-term friend" who paid for the DUP MP's holiday was a figure in the Maldives cabinet, it is alleged. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ILEFbl

What Happened at the Democratic Debate? Jimmy Fallon Will Let You Know

‘The Tonight Show’ joins ‘The Daily Show’ and other late-night programming with more live coverage of a political event than in the past. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2X4Eko3

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt divided over Brexit plans

Boris Johnson says the UK must leave on 31 October but Jeremy Hunt calls this a "fake deadline". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IMO8zc

Brexit: Business group to consider backstop alternatives

Businesses and trade unions will consider ways to keep the Irish border open after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YcCSRJ

Queens D.A. Election: How Much Change Do Voters Want?

As polls for the Democratic primary closed at 9 p.m., voters chose from among six candidates who offered varying views of criminal justice reform. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FKntRJ

Robert Mueller to Testify Before House Committees

Mr. Mueller, the special counsel, agreed to testify on July 17, two House panels said Tuesday night after issuing subpoenas to compel his appearance. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YcYX2x

When Trump Meets With World Leaders, He Won’t Be the Only One Thinking About 2020

Presidents, premiers and potentates around the globe are trying to calculate whether they can essentially wait out President Trump or whether they will have to deal with him for years to come. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2xbXCgz

Judge Rejects Government’s Request to Halt Emoluments Suit Against Trump

The Justice Department criticized the ruling, which allows evidence gathering to begin on Friday. An appeal is likely. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2NdC8Lm

Review: ‘The Investigation’ Makes the Mueller Report a Dark-Comic Indictment

The star-studded reading was surreal and unsubtle but somehow fitting for a political era of tragedy-as-farce. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZGfEUq

Birmingham LGBT school row: Parents' reaction 'bitter'

Roger Godsiff is speaking in Parliament over the teaching of LGBT rights in primary schools. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Nfw8l8

Elizabeth Warren’s Latest Plan: Expanding Voting Access

Ms. Warren is calling for new national standards that would apply to federal elections across the country. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XuQCtX

Cory Booker Needs a Breakout Moment. Will He Create One at the Debates?

The New Jersey senator is a gifted orator with a glittering résumé, but he often pulls back from political infighting, and his campaign is failing to get traction. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KA51ix

Boris Johnson: Tory leadership favourite in campaign media blitz

After accusations of hiding away, the frontrunner embarks on a glut of interviews and appearances. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2xcpZLw

Canceling Student Loan Debt Doesn’t Make Problems Disappear

Plans from Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren could have unintended consequences. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2FvHefy

Divorce laws: It's time to end the blame game, says minister

David Gauke says reforms will help less well-off couples and those with abusive partners in particular. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2FwD1bv

Tory leadership: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt on Scotland

Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt - what will the next prime minister mean for Scotland? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X0zrw9

Jeremy Kyle Show: MPs criticise 'irresponsible' ITV over lie detectors

MPs accuse the makers of ITV's axed Jeremy Kyle Show of being "irresponsible". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WZszzb

Baroness Blackwood: Fainting in House of Lords 'no big deal'

Baroness Blackwood fainted at the despatch box when she was discussing the recent listeria outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KzHuyd

Brexit: Survival of UK in doubt, Gordon Brown warns

The UK risks "unravelling" due to Brexit and the "narrow nationalism" of the Tories and SNP, ex-PM says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2NeZmAw

A Plan to Mine the Minnesota Wilderness Hit a Dead End. Then Trump Became President.

The project’s reversal of fortunes has angered environmentalists and focused attention on an unusual connection between a Chilean billionaire and President Trump’s family. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2J4rD7z

We Signed Up for Emails From the 2020 Democrats. Yes, All of Them.

Over six weeks, the candidates sent us 880 emails. Let’s just say understatement was in short supply. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X6JDbp

Official’s Testimony Adds to Rancor Around Census Citizenship Question

The newly released testimony by the Commerce Department’s counsel gave ammunition to Democrats who have accused the Trump administration of trying to skew census results to Republicans’ benefit. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2J7qBYp

Biggest Change in Race in 6 Months: A Name (Buttigieg) Is Now Known

The Democratic primary has been far steadier than many people realize. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X6IgJA

Canceling Student Debt Doesn’t Make Problems Disappear

Plans from Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren could have unintended consequences. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2J2XjdD

Boris Johnson's tax plan would 'benefit wealthy most' - IFS

The Tory leadership candidate's plan would cost "many billions", the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Nb50E1

On Politics: Democrats Split on Emergency Migrant Aid

Some Democrats in Congress fear the funds would be used to carry out President Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KBtRP0

The House and Senate Have Separate Plans for Border Aid. Here’s What’s Different.

Both chambers have put forward their own versions of legislation that would allocate $4.5 billion and fulfill the Trump administration’s request for funds. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZT6OTF

Jeremy Hunt: I would spend £15bn more on defence

The Tory leadership candidate says the move would show the UK was "ready to defend its interests". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2x9k1Ly

White House Directs Conway Not to Testify Before House Panel

Kellyanne Conway, President Trump’s counselor, was asked to answer questions about her violations of a federal law that bars government officials from engaging in political activities at work. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X66zr4

Pret allergy death: Parents 'delighted' by 'Natasha's law'

The new rules come after teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse suffered a fatal reaction to a sandwich in 2016. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X6b7xR

Emergency Aid for Migrants Badly Divides Democrats

Congress is trying to rush billions of dollars to the border to alleviate the suffering of detained migrants, but Democrats fear the funds will advance President Trump’s immigration policies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31RNaJu

Greater Manchester mayor's plan to take control of buses

Politicians rather than transport companies would be given power to set bus routes under the proposals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IFTQTj

MPs debate call for ban on non-recyclable packaging

Nearly 250,000 people backed a call to ban all non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2FvnZTr

EU deplores UK 'voting obstacles' in May European elections

The EU Commission asks why many EU citizens were unable to vote in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2N9ilg2

Trump Expected to Announce New Economic Sanctions on Iran

The president has said he wants to tighten sanctions in the hopes of driving Tehran into negotiations on a deal to place additional limits on its nuclear activity and curb its aggression. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2xedore

A New Trump Order May Make More Health Care Prices Public

Hospitals and insurance companies will fight the order, which could reveal their secret negotiations. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IGATjw

Supreme Court to Hear Insurers’ Suit on Obamacare

Insurance companies say they are owed some $12 billion promised to them in “risk corridor” provisions of the Affordable Care Act. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KCgm1p

Peterborough by-election: Brexit Party calls for 'vote-rigging' probe

Party chairman Richard Tice is calling for "answers" after Labour's Lisa Forbes won the Peterborough seat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Y6fbum

Birmingham LGBT school row: MPs to debate parents' rights

Roger Godsiff initiated the debate after being warned by the Labour Party about his comments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Lbzsew

Plaid Cymru in Brecon and Radnorshire by-election pact talks

The party considers standing aside in the election, triggered by the recall of Tory Chris Davies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X2xcZ3

Is it OK to tell someone to 'man up'?

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt used the phrase in article urging his Tory leadership rival Boris Johnson to take part in a TV debate with him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XAd4Sq

Former deputy PM John Prescott suffers stroke

A family statement says the former deputy PM has been taken to hospital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2J3NPyQ

Tory leadership race: Sky set to cancel Johnson-Hunt debate

Sky News says Tuesday's event will not go ahead unless Boris Johnson accepts its invitation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2LbSJfF

A Presidential Candidate Assesses the Nation’s Political Ills

Michael Bennet’s “The Land of Flickering Lights” is a call to end the partisan stalemate in Washington. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x6JcOX

Gender Gap Closes When Everyone’s on the Ballot, Study Shows

Though white men still dominate the political arena disproportionately, new research shows that when women and people of color are on the ballot, they win just as often. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZEV8DN

A Message From the Billionaire’s Club: Tax Us

A group of wealthy Americans, some with inheritances and some with self-made fortunes, are calling for a tax on the net worth of people like them. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2RxXLUR

Brexit: 'Dozen' Tories could back no confidence vote, says Ellwood

Minister Tobias Ellwood says opponents of a no-deal Brexit "have the numbers" to threaten the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ZGg8dd

Brexit: Single UK-Irish food zone suggested by report

The proposal is aimed at avoiding checks on the Irish border after Brexit, but could face major hurdles. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Nb6ldQ

Stand-Ins, Push-Ups and Long Drives: How the 2020 Field Is Preparing for the Debates

The debates on Wednesday and Thursday nights may represent the best — and for some, the only — opportunity to stand out in an enormous primary field. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31NVKZA

Ford Bridgend: 'Taskforce didn't meet for eight months'

Ford announced it will close its Bridgend engine plant in autumn 2020, with the loss of 1,700 jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2N7WBkH

Nicola Sturgeon urged to speed up child poverty benefit

Poverty campaigners write to the first minister urging her to bring in a new benefit to tackle child poverty sooner. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KC80ae

Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote

Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IBc5cy

On Politics: U.S. Working on Clandestine Plans for Iran

The White House has pushed to develop new options that could help deter Tehran without escalating into a full-out war. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X1WiMz

Jeremy Hunt tells Boris Johnson 'don't be a coward' over scrutiny

Jeremy Hunt said he was "not interested" in Boris Johnson's private life, but challenged him to a TV debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ZFSH3J

At Town Hall, Pete Buttigieg Confronts Tensions Around Police Shooting

The fatal shooting last week of a black man by a South Bend police officer has tested Mr. Buttigieg’s leadership at a critical time for his campaign. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31PYs0D

White House Is Pressing for Additional Options, Including in Cyberspace, to Deter Iranian Attacks

American officials are working on clandestine plans to counter Iranian aggression, pushed by the White House to develop options that would not escalate tensions into a full-out conventional war. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Ftyuqp

White House Is Pressing for Additional Options, Including in Cyberspace, to Deter Iranian Attacks

Joe Sestak, Former Pennsylvania Congressman, Becomes the 24th Democratic Candidate for President

Mr. Sestak entered the presidential race later than the 23 other candidates because his daughter had been battling brain cancer. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Y8tVZA

Brexit: 'Time has passed' for a Labour deal

Shadow cabinet minister Andrew Gwynne says any agreement should go "back to the people". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IDeGTs

Jeremy Hunt would not allow UK break up

Boris Johnson's rival to replace Theresa May says he would defend the union with "every drop of blood in my veins". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31Kmr1n

Trump Shrugs Off Killing of Khashoggi by Saudi Agents, Saying Saudi Arabia Is an Important Trading Partner

In an NBC interview, Mr. Trump lashed out at his Federal Reserve chairman and said the biggest mistake of his presidency was selecting Jeff Sessions to be attorney general. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X6Mrp7

Tory MP Glyn Davies backs Chris Davies for by-election

Chris Davies lost his seat after almost 20% of the electorate signed a petition to remove him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XrFuxV

Liam Fox criticises Boris Johnson's Brexit plan

The international trade secretary insisits the EU will apply trade tariffs in a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ID8cnC

Bolton Warns Iran Not to ‘Mistake U.S. Prudence and Discretion for Weakness’

The warning by the national security adviser, John Bolton, came after President Trump called off a military strike against Iran for shooting down an American drone. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2RrlWEs

Boris Johnson row 'should not be distraction' in leadership race

Tory MP Liam Fox says it would be "easier" if an explanation was given for overheard partner row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WVyqFv

Who Gets to Sit on the Supreme Court?

Carl Hulse’s “Confirmation Bias” recounts the recent battles to fill Antonin Scalia’s seat. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IE45HX

Diversity concern as Scottish Parliament nears 20th anniversary

Warnings that the Scottish Parliament has "gone backwards" when it comes to the diversity of its MSPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IzGUOA

How the Democratic Candidates Responded to a Health Care Policy Survey

When the 2020 Democrats were asked the best way to improve the health care system, a split in the field was revealed. Here are full responses from 19 candidates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2N6n6qr

‘Medicare for All’ vs. ‘Public Option’: The 2020 Field Is Split, Our Survey Shows

We asked the Democratic presidential candidates how they would improve the health care system. Some want to eliminate private insurance, but many others said that was a step too far. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KzdR02

Boris Johnson: 'Frightened' neighbour defends recording partner row

Tom Penn said he was "frightened" and worried about the safety of his neighbours when he called police. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2N5oVnI

Tory leadership: Who gets to choose the UK's next prime minister?

It is not now MPs who will get to decide between Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2W3p7Yu

Trump Emphatically Denies Sexual Assault Allegation by E. Jean Carroll

President Trump said he had “no idea” who Ms. Carroll was in comments to reporters outside the White House on Saturday. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2J5m6xJ

Biden, in Interview With Sharpton, Tries to Defuse Criticism of Remarks on Segregationists

Mr. Biden said his words about Southern segregationists who served with him in the Senate were misunderstood and stopped just short of an apology. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2N31nzD

Biden Talks Up Support for Abortion Rights at Planned Parenthood Gathering

Mr. Biden sought to reassure abortion-rights activists about his commitment to protecting access to the procedure and said he would seek to codify Roe v. Wade in federal law. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2N0eKAz

U.S. Carried Out Cyberattacks on Iran

The operation went forward because it was intended to be below the threshold of armed conflict — using the same shadow tactics that Iran has used. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Y9w0EM

White House Unveils Economic Portion of Middle East Peace Plan

The 38-page plan sets ambitious goals, but there are no concrete dollar commitments from the United States. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZAh6Yk

Pompeo, a Steadfast Hawk, Coaxes a Hesitant President on Iran

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expanded his power during a vacuum in the Pentagon, but his hard-line policies on Iran are running into Trump’s isolationist instincts. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2N11aNs

Trump Says He’ll Delay Deportation Operation Aimed at Undocumented Families

Immigration agents had planned to sweep into immigrant communities on Sunday in coordinated raids in 10 major cities. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31OyeeR

At Demand for Roll Call Votes, Colleagues Grouse: ‘This Is So Stupid’

A freshman representative’s exercise of power emphasized how the few tools left to a single member in the House’s minority are mainly the kind that irritates one’s colleagues. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZDIxk5

The Week in Business: Stocks Hit a Record High, and Facebook Wants to Replace Your Bank

Plus, tensions with Iran reach a boiling point and Trump’s meeting with China’s president. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x9rgTW

Congressional Veterans Pitch In to Rebuild Oversight Muscle

Years of budget cuts and a stream of departures have left Congress lacking in expertise and experience to challenge a recalcitrant Trump White House. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XAQPMx

Facing Intensifying Confrontation With Iran, Trump Has Few Appealing Options

The administration is relying first on economic sanctions to change Tehran’s behavior. But it continues to weigh military or cyberattacks. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WTo1u1

‘The Black Vote Is Not Monolithic’: 2020 Democrats Find Split Preferences in South Carolina

Though many African-Americans in South Carolina have favored Joseph R. Biden Jr. they are taking a hard look at several other candidates and considering all issues, not just race. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Y3L9aN

Boris Johnson refuses to answer questions over Carrie Symonds row

Mr Johnson tells a Tory hustings "people did not want to hear" about the reported row between him and his partner. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WUfhnD

People Who Can’t Vote Still Count Politically in America. What if That Changes?

The resulting maps would tend to shift power to areas with more residents that are white and older. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IyQ6CT

Trump Kicks Off 2020, Biden’s Backlash, Warren on Prisons: This Week in the 2020 Race

The president goes to Orlando, the former vice president invokes two segregationist senators and Elizabeth Warren says she’ll ban private prisons. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Rt8U9H

What the 2020 Democrats Are Like Behind the Scenes

We spent three months putting the 2020 Democrats on the spot. We were skeptical that most of them would participate. Here’s what it was like. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Y5UnmC

Tory leadership: Hunt seeks change to TV debate schedule

ITV's head-to-head debate between Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson will take place after voting begins. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Fqk225

They Each Backed Off Strikes: Trump in ’19, Obama in ’13, Clinton in ’98

The immediate comparison was to Barack Obama’s decision not to attack Syria. But the closer one might be to a last-minute choice by Bill Clinton over a missile strike on Iraq. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Y0T6xq

Biden Defends Eastland Remarks but Omits Some History

In defending his comments about working with segregationists, Joe Biden cited his record on civil rights and his relationship with Ted Kennedy. But he didn’t address his opposition to busing. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Iv06wV

Paul Manafort and Sean Hannity Traded Complaints and Tidbits for Months, Texts Show

Unsealed private messages reveal that the Fox News host expressed support for, but also sought information from, President Trump’s former campaign chairman. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZFqn1A

Urged to Launch an Attack, Trump Listened to the Skeptics Who Said It Would Be a Costly Mistake

Meetings and memos aside, the president trusted his instincts more than institutions and was willing to defy a roomful of advisers. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZyMUNe

The 6 Women Running for President Have Answers

The Times asked 21 of the 22 Democratic candidates the same 18 questions. Here’s what the women had to say about some of the country’s most pressing issues. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WVEiUk

Iran Crisis: What Happened and What You Need to Know

President Trump approved and then canceled an attack on Iran with just minutes to spare. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IYcB3b

The 6 Women Running for President Have Answers

Excluding Black Jurors in Curtis Flowers Case Violated Constitution, Supreme Court Rules

Curtis Flowers, a death row inmate in Mississippi, has been tried six times by a white prosecutor with a record of striking black potential jurors. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31Qmg4m

Excluding Black Jurors Violated Constitution, Supreme Court Rules

Curtis Flowers, a death row inmate in Mississippi, has been tried six times by a white prosecutor with a record of striking black potential jurors. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2NgCIrN

Trump to Officially Nominate Esper as Next Defense Secretary

If confirmed, Mr. Esper, who fought in the gulf war before becoming a lobbyist for Raytheon, would join a national security team with his West Point classmate, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Fowvn7

Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt says contest is about trust

