PK Viral Feeds

Measures to beef up border security and stockpile medicines are among the preparations being funded. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K657x0

Debate Night 2: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown

Senator Cory Booker entered the 2020 race preaching the gospel of “radical love.” Well, the love is gone. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SVFqly

At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record

Mr. Biden said he would not resume Mr. Obama’s deportation rate, which outpaced the first two years of the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KazPVP

Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LSAYDm

Joe Biden Did Fine, and That Might Have Been Enough

The former vice president had a lot to prove. To those who had written him off after the first debate, he had this to say: “malarkey.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ytHeIY

Joe Biden Did Fine, and That Might Have Been Enough

The former vice president had a lot to prove. To those who had written him off after the first debate, he had this to say: “malarkey.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ytHeIY

‘Go to Joe 30330’: Biden Sends Supporters on a Digital Wild Goose Chase

All of the candidates onstage closed the nearly three-hour Democratic debate by directing viewers to their websites. All except former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YAywav

Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED

Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SVo6gj

Cory Booker Says Joe Biden Created ‘All the Problems That He Is Talking About’

The Democratic rivals sparred on their respective criminal justice records in one of the tensest moments of the night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GEEOfb

Gillibrand Criticized Biden Over a Child Care Vote. Here’s the Story Behind It.

The measure, a 1981 expansion of a child care tax credit, offered families a tax credit for the cost of child care. Here’s why Mr. Biden opposed it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GDNvqb

Tulsi Gabbard Says Kamala Harris Should Apologize for Record as Prosecutor

Speaking on the second night of the Democratic debates in Detroit, Ms. Gabbard highlighted Ms. Harris’s record as a prosector in San Francisco and as attorney general of California. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3180k3C

Protest Over Eric Garner’s Death Disrupts Democratic Debate

The protest broke out during Senator Cory Booker’s opening statement. Protesters also interrupted former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KhHyjG

Kelly Craft, Trump Nominee for U.N. Ambassador, Confirmed by Senate

Senators voted largely along party lines to confirm Ms. Craft, who became the American ambassador to Canada in 2017. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YA48gz

Julián Castro Says Joe Biden Hasn’t ‘Learned the Lessons of the Past’

Mr. Castro using a question on immigration during the Democratic debate to mount an attack that others in the race have used to great success. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YeWuZu

Biden-Harris Rivalry Flares From the Start in Testy Exchange Over Health Care

If Tuesday’s debate focused on ideology and policy, the second one was a more personality-driven affair, centered on the rivalry between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GzGE0T

Debate Fact Check: What Are They Talking About, and What Is True?

Our reporters are following all of the exchanges. They will be fact-checking the candidates and providing context and explanation for the policy debates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LSEnSO

Debate Night 2: Join Our Live Chat

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris face off again. Join Lisa Lerer and other Times reporters as they chat about what’s happening onstage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OwIgPu

Brecon and Radnorshire by-election: Voters highlight issues

What are the big issues for voters who go to the polls in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ow4alV

School holiday hunger: Parents 'living on cereal', says MP

Families are going without because of school holiday hunger and need more help, ministers are told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yoT07k

A Provocateur on the Front Lines of China’s War of Words With the U.S.

Hu Xijin, editor of the Global Times, is a combative public voice for Xi Jinping’s government at a time of open rivalry with the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KjGuvF

Debate Night: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown

John Delaney, Elizabeth Warren, and the fight for the future of the Democratic Party. Plus: A chat with Charles Barkley. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SQat1W

In Wisconsin Swing District, a Range of Views on Immigration

Invoking family stories of coming to America, many left-leaning voters in the multiethnic city of Racine say immigrants should enter legally. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YcnNDX

Boris Johnson in Northern Ireland for talks over power sharing deadlock

The PM vows to do "everything in my power" to help restore Northern Ireland's devolved government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GAyHZ6

No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule?

Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ytEr2k

Brexit 'opportunity' to correct farm funding 'failings'

MPs say Brexit offers a chance to correct "failings" in the EU's farm funding formula for Scotland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OqPfJB

Democratic Debate Turns Ferocious Over Health Care

The candidates sparred angrily over whether to wipe out private health insurance and institute a government-run health system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31c2cIV

Bernie Sanders ‘Wrote the Damn Bill.’ Everyone Else Is Just Fighting About It.

The 77-year-old democratic socialist from Vermont makes clear that he can still own the Democratic debate. And the debate stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SSOEPe

MPs call for dedicated police in violent schools

The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YxCvoe

Elizabeth Warren on Free College and Canceling Student Debt

Ms. Warren has proposed a $1.25 trillion plan that would wipe out most student debt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZllkDF

Elizabeth Warren on a Wealth Tax

Ms. Warren wants to tax the 75,000 wealthiest families in the United States and reduce inequality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GCPStc

Pete Buttigieg on Gun Violence: ‘I Was Part of the First Generation That Saw Routine School Shootings’

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Gov. Steve Bullock spoke in stark terms about how the epidemic of gun violence had affected their own lives during the Democratic presidential debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmnnY6

Marianne Williamson: ‘Wonkiness’ Will Not Fix Trump’s ‘Dark Psychic Force’

Ms. Williamson, the author and self-help guru, has drawn outsize attention during the first two Democratic debates for her unconventional responses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GDh0Z5

Elizabeth Warren: Why Run for President Just to Talk About What Can’t Be Done?

Senator Elizabeth Warren made her argument that Democrats should nominate a presidential candidate who will fight for sweeping change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OupcRW

How the 2020 Democrats Have Responded to Trump’s Attacks on People of Color

President Trump said a group of congresswomen should “go back” to the countries they came from — remarks Democrats roundly condemned as racist and divisive. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YxnFOE

Tim Ryan on Food and Agriculture

Mr. Ryan wants to provide more federal funding for local and organic farms and promote carbon capture techniques. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfPrzR

Sanders and Warren, Leading Liberals, Fight Off Accusations They Are Impractical

Moderate underdogs kick off Detroit debates by targeting the top candidates with charges of “wish-list economics” and “impossible promises.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/330Yt2t

Bernie Sanders and John Delaney Battle Over Medicare for All

The first debate exchange captured the battle within the Democratic Party over how the presidential nominee should change the country’s health care system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mt1Uci

Debate Fact Check: What Are They Talking About, and Is It True?

New York Times reporters followed the exchanges and provided context around the candidates’ claims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/330Wuv3

Democratic Debate 2019 Live: Candidates Face Off in Detroit

Tonight’s lineup features 10 candidates including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OtWtwB

Debate Night: Join The Times for a Live Chat

The Democrats are in Detroit for a primary debate. Join Lisa Lerer and other Times reporters as they chat about what’s happening onstage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfCea5

Why Democrats Are Unsure About How to Confront Trump’s Race-Baiting

The president’s racially divisive attacks on Democrats of color might have been crippling for previous presidents, but many in the party are not convinced they will benefit in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ow6oBy

Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role

A report from the House Oversight Committee disclosed new details of how Thomas Barrack, a close friend of the president’s, sought to employ his influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MwHsam

Corbyn demands fracking ban at Lancashire protest visit

The Labour leader says the government should focus on green energy as he joins protest groups. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LPnpVb

Brexit: Leo Varadkar invites Boris Johnson to Dublin

The taoiseach and Mr Johnson held their first phone conversation on Tuesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/311ijJ2

Virginia’s Black Lawmakers to Boycott Trump at Jamestown Ceremony

African-American legislators said they would not attend his speech commemorating the 400th anniversary of representative democracy in America. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zm73GE

Can farmers send lamb to Japan after Brexit?

The Welsh Secretary says in the event of a no-deal Brexit, UK farmers will be able to export lamb to Japan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MpRWZi

What to Watch For in the CNN Democratic Debate

Everything you need to know about the presidential primary debate starting Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KgGEDN

Brexit: Sinn Féin repeats call for border poll if no deal

Mary Lou McDonald says if there is a no-deal Brexit and hard border, the PM must order a border poll. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LOKasC

How We Fact-Check in an Age of Misinformation

On the eve of another round of presidential debates, it’s not just the candidates and the incumbent that The Times is scrutinizing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3333eIH

Democrats Know Trump’s Playbook on Race. They’re Not Sure How to Respond.

Obama’s Old Basketball Jersey, Yours for Just $100,000?

An auction house selling the jersey, which the former president is believed to have worn while playing in high school, says it could fetch that much when bidding closes in August. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GC3qFl

Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan

China has objected to the proposed sales, and Congress is worried that President Trump and his trade advisers might try to placate Beijing to get a trade deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OuP5AW

Pound falls lower on no-deal Brexit prospect

Sterling continues to drop against the dollar and euro amid the government's toughened stance on Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YvPJlu

Campbell: I don't want to rejoin Corbyn's Labour

Tony Blair's former spin doctor had been set to challenge the party's decision to expel him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MrwDqm

Could you help shape the future of UK democracy?

MPs are backing a two-year plan to try to heal the rift between citizens and their elected representatives. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ye63b2

Disadvantaged pupils 'stuck 18 months behind'

Poorer pupils show few signs of catching up in their achievements at school, say researchers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YqOrnS

Ahead of Debates, Pennsylvania Democrats Lean More Pragmatic Than Progressive

In a key swing state, Democrats looking at the presidential field were more likely to follow their head than their heart in whom to support. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K1SuTC

On Politics: It’s Debate Night

For half of the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an impression on the national stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MoGSLP

Brexit: Boris Johnson says farms will thrive as PM visits Wales

The new prime minister will promise agriculture will continue to thrive after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/311iT9J

Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role

Senate Fails to Override Trump’s Veto on Saudi Arms Sales

The Senate failed to override the president’s vetoes on a series of bipartisan measures that would have blocked arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yphGww

Hospitals Would Have to Reveal Discounted Prices They Give Insurers, Under Trump Rule

The proposal is part of the administration’s push to bring more transparency to health care markets. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ysLTuB

Baltimore to Trump: You Lost Your Authority to Criticize

Baltimore residents know their city has deep, ugly problems. But they say President Trump’s race-baiting insults are not going to help Charm City. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LMLwnu

How a Medicare Buy-In or Public Option Could Threaten Obamacare

Some Democrats are proposing a government alternative to private insurance. But allowing people to choose such a plan may destabilize the A.C.A., some experts say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ynJq4U

Trump’s Choice of a Partisan for Top Intelligence Post Rattles Critics

Former officials expressed concern that the president’s pick, Representative John Ratcliffe, will politicize what is supposed to be a nonpartisan job. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K9iEmd

Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Release Climate ‘Equity’ Plan

The Democratic candidate for president and the powerful House freshman are building on the Green New Deal with a plan to prioritize low-income communities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkreF1

Gay and Transgender Rights Cases Stall Under DeVos, Report Finds

An analysis by the Center for American Progress found that the Trump administration was less likely to investigate claims of discrimination against L.G.B.T.Q. students. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30ZnSI3

What to Expect From the Democratic Debate Lineups

For half the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an impression on the national debate stage. Expect fireworks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mn3egR

Greta Thunberg to Join New York Climate Talks. She’ll Take a Very Fast Sailboat.