Jeremy Hunt says Tories must decide whether he or Boris Johnson will get the best Brexit outcome. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2x7iupt

Iran Crisis: What Happened and What You Need to Know

President Trump approved and then canceled an attack on Iran with just minutes to spare. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WTJU1c

Trump Stopped Strike on Iran Because It Was ‘Not Proportionate’

President Trump said “we were cocked and loaded to retaliate” after Iran struck an American drone, but he said the 150 predicted deaths was not a proportionate action. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IvuzLC

Trump Stopped Strike on Iran Because It Was ‘Not Proportionate’

Jane Sanders and the Messy Demise of a Vermont College

The wife of Bernie Sanders had a bold plan to save Burlington College. Within six years, it was bankrupt, and federal prosecutors were on the case. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ItsMqi

Welsh Tory MP unseated after petition

By-election to be held in Brecon and Radnorshire after petition to remove Tory MP convicted of false expenses claim from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2x9lVvK

Mark Field suspended as minister after grabbing activist

Mark Field says he regrets incident at black-tie City event from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2FqgpJw

Carney: '150,000 firms not fully ready for no-deal Brexit'

The Bank of England Governor says firms lack the paperwork for EU trade in the event of no-deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2FkaiGU

Minister apologises for homeless 'tinkers' email

One homeless charity says Heather Wheeler should resign over the comments found in an email. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XpKlzD

On Politics: Trump Calls Off Strikes on Iran

Mr. Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing an American surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching them. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XWKojD

MP Mark Field accused of assaulting Greenpeace activist

Mark Field says he acted "instinctively" after footage showed him ejecting a female climate activist. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31QqTvF

For Trump, ‘Judgment Time Is Coming’ on How to Respond to Iran

The shooting down of an American spy drone will test the president’s conflicting impulses between employing bellicose language and avoiding foreign wars. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WWbaHF

The U.S. Has Turned Up Pressure on Iran. See the Timeline of Events.

The United States and Iran, two longtime adversaries, are once again hurtling toward potential crisis. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MNNdT5

For Trump, ‘Judgment Time Is Coming’ on How to Respond to Iran

The shooting down of an American spy drone will test the president’s conflicting impulses between employing bellicose language and avoiding foreign wars. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WWbaHF

Tory leadership: Tactical voting claims over Johnson and Hunt win

Questions are raised over what tactics were used to knock Michael Gove out of the contest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2RAlMLn

Does Trump Have the Legal Authority to Demote the Federal Reserve Chairman?

Pressuring the Fed to juice the economy as he seeks re-election, the president is toying with an unprecedented challenge to its independence. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Y5qWRY

Northern Powerhouse 'undermined' by austerity, five years on

Five years since launch, more northern children live in "poor" households, despite economic growth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Nfszvt

Erdogan Says He Will Meet With Trump to Resolve Weapons Disagreement

The Turkish president, holding a rare meeting with international journalists, also said that he would accept the results of Istanbul’s mayoral election. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KqAIL7

Erdogan Says He Will Meet With Trump to Resolve Weapons Disagreement

The Turkish president, holding a rare meeting with international journalists, also said that he would accept the results of Istanbul’s mayoral election. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MZPhHx

EU faces tense talks over top jobs in Brussels

There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ius7Fc

Harvey Proctor: Murder and abuse claims 'horrendous', says former MP

Harvey Proctor breaks down while giving evidence at the trial of alleged VIP abuse fantasist Carl Beech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WT0AGg

How much has social care been cut?

During a live debate, Jeremy Hunt suggested cuts in social care had gone too far. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MWQFe1

Javid out of Tory leadership contest

Sajid Javid out of Tory leadership contest leaving three contenders vying for the job and to be next PM from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WWeO92

MPs announce citizens' assembly on climate change

The panel, announced by six UK Parliament committees, will meet over several weekend in the autumn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IqVqZ0

Stella Creasy's maternity calls 'divert attention' from other women, says MP

Stella Creasy's calls for maternity cover for MPs "divert attention" from other women, says Tory MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31UwfpE

One of the First Outside Spending Pushes for 2020 Goes for Bill de Blasio

A New York hotel union is directing donations to the mayor, with an eye on influencing the 2021 mayor’s race in addition to the 2020 presidential contest. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MXpdwR

Booker Proposes Clemency for Thousands of Nonviolent Drug Offenders

Mr. Booker’s proposal, announced a week before the first 2020 primary debate, would be the broadest clemency initiative since the Civil War. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XkdPiF

Saudi arms sales: Court of Appeal demands review

Campaigners win a legal challenge over the UK government's decision to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Rq1S5w

To Take Down Big Tech, They First Need to Reinvent the Law

For decades, antitrust has focused on the welfare of the consumer. Now a backlash over Big Tech’s power has regulators and scholars trying to reverse years of established doctrine. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Zwy5Ll

‘These People Aren’t Coming From Norway’: Refugees in a Minnesota City Face a Backlash

As more Somali refugees arrive in St. Cloud, white anti-immigration activists have pressed an increasingly explicit anti-Muslim agenda. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WTXBsf

New Judge in the 9/11 Trial at Guantánamo Inherits a Complex History

Col. W. Shane Cohen could be the first judge to set a trial date for the five defendants charged in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KuOpIP

Brexit would 'diminish' UK, says Dutch PM Mark Rutte

The Dutch PM said there was "no point" in further negotiations, unless the UK changed its red lines. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IZUdXR

On Politics: Revisiting the Case for Reparations

The writer Ta-Nehisi Coates testified during a House Judiciary Committee hearing about government reparations for African-Americans. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31MfFrE

Online porn age-checks for under-18s 'face new delay'

Changes aimed at stopping under-18s viewing explicit content were due to come into force next month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MYgsme

Tory leadership: MPs to choose final two candidates

Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove and Sajid Javid are vying to join frontrunner Boris Johnson as the last two candidates. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2RonCic

In Citing Relationship With Segregationists, Joe Biden Makes Himself a Target

Mr. Biden’s fond remarks about dealing with segregationist senators are raising questions about both his political past and his political acumen now in dealing with it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MZeK47

A New Lincoln Bible, From a Mantel to a Presidential Library

The Bible, given to a friend of Lincoln’s after his death, has remained out of sight, passed along from one generation to another, unknown to the vast array of scholars who have studied his life. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WU3plo

House Moves Forward With Spending Bills as Congress Grapples With Looming Fiscal Deadlines

The burst of productivity stood in stark contrast to the tenor of the wider negotiations, which are hung up over how much to increase domestic spending. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WNxlja

A Trio of Unlikely Partners: Kim, Xi and Trump

Their motives for getting together are deeply divergent, but the interests of the leaders of North Korea, China and the United States occasionally harmonize. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x69ikY

Trump Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Arthur Laffer, Tax-Cut Guru

The president gave the nation’s highest civilian honor to a conservative economist who has advised generations of politicians. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x4NeHr

Tory leadership candidates' Brexit plans - in 50 words

How will the remaining candidates get a deal through Parliament? And what happens if it's voted down? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IUvBQb

E.P.A. Finalizes Its Plan to Replace Obama-Era Climate Rules

The new measure will very likely prompt a flurry of legal challenges. If upheld in court, it could tie the hands of future presidents on global warming. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IRs3OF

U.S. Navy Says Mine Fragments Point to Iran in Tanker Attack

The United States has blamed Iran for the attacks in the Gulf of Oman, and officials said that fingerprints and other evidence could be used to build a criminal case. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MZdFsT

Would you call this a vegetable tube?

Why some people aren't happy that words like 'burger' and 'sausage' are being used to describe vegan products. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2FjASzX

Trump 2016 Returns, This Time as Nostalgia Act

In his re-election kickoff rally, the reality-show president tries a different (but similar) genre: the TV reboot. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IZ3WNU

The Court Cases That Changed L.G.B.T.Q. Rights

From gay marriage to gender identity, a timeline of the legal battles that have shaped L.G.B.T.Q. rights. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IspzaE

Brexit: Labour MPs urge Corbyn not to go 'full Remain'

Labour MPs in Leave areas urge their leader not to fully embrace another Brexit referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2RpL7qZ

SNP MP Ian Blackford brands Boris Johnson 'racist' at PMQs

Ian Blackford refuses to withdraw his claim that the Tory leadership front runner is "racist" and "stoking division". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WSNUds

Holiday pay case could cover all NI civil servants

It follows a £40m case brought by 3,700 police officers over holiday pay dating back 20 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ku4WNk

Minimum alcohol price law in Wales delayed to 2020

Plans have been held up after an EU member state - Portugal - intervened. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2x1r5K6

We Put 21 Democrats on the Spot: Here Are 7 Takeaways

We tracked down 2020 Democrats and asked them the same 18 questions on health care, immigration, personal wealth and more. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Zt3kGU

We Put 21 Democrats on the Spot: Here Are 7 Takeaways

We tracked down 2020 Democrats and asked them the same 18 questions on health care, immigration, personal wealth and more. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Zt3kGU