The 16-year-old Swedish climate activist will cross the Atlantic in an open-cockpit racing yacht to attend a United Nations summit meeting on global warming. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/332k36T

U.S. and China Resume Trade Negotiations With Slim Hopes for a Deal

American officials are playing down the likelihood of an agreement emerging as they restarts talks with their Chinese counterparts in Shanghai this week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LNDyue

Inquiry closed into MP filmed grabbing Greenpeace activist

No 10 says Mark Field's conduct was "a matter for the previous PM" and he has now left the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GzenYn

Brexit: Don't underestimate Boris Johnson, EU warned

An email from the PM's key man in Brussels emerges as the cabinet ramps up preparations for no deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33157Wj

Trump Lashes Out at Al Sharpton, Saying He ‘Hates Whites’

President Trump extended his attacks on critics of color with an early-morning Twitter blast calling Mr. Sharpton “a con man” and “a troublemaker.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32UDmPr

New office to improve support for military veterans

It will address mental health, homelessness and the controversy around historical prosecutions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OpQp8l

Kamala Harris Sets Up Debate Showdown on Health Care With New Plan

Ms. Harris is forging her own path on the health care issue, putting forth a “Medicare for all” plan that stops short of the complete overhaul Bernie Sanders has proposed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GBSh7k

Seven Democrats Pledge to Focus First Bill on Fighting Corruption

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are among the 2020 candidates earning approval from the government-reform group End Citizens United. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZrIoRn

Why Joe Biden’s Age Worries Some Democratic Allies and Voters

Mr. Biden’s halting performance at the June debate has stirred unease among some Democrats about his age, 76. They are looking for reassurance from his next debate on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y6ZY0a

Lawyers Press Case That 9/11 Confessions Given to F.B.I. Are Tainted

The defense teams for those accused of plotting the attacks say the statements are inadmissible because interrogations conducted at Guantánamo Bay are tarnished by earlier torture at C.I.A. sites. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OmI4lF

A Question Rarely Asked: What Would Medicare for All Cover?

If it followed the path of traditional Medicare, it would end up paying for a lot of coverage that has little medical value. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SMqmGC

Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YsozrI

Tories and Brexit Party 'discussed pro-Brexit pact for by-election'

The claim surrounds the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election which takes place on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LKEz6z

A Luxury Box at Citi Field, an M.T.A. Contract and $188,000 for Cuomo

Gov. Andrew Cuomo attacks Metropolitan Transportation Authority contractors for profiting from the agency. But he relies on some of the same firms for major campaign cash. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mj155X

On Politics: Trump’s Intelligence Director to Step Down

President Trump and the director, Dan Coats, were often at odds over Russia, North Korea and the president’s own attacks on the intelligence community. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mm9i9f

Cannabis 'to be legalised in the UK' within five to ten years, say MPs

Back from a fact-finding trip to Canada, MPs predict the UK will legalise recreational cannabis use. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30YR6GR

John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

The congressman from Texas sharply challenged Robert S. Mueller III, the former special counsel, during last week’s hearing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K11YhS

Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices

The senator led a bus trip to Canada with patients who use insulin (and reporters) to dramatize high prices in the U.S. that he attributes to corporate greed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OncWm5

Boris Johnson wants renewal of 'ties that bind UK'

Boris Johnson is making his first visit to Scotland as prime minister when he will announce new funding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ycl7pR

Business lobby group CBI says UK not ready for no-deal Brexit

The CBI publishes practical steps it says the UK, EU and firms can take in the run up to 31 October. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YloSVa

Why the 2020 Democrats Still Aren’t Talking About Impeachment

Impeachment is popular among Democratic voters, but remains secondary to issues like health care. And their support is tempered by the worry that nothing will come of it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MlBqtl

Federal Inquiry of Trump Friend Focused on Foreign Lobbying

Thomas Barrack spoke with prosecutors about Persian Gulf contacts as part of an investigation into foreign influence starting in the 2016 campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YrVw7F

Trump ‘Richly Deserves’ Impeachment, Chairman of House Judiciary Panel Says

The remarks by Representative Jerrold Nadler were the most forceful public comments yet from the leader of the panel that would open the proceedings to remove the president from office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JWM6ge

A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where You’ll See It First.

Economists don’t know when the decade-long expansion, now the longest in American history, will end. But here are the indicators they will be watching to figure it out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MnIGVq

Dan Coats Expected to Step Down as Intelligence Chief

People familiar with the decision said President Trump was likely to tap Representative John Ratcliffe, a Texas Republican and staunch defender of Mr. Trump, as his replacement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgBRbZ

After Inflammatory Attack, Trump Accuses Democrats of Playing ‘the Race Card’

The president denied his criticism of a black congressman and his “disgusting, rat and rodent infested” district was racist, even as Democrats and the local newspaper fired back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GzP9Jn

Heading Into Long Recess, House Democrats Take Home a Mixed Record

House Democrats left Washington for the summer with a long list of symbolic victories, but an even longer one of unfulfilled goals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SNslL1

Is Just Ousting Trump a Sufficient Goal? The Answer Has Democrats Divided.

As the next debates loom, the progressive wing of the party wants sweeping change. Many others just want to jettison the president. Is there a correct strategy? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZeRqAQ

No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GzTnAB

Widespread Power Failure Affects a Swath of Washington

About 39,000 Potomac Electric Power Company customers were without electricity, according to the utility. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SGZPe2

What Kamala Harris Believes

The Democratic candidate wants relevant policy, not “a beautiful sonnet.” Is that enough for voters? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YnWnWM

For Trump, Staying on the Line Helps Keep the G.O.P. in Line

President Trump spends more time working the phones to Capitol Hill than his recent predecessors, which has paid off in his relationships with Republicans in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MlCz42

Trump Assails Congressional Critic, Calling His Majority-Black District a ‘Disgusting’ Rat-Infested ‘Mess’

President Trump lashed out at Representative Elijah Cummings, accusing him of being “a brutal bully” to Border Patrol agents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/313xAcv

MP to step down from Parliament

Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara says he will resign as he deals with mental health issues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YqzZ31

Impeachment Calls and a Booker-Biden Fight: This Week in the 2020 Race

The 2020 Democrats reacted to the Mueller testimony, candidates tried out attacks before next week’s debates and Joe Biden received some good news. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MkHEJU

Birtherism. Liberal Pelosi. Now ‘The Squad’ Is the New Villain for the Right.

Four women have reached a notoriety virtually unheard-of for freshmen House members, thanks to a relentless conservative fire usually trained on senior Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yheAe6

Is B.D.S. Anti-Semitic? A Closer Look at the Boycott Israel Campaign

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement aims to press Israel to change its policies toward the Palestinians. It has generated heated debate and much misinformation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SGyWHb

‘I Should Be More Careful With Twitter’: Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments

Ms. Williamson, a spiritual adviser and long shot presidential candidate, stood by her claim that antidepressants are overprescribed, which experts say stigmatizes mental illness. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SGYnIB

Boris Johnson backs high-speed Leeds to Manchester rail route

The new route would halve journey times between Leeds and Manchester and increase capacity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/310Qrot

Trump: US and UK working on 'very substantial' trade deal

The deal could lead to a five-times increase in trade, Mr Trump says after speaking to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32WkCis

States Rush to Make Voting Systems More Secure as New Threats Emerge

Amid growing warnings about the potential for voting machines and databases to be hacked, states are buying new machines. But some experts say vulnerabilities remain. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MhzTo4

Thousands of California Students Lose Financial Aid in Regulatory Fight

The students were in the cross-fire of a regulatory fight between teachers unions and the Education Department. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MiPaVE

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson hold telephone talks

The two leaders spoke on Thursday evening, with Downing Street saying the discussion had been "positive". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YoPJ2p

The ‘Glass Ceiling’ Is Tired. Women Are ‘Reinventing the Game.’

Let’s talk about the linguistics of gender and racial bias. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zdx4YH

Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Receives 1 Million Donations, Hitting Milestone

Ms. Warren is only the second Democratic presidential candidate to cross the threshold this cycle, suggesting relying on grass-roots fund-raising has paid off. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y8NYLJ

Boris Johnson: Is snap election just a contingency or plan A?

Iain Watson weighs up the arguments for and against going to the country. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30Qtfcu

U.S. Economy Grew by an Annual Rate of 2.1% in Second Quarter

The report indicates overall growth has slowed since last year, but consumer spending was strong. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LH4M5Z

Lib Dem's Jo Swinson says party may not stand in all seats in future

Jo Swinson suggests on a visit to Brecon they could form pacts with other parties at future general elections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OiTd6V

Simon Coveney: Boris Johnson has set UK on 'collision course'

The Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney made the comments after meeting the new Northern Ireland secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30Xvsmk

What to Watch For in Friday’s G.D.P. Report

The initial reading of second-quarter growth will probably look weak, but underlying measures of the economy should be stronger. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JW4kyF

Russia Targeted Elections Systems in All 50 States, Report Finds

A Senate panel documented an effort largely undetected by state and federal officials at the time. But its report was so heavily redacted that key lessons for 2020 were blacked out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MfPjt1

Boris Johnson: Relationship with Trump will be 'sensational', says top diplomat

The US and UK leaders have a "lot in common", the American ambassador in London says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LHpCBZ

Here’s Why John Hickenlooper and His Banjo Are Still in the 2020 Race

The 2020 field overflows with people who might have had a shot in a pre-Trumpified era — and who aren’t ready to call it quits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YySbI8

Theresa May: Former PM heads back to Maidenhead

As Theresa May leaves Downing Street, her constituents welcome back their long-serving MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y8zA64

Boris Johnson continues government reshuffle

New PM appoints junior and middle-ranking ministers, following cabinet overhaul from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GtueYe

Julian Smith: New NI secretary arrives for party talks

Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has replaced Karen Bradley, who was sacked from the role. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K3jRLW

LGBT teaching row: Boris Johnson urged to step in

A school's chief executive fears protests could escalate if Boris Johnson does not act fast. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MeEWpm

UK Treasury funding formula for Wales 'opaque', say MPs

MPs say the way money for governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is decided is "opaque". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JRWAh2

NI civil servants strike over pay and conditions

Their union says workers are angry after receiving a below-inflation pay rise nine years in a row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mgj64U

On Politics: House Divided on Impeachment

Some senior Democratic lawmakers are pushing to quickly begin formal hearings, while moderates plead with the party to rest the case. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MdIbgE

Recruitment of 20,000 new police officers to begin 'within weeks'

Forces in England and Wales lost more than 20,000 officers between 2009 and 2017. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SF1mRI

In Escalation, Iran Tests Short-Range Missile, U.S. Official Says

A military official said on Thursday that Iran had fired a Shahab-3 medium-range missile on Wednesday, but added that the test did not pose a threat to Western interests in the region. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kalp6W

Mueller’s Skepticism of Trump’s Truthfulness Heightens Impeachment Debate

The president’s written testimony contradicted other evidence and has provided fodder to Democrats’ debate over an impeachment inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GwkcWj

Mueller Testimony Deepens Democratic Divide on Impeachment

Supporters of impeachment say Robert S. Mueller III’s testimony should launch an impeachment inquiry. But many swing-district opponents were unmoved. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y3C4mo

Boris Johnson expected to appoint more new ministers

MPs are spotted heading into No 10 as current ministers begin to reveal if they are in or out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y7ikhy

Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sues Google

The candidate claims Google shut down her ad account after the first debate in June, preventing her from capitalizing on new interest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ydrWbm

Lack of Electricity in Mueller Testimony Short-Circuits Impeachment

Robert S. Mueller III’s performance may not have ended chatter about impeachment, but his lack of revelations made a full House vote to impeach President Trump almost impossible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MdIXu8

As 2020 Democrats Court Black Voters, Biden Faces Reckoning on Race

Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, the field’s two leading black candidates, have stepped up their criticism of former Vice President Joe Biden’s decades-long record as the next debate nears. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mj7LRD

Jared O'Mara: MP 'taking time out for mental health treatment'

Jared O'Mara apologises to "friends, family and constituents" and says he is seeking treatment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32Qxpmt

Boris Johnson speech attacked as 'combative' by EU negotiator

EU chief Brexit negotiator calls PM's proposals to scrap Northern Ireland backstop "unacceptable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YnBxXO

U.S. to Resume Executions of Death-Row Inmates

The federal government has not executed an inmate since 2003, a moratorium reversed by the attorney general. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y96ILL

Brexit: Does the UK owe the EU £39bn?

How much is the UK expected to pay the EU after Brexit? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YexPzr

Flurry of Boris Johnson adverts tested on Facebook

Facebook's advert library shows the Conservatives have been testing a variety of subtly different messages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ycsjxi

How Did a Loyal Democrat Become an Enemy of the Progressives?

After a 25-year political career, Melinda Katz was portrayed in the Queens district attorney primary as being beholden to Democratic Party bosses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K0vXoZ

Automakers, Rejecting Trump Pollution Rule, Strike a Deal With California

Four of the world’s largest automakers, including the Ford Motor, have struck a deal with California to reduce tailpipe pollution. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ok2eNf

Does the cabinet reflect 'modern Britain'?

New UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed his cabinet. Does it reflect 'modern Britain'? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZeIfQY

Texts, Sex, Lies and Corruption: Here’s What Has Forced Governors Out of Office

Ricardo A. Rosselló has resigned as governor of Puerto Rico. He's not the only governor to make an ignominious exit from office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OinPpi

School funding top priority for Gavin Williamson

Mr Williamson replaces Damian Hinds as education secretary in Boris Johnson's new cabinet. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YhwIyQ

Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised

The social network’s new ad library is so flawed, researchers say, that it is effectively useless as a way to track political messaging. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YcAqtO

Sajid Javid: What should we expect from new chancellor?

Sajid Javid is a former banker and the son of a bus driver, so which way will he steer the economy? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z9a5xW

On Politics: Mueller Breaks His Silence

The special counsel mostly stuck to his report during his congressional appearances, but he also agreed that the president was untruthful to investigators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Gt29Ad

Moody’s Buys Climate Data Firm, Signaling New Scrutiny of Climate Risks

The bond-rating agency's purchase of Four Twenty Seven suggests that governments and companies that ignore climate threats could be penalized. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K0toTL

Boris Johnson's new-look cabinet to meet for first time

After meeting his team, the new prime minister will then address MPs in the House of Commons, from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2McOYY8

Trump Vetoes Bipartisan Resolutions Blocking Arms Sales to Gulf Nations

Lawmakers had tried to send an angry message to the president over his attempts to bypass them, but they do not expect to have the votes to override the veto. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mbnxhh

The Blockbuster That Wasn’t: Mueller Disappoints the Democrats

Robert S. Mueller III’s testimony to Congress about the Russia investigation failed to provide the dramatic moment that President Trump’s critics wanted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GuzfzN

Mueller’s Labored Performance Was a Departure From His Once-Fabled Stamina

As special counsel, Mr. Mueller adopted a more hands-off style than when he was F.B.I. director, and it was on display Wednesday in his congressional appearances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Gpepld

Joseph Mifsud, Key to Russia Inquiry, Gets Moment in the Spotlight

He told the Trump campaign that Russia had dirt on Hillary Clinton. But Republicans suggested he might have been working for Western intelligence agencies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkGBgw

Who is Dominic Cummings?

New Prime Minister Boris Johnson will rely on a group of key advisers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ogpb3S

Boris Johnson becomes UK's new prime minister

The Queen has asked the Conservative leader to form a government after Theresa May resigned. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SKnGJX

The verdict: May's final PMQs

But what did MPs ask the outgoing prime minister during her last appearance at the dispatch box? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JYxCvm

Trump Tweets About ‘Witch Hunt’ Before Mueller Testimony

The president’s early morning online activities demonstrated that he remains obsessed with the yearslong inquiry that has consumed much of his presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y9IEIA

Who Is Aaron Zebley, the Aide Sitting Beside Mueller?

Mr. Zebley has been at Robert Mueller’s side since Mr. Mueller was the F.B.I. director. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M8SDG9

Robert Mueller to Testify to Congress in Highly Anticipated Hearings

Democrats want Mr. Mueller to furnish a vivid narrative of his investigation. Republicans will take aim at his impartiality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YdRpvV

Victims' pension: NIO minister says pension will exclude terrorists

The NIO has been examining advice on a pension for people severely injured during the Troubles. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lz31rq

Temporary ban place on new inmates to troubled Feltham youth jail

A watchdog's report found an "extraordinary" decline in care at Feltham Young Offenders Institution. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y7Gpp2

Boris Johnson: Brexit and beyond - what's in the new PM's in-tray?

Brexit will dominate Boris Johnson's to-do list. but there are other nagging priorities too. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32G8EJw

The new PM's first job: impress the cat

PM's come and go, but the Downing Street cat, Larry, remains in situ. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M8QM4j

It’s Easy to Forget, but a Program to Forgive Student Loans Already Exists

Democrats are campaigning to fix an issue that is already starting to resolve itself for many teachers and other public servants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M8z0y1

Mueller Is Testifying on Capitol Hill Today. Here’s What to Expect.

The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The New York Times will stream his testimony, and our reporters will provide live context and analysis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M3CW38

Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office

The new Conservative leader will make key appointments after taking office, as Theresa May bows out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JZ0MdD

Theresa May: What happens when you stop being prime minister?

On the day Theresa May gives up her home and job we look at what the prime minister is left with. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yq3DWd

Jared O'Mara: MP's Twitter used for angry resignation

An employee of Jared O'Mara uses the MP's account to quit and accuse him of "inexcusable contempt". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YlcQzg

Nigel Farage open to electoral pact with Boris Johnson

But the Brexit Party leader says the new PM must be committed to the 31 October Brexit deadline. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y5aDsT

Government accused of prolonging UK housing crisis

The government has failed to sell enough land to meet its targets for affordable and social housing, MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YoqXDK

On Politics: Mueller Time

Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who investigated whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia, will testify before Congress on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M6LK8k

House Overwhelmingly Condemns Movement to Boycott Israel

The 398-to-17 vote brushed aside voices of dissent within the Democratic Party, including two freshman representatives who are the House’s most vocal backers of the movement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y789Ky

Trump Administration Tries Again to Cut Back on Food Stamps

Under a rule proposed by the Agriculture Department, more than three million people would no longer be eligible for food stamps. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M7etdb

Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption

President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could be constrained by British politics and his establishment background. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZagAAw

Ethics Office Investigates Whether Interior Dept. Officials Violated Transparency Laws

The department’s internal ethics watchdog is examining whether top Trump appointees violated open-record laws by withholding or delaying the release of public files. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32NnJJl

Fireworks, Maybe, but Will Mueller Hearing Be a Turning Point?

The former special prosecutor has vowed to stick to his report, making it unlikely he will serve as the dramatic accuser Trump critics yearn to see. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XYtfKp

Were U.S. Diplomats Attacked in Cuba? Brain Study Deepens Mystery.

Medical study of diplomats who reported odd ailments suggests “something happened to the brain.” But the cause is still unclear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JKguu5

Sir Roger Scruton returns to government role after magazine row

Sir Roger Scruton lost his role as a government adviser after comments he made were misreported. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SzDzCK

Joe Biden Wants to Take America Back to a Time Before Trump

Is that what Democrats want? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y15O3Q

Boris Johnson: Nicola Sturgeon has 'profound concerns'

Scotland's first minister says Mr Johnson should be in no doubt about the gravity of the situation he is about to inherit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30KLujo

New Conservative leader and PM is announced

Dame Cheryl Gillan announced the result of the Conservative Party leadership election, with Boris Johnson gaining almost twice as many votes as his rival. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y2iLKz

Boris Johnson: What can the new PM expect on his first day?

The keys to No 10 will be handed over to Boris Johnson on Wednesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LySexj

Boris Johnson: What will the new prime minister mean for NI?

BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack assesses what Number 10's new occupant will mean for NI. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LDtJPK

Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM

Boris Johnson beats Jeremy Hunt in a ballot of party members and will enter Downing Street on Wednesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OfG3aS

Biden Unveils Criminal Justice Plan, With a Focus on Reducing Incarceration

Mr. Biden, whose long record on criminal justice includes the 1994 crime bill, called for reducing incarceration, and the toll it takes on poor communities and people of color. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y1lFyE

Legal move against Commons Brexit suspension

A cross-party group of parliamentarians is seeking a ruling that parliament cannot be prorogued. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sxu9HL

Universal credit: Disabled people to get backdated benefit payments

Thousands of universal credit claimants will get back payments after a court ruling of discrimination. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ogen5C

Education Department Had Hand in College Chain’s Collapse, Documents Show

A House committee has a trove of documents that show top Education Department officials trying to prop up a for-profit chain as it careened toward collapse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JRLtDm

Robert Mueller Is Testifying Tomorrow. Here’s What You Need to Know.