Leadership debate: BBC defends vetting process after Imam's tweets

Abdullah Patel's controversial tweets surfaced after he asked a question during the leadership debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2xddbVz

Tory leadership: Stewart considering 'combining forces with Gove'

Rory Stewart says he is in talks with Michael Gove - hours before a third vote in the leadership race. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XWr3is

We Put 21 Democrats on the Spot: Here Are 7 Takeaways

We tracked down 2020 Democrats and asked them the same 18 questions on health care, immigration, personal wealth and more. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MXljUR

Hope Hicks to Be Questioned on Episodes of Potential Obstruction by Trump

Asking Ms. Hicks, the former Trump adviser, about the campaign during private testimony could be a fruitful pursuit for Democrats. But they have few others. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WSekkr

Tory leadership rivals back Islamophobia inquiry

The five remaining candidates agree after questioning during a TV debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KpdDsb

On Politics: Trump Kicks Off 2020 Campaign With Familiar Grievances

The president told a raucous Florida crowd that the election would be “a verdict on the un-American conduct of those who tried to undermine our great democracy.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KqgiBU

Biden, Recalling Civility in Senate, Invokes Two Segregationist Senators

At a fund-raiser in New York, Mr. Biden mentioned James Eastland and Herman Talmadge, two segregationists, fondly recalling that “at least there was some civility’’ in the Senate. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WPzsmH

2016 All Over Again

What many of those in Orlando really wanted to do was relive their historic victory. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WOEDIi

What We Learned From Trump’s Orlando Rally

President Trump’s kickoff of his 2020 campaign showed that his portrait of the country is still bleak — and that he needs an opponent beyond Hillary Clinton. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2RmlEyI

Trump Orlando Rally: 2020 Re-election Bid Kicks Off

For a man who wants to be seen as an outsider despite occupying the Oval Office, the rally on Tuesday night presented an opportunity to, at least for one night, turn the clock back to 2015. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MWryIu

Fact-Checking Trump’s Campaign Kickoff Rally: Russia, the Wall and More

President Trump is delivering remarks in Florida in a formal start to his re-election effort. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WU6DtZ

Shanahan Withdraws as Defense Secretary Nominee

President Trump on Tuesday pulled the nomination of Patrick Shanahan to be the permanent defense secretary, saying on Twitter that Mr. Shanahan would devote more time to his family. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2FilFPj

Dominic Raab out of Tory leadership race

Dominic Raab knocked out of Tory leadership race, leaving five candidates to be next PM from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MVJMtE

Peterborough by-election fraud inquiry: No 'offences' in three cases

Three of five allegations of malpractice over the Peterborough by-election have been ruled out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ipr8G8

Trump and Xi to Meet at G-20 After Stalled Trade Talks

President Trump confirmed he will meet with President Xi Jinping next week, as the United States and China try to restart stalled progress toward a trade deal from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x2DQEi

Trump Tagged the Wrong ABC on Twitter, and Got a Koala in Response

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation stirred national pride with its response after President Trump confused it with the ABC News based in New York. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IOFjn1

Nigel Farage milkshake attack: Newcastle man told to pay compensation

The Brexit Party leader had just given a short speech in Newcastle when he was covered in milkshake. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XUFd3D

As U.S. and Iran Face Off, Europe Is Stuck in the Middle

European leaders want desperately to preserve the nuclear deal, which they see as critical to regional security, but are powerless to stop the escalations that threaten it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2FtVq91

BBC prepares to host Tory leadership debate

Questions from the public will be put to the candidates hoping to become the next UK prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ioy5aj

Jeremy Kyle declines DCMS inquiry appearance

TV host invited to appear before MPs investigating reality TV, following the death of a participant. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KnEUvh

Bronx Principal to Challenge Eliot Engel, Powerful House Democrat, From the Left

Jamaal Bowman will take on Mr. Engel, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, with help from a group that backed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last year. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x3RqHm

Brexit: UK seeks agreement with EU on citizens' rights

Failure to reach a deal would lead to "a total loss of rights for British nationals in the EU", a Tory MP says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WSGVGf

Amy Klobuchar to Outline Plans for Her First 100 Days as President

Ms. Klobuchar is set to unveil a list of well over 100 actions she would take in the early days of her presidency, without the involvement of Congress. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WNFy6X

Conservative Radio Host Has Doubts About Trump. His Audience Doesn’t Want to Hear It.

Michael Savage was one of the first radio hosts to endorse Mr. Trump. Now he thinks the president’s fans are too uncritical. But his listeners aren’t so sure. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x0jnjB

Ministers 'reject fast fashion impact advice'

An 18-point plan to end the era of throwaway clothes and improve working conditions is dismissed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IUKh1A

On Politics: Iran Threatens to Exceed Nuclear Limits

After Tehran said it would produce more uranium, the White House ordered another 1,000 troops to the Middle East. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WVPhgB

Joe Biden Says His Campaign Has Raised Nearly $20 Million

Mr. Biden revealed his campaign’s finances at a fund-raiser in New York on Monday night. It’s more than any other candidate raised in the first quarter of the year. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2INHMy3

Tory leadership hopefuls to face second vote

The field of six candidates will narrow further, with at least one set to be knocked out of the race. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2InHUVZ

MPs' maternity rights: Labour's Stella Creasy speaks out

Labour's Stella Creasy hits out at Parliament's rules, which do not recognise maternity leave. from BBC News - UK Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48671092

Independent Wales: Carwyn Jones says curiosity driven by UK politics

Carwyn Jones says the "shambles" in Westminster is making some curious about Welsh independence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-48662655

Landlords Oppose Trump Plan to Evict Undocumented Immigrants

Landlords say undocumented immigrants in federally funded housing are reliable tenants who pay on time. The administration says subsidized housing is for American citizens. from NYT > Politics https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/us/politics/public-housing-immigrants.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Pete Buttigieg Leaves Campaign Trail After Police Shooting in South Bend

Mr. Buttigieg, the city’s mayor, returned to Indiana after the police shot and killed a black man. from NYT > Politics https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/us/politics/buttigieg-police-shooting.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Four Years Ago Trump Was Seen as a Sideshow. Now He Is the Show.

The 2020 election will be a test — not just of the man but of his country. Was President Trump’s victory the last time around a historical fluke or a genuine reflection of America in the modern age? from NYT > Politics https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/us/politics/trump-reelection-campaign-kickoff.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Democrat in Competitive California District Joins Call for Impeachment Inquiry

Representative Katie Porter is one of the first to endorse impeachment proceedings among House Democrats who are expected to face tough re-election campaigns. from NYT > Politics https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/us/politics/katie-porter-impeachment.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

With a New Threat, Iran Tests the Resolve of the U.S. and Its Allies

President Trump promised that North Korea and Iran could be convinced to give up their nuclear weapons programs. He is learning it’s not that easy. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZwCZYO

‘Hillary and Clinton’ to End Broadway Run Early

Lucas Hnath’s play about a familiar-sounding power couple will wrap up on June 23. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WMmg1N

How Battles Over Serving Same-Sex Couples Play Out in Court

The Supreme Court just declined to hear a case in which a bakery refused to make a cake for a lesbian couple. Here’s a look at similar past cases. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KnYwiW

Justices Dismiss Appeal in Virginia Racial Gerrymandering Case

The decision featured unusual alliances, with Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil M. Gorsuch joining three of the court’s more liberal members. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wYCmLd

Sadiq Khan: Donald Trump a 'poster boy' for racists

The US President dubbed Mr Khan a "disaster" following a spate of violent crimes in London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MTxUrR

Xi Jinping Will Make First Visit to North Korea Ahead of Meeting With Trump

At a time when tensions among North Korea, China and the United States have been high, some officials see Mr. Xi’s trip to Pyongyang as a way to cool things down. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IMv6aY

Supreme Court Affirms Exception to Double Jeopardy in a Case With Implications for Trump Associates

The justices refused to overrule precedents that allow separate prosecutions for the same crimes in state and federal courts from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XibUuS

Peterborough by-election 'malpractice' police inquiry

Police are investigating five allegations of malpractice relating to the by-election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ImhTGQ

Xi Jinping Will Make First Visit to North Korea Ahead of Meeting With Trump

Tariffs Are Taking Money From Your Wallet, and Returning Some, Too

The Trump administration’s taxes made that washing machine cost more, but gas is cheaper because the markets are jittery about the trade war. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IM3zX3

Supreme Court Won’t Rule on Clash Between Another Bakery and a Gay Couple

The Supreme Court again avoided deciding whether the Constitution allows people with religious objections to same-sex marriage to discriminate. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XSAzDp

Trump Campaign to Purge Pollsters After Leak of Dismal Results

Just two days before President Trump is set to kick off his re-election campaign, his team was cutting ties with three pollsters as part of an effort to prevent further leaks. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IS1dpL

How to answer 'What's your biggest weakness?'