After two years of silence and one brief public statement, the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, will finally sit for prolonged questioning at two House hearings on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XVsX7b

The Only Democrat in America Not Running for President

Senator Sherrod Brown decided not to run in 2020, but on debate night he thought: ‘I could have done that better.’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JWXQ1f

Labour anti-Semitism: Corbyn's plan to go to ruling body

The Labour leader says he wants to "confront this poison and drive it out of our party". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GpM2U5

University of Reading's baby llama has been named Jeremy

A university announces the result of a vote to name its baby Llama after a Tory leadership candidate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SAOcoL

Lib Dems: Who is new leader Jo Swinson?

The MP has become the first female leader in the Liberal Democrats' 31-year history. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ya4B4C

10 things that stopped Brexit happening

An account of 10 crucial mistakes, mishaps and misunderstandings that might explain why the UK hasn't left the EU yet. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YdpUGA

On Politics: Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Attacks May Help Him

Voters in a part of the state that swung for Mr. Trump in 2016 have largely overlooked his recent attacks on four congresswomen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JLASek

Pledge to end smoking in England by 2030

The ambition is part of a range of measures to tackle the causes of preventable ill health. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GoErW3

Justice Dept. Warns Mueller to Stay in ‘Boundaries’ of His Report

In a letter, the department told the former special counsel not to “discuss the conduct of uncharged third parties” like President Trump when he testifies before Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JKXlIQ

Conservative leadership: Johnson and Hunt await result of members' vote

Tory members will choose either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt as Theresa May's successor in No 10. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30NTD6L

Tech Executives Push Trump on Huawei Sales

The White House said on Monday that licensing decisions would be made in a “timely” fashion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z1ddMl

Trump Administration to Expand Fast-Tracked Deportations Across the U.S.

Immigrants who cannot prove they have had legal status to reside in the United States for longer than two years could be deported without being given a court hearing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30QZZlY

Trump Tries Cooling Tensions With Pakistan to Speed Afghan Peace Talks

The president gushed about the prospect of improved relations and trade with Pakistan if it helps negotiate a cease-fire to bring home American troops from Afghanistan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30RR5od

U.S. Punishes Chinese Company Over Iranian Oil

For the first time, the United States is imposing economic penalties on a Chinese company for importing Iranian oil, a decision certain to add to tensions between Washington and Beijing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z2cvi0

Tony Blair: Former PM declines to confirm he will vote Labour

The ex-prime minister tells the BBC his party is in a "difficult" place over anti-Semitism and Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Svqb2j

Huawei: Government decision on 5G rollout delayed

The implication of the recent US ban on its companies from dealing with Huawei was not clear, the government says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SANgkj

Tentative Federal Budget Would Raise Spending by $320 Billion

Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, are close to a deal to increase spending and raise the government’s borrowing limit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O8LCrB

Falling Trust in Government Makes It Harder to Solve Problems, Americans Say

The report paints a dreary picture of trust in the U.S., particularly around government and the media, though a vast majority think that can improve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K9lyaL

Bill Wehrum, an Architect of E.P.A. Rollbacks, Faces New Ethics Inquiry

The inquiry will focus on whether Mr. Wehrum, who left the agency in June, broke rules when he interacted with clients of his former law firm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MbYt9E

Jo Swinson elected new Lib Dem leader

Jo Swinson becomes first female Liberal Democrat leader, after beating Sir Ed Davey in poll of party members from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K9g6Vl

Carl Beech trial: 'VIP abuse' accuser guilty of false claims

A convicted paedophile made false allegations of murder and sexual abuse against public figures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Gnr0FK

Aid budget to be used by International Trade Department

Part of the £14bn aid budget will be spent by Liam Fox's Department for International Trade. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y371SF

Government offers 'inflation-busting' pay rises

Police and other public sector workers will get increases above the 2% inflation rate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GobUzQ

Tory MP Elphicke charged with sexual assault

Conservative MP for Dover Charlie Elphicke charged with three counts of sexual assault against two women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30OZGIk

Theresa May's memes: The PM's leadership through the internet's eyes

Chips, that laugh and those dances: thanks for the memories Theresa May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z6JX6O

Who would win if a general election were held now?

With the UK about to get a new prime minister, the prospect of an early election is not far-fetched. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ygqqnu

In Conservative Michigan, Voters Want to Love Trump, Not Leave Him

Voters in a part of the state that swung for Mr. Trump in 2016 have largely overlooked his recent attacks on four congresswomen, instead focusing their ire on Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GkQhAk

Just Ideology? A Study Finds Another Predictor of Supreme Court Decisions

A new study shows that lawyers who have argued at least one case in the Supreme Court have higher success rates than novices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YZNunv

Tory leadership race: Alan Duncan resigns as minister

Sir Alan Duncan quit after the chancellor said he would also resign if Boris Johnson becomes PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JIdgY8

Vince Cable: As Lib Dem leader stands down, what is his legacy?

Expectations were low when he took over in 2017, but Brexit has put the wind back in the party's sails. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GnLiip

Lib Dem leadership: Sir Vince Cable's replacement to be announced

Jo Swinson or Sir Ed Davey will be named as Sir Vince Cable's successor on Monday afternoon. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OdmTlS

On Politics: Trump’s History With Race

Over decades in business, entertainment and now politics, President Trump has approached America’s racial divisions as openings to achieve his goals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32zHW5g

Iran tanker seizure: May to chair Cobra meeting on crisis

The prime minister is expected to receive updates and discuss the security of shipping in the area. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M11oC2

Tory leadership contest: Voting to close

Party members have until Monday evening to return their ballots for Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YbYfpJ

Louisiana Police Officer on Facebook Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Needs a Round’

Officials in the city where the officer works condemned his comment but said they were not sure it constituted a threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JJGcz7

‘Go Back Where You Came From,’ Georgia Lawmaker Says She Was Told

Erica Thomas, who is black, said a white man berated her over the number of items in her cart at a supermarket express lane checkout. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30JKpbC

Labour launches anti-Semitism guide for party members

The launch of the material comes as the shadow cabinet is due to discuss the issue on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SsMN3y

Trump Sets the Terms on Racial Division. Do Democrats Know What to Do?

Democratic candidates universally denounce Mr. Trump’s words, but disagreements exist on how the eventual presidential nominee should best respond on race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JJCKEA

Michigan Beauty Queen Ousted Over ‘Offensive’ Twitter Posts, Officials Say

Kathy Zhu, a supporter of President Trump, was stripped of her title because of comments about African-Americans and Muslims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yjeykv

Iran tanker seizure: UK 'didn't take eye off ball', Hammond says

Philip Hammond says the UK did not "take its eye off the ball" amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30UXFuj

‘If You Obey, You Will Be Safe’: Audio Emerges of Iran and U.K. Exchanges Before Tanker Is Seized

A British warship tried without success to stop the capture of an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, a recording released on Sunday showed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SrzY9E

Brexit: No-deal Brexit would be UK's choice, Ireland's deputy PM says

If new UK PM wants to tear up the withdrawal deal "we're in trouble", Ireland's deputy PM warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z1OozO

Philip Hammond plans to quit if Johnson becomes PM

Philip Hammond tells the BBC he plans to resign when Theresa May leaves office next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yhue7N

In 88 Trips to Capitol Hill, Mueller Grew Weary of Partisanship

Dozens of hours of Robert S. Mueller III’s congressional testimony since 1990 reveal his complex relationship with legislators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SuKQ6O

Chinese Money in the U.S. Dries Up as Trade War Drags On

Tougher regulations and uncertainty about tariffs have made America less friendly for foreign investment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lzx8Pe

A New Red Scare Is Reshaping Washington

A long-defunct Cold War group has come back to life to warn of the dangers of China. They also risk triggering a new Red Scare. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z4xjFm

Trump Sends New Mixed Signals on ‘Send Her Back’ Chant

The president has shifted his account of how he responded to the chant directed at a Democratic lawmaker, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JX4nJ1

Trump Employs an Old Tactic: Using Race for Gain

Since well before setting off a furor by telling four Democratic lawmakers of color to “go back” to their home countries, President Trump has sought to turn racial divisions to his advantage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z16q57

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims That Democrats Are Radical Socialists

The president wants to portray his opponents as steering the country in a dangerous direction. But what does it mean to be a socialist — and to what degree do Democrats fit the definition? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O5nm9P

Iowa and New Hampshire Go First. How Are the Leading Candidates Set Up There?

Joe Biden got a late start, and Elizabeth Warren is setting the pace. The candidates can’t afford any lapses in these key states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32D7PBk

U.K. Warns Tankers to Stay Out of Strait of Hormuz After Iran Seizes Ship

The British government said on Saturday after an emergency meeting that “there will be serious consequences if the situation is not resolved.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xWMDbt

Gloria De Piero: Labour MP quits as shadow justice minister

Labour's Gloria De Piero, who opposes a second EU referendum, says she has received online abuse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XVJ58A

Labour wants to end outsourcing of council services

Bin collections, cleaning and school dinners could be taken back in-house under the party's plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yf679H

Mueller Hearings on Wednesday Present Make-or-Break Moment for Democrats

For two years, Democrats have waited on Robert S. Mueller III to deliver a death blow to the Trump presidency. Wednesday’s hearings with the special counsel could be their last chance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XZGeGR

Democrats Call Out Racism, New Debate Lineups: This Week in the 2020 Race

Candidates condemn President Trump’s “go back” comment, a Harris-Biden rematch, and a new California poll. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yd2Ojl

Republicans Prep for Mueller Showdown and Counsel a Light Touch

House Republicans have savaged Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation, but when it comes to his testimony, many are advocating a gentler approach to close the door on his inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y5sTge

White Anxiety, and a President Ready to Address It

Evidence of concern about demographic and cultural shifts is not new. What’s different is the willingness to politicize it openly. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JREpXD

UK 'deeply concerned' over Iran's tanker seizure

The foreign secretary warns of "serious consequences" if the situation is not resolved quickly. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LZ2Q89

Appeals Court Judges Send Emoluments Suit Against Trump Back to a Lower Court

A three-judge panel said a lower court judge hearing a lawsuit by congressional Democrats had not adequately considered questions about separation of powers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32Df1xj

Inmates Freed as Justice Dept. Tries to Clear Hurdles of New Law

More than 3,000 federal inmates were granted early release under the bipartisan criminal justice overhaul passed late last year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y3StCa

Ministers pledge to end 'poor doors' in new build housing

The government says separate entrances "stigmatise" social housing tenants in new developments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JHDhHb

Trump’s Art of Disavowing a Disavowal

After saying he was “not happy” with the “send her back” chant at his rally in North Carolina, President Trump reversed himself, just as he did in 2017 after the violence in Charlottesville, Va. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M0Y1LB

N.S.A. Contractor Who Hoarded Secrets at Home Is Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

The case of Harold T. Martin III, who took home classified material undetected for nearly 20 years, was a major embarrassment for security officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LvOQn0

Donald Trump: Boris Johnson 'will do a great job as PM'

“He's a different kind of a guy but they say I’m a different kind of guy too," the US president says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JUwxo4

Labour MP Emily Thornberry in hospital after bicycle accident

The shadow foreign secretary was cycling when she was involved in a collision in Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z0lBeX

Trump’s Electoral College Edge Could Grow in 2020, Rewarding Polarizing Campaign

Re-election looks plausible, with an even bigger loss in the national popular vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YhTVoI

Ilhan Omar Returns to Minneapolis for Hero’s Welcome

After a week of attacks from President Trump and his supporters, Representative Ilhan Omar returned to her district Thursday night for a hero’s welcome. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xSvBv1

16,000 Readers Shared Their Experiences of Being Told to ‘Go Back.’ Here Are Some of Their Stories.