Recruiters and career experts explain how best to deal with the trickiest of interview questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XVVXri

Tory leadership race: Johnson absent as candidates face questions

Boris Johnson is absent again, as the five other contenders are questioned on Brexit and personal beliefs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WNZTJk

Alyn Smith: SNP MEP apologises over Brexit Party 'money laundering' claim

Alyn Smith had been threatened with legal action by the chairman of the Brexit Party over allegations he made in a TV interview. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XTuPsP

Boris Johnson's full fibre plan needs more detail says industry

Broadband providers say it will take more than money to achieve a "full fibre for all" by 2025 pledge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Y0Ccz3

Elizabeth Warren Is Completely Serious

About income inequality. About corporate power. About corrupt politics. And about being America’s next president. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WNkWMb

Biden’s Campaign Approach: Run Like It’s a Primary of One

Mr. Biden is betting that his widespread name recognition and early poll results free him to focus on President Trump — and brush off his 22 Democratic opponents. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wY5vGz

NHS Wales and care patients given new 'citizen voice' body

It will provide a simpler way for people to raise issues about the NHS and social care, it is claimed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MOPw8k

Theresa May calls for mental health to be priority

Tackling mental health problems needs 'urgent attention', says the prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XhA60o

On Politics: Trump Ousts Pollsters

After the leak of internal polls showing President Trump behind Joe Biden in several key states, the campaign is cutting ties with three of its five pollsters. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2RjwTrO

Labour 'needs clear anti-Brexit position', says Tom Watson

The party's deputy leader wants Labour to strongly argue for the EU, saying "our hearts are Remain". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Zuu9dM

Trump Wants to Neutralize Democrats on Health Care. Republicans Say Let It Go.

If the president follows through on issuing a plan, it could help shape a presidential race that Democrats would like to focus largely on health care. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2x0wm4w

Tory leadership race: Moments from the TV debate

The five MPs discussed Brexit, addressed challenges and talked possible weaknesses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KlXunv

Driver’s Licenses for the Undocumented: New York’s Immigration Land Mine

The topic is one of the most divisive issues before the State Legislature this year, and Democrats worry it could endanger them politically. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Fd6U09

Drug Prices Are a Populist Campaign Issue. Here Are the Latest Proposals to Lower Costs.

After years of public outrage, some bipartisan solutions are emerging. But whether they will make it through a divided Washington is still unclear. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Rs670B

Trump Campaign to Purge Pollsters After Leak of Dismal Results

Visa Delays at Backlogged Immigration Service Strand International Students

The Citizenship and Immigration Services agency has increased processing times for applications from international students seeking summer jobs, leaving hundreds stranded. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Kl7Gwl

Liberals Want Trump Impeached, but Centrist Freshmen May Have the Final Say

The president outrages the Democratic base daily, but the lawmakers who gave Democrats their House majority remain firm that impeachment is not what their constituents want. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Xi14F5

Liberals Want Trump Impeached, but Centrist Freshmen May Have the Final Say

Tory leadership race: Contenders to take part in TV debate

Five of the six men looking to replace Theresa May as PM will take part in a debate on Channel 4 News. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WFV8S4

Tory leadership race: EU will renegotiate Brexit package says Hunt

Mr Hunt said if there is no prospect of a deal by 31 October he would accept a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XkPMQk

Wall Street Donors Are Swooning for Mayor Pete. (They Like Biden and Harris, Too.)

Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris are generating the most buzz, but for different reasons. Hometown candidates like Kirsten Gillibrand and Bill de Blasio are stirring less excitement. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KPOqGM

‘Catastrophic,’ ‘Cataclysmic’: Trump’s Tariff Threat Has Retailers Sounding Alarm

Struggling to compete against online rivals, retailers could be forced to close more stores if tariffs hit Chinese footwear, toys and apparel, analysts say. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2F77tc3

‘Who’s Taking Care of the Kids?’ Is Finally a Question for Dads on the Trail, Too

Men find themselves making a calculation that women have made for decades: how to pursue public life and parenthood at the same time. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X9GI0X

Tory leadership: Boris Johnson wins backing from Esther McVey

Former contender Esther McVey pledges support to Boris Johnson ahead of the first TV debate later. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wWtKVn

Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’

President Trump assailed Sadiq Khan, the mayor, after a spate of knife attacks in Britain’s capital. “He is a national disgrace,” the president wrote. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WK5ghr

Donald Trump hits out again at Sadiq Khan over London violence

The US president's comments come after five separate attacks in London leave three men dead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Kov6B4

Democratic Candidates Promise to Close Wealth Gap Between Blacks and Whites

Inequality of wealth and income was a dominant theme as four Democratic candidates addressed the Black Economic Alliance’s forum in South Carolina. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IifAEw

In Face-Off With Iran, Escalation May Depend on Who Prevails Inside Washington and Tehran

The attacks in the Gulf of Oman emboldens the hard-liners in Iran and the U.S., each able to argue their longtime adversary is itching for war. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Ri0O3C

Tory leadership: Rival candidates say there must be 'no coronation'

Rival candidates insist party members must be given a choice of leader, unlike in 2016. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IipciM

Immigrants Brought Riches to Urban Schools. Now They’re in the Shadows.

As immigrant families forgo services or are dropped from public assistance, schools are seeing their student populations undercounted and their funding cut. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wUEMKL

Varadkar: Removing backstop 'is effectively no deal'

Leo Varadkar was responding to calls for changes to be made the backstop by some Conservative leadership candidates. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WO1sf5

On the Doorstep With a Plea: Will You Support Medicare for All?

The nation’s largest nurses’ union is pushing Medicare for all from door to door to door in swing House districts. But the campaign for a single-payer health system is slow going. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31wrySN

As Passions Flare in Abortion Debate, Many Americans Say ‘It’s Complicated’

Abortion is anything but a simple issue. But the nuance in how most Americans think about it has all but disappeared from the political conversation, some voters say. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31zeYSz

Democratic Debates, Sanders on Socialism, New Polls: This Week in the 2020 Race

The stage is set for the first Democratic debates this month, Joe Biden and President Trump square off in Iowa and we round up new policy proposals. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WIGzSs

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ILXt8V

U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid

The Trump administration is using new authority to take more aggressive digital action in a warning to Moscow and in a demonstration of its abilities. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IghkhI

Ask Maggie Haberman About Covering the White House

Since she joined The Times in 2015, Maggie Haberman has been a driving force behind much of its award-winning political coverage and a lightning rod for grievances from both sides of the aisle. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KqLMbl

Jeremy Corbyn challenges UK government's Iran accusations on oil tanker attacks

The UK government says it is "almost certain" Iran is responsible for the Gulf of Oman tanker attacks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WGL4bt

As Trump Accuses Iran, He Has One Problem: His Own Credibility

For any president, accusing another country of an act of war presents a challenge to overcome skepticism at home and abroad. For a president known for falsehoods and bombast, it is far more daunting. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Xikvxu

‘The Weekly’: The Youngest Known Child Separated From His Family by the Trump Administration

Watch our new TV series from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZnzqUx

Under Fire, Trump Says He Would ‘Absolutely’ Report Foreign Campaign Help

The president appeared to backtrack on comments earlier in the week when he said he would not necessarily call the F.B.I. if Russia or another hostile power offered damaging information about a rival. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Kjp1Ga

After Placing Blame for Attacks, Trump Faces Difficult Choices on Confronting Iran

The president has said Tehran will suffer if American interests are threatened. But he has been vague about what his response might be, and the administration is divided. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WEYvNQ

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Steadfast Trump Fan, Never Wavered

The first mother to serve as White House press secretary stayed true to her boss as she oversaw the fade-out of the daily press briefing. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IH8x7j

After Placing Blame for Attacks, Trump Faces Difficult Choices on Confronting Iran

Birmingham LGBT school row: MP Roger Godsiff given warning

Labour MP Roger Godsiff is reprimanded after voicing support for parents opposed to LGBT teaching. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MOwXkP

Under Fire, Trump Says He Would ‘Absolutely’ Report Foreign Campaign Help

Trump Accuses Iran in Explosions That Crippled Oil Tankers

In his first public comments since two ships were damaged by explosions, the president said “Iran did do it” and warned Tehran against closing the Strait of Hormuz. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2RgY5HN

The Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Was Far Along Before Mnuchin Delayed Work

A previously unreleased design concept made by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in late 2016 reveals what a Harriet Tubman $20 bill might look like. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31xkchS

Tory leadership: Boris Johnson to take part in BBC TV debate

The Tory leadership frontrunner commits to debate with his rivals after the second ballot next Tuesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MN9y3e

Stormont stalemate - how things stand

With a fresh round of talks ongoing, BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack looks at how things are shaping up. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IfOk9O

Conservative Muslim chair to quit if Johnson wins leadership race

Mohammed Amin criticises Boris Johnson's burka article and questions whether he has the character to be PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WBnhcR

The Youngest Known Child Separated From His Family by the Trump Administration

Watch our new TV series from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wWO3lu

The Youngest Known Child Separated From His Family by the Trump Administration

Watch our new TV series from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wWO3lu

The Youngest Known Child Separated From His Family by the Trump Administration

Watch our new TV series from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2RhEMOh

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Steadfast Trump Fan, Never Wavered

The first mother to serve as White House press secretary stayed true to her boss as she oversaw the fade-out of the daily press briefing. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IfT5jt

Two Welsh politicians admit taking drugs

During a TV debate, Adam Price and Stephen Kinnock admit taking drugs in the past. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2F7o0MU

On Politics: Trump Would Accept Russia’s Help

The president said taking campaign help from Russia would be no different than meeting with the queen of England. Republicans joined Democrats in condemning him. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZptTgo

Brexit: UK in "pretty good shape" for no-deal says minister

The government has done "a lot of preparation" for a no-deal Brexit, says the head of the civil service. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Rdag8k

Tory leadership: Matt Hancock 'mulling over' pulling out

The health secretary, who came sixth in the first ballot, is understood to be deciding whether to continue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MMb6dG

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Sells Stock in Highway Supply Company

Ms. Chao sold the stock days after the holding raised questions over a potential conflict of interest. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XGrVHU

After Placing Blame for Attacks, Trump Faces Difficult Choices on Confronting Iran

The Subject at the White House Was Criminal Justice.The Subtext Was the Election.