Produced by Andrew Rossback and Shannon Lin. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LuLQHp

Darren Grimes: Brexit campaigner wins appeal against £20,000 fine

BeLeave founder Darren Grimes says the Electoral Commission's punishment has "taken a huge toll". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z2NinA

Man who shouted abuse at MP Anna Soubry admits offences

James Goddard, 29, who was arrested outside Parliament, admits public order offences. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O2kSc5

Polishing the Nationalist Brand in the Trump Era

Conservative thinkers are trying to bring intellectual coherence to the Trumpian moment under the banner of nationalism. But can it be cleansed of its darker currents? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O6OLIn

The Night Democracy Became the Lotto

CNN’s hourlong debate-lineup revelation had the appearance of a Powerball drawing and just as much depth. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XRYeHX

Why the Democratic Debates Are Starting to Feel Like a Reality Show

The Democratic National Committee has all but encouraged performative breakout moments, and candidates must try to go viral or risk being left behind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2StGdKm

Philip Hammond will 'not exclude' backing no confidence vote to stop no-deal Brexit

The chancellor says he'll do "everything in my power" to stop a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LrOhuc

We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?

The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn't an perefect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XYcdax

Anxious Democratic Governors Urge 2020 Field Not to Veer Too Far Left

“I think it scares people,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico said of a proposal to eliminate private health insurance. Other governors echoed similar concerns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ygfki0

Call Him a Progressive, Tom Steyer Asks, but Don’t Call Him Rich

Tom Steyer plans to spend $100 million of his own money to take on President Trump, whether anyone wants him to or not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YewsF8

Tuition-Free College Could Cost Less Than You Think

Making a tuition-free college education available to everyone who wants one is an immensely worthwhile — and realistic — goal, a Harvard economist says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32ABtXI

Brexit: MPs call on EU to protect UK citizens in no-deal scenario

The cross-party group warns 1.3 million British citizens living in Europe could lose their rights. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SqmPOe

On Politics: Biden-Harris Rematch to Headline Second Debates

In a live television spectacle involving cards, boxes and a triple-split-screen, CNN revealed who will face off in the next set of Democratic debates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JUENEL

Public sector workers 'to get £2bn pay rise'

Soldiers, teachers and police officers are reportedly getting their biggest rise in six years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32t5LM2

Sajid Javid: Leaders must 'moderate language' to fight extremism

Home Secretary Sajid Javid says everyone has a "part to play" to stop the spread of poisonous ideologies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M0qykw

Could there be an early general election?

Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election. How soon could it theoretically happen? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xWjrB8

Trump Says He May Intervene in Huge Pentagon Contract Sought by Amazon

The company, long a target of President Trump, is seen as the leading competitor for a $10 billion cloud computing contract that the president said he was “getting tremendous complaints about.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xTyNGH

Examining Trump’s Claims About Representative Ilhan Omar

The president suggested that the Minnesota congresswoman might have married her brother, said she had blamed the United States for terrorist attacks and the crisis in Venezuela, and accused her of calling his supporters “ignorant” and disrespecting American troops. Here’s what she actually said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30ztXuq

Trump’s Crowd Chanted ‘Send Her Back,’ but Republicans Don’t Blame Him

Republicans preferred to focus on the target of the president’s attacks, Ilhan Omar, and declined to criticize Mr. Trump after a chant at his rally drew condemnation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O1gytR

A Live CNN Drawing Will Determine the Next Democratic Debate Line-Ups

It will have all the excitement of the NBA draft lottery, but with analysis from Anderson Cooper and Wolf Blitzer and less heartbreak for the Knicks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JBKRTz

Trump’s Crowd Chanted ‘Send Her Back,’ but Republicans Don’t Blame Him

Why Sanders and Biden Are Sparring Over Health Care

“Unfortunately, he is sounding like Donald Trump,” Senator Bernie Sanders said of Joe Biden, as the two Democratic candidates spar over one of the most important issues in the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M7YEDh

Is Boris Johnson right about the rules on kippers?

Tory leadership candidate Boris Johnson says EU regulations put burdens on kipper smokers. Is he right? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xVL39v

At Trump Rally, Chants of ‘Send Her Back’ as President Attacks Liberals

“These left-wing ideologues see our nation as a force for evil,” Mr. Trump told a packed arena in Greenville, N.C., to a crowd that seemed to relish his comments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xVlWng

House to Vote on Raising Federal Minimum Wage to $15

The bill would more than double the federal minimum wage of $7.25, which has not risen since 2009. But its prospects are dim in the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XLLItE

‘The Great Society,’ About L.B.J., Is Coming to Broadway

The playwright, Robert Schenkkan, also wrote the Tony-winning “All the Way,” about an earlier chapter of the Johnson presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xWJ0Sw

Brexit: MPs to vote on move to block Parliament shutdown

The measure aims to stop a future PM bypassing Parliament to push through a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M7EXeP

Labour peers urge Corbyn no-confidence vote

The move follows the sacking of Baroness Hayter after she criticised the handling of anti-Semitism claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YXCEyn

MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition

The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z3Ls60

Crimes solved by police in England and Wales at new low

Only 7.8% of offences saw someone being charged or summonsed to appear in court, figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sq0gJp

2020 Won’t Repeat the Mistakes of 2016, Whatever They Were

Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania are an electoral Bermuda triangle for Democrats, with a pull so strong that they’re mentioned at events around the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30FQO7w

As Congress Seeks Budget Deal, Negotiators Try to Sideline Mulvaney

With the clock ticking toward a potential debt default, federal budget negotiators are maneuvering to isolate the man seen as the common enemy: Mick Mulvaney. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xPwHYq

Pete Buttigieg Is Still Figuring This Out

A dark-horse presidential candidate tries to stay on track. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30HNtoP

No-deal Brexit will cause UK recession, says fiscal watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility said the economy would shrink 2% if the UK leaves without a deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30DFxoi

Johnson and Hunt told no-deal Brexit 'threat to research'

The Royal Society tells the Tory leadership candidates the UK collaborates more with the EU than the US. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LrX9js

Dangerous dogs law 'not fit for purpose', say MSPs

New laws were introduced in 2010 but attacks by dogs are still "unacceptably high", MSPs hear. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LqSmiy

On Politics: House Kills Impeachment Resolution

The House will not impeach President Trump for statements the chamber condemned this week as racist. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O1HAkA

U.S. to Send About 500 More Troops to Saudi Arabia

The roughly 500 troops are part of a broader tranche of forces sent to the region in recent months after tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LxMtAb

At North Carolina Rally, Trump Bets on Divisive Attacks as Way to Bolster Re-election Bid

Labour peer Baroness Hayter sacked for Jeremy Corbyn criticism

Baroness Hayter is sacked as shadow Brexit minister for making "offensive" remarks, the party says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xPQsPp

A Messy Exit Leaves Planned Parenthood at a Philosophical Crossroads

The departure of Planned Parenthood’s president, Leana Wen, underscores a central tension: Is it a political organization first, or a health organization? And can it be both? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32yI44Y

House Democrats Move to Knock Out a Key Piece of Obamacare

The House will vote on Wednesday to repeal the so-called Cadillac tax on high-cost health plans, a key way the Affordable Care Act was supposed to pay for itself. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LXrAxG

House to Vote on Contempt Citations for Barr and Ross Over Census Question

The House is expected to vote Wednesday evening to hold Attorney General William P. Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt of Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XNjYVl

Wirral councillor suspended over Ku Klux Klan comment

David Burgess-Joyce compared the black MP David Lammy's record to the white supremacist group. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lrjmyi

With Name-Calling and Twitter Battles, House Republican Campaign Arm Copies Trump’s Playbook

House Republicans’ campaign arm, waging a no-holds-barred battle to reclaim the majority, has adopted an antagonistic strategy that includes calling lawmakers names. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XWQWxY

May warns against 'absolutist' politics of 'winners and losers'

In her last major speech, the PM says lack of compromise is leading to a dangerous "absolutism". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xSVCdI

Muslim Conservatives speak out after criticism of the party over Islamophobia

Muslims in the Conservative party and a former Tory speak out after the party's criticism over Islamophobia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XS5Aqh

Over-75s TV licence fee decision was 'nuclear', BBC boss says

The BBC's director general tells MPs he told the government it had gone "nuclear". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30D0AHQ

The Republicans Who Voted to Condemn Trump’s Remarks (and Other Things to Know)

Only four Republicans broke with their party to vote against President Trump. They were joined by Representative Justin Amash, who recently left the party to become an independent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xSQtSQ

5 Ways John Paul Stevens Made a Mark on the Supreme Court

He was nominated to the Supreme Court by a Republican president, and even as Justice Stevens emerged as a leading liberal, President Gerald R. Ford remained a fan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xOK6zN

John Paul Stevens: Canny Strategist and the ‘Finest Legal Mind’ Ford Could Find

Justice Stevens’s confirmation hearings in 1975 were the last not to be broadcast live on television. He was confirmed by unanimous vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30xaIS8

Sanders to Call for Rivals to Reject Money From Health Care Industry

In a speech in Washington, Mr. Sanders will lay out his vision of “Medicare for all,” while saying all candidates should reject money from health care companies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JBr7Q4

5 Ways John Paul Stevens Made a Mark on the Supreme Court

With Name-Calling and Twitter Battles, House Republican Campaign Arm Copies Trump’s Playbook

It May Not Seem That Way, but Politicians Often Do What Voters Want

Data limitations once made the question hard to answer, but not anymore. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GaItRJ

Do Service Dogs Help Treat PTSD? After Years of Research, the V.A. Still Doesn’t Know

The V.A. was mandated to study the use of service dogs as a mental-health treatment for veterans almost a decade ago. But repeated setbacks have held up the results. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O8sv10