It remains to be seen how President Trump can capitalize on his support for the First Step Act, as his advisers have told him to do, to appeal to African-American and moderate white voters. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2FbIl3Y

Joe Biden Said He Did Not View Abortion ‘As a Choice and a Right’ in 2006

In the newly unearthed video, in which Mr. Biden reaffirmed his support for Roe v. Wade, he said he believed abortions were “always a tragedy.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XIHmPP

Pompeo Says Intelligence Points to Iran in Tanker Attack in Gulf of Oman

The secretary of state offered no evidence. The assertion is certain to fuel tensions between the Trump administration and Iranian leaders. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WKLDWH

Jo Brand acid joke: BBC edits out remark from catch-up service

The broadcaster says it regrets any offence caused by the remark about throwing acid at Nigel Farage. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ILhbC2

Divorce law shake-up tabled in Commons

Couples in England and Wales will not have to prove one party is at fault to start proceedings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IIQX2M

Change UK applies to change name after legal dispute

The party says its application comes after the threat of legal action from petitions website Change.org. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wPHWiP

Trump Is Urged to Fire Kellyanne Conway for Hatch Act Violations

The agency that enforces federal law barring partisan politics in the government called Ms. Conway a “repeat offender” and recommended she be dismissed. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X9Bsdy

Theresa May asks BBC to explain Jo Brand broadcast

The Prime Minister has said the BBC should "explain why" Jo Brand acid joke was "appropriate content". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WH8jXK

Trump Equates Taking Dirt From Russia With Presidential Diplomacy

Under fire for saying he would accept incriminating information about an opponent from foreign governments, the president said it was no different than meeting with the queen of England. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KgUVTt

Michael Flynn and Rick Gates Subpoenaed to Testify by House Committee

The subpoenas are tied to the Intelligence Committee’s investigation of Russia’s attempts to influence U.S. politics and whether foreign interests could influence Mr. Trump, his family or associates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WC5YZd

Who’s In and Who’s Out of the First Democratic Debates

The Democratic National Committee is excluding three candidates from the June debates. Some who are expected to be left out, like Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana, are not happy. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KidPcW

Tory leadership contest: Boris Johnson tops first ballot

Three MPs are knocked out in the race to become the next Conservative leader and PM, as Boris Johnson secures the highest number of votes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XEzbUQ

Tory leadership race: Boris Johnson raises most donations

Parliament's register of interests shows the former foreign secretary has received the most donations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ML6ODp

Brexitcast podcast to get late-night BBC One slot

The award-winning political podcast, which features Katya Adler and Laura Kuenssberg, hits BBC TV in September. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2ML2pAn

Brexit: UK firms 'not even close to ready' for no deal

Less than 10% of firms have applied to a HMRC scheme aimed at facilitating UK imports, Newsnight reveals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WGuH3y

Sajid Javid: Exclusion from Trump state banquet 'odd'

The home secretary said he had questioned Downing Street's decision not to invite him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IHW9E4

How Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren Cracked the Code of the 2020 Race

In a field of 23 Democrats, Mr. Buttigieg and Ms. Warren have mastered creating moments for social media and dominating cable news coverage. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Zo3mjg

Cut From the Debate? It Doesn’t Mean a Candidate Can’t Matter

Many have gone on to emerge as serious contenders after starting with around 1 percent of the vote. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31n3lOu

Tory leadership: How the ten candidates launched their campaigns

The slogans, the pitches and the memorable moments as the contest gets under way. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wTaRCF

UK one of 'least family friendly' countries in Europe

The UK fares badly in rankings for paid parental leave and affordable quality childcare. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X9A7Du

On Politics: Congress and Trump Clash Over Census

A House committee recommended that Attorney General William P. Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross Jr. be held in contempt. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MUKHKW

Conservative leadership: 10 rivals face first ballot of Tory MPs

The 10 contenders to succeed Theresa May will need 17 votes to stay in the race in the opening round. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IdccuD

Trump Says ‘I’d Take It’ if Russia Again Offered Dirt on Opponent

The president slapped back at his own F.B.I. director, Christopher Wray, who has said candidates contacted by foreign governments seeking to influence an election should call his bureau. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wRjvSa

Hope Hicks Agrees to Interview With House Panel

The hearing will be the first time that an aide to President Trump has taken the witness stand in the House Judiciary Committee’s investigation into whether Mr. Trump obstructed justice. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MGqYOK

Donald Trump Jr. Tells Senate Intelligence Panel He Stands By Previous Statements

Donald Trump Jr. told the Senate Intelligence Committee he had been truthful in past testimony, as the House Intelligence Committee launched its own Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZhZGQj

Florida Company Sued Over Sales of Skimpy Health Plans

A lawsuit accuses Health Insurance Innovations of defrauding consumers who were misled into buying plans that left them with thousands of dollars in medical bills. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wNm87A

How Jon Stewart Became a Fierce Advocate for 9/11 Victims

“You should be ashamed of yourselves,” the former “Daily Show” host told lawmakers on Capitol Hill for not funding health care for emergency personnel. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IbUQyk

‘You Should Be Ashamed’: How Jon Stewart Became an Advocate for 9/11 Victims

The former “Daily Show” host angrily scolded lawmakers on Capitol Hill for not funding the health care of emergency personnel. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2R7k43y

Biden Leads New Nevada Poll of 2020 Field, as Warren Surpasses Sanders

A Monmouth University poll of voters in Nevada, a key early-voting state, showed only three candidates polling in the double digits. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KN0gRZ

Bernie Sanders to Deliver Defense of His Democratic Socialist Philosophy

Mr. Sanders, who is being portrayed as too extreme by President Trump and Republicans, will present his brand of socialism through a framework of economic justice. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MJGeKH

MPs reject Labour plan for no-deal vote

MPs reject chance to take control of Parliament's timetable, blocking the latest attempt to stop no-deal Brexit from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WwpDtG

What Is Democratic Socialism? Whose Version Are We Talking About?

Bernie Sanders is giving a speech on democratic socialism. But if you ask five democratic socialists what the term means, you’ll likely get five different answers. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/31smtL9

Trump Asserts Executive Privilege on Census Documents Ahead of House Committee Contempt Vote

The House Oversight Committee is expected to recommend that the House hold Attorney General William P. Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross Jr. in contempt over the census. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IaNknt

Trump Asserts Executive Privilege on Census Documents Ahead of House Committee Contempt Vote

Theresa May to stay as Conservative MP after quitting No 10

Theresa May says she will sit on the backbenches and continue to represent her Maidenhead constituents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X5J8O4

Planned Parenthood to Host Women’s Health Forum for 2020 Democrats

The majority of the candidates have agreed to participate in the forum, the first of the presidential primary season to focus on reproductive rights. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wQPtOG

Planned Parenthood to Host Women’s Health Forum for 2020 Democrats

The majority of the candidates have agreed to participate in the forum, the first of the presidential primary season to focus on reproductive rights. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wQPtOG

What is 'no-deal Brexit'?

What people really mean when they talk about leaving the EU without a Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ka7gZC

Brexit Party 'at high risk' of accepting illegal donations

The elections watchdog says its structures must change to ensure money it receives is within the law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wMJRVv

Comic Relief to cut back on celebrity appeals after Stacey Dooley row

Co-founder Richard Curtis's pledge comes after the row over Stacey Dooley's visit to Uganda. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XehXAN

23 Democrats Are Running for President. Do Any of Them Know What They’re Doing?

How do you unite a fractious base and defeat President Trump? No one seems to know, but that isn’t stopping them from giving it a try. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wQoYsB

Firms face pressure to improve zero-hours contracts

Zero-hours contract workers will get greater security under a new programme called Living Hours. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31qIoSP

Climate change: UK government to commit to 2050 target

The UK will set a new legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2F4kHpL

Brexit: No-deal border checks 'will be needed'

Border inspection posts are needed to check imported food from Northern Ireland, a report concludes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2F66yZv

On Politics: Biden vs. Trump

In the most ferocious day of attacks so far in the campaign, the two men traded insults as they each campaigned in Iowa. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XDLX5O

A Truce Falters, and a Plan to Raise Congress’s Pay Falls Apart

Democratic and Republican House leaders tried to broker a deal for an increase after a decade of frozen pay, but ran up against vulnerable freshmen Democrats. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2F2WlwM

Democrats to Scrutinize Ex-Lobbyist’s Role in Trump’s Arms Sales to Gulf Nations

Legislators are scrutinizing State Department officials under Mike Pompeo, including Charles Faulkner, a former lobbyist who represented Raytheon Company. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wR4y2o

Trump Waves What He Says Is Secret Deal With Mexico, but Reveals No Details

The president’s dramatic flourish came a day after Mexico’s foreign minister publicly denied that his country has an undisclosed immigration agreement with the U.S. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wPGOM9

Trump Waves What He Says Is Secret Deal With Mexico, but Reveals No Details

Alabama Could Chemically Castrate Some Sex Offenders. Here’s What That Means.

Alabama is the latest state to use drugs to try to reduce recidivism among sex offenders. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WzJkAV

Brexit: Leo Varadkar warns of Brexit deal 'miscalculation'

UK politicians are wrong to think they can get a better deal than Theresa May, the Irish PM says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KbVqym

4 Questions Hovering Over Deal to Create a Giant Defense Contractor

Raytheon and United Technologies say that joining forces will be good for America. But President Trump and antitrust experts worry that the deal could reduce competition. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2F28xh6

Alabama Could Chemically Castrate Some Sex Offenders. Here’s What That Means.

Alabama is the latest state to use drugs to try to reduce recidivism among sex offenders. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KN7Yf7

Conservative Party accused of 'fundamental failure' over Islamophobia

The Muslim Council of Britain says it has documented "hundreds of cases" within the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XDFV5j

Brexit: Labour 'is not in turmoil', says John McDonnell

The shadow chancellor insists he welcomes lively debate after reports of a "heated" party meeting. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ra7gth

What happened with Lorraine Kelly and Esther McVey?

Relations between the pair don't seem to be smooth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ws9rJH

Biden to Describe Trump as ‘Existential Threat’ as They Circle Each Other in Iowa

The two men, who increasingly see each other as political foils and are eager to trade blows, were both set to appear in the critical primary state. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XCkWjp

Reality Check: May's record on modern slavery

The outgoing prime minister tells the UN that speaking up for modern slavery victims is a moral duty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wLhc3f

BBC must do more for older people after TV licence fee change, government says

The corporation and the government both come under fire after many over-75s lose free TV licences. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XH0g9O

Rachel Maddow, Chuck Todd and Lester Holt Among Moderators of First Democratic Debate

The moderators may be set, but the candidates are not: The Democratic Party has not yet said which 20 presidential contenders will appear on June 26 and 27. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WCw8zL

Tory leadership contest: Dominic Raab reaches over 55s on Facebook

Older people make up more than half of Conservative Party members, hence Dominic Raab's focus on them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2I97zlh

Tory leadership hopefuls set out Brexit Irish backstop policy

A full stop, a time limit or "removing the monstrosity" - how do Tory contenders view the Brexit backstop? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IvQWiF

Tariff Fight Reveals Republican Divisions in Up-For-Grabs Arizona

Thanks to the influx of college-educated transplants and the mobilization of Latino voters, Arizona has become a key state in 2020 politics. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MEtOnw

NDAs: MPs call for ban on 'gagging clauses' over 'cover-up' fears

Employers are using non-disclosure agreements to "cover up unlawful and criminal behaviour", MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XDBQhs

MSPs to vote on organ donation opt-out legislation

A bill that would assume people support organ donation unless they state otherwise is set to win the backing of Holyrood. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KF4VoX

Nicola Sturgeon to hold talks with European leaders

The Scottish first minister will meet Jean-Claude Juncker and Michel Barnier during a visit to Brussels. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2F1Upon

Nurseries in deprived areas 'face closure over funding gap'

Some nurseries say they have cut back on learning resources and the quality of the children's food. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WpPHXb

On Politics: Trump Sees Future in Tariffs

Concluding that his tariff threat worked with Mexico, the president vowed to hit Beijing with more levies if it did not accede to America’s trade demands. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KMoEmC

Tory leadership contest: Rory Stewart warns over 'electoral bribes'

Rory Stewart urges honesty over tax promises as Boris Johnson wins the backing of more senior MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31ybvDY

Theresa May: Leaders have 'a moral duty' to act on slavery

Modern slavery 'reaches into every corner of our lives', Theresa May will tell a UN conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wLYJDJ

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: How Much Will Age Matter?

The generational gap could be a big deal in the 2020 election — and that goes for both candidates and voters. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XCpztH

Inspectors Say Iran Is Increasing Production of Nuclear Fuel

The move, which involves low-enriched uranium, comes after President Trump abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal and as tensions between Tehran and Washington have increased. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X5iAMC

Images of Travelers Stolen in Cyberattack on Border Agency

The government said tens of thousands of images of travelers and license plates had been hacked after they were transferred without authorization to a subcontractor. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I6PLHk

Trump’s Competition for Most Unpopular Politician in New York: de Blasio

A statewide poll suggests that President Trump is better liked than Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has become more unpopular since declaring his 2020 candidacy. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WDdHen

Justice Breyer Raises Specter of Perpetual Detention Without Trial at Guantánamo

The Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of a man who has been held in wartime detention for 17 years with no end in sight. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WwDXXQ

Labour: Jeremy Corbyn in 'heated' meeting with MPs

The Labour leader is confronted over anti-Semitism and Brexit at parliamentary gathering. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31mS3tF

Electric Truck Company Workhorse Gets Needed Cash Infusion

The company raised $25 million to help it complete orders and was not intended to go toward a proposed purchase of a General Motors plant in Ohio. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2F1U44N

Supreme Court to Hear Racial Discrimination Case Against Comcast

Byron Allen, an African-American entrepreneur, says the cable giant discriminated against his company, Entertainment Studios Networks. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MStmCn

Elizabeth Warren Has Lots of Plans. Together, They Would Remake the Economy.

Ms. Warren is providing a detailed road map of the policies she would pursue as president. Critics say they could hurt businesses and consumers. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K8iRs9

No Secret Immigration Deal Exists With U.S., Mexico’s Foreign Minister Says

The United States and Mexico will review immigration figures in 45 and 90 days, but Marcelo Ebrard directly contradicted the president’s claim of a signed deal. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wJJkDT

Trump Renews Attacks on the Fed as It Opens the Door to Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve has gone from lifting rates to watching for signs that a cut is needed, but President Trump is still blasting its policies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K94Z12

Justice Dept. Agrees to Turn Over Key Mueller Evidence to House

The Justice Department agreed to turn over key evidence from Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation to the House in return for calling off a criminal contempt vote. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wq1ftr

Tory leadership contest: Do tax plans add up?

Some of the contenders are pledging big tax cuts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KG3aIn

Trump Defends ‘Beautiful’ Tariffs as a Negotiating Tactic

“Right now China is getting absolutely decimated” over American tariffs, the president asserted. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IsD7S8

TV Licences: Up to 3.7 million over-75s to pay licence fee

Households with one over 75 who gets Pension Credit will continue to receive a free TV licence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2R76MnW

Tory leadership contest: Candidates outline stance ahead of ballot

Jeremy Hunt, Dominic Raab and Matt Hancock launch their campaigns, as nominations open for the contest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EZCxKw

Tory leadership: Amber Rudd backs Jeremy Hunt despite abortion views

Jeremy Hunt says his "personal view" is the legal time limit for an abortion should fall from 24 weeks to 12. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Za2zma

Plea to consider community sentences for vulnerable women

Judges are urged to consider community sentences over prison sentences of 12 months or less for vulnerable women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IveQuN

Fall in car production hits UK growth

Car factory shutdowns designed to cope with disruption from Brexit meant the economy contracted in April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WW3GIF

Ginsburg Hints at Sharp Divisions Ahead as Supreme Court Term Nears End

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in remarks at a conference that included references to the census and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, gave liberals little reason to be optimistic. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wNbD45

On Politics: Who’s the Real William Barr?

Is he the operator who spun the then-secret Mueller report? Or the straight shooter who later disclosed portions that were damaging to President Trump? from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wJzr91

Tory leadership contest: Boris Johnson pledges to cut income tax

The Tory leadership hopeful says he would use money set aside for a no-deal Brexit to cut taxes for people earning more than £50,000. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Wz1mrP

Democrats Descend on Iowa for a Chance to Break Through

Nineteen presidential candidates visited the state this weekend, talking to voters and trying to grab a moment to distinguish themselves in a historically crowded field. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IvYmm3

Trump Lawyer’s Message Was a Clue for Mueller, Who Set It Aside

The special counsel’s prosecutors cited attorney-client privilege, but legal experts were divided on whether they should have pushed to learn more. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I6cKT2

She Left the Education Dept. for Groups It Curbed. Now She’s Back, With Plans.