Parliament: MPs to consider extending bullying inquiry

A government motion would amend the independent complaints scheme to investigate historical complaints. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GgizvL

Top Myanmar Generals Are Barred From Entering U.S. Over Rohingya Killings

Myanmar’s commander in chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, was among those named by the State Department as responsible for atrocities against Rohingya Muslims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SpXcx6

On Politics: House Condemns Trump’s Attacks as Racist

It was the first time in more than 100 years that the House has approved a measure aimed at rebuking the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XHN8Fs

John Paul Stevens: Canny Strategist and the ‘Finest Legal Mind’ Ford Could Find

Justice Stevens’s confirmation hearings in 1975 were the last not to be broadcast live on television. He was confirmed by unanimous vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30wQHvd

Here Are the Republicans Who Voted to Condemn as Racist Trump’s Remarks (and Other Things to Know)

Iran Rejects Pompeo’s Suggestion It Is Willing to Negotiate Over Missile Program

The misunderstanding seemed to underscore the White House’s eagerness to turn weeks of confrontation with Iran into a negotiating opportunity — and a reminder of how hard that will be to accomplish. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LWU62e

Labour anti-Semitism row: Advert criticises Jeremy Corbyn

Labour lords accuse party leader Jeremy Corbyn of presiding over a "toxic culture" of anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JBL2yr

Trump’s Attacks on Members of Congress Set the Tone for 2020

The president boasted of “marrying” Pelosi to “the Squad,” betting that he can cast the entire Democratic Party as radical. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XJkFPz

Flexible working should be default, says MP Helen Whately

An MP introduces a bill to force all employers to allow staff to work flexible hours. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2kbY1gc

Some Surge, Others Sputter: 5 Lessons From the Democratic Fund-Raising Reports

Second-quarter totals show a lower tier of candidates burning through cash trying to stay viable, while the leaders banked millions. Elizabeth Warren now has more than 300 people on her payroll. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2jN5sua

Tory leadership race: Michael Gove 'keeping shtum' over choice

The environment secretary says both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt "would do a great job". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2kcxLCq

North Korea Warns U.S. to Quit Military Drills With South Korea

Pyongyang said that troop exercises planned for next month could scuttle efforts to reopen talks and might prompt it to resume nuclear and missile tests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2lJXClC

Trump Campaign Invests Big in Small Donors, and Reaps Rewards

Finance reports show that the president’s fund-raising committees raised $68 million in the past three months, more than one-third of which came from small donors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2k0yOW5

Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris Have Made Waves. Some Progressives Remain Skeptical.

While both candidates are firmly in the Democratic primary’s top tier, liberal activists aren’t convinced they are committed to widespread change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2jLVV6E

National Lottery: Age limit for players could be raised

The government says it will consult on raising the age limit for playing the National Lottery from 16. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ld32oS

Michael Gove: Time running out to stop damage to planet

Mr Gove says there is a moral, political and economic imperative to tackle climate change. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2jLfL1S

Britain First group fined by UK elections watchdog

The Electoral Commission says the far-right group committed "multiple breaches" of electoral law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ka4g4a

Domestic Abuse Bill to be introduced in Parliament

The government says it will bring better support for victims, but charities warn more funding is key. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lxPftb

Tory leadership: Hunt and Johnson's backstop remarks 'significant'

A senior Tory says the views expressed by the leadership rivals appear to rule out any compromise. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lsZoav

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

The by-election was won by Labour who narrowly beat the Brexit Party into second place. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2k8XP1g

The Painful Roots of Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Comment

Mr. Trump’s instruction for four congresswomen to “go back” to their countries was a cutting reminder for those who have heard different versions of the slur before. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2k74VDp

Scotland's drug deaths set to top 1,000

New figures are expected to show a record number of people died as a result of drugs last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LSL6Ly

Wales farm subsidy replacement plans to be delayed

It is not now expected in Welsh Government plans for the next year, but transport changes are. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2k5x1yW

EU Commission head nominee von der Leyen urges 'green deal'

German minister Ursula von der Leyen promises MEPs ambitious measures against climate change. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lsjP7t

Government should not manage railways, says review

A "Fat Controller" figure should lead operations, says the man tasked with improving the railways. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SgH68V

Trump Campaign Invests Big in Small Donors, and Reaps Rewards

On Politics: Beto O’Rourke’s Bad Quarter

Mr. O’Rourke, once seen as a financial powerhouse, announced that he had raised far less money in the past three months than his leading rivals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YUHf4p

Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Move to Colorado, Senator Says

Senator Cory Gardner, Republican of Colorado, called the move a victory for communities in the West. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YTR9mP

A Blaring Message in Republicans’ Muted Criticism: It’s Trump’s Party

The scant condemnation of the president’s remarks on four Democratic congresswomen reflected his tightening stranglehold on lawmakers of his party, and a collective eye on 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y5kH3v

Pence’s Border Trip Illustrates Conflicting Messages About Detained Migrants

The Trump administration largely concedes that adult detainees experience grueling conditions in federal custody. But it also wants to appear sensitive to migrant children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ydlksd

After 2016 Bible Slip, Trump Lashed Out at ‘So-Called Christians,’ Book Says

Donald J. Trump was stung by criticism from evangelicals for referring to Second Corinthians as “Two Corinthians,” and is said to have used an epithet to describe them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32q2UDE

Most Migrants at Border With Mexico Would Be Denied Asylum Protections Under New Trump Rule

The rule, which goes into effect on Tuesday, denies protections to migrants who failed to apply for asylum in the first country they passed through on their way to the United States’ southwest border. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LjUbO1

Labour peers call for investigation into anti-Semitism claims

It comes as party staff demand an apology from Jeremy Corbyn on Labour's response to Panorama programme. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Shqpdu

Most Migrants at Border With Mexico Would Be Denied Asylum Protections Under New Trump Rule

Tory leadership: Johnson and Hunt in final head-to-head debate of campaign

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will face questions from Sun newspaper readers as race enters last week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lxzDGd

Trump’s Tweet Was Condemned as Racist. His Response: No, They’re the Racists.

The president demanded that the representatives apologize to him and “the people of Israel” after he used a racist trope in urging the four Americans to “go back” to their countries. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LmvRem

Trump’s Tweet Was Condemned as Racist. His Response: No, They’re the Racists.

Porn block: Margot James 'extremely sorry' for delay

"I know it sounds incompetent," Margot James says of age rules that should have started on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NWo60L

Trump Accuses 4 Democratic Congresswomen of Spewing ‘Racist Hatred’

Theresa May: Trump's 'go home' remark to congresswomen 'completely unacceptable'

The UK PM calls attack directed towards Democratic congresswomen of colour "completely unacceptable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32p1adL

Jared O'Mara, Sheffield Hallam MP vows to stand again

Jared O'Mara, an independent MP since 2018, says he will rise like a "phoenix from the flames". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30BYMim

Joe Biden’s Health Care Plan Focuses on Shoring Up the Affordable Care Act

Mr. Biden, who fought for the law as vice president, has criticized his progressive rivals who want to eliminate private health insurance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2lfeAbq

Brexit: No-deal battle could be decided by Supreme Court says Letwin

Oliver Letwin says it is not clear if MPs can stop a no-deal Brexit - but the Supreme Court might. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XKR6wU

Huge Turnout Is Expected in 2020. So Which Party Would Benefit?

Democrats typically gain from a broader electorate in presidential races, but that pattern is not assured in the Trump era. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xYwn9X

He’s Gay. His Main Opponent Makes Homophobic Remarks.

In a race for a House seat, Ritchie Torres, a gay Bronx councilman, will oppose Rubén Díaz Sr., who says he doesn’t believe in gay marriage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2llQRGk

How Joe Biden Became the Democrats’ Anti-Busing Crusader

With a school desegregation lawsuit roiling Delaware in the 1970s, Mr. Biden led an effort in the Senate to end court-ordered busing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GdgJfg

LGBT teaching row: Government 'too slow' to tackle protests

Sara Khan, hired by the government to tackle extremism, says teachers should have had more support. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2lqWCmj

'Poverty link' to youth violence - London mayor

Sadiq Khan says "there's never any excuse for criminality" but that poverty is a factor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2GeiZ61

Northern Ireland bill - what happens next?

If Stormont is not restored, could Northern Ireland have same-sex marriage and abortion laws? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xLbTBf

Iran nuclear deal: Jeremy Hunt aims to ease tensions

Britain, Germany and France have jointly issued a statement stressing their support for the deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xP46Cw

Whistleblowers: 'We spoke out and lost our jobs'

As MPs and peers call for an overhaul of whistleblowing laws, a former teacher explains why she took action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2loplrR

On Politics: Trump Tells Congresswomen to ‘Go Back’ to Their Countries

The slur, directed at four women of color, is an established racist trope used to single out the perceived foreignness of nonwhite people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30uDHpV

Trade negotiators wanted to fill Brexit gap

Liam Fox wants to train new trade negotiators. Opponents say it is a last-minute scramble. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XL9WEg

Trump Fans the Flames of a Racial Fire

While other presidents have found ways to appeal to the resentments of white Americans with subtle and not-so-subtle appeals, none of them in modern times have done so as overtly as this one. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2jUMnWW

The Power Went Out. Where Was De Blasio?

He was in rural Iowa, illustrating the perils mayors face when they run for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y3kH46

When Big Tobacco Invoked Eric Garner to Fight a Menthol Cigarette Ban

Corporate lobbyists are increasingly highlighting the concerns of black New Yorkers to support their clients’ causes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2jRMdj1

Have You Been Told to ‘Go Back’ to Your Country Even Though You Are American? Tell Us About It.

Tell us about it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LQrwzy

Fighting Big Tech Makes for Some Uncomfortable Bedfellows

Conservatives are showing up at largely liberal conferences to call for breaking up Facebook and Google. Liberals are going on conservative TV shows to do the same. It’s awkward. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30xJ6fS

Trump Tells Freshman Congresswomen to ‘Go Back’ to the Countries They Came From

The president’s attack, which Democrats slammed as a racist trope, was meant for four progressive freshmen who have clashed with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Only one was born outside the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LVwjjd

Trump Tells Freshman Congresswomen to ‘Go Back’ to the Countries They Came From

Joe Biden Decides He Doesn’t Need to Stay Above the Fray After All

In New Hampshire, the former vice president went after some of his rivals, with criticism that Bernie Sanders called “totally absurd.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2lfwsCJ

Brexit: 'No guarantee' of medicines if no EU deal agreed

Scottish minister Mike Russell says there could be problems obtaining adequate supplies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2jORrMt

Labour anti-Semitism row: Don't attack messengers, says Thornberry

The shadow foreign secretary says "nobody can pretend there isn't an ongoing problem" within Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NUqXHO

Welsh MP Guto Bebb to stand down at election over Tory concerns

Conservative MP Guto Bebb says Boris Johnson would be a "disastrous" prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NSZrub

Hunt v Johnson: The business view

Businesses in a Tory heartland give their views on what they want from the next prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JEQCyP

Brexit: Campaigner Gina Miller threatens no deal court battle

Gina Miller says she will take legal action if the next prime minister tries to shut down Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XF04vT

Pete Buttigieg’s Life in the Closet

And why it took him until he was 33 to come out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NUrR6Q

Hammond says UK 'cannot control no-deal Brexit'

The Chancellor believes that the power over Brexit lies with EU member states and private business. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xKnC37

New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama'

The latest disclosure comes despite a police warning to media about publishing leaked diplomatic memos. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30GnpdN

Pence Defends Conditions at Migrant Detention Centers in Texas

Vice President Mike Pence toured two Border Patrol facilities on Friday, later saying they were “providing care that every American would be proud of.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sg5K9v

Top Ocasio-Cortez Aide Becomes a Symbol of Democratic Division

From his perch as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti has waged war on fellow Democrats. The party leadership has had enough. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LT2Wyb

Top Ocasio-Cortez Aide Becomes a Symbol of Democratic Division

Man Attacking ICE Detention Center Is Fatally Shot by the Police

The man was armed with a rifle and throwing “incendiary devices” on Saturday in Tacoma, Wash., officials said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30vEK8T

Parties Face ‘Crackup’ as Outsiders Wield Social Media Against the Establishment

In the same week that Ross Perot died, the aftershocks of his assault on the two-party system could be seen in internal quarrels involving President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y4hAZM

Trump Backs Away From Barriers on Foreign Uranium

The president said he disagreed with a Commerce Department finding that uranium imports pose a threat to national security. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SdY1Zw

One Candidate In, One Candidate Out: This Week in the 2020 Race

Eric Swalwell exits the race as Tom Steyer enters it, the candidates talk equity at the Essence Festival, and Joe Biden releases his tax returns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GaQvtY

House Democrats Postpone Mueller Testimony by One Week

Two high-stakes hearings with Robert S. Mueller III, the former special counsel, that had been scheduled for next week have been moved to July 24. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O22Zui

A White House Correspondent Departs the Jaw-Dropping Trump Beat

Choosing a single day that epitomizes the Trump presidency — with its tangle of norm-shattering days — is a food’s errand. But Thursday came close. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GaIKUP

New Details on Family Separations Fuel Emotional Hearing

A House committee said Friday that at least 18 infants and toddlers were separated from their migrant parents, the youngest just 4 months old. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XOT5fb

E.P.A. Plans to Curtail the Ability of Communities to Oppose Pollution Permits

The agency is preparing to weaken rules that, for a quarter-century, have given communities a voice in deciding how much industrial pollution may legally be released nearby. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2l80PuL

For 30 Minutes on a Hot Friday Morning, Trump Lashes Out at a Range of Critics

The president’s targets included Bill de Blasio, Paul D. Ryan, the outgoing British ambassador and the press. But he said that Nancy Pelosi was not a racist. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2jBZf40

Claims That Obama ‘Yanked’ Citizenship Question From Census Are False

This talking point from supporters of President Trump is wrong in several ways. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32qb1Qw

Brazil’s President May Appoint Son, Friend to the Trumps, as Ambassador to U.S.

President Jair Bolsonaro said his son Eduardo’s friendship with President Trump’s sons would make him an effective envoy. The idea immediately provoked criticism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LP1cpv

Police launch probe of ambassador emails leak

UK police launch criminal investigation into leak of diplomatic emails which were critical of Trump administration from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NPAGyN

As Tropical Storm Barry Strengthens, FEMA Is Already Stretched Thin

Three years of brutal disasters mean fewer trained FEMA workers are available to help victims of Barry -- or whatever storm comes after it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2l6ZJzm

House Votes to Extend 9/11 Fund for Lifetimes of First Responders

The House voted on Friday on a $10 billion measure that would replenish a Sept. 11 fund for ailing first responders, and extend assistance for the rest of their lives. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XHiIOJ

House Votes to Check Trump’s Authority to Strike Iran

The House passed a bipartisan provision that would require the president to get Congress’s approval before authorizing military force against Iran. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GbmOsJ

PM speaks of 'pride and disappointment' as she prepares to stand down

The PM reflects on her Brexit battles, criticism and achievements in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SbXOpJ

House Votes to Check Trump’s Authority to Strike Iran

The House passed a bipartisan provision that would require the president to get Congress’s approval before authorizing military force against Iran. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30pn3Ie

Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt 'expects' Brexit by Christmas

But leadership rival Boris Johnson says the UK will leave the EU on 31 October "come what may". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LRutQq

Government Could Breach Debt Ceiling in September, Mnuchin Warns

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned Congress that the government could breach its statutory borrowing limit by September, begging for a debt ceiling increase. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NPAoIk

Northern Ireland Office officials 'should raise concerns without fear'

It follows a claim an official received £10k in compensation after he was offended by the Queen's portrait. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LNFodS

Acosta Resigns as Labor Secretary over Epstein Plea Deal

Mr. Trump said the decision to resign was made by Mr. Acosta. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LND7zm

American Commandos Gear Up for New Shadow War With Russia

Even as President Trump courts Russia, Special Operations forces are teaming up with partners on Europe’s eastern flank to counter a mix of subterfuge, cyberattacks and disinformation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30vgt2K

‘This Is Not a Find-a-Friend Contest’: Inside Bernie Sanders’s Resolute Campaign Style

Slipping in the polls and being pushed by Elizabeth Warren, Mr. Sanders is facing pressure to adjust his strategy, though he has long preferred running on his own terms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JvJ7uU

22 States Considered Eliminating the ‘Tampon Tax’ This Year. Here’s What Happened.

Menstrual products are subject to sales taxes in 35 states, and lawmakers’ efforts to exempt them have floundered. Now supporters of ‘menstrual equity’ are considering legal action. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XOOyJG

Boris Johnson vows to end 'unfair' prosecutions of Army veterans

The Tory leadership frontrunner says he will appoint a veterans minister if he becomes PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JvsLTq

'Halt universal credit pilot,' MSPs tell UK government

MSPs raise concerns about moves to shift existing benefits claimants on to universal credit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LhB3jP

On Politics: Trump Abandons Census Fight

President Trump instead instructed the government to compile citizenship data from existing federal records. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30wO9gx

At Latino Forum, Democratic Candidates Channel Anxiety Over Immigration

The event, hosted by Lulac, played out amid fights over adding a citizenship question to the census, the crisis at the border and planned raids on immigrant families. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NPeLrw

Democrats Demand Briefing and Documents on Epstein Plea Deal

In a letter to the deputy attorney general, Democrats on a House judiciary subcommittee on crime said that they wanted access within two weeks to all information on the 2008 nonprosecution agreement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XYPgIa

Trump Uses Twitter to Govern. I Used It to Cover His Social Media Summit.

The president held the first such gathering at the White House. Notably absent were Twitter, Facebook and Google. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xLrpNC

Trump Turns to Executive Action to Press Citizenship Question on Census

President Trump is planning to further his ongoing battle to place a question about citizenship on the 2020 census by announcing an executive action in the Rose Garden on Thursday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YQ1Gzs

Biden, in Foreign Policy Speech, to Urge Summit Promoting Democracy

The address in New York City will take aim at President Trump’s judgment in foreign affairs while also trying to lift Mr. Biden above the Democratic primary fray. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YNtX9V

White House Hosts a Meeting for Pro-Trump Twitter Warriors

Conservative fringe figures will get their moment with President Trump during a “social media summit,” where they will share stories of what they call discrimination and suppression on the internet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G6V08C

A coroner rules Labour's Carl Sargeant killed himself after allegations of inappropriate behaviour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32jrTZf

President Trump Withdraws Plan to Eliminate Drug Price Rebates

The proposal would have lowered costs under Medicare for consumers needing expensive drugs, but would have raised Medicare premiums. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G4TV0X

White House Hosts a Meeting for Pro-Trump Twitter Warriors

Sir Kim Darroch: No evidence leaked email was a hack, says Sir Alan Duncan

Foreign Office minister Sir Alan Duncan says investigations are focused on a leak, not a hack. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NOAu35

Big Ben: London's iconic landmark turns 160 years old

London's iconic bell began striking the hour on 11 July 1859. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LiAE0f

Robinson jailed over contempt of court

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, is jailed for nine months over contempt of court. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G5tGYA

MP Jack Lopresti's ex-employee 'vindicated' by apology

Tory MP Jack Lopresti apologises to a former worker who complained about bullying and harassment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SdhCcn

'Significant' bullying and harassment in Commons, says report

A probe into how MPs treat their staff says behaviour has been "tolerated and accepted for too long". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YNaYw5

NHS waiting list hits record high amid pensions row

More than 4 million people in England are waiting for routine treatment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JBU3Gu

Benefits for terminally ill people to be reviewed

Charities say the struggle to access benefits is making people's lives a "total misery". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jt20yF

Buttigieg, Struggling With Black Voters, Releases Plan to Address Racial Inequities

After a fatal shooting prompted scrutiny of his handling of police matters, the South Bend, Ind., mayor put forth new proposals to “dismantle racist structures and systems.’’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LffDDW

The Fed’s New Message: The Economy Can Get a Lot Better for Workers

A rejection of what had been a consensus view of the relationship between the jobless rate and inflation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YLhPGc

Trump’s Assault on Obamacare Could Undermine His Own Health Initiatives

Policy experimentation embraced by the administration may disappear along with the rest of the Affordable Care Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G5jCPi

Labour anti-Semitism claims prompt dismay in party

Deputy leader Tom Watson and London Mayor Sadiq Khan are among those to speak out after a BBC investigation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S9zB3G

U.S. Prepares to Arrest Thousands of Immigrant Family Members

Some of those targeted might end up being held in hotel rooms until their travel documents can be prepared. ICE’s goal is to deport the families as quickly as possible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LfoDsy

On Politics: Acosta Defends His Role in Epstein Plea Deal

Alexander Acosta, the labor secretary, said he had faced a tough decision in 2008, when he oversaw Jeffrey Epstein’s prosecution and approved a lenient sentence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XHUqEi

Examining Acosta’s Claims on the Epstein Prosecution

R. Alexander Acosta, the labor secretary, defended his handling of a sex crimes case against the financier Jeffrey Epstein over a decade ago. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JOtVZ9

Expansion of Secrecy Law for Intelligence Operatives Alarms Free Press Advocates

The C.I.A. wants the law to protect the identities of more covert officers and informants, citing its defunct torture program and groups like WikiLeaks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S7crdV

Brexit: What is proroguing Parliament?