As the architect of higher education policy, Diane Auer Jones is pushing to overhaul accreditation, and, to critics, revive the fortunes of “bottom feeder” for-profit colleges. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2R120s8

Trump, Attacking Times Article, Claims Mexico Deal Has Secret Provisions

The Times, which had reported that the deal consisted largely of previously agreed actions, responded: “Our stories stand up over time and the president’s denials of them do not.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WDOv7P

People Are Trying to Figure Out William Barr. He’s Busy Amassing Power.

Is he the operator who spun the then-secret Mueller report? Or the straight shooter who later disclosed portions that were damaging to President Trump? from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WY4xbM

World Economic Leaders Warn of Fallout From Trade War Between U.S. and China

Shortly after dropping a threat of tariffs against Mexico, the Trump administration showed no inclination to back down in its dispute with Beijing. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ZlbvFv

Tory leadership candidates clash over Brexit strategies

Esther McVey says ending Parliament's current session to deliver a no-deal Brexit is "not a priority". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2I5WXUn

Michael Gove 'profoundly regrets' taking cocaine

The Tory leadership hopeful says taking the class A drug was a mistake but denies being a hypocrite. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EY3uhG

Kamala Harris, Seeking a Campaign Jolt, Defends Record as Prosecutor

Trying to stand out in a crowded and fluid Democratic field, Ms. Harris, the former California attorney general, took on the critics of her record as a prosecutor. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2IwLfRr

Green Party 'not a protest vote', says co-leader Sian Berry

The party's co-leader, Sian Berry, says the recent surge in support has been "a long time coming". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QVbEMC

A Drama of Trump’s Own Making Ends with a Familiar Hero

The threat to impose tariffs on Mexico was a case study in President Trump’s approach to some of the most daunting issues confronting him and the nation. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I2TV2Y

Change UK: Chuka Umunna's exit a 'serious mistake', says Anna Soubry

Change UK's new leader Anna Soubry says Mr Umunna was a "major" part of why she left the Tories. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EWHvYM

Tony Rodham, Hillary Clinton’s Youngest Brother, Dies

Mr. Rodham helped the Clintons in their presidential endeavors but also drew unwelcome controversy. Mrs. Clinton announced his death on Twitter. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KCh6TK

Tory leadership contest: Michael Gove 'would scrap VAT'

The promise of a "lower, simpler, sales tax" comes a day after the minister admitted taking cocaine as a young journalist. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wHygXT

Biden Retains Lead in Iowa Poll, but Warren and Buttigieg Gain

Joseph R. Biden Jr. leads in a poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers, but Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg have made clear gains to join Bernie Sanders in a three-way tie for second place. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XxXrru

Ruth Davidson backing Sajid Javid for Tory leader

The Scottish Conservative leader says the home secretary is a "unifier" and the best candidate for PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31gzQhk

Mexico Agreed to Take Border Actions Months Before Trump Announced Tariff Deal

President Trump announced an agreement just before punishing tariffs went into effect, but it was unclear whether he saw it as truly new concessions or a face-saving way to defuse his tariff threat. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wJU8BS

Politicians Draw Clear Lines on Abortion. Their Parties Are Not So Unified.

It’s one of the most polarizing issues in America, and a political litmus test. But surveys find many voters struggle with its ethical and moral perplexities. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Ity6sv

Liberals Begin Lining Up Young Judges for a Post-Trump Surge

Liberal advocacy groups have a message for federal judges pondering retirement: Hold on until 2021. In the meantime, they have begun drawing up lists of possible replacements. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XxmTxi

British Steel collapse prompts government inquiry

The move by the Business Committee follows the recent liquidation of the firm, putting 5,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2K51AQE

White House Tried to Stop Climate Science Testimony, Documents Show

Administration officials said proposed testimony by a State Department scientist amounted to “climate alarm propaganda.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XugSla

Jeremy Corbyn: Children's talents being squandered

Labour leader pledges to create a new social justice commission to help tackle inequality. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Mzb2hb

Fact-Checking Kamala Harris on the Campaign Trail

The California senator has not always offered accurate defenses of her record or assessments of President Trump’s policies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wnx5ab

3 New Policies From the 2020 Democrats: Policing, L.G.B.T. Rights and Voting Rights

There’s a lot going on in the presidential race, so you might have missed these new plans from Julián Castro, Kirsten Gillibrand and Beto O’Rourke. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WxxlZe

Trump Is More Vulnerable to Democratic Attacks on Trade Than You Might Think

An opening to criticize him from the right as well as the left. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KzVjMb

Even as Floods Worsen With Climate Change, Fewer People Insure Against Disaster

The Midwest floods have highlighted a gap in disaster readiness: Fewer Americans are buying flood insurance, even as climate change increases their risk. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MBtHZN

Welsh assembly presiding officer accused of bias

Mark Reckless accuses Elin Jones of "tilting the playing field" against the Brexit Party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2IESV4v

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

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

Mnuchin Lays Blame for Failed Trade Talks on China

The Treasury secretary called on the Beijing to return to the bargaining table or face more tariffs. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XzthUH

U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Has Right to Annex Parts of West Bank

Ambassador David M. Friedman opened the door to American acceptance of Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank, a move that would violate international law. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I2VG07

Death on the Rio Grande: A Look at a Perilous Migrant Route

President Trump’s immigration clampdown has pushed an increasing surge of migrants into the harsh river current as the fastest route to American soil. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Iuhfpg

U.S. and Mexico Issue Joint Declaration on Migration and Tariffs

Mexico agreed to take “unprecedented steps” to stop migrants from crossing its border into the United States, the State Department said. Read the statement here. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MzSltY

Michael Gove: Cocaine 'mistake' a 'deep regret'

The environment secretary says taking drugs 20 years ago should not affect his bid to become PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31gBMGu

Trump Calls Off Plan to Impose Tariffs on Mexico

President Trump said Friday evening on Twitter that the “Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the U.S. on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EYbeQK

Trump visit: Could US companies run NHS services after Brexit?

Several US companies are already involved in small ways in the health service. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ws93zU

Behind Biden’s Reversal on Hyde Amendment: Lobbying, Backlash and an Ally’s Call

Mr. Biden suddenly renounced his support for a measure to restrict federal abortion funding after blacks, women’s groups and a longtime friend urged him to do so. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WpQ04i

The Death of Fashion Diplomacy

White-tie faux pas? Hat tricks? It’s time we stopped expecting the Trumps to play by any of the old rules. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WjbC2d

What Is the Hyde Amendment? A Look at Its Impact and History

For years, repealing the measure was not part of the political conversation. But now, almost every Democratic presidential candidate is calling for it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XEMqF7

Johnson dominates Tory social media race

There are 10 other candidates to become leader - but none come close in terms of followers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2K38ZQA

Employers Added 75,000 Jobs in May; Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.6%

The government report on Friday showed a sharp decline in the pace of hiring, adding to concern that the economy is slowing. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Ikt9SA

What to Expect From the May Jobs Report

Analysts are looking for healthy gains, but wild cards like census hiring and the trade wars make the data especially hard to predict. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KxUBiF

Brexit: Boris Johnson £350m claim case thrown out by judges

An attempt to prosecute the Tory party leadership candidate for misconduct in public office is thrown out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2I58rrj

Ann Widdecombe defends gay science views as shows axed

The Brexit Party MEP says theatres that have axed her stage show are "denying free speech". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/31fucw4

What to Expect From the May Jobs Report

Analysts are looking for healthy gains, but wild cards like census hiring and the trade wars make the data especially hard to predict. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WlZUUo

Liberal Democrat leadership race nominations close

Ed Davey and Jo Swinson are the only declared candidates in the contest to replace Sir Vince Cable. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WrsUz2

What Is the Hyde Amendment? A Look at Its Impact and History

For years, repealing the amendment was not part of the political conversation at all. But now, almost every Democratic presidential candidate is calling for it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MuR2fz

Trump Allows High-Tech U.S. Bomb Parts to Be Built in Saudi Arabia

Tucked into the administration’s emergency order to sell arms to Saudi Arabia is approval for Raytheon to build key components of precision-guided bombs with Saudi partners. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K3Hwye

Trump’s Twists on Confronting Iran Confound Allies in Europe

President Trump has taken a middling route toward Iran, neither avidly supporting diplomacy nor wanting to be so confrontational to provoke Tehran into lashing out. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MIvj3Q

Trade Wars Stoke Economic Fear as G-20 Finance Ministers Gather in Japan

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will meet China’s central bank governor in the first meeting of senior officials from the countries since trade talks broke down. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WSLG1K

How will the UK's new PM be chosen?

Theresa May is on her way out as the UK's leader but what does it mean for the country? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2F7UlDF

Theresa May quits: PM's most memorable moments

From dancing to being "bloody difficult", here are some of the best bits from the prime minister's tenure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WQ5Fhw

Few Talked About Race at This School. Then a Student Posted a Racist Slur.