Could a new prime minister shut down Parliament to force a no-deal Brexit? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S8sJ6E

These Companies Wanted Tariffs. How Are They Faring Now?

President Trump’s trade policies have helped American steel, aluminum, lumber, solar and washing-machine businesses, but not as much as they might have hoped. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G6CJIN

Top Labour figures 'interfered' in anti-Semitism disputes

Ex-party officials told BBC Panorama the accusations should set "alarm bells ringing across the party". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JyUFN6

Federal Appeals Court Rules for Trump in Emoluments Case

The decision blocks one of two suits challenging the president over profits at his Washington hotel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ScYmfi

Trump Proposes Ways to Improve Care for Kidney Disease

The administration set ambitious goals to move people out of traditional dialysis and to encourage more organ transplants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30se0WQ

Universal credit: Fraud victims 'will not have to repay' money claimed

A minister answers an urgent question in the Commons, prompted by a BBC investigation into universal credit.. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XXhenG

Amy McGrath, Running to Unseat Mitch McConnell, Raises $2.5 Million in 24 Hours

The fund-raising haul was the most ever in the first 24 hours of a Senate campaign. Mr. McConnell is a formidable fund-raiser as well, who spent more than $30 million in his 2014 re-election campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YKhQu8

House of Lords staff 'bullied and harassed', report finds

An inquiry into workplace culture finds that "unacceptable behaviour" has been tolerated. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32ka6Rx

Ursula von der Leyen, nominee to head EU, 'hopes UK abandons Brexit'

Ursula von der Leyen makes her first public comments on the issue since her nomination. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xIochz

Amazon HQ2 Is Upending Northern Virginia’s Already Unstable Housing Market

Homeowners are getting bombarded by speculators asking them to sell. Tenants are fighting rent increases. And Amazon hasn’t even started building. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32l3lPG

Abortion and same-sex marriage votes 'breach devolution' - DUP

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the comments after MPs voted to change same-sex marriage and abortion law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30uz7Im

What does vote on Northern Ireland bill mean?

BBC News NI assesses the impact of Parliament's vote to legalise same-sex marriage and abortion in NI. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YIdfZf

Sir Kim Darroch resigns as UK ambassador to US

The ambassador steps down after emails criticising President Trump's administration were leaked. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jz5rTv

Ambitious Climate Plans Might Need a Radical Legislative One: Ending the Filibuster

Even if Democrats win the White House and the Senate in 2020, effectively combating climate change might require the elimination of the Senate filibuster. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Le0oey

So You Want to Overturn Obamacare. Here Are Some Things That Would Be Headaches.

People would lose insurance, but workplace lactation rooms, menu calorie information and entire government programs would also be affected. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YKwaCN

Sir Keir Starmer: Labour has 'duty' to tackle anti-Semitism

The shadow Brexit secretary says changes must be made so members "feel they can return with confidence". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G4pdoU

Major: I will seek a judicial review to stop Parliament shutdown

Leadership candidate Boris Johnson has refused to rule out closing Parliament to get a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XT1wKu

Touring the Israeli Occupation: Young U.S. Jews Get an Unflinching View

Birthright Israel, which takes young Jews to Israel, has been criticized for ignoring the Palestinians. A Times reporter joins an alternative tour set up by J Street, a liberal lobbying group. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30ruLSc

On Politics: How Trump and Epstein Crossed Paths

For years, President Trump was friends with Jeffrey Epstein, once calling him a “terrific guy” who “likes beautiful women as much as I do.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LczK5t

Justice Dept. Tells Mueller Deputies Not to Testify, Scrambling an Agreement

The department’s intervention raises the prospect that a deal lawmakers thought they had struck last month for testimony from Robert Mueller and two prosecutors could still unravel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XzmHSc

Brexit ferry deal 'rushed and risky', MPs say

The government's spending watchdog says there is "little to show" following the botched deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xFZrmc

Jeffrey Epstein Was a ‘Terrific Guy,’ Donald Trump Once Said. Now He’s ‘Not a Fan.’

Through a mutual appreciation of wealth, women and years of occupying adjacent real estate in Palm Beach and on Page Six, the lives of the two men routinely intersected for decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XBxoir

Border Arrests Drop by 28% in June in First Decline of the Year

Border officials credited the drop to Mexico’s enforcement measures, but immigration experts and former homeland security officials warned that it was too early to determine the long-term effects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JxtQZA

Ross Perot, Brash Texas Billionaire Who Ran for President, Dies at 89

Mr. Perot made a fortune in computer services, mounted bizarre paramilitary missions in Asia and was a strong third-party hopeful in the 1990s. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jqky2F

Labour's Lord Triesman resigns whip over 'anti-Semitism'

Lord Triesman, Labour's former general secretary, says life in the party has become "sickening". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32ikXLN

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour is 'party of choice' on Brexit

The Labour leader denies he has bowed to pressure from his colleagues over supporting a referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Sav3tO

Amy McGrath Opens Challenge to Mitch McConnell in Kentucky

Ms. McGrath, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and combat pilot, was a star Democratic candidate in 2018 but lost her race for a House seat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YJiaJA

Tom Steyer Will Run for President and Plans to Spend $100 Million on His Bid

Mr. Steyer, the hedge fund investor turned impeachment activist, may disrupt the Democratic primary with his vast fortune and confrontational tactics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30v8Idn

Trump says UK ambassador 'a very stupid guy'

The President also says Theresa May's "foolish" handling of Brexit was "a disaster". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JmzaQG

Same-sex marriage: MPs set to vote on Northern Ireland law

The vote comes as part of a bill aimed at extending the government's power to delay fresh Stormont elections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G1erQk

Brexit: Backstop replacement plan rejected by business groups

The package of technical and administrative solutions has been criticised as 'unrealistic'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2G3CfDf

Prisoners being released 'without proper checks' - chief inspector

The public are being put at risk by prisoners who are released without proper checks, a report finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LOvZTz

Harriet Harman: Pregnant Labour MPs should not face deselection

The ex-deputy Labour leader wants pregnant MPs to be automatically picked as the party's candidate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lahr0Y

Labour panel meet over MP suspended in anti-Semitism row

Chris Williamson was suspended in February after saying Labour had "given too much ground" over anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YEwjb2

Obamacare in Jeopardy as Appeals Court Hears Case Backed by Trump

Millions could lose health coverage if a lower-court ruling striking down the law is upheld. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S3VEIE

‘It Can’t Be Worse’: How Republican Women Are Trying to Rebuild

The midterm elections were dismal, but their problems go deeper than one election cycle: Democratic women have a bench. Republican women don’t. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YGaXK5

Brexit: MPs to try to block no deal through Northern Ireland Bill

On Tuesday, MPs will make an attempt to prevent the new prime minister from shutting down Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JlG6xo

Labour could shift position on Brexit referendum

The move would follow agreement by unions to back a referendum in all scenarios, with a Remain option. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2L7zTHD

On Politics: Trump Touts America’s ‘Environmental Leadership’

President Trump delivered a speech Monday calling himself a defender of the environment. One climate expert called it “a true ’1984’ moment.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XAgFku

Governors Call on Trump to Halt Rollback on Rules for Clean Cars

Two dozen governors, including two Republicans and governors of four states that voted for President Trump in 2016, are urging his administration to halt his rollback of clean car rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G2AA0y

Trump Invites Business Leaders (Including Robert Kraft) to Meet With Qatari Emir

“This is a who’s who of people in business,” the president said of the group, which included the New England Patriots owner, who this year was charged with soliciting prostitution. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XxivSY

Ambassador 'has PM's full support' despite Trump criticism

The US president says he will not work with the diplomat who had described his administration as inept. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30lbtO7

Trump’s Misleading Claims About His Environmental Record

President Trump selectively talked up what he said were achievements in ensuring air and water quality, declining carbon emissions and Superfund cleanups. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XUnz3o

Barr Says House Subpoenaed Mueller to Create ‘Public Spectacle’

The attorney general also said his review of the Russia investigation indicated so far that he needed to tighten Justice Department rules on investigating candidates for office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XPWtKx

Judge Blocks Trump Rule Requiring Drug Companies to List Prices in TV Ads

A federal court judge said the Health and Human Services Department had overreached its regulatory authority in trying to force drugmakers to disclose their prices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NHsxg0

Tory leadership: Johnson and Hunt set for TV debate clash

The two leadership candidates will debate head-to-head for first time in an hour-long ITV show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S0UOfW

Trump diplomat row: Police urged to open investigation

The Met Police are asked to look into the leak of emails calling the Trump administration "inept". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XzDsNn

Labour affiliated unions reach agreement on Brexit vote

Unions back a referendum in all scenarios including on a deal negotiated by a future Labour government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S24kzm

Trump Will Speak Monday on ‘America’s Environmental Leadership.’ Critics Say It Will be Surreal.

The idea for the speech originated with consultants on the re-election campaign worried that his environmental record was a turnoff to two key demographics — millennials and suburban women. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xymh9S

West Bank Grows Calmer as Pocketbook Issues Take Priority Over Protests

A lull in protests appears to bolster the Trump administration’s belief that economic growth will produce peace. But Palestinians say the calm is a symptom of despair. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LHAm2E

Navy Admiral Slotted for Top Role Abruptly Announces Retirement

Vice Admiral William Moran cited an ongoing ethics investigation into his relationship with a subordinate as the reason for stepping down. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S3dkUV

Brexit: Civil servants moved around for no-deal plans as deadline shifts

Newsnight learns that most staff planning for no deal were stood down, but may be reinstated before October. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LH4ElT

State Department Creates Advisory Panel on Human Rights

The State Department on Monday announced the formation of an advisory panel on human rights, raising concerns among gay rights advocates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S3aeAh

It’s New York vs. California in a New Climate Race. Who Will Win?

The two giant states have set some of the world's most ambitious climate targets, aiming to slash emissions close to zero in just decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XKioD9

Cuomo to Sign Bill to Allow Release of Trump’s State Tax Returns

State tax officials will be required to release the returns for any ‘specified and legitimate legislative purpose’ to three congressional committees. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LJHUSk

Labour's Kate Hoey will not stand in next general election

The Brexit-backing MP caused controversy within her party during the 2016 referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xCyK1K

Why there's more to the Northern Ireland bill than meets the eye

Abortion rights, same-sex marriage and a no-deal Brexit could all come into play during debate on the bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32ejF4G

Jeremy Hunt backs stronger protections for Christians worldwide

The foreign secretary says the UK's response to anti-Christian persecution hasn't always "matched the scale of the problem". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RZDY0S

Labour must 'act more quickly' on anti-Semitism, says senior MP