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The EU's lead negotiator says the backstop is the "maximum flexibility" the EU can offer the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ukr7rk

51 People Died in Mass Shootings in August Alone in the U.S.

So far this year, there have been at least 38 shootings with three or more fatalities, data shows. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZuScOe

Leslie H. Gelb, 82, Former Diplomat and New York Times Journalist, Dies

He was an editor, columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent for The Times and served in a variety of government posts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30RTTlC

Philip Hammond: Deselecting Tory MPs over Brexit 'hypocritical'

The former chancellor was responding to a report saying Conservative Brexit rebels could be sacked. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zHnxhq

‘I Am on My Way to Being Very Well,’ Justice Ginsburg Tells Thousands of Fans

The appearance, part of a run of public events after her latest cancer treatment, gave nervous liberals hope that she would outlast President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HDAzAX

Both Parties See Control of the Senate as Pivotal. Here Are the Key Races They’re Watching.

Republican-held seats in Arizona, Colorado, Maine and North Carolina are top targets for Democrats but both sides are keeping an eye out for wild cards. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PxpNT9

Body of Michigan Man Deported to Iraq Is Returned to the U.S.

Jimmy Aldaoud died in Baghdad of a “diabetic crisis” after his deportation. His funeral is scheduled for next week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HyDieP

How a Tax Break to Help Poor Communities Became a Bonanza for the Rich

Opportunity zones were created as part of the Trump tax law to lure investment to distressed areas. But much of the money is fueling real-estate developments targeting the affluent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30QDa2e

Parliament suspension: Protests to take place across UK

Organisers are hoping tens of thousands of people will take to the streets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UlblMN

Trump’s Twitter War on Spelling

The president’s supporters don’t mind his linguistic slips, but lexicographers and grammarians worry about the permanent effect on language. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32fnTIr

North Korea Says Hope of More U.S. Talks Is ‘Disappearing’

The North said it might “re-examine all the measures we have taken so far,” a vague threat that could encompass its moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PFAhQK

Kirsten Gillibrand Exits and a One-Night Debate: This Week in the 2020 Race

A departure trims the Democratic primary field to 20, the September debate lineup is set and President Trump gets another challenger. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZGi0T5

Sajid Javid pledges £400m further education funding

Sajid Javid promises to invest in education for 16 to 19-year-olds, ahead of the spending review. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HCYssn

Sajid Javid 'voiced anger' to PM over adviser sacking

It comes after Sonia Khan became the second member of the chancellor's team to lose their job within the month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lhwljr

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Wandering Iranian Oil Tanker

The vessel, still at sea, has been at the center of a power struggle between Iran and the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30YkxsU

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Shared Intimate Details of First Family

Mr. Trump said Friday that his Ms. Westerhout had been drinking when she “said things about my children” to reporters, comments he called “a little bit hurtful.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PryHSp

Amid Recession Worries, Trump Points Finger at American Businesses

With his re-election hopes on the line, the president seeks someone to blame in case the economy turns south. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LkFmYZ

Trump Denies U.S. Responsibility in Iranian Missile Base Explosion

The president’s tweet, which included a high-resolution satellite image of the damage, was unusual because Iran had neither acknowledged the accident nor blamed the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LmlPHG

Universities Face Federal Crackdown Over Foreign Financial Influence

The Education Department has begun a crackdown on colleges and universities that fail to disclose gifts from foreign governments, fearing undue influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zwzQgr

Trial Date for Plotters in Sept. 11 Attacks Set at Guantánamo Bay for 2021

A military judge on Friday set Jan. 11, 2021, as the start of the death-penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four men charged as plotters of the attacks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lif5ut

Third U.S. Soldier Dies in Afghanistan in Just Over a Week

The Army Special Forces soldier died in Zabul Province, in the country’s southeast, at the start of a joint mission with Afghan commandos. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Por92E

No 10 resets staff discipline as Treasury adviser Sonia Khan is sacked

Those who haven't realised ground rules have changed are being forced to change careers, BBC learns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MLCQy7

Poland Had the Royal Castle Ready. Then Trump Canceled His Trip.

Ahead of national elections, Poland’s governing party had hoped that President Trump’s visit would give it a boost and blunt concerns that it was undermining democracy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HB2IbO

Why You Can’t Volunteer for Election Polls, and Other Polling Facts

No, you probably haven’t been polled. Yes, the polls are still valid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32gQQnq

NI High Court Brexit challenge adjourned

A lawyer for victims' campaigner Raymond McCord argues a no-deal Brexit would "create turmoil" in NI. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LgZaN1

The 1975 accused of 'hypocrisy' by MP over world tour

The band's commitment to tackling climate change is questioned ahead of a global tour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32jiBMb

Why You Can’t Volunteer for Election Polls, and Other Polling Facts

No, you probably haven’t been polled. Yes, the polls are still valid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NFnPO5

Brexit: MPs trying to block no deal make it more likely, says Boris Johnson

The PM says the way to get a Brexit agreement is to stop the EU thinking MPs are going to block no deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zn0xnc

Sir John Major joins court case to stop Parliament suspension

The former PM says prorogation is aimed at preventing MPs from opposing Boris Johnson's Brexit plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zyCSks

Pete Buttigieg Was Rising. Then Came South Bend’s Policing Crisis.

He spent years focusing on his city’s economic record but it is his record on policing, once a footnote, that is overshadowing his presidential campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34aP4FX

Judge refuses to halt parliament suspension plans

Campaigners had asked the court to impose a temporary halt to Boris Johnson's plan ahead of a full hearing next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zywdXj

Jo Brand battery acid joke 'went too far', BBC rules

The BBC partially upholds complaints about a comment made by the comedian on Radio 4 in June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HvWJFm

Iowa’s ‘Virtual’ Caucuses Are Set to Be Canceled Over Hacking Fears

Iowa Democrats planned to allow some caucusgoers to vote by phone next year, but Democratic National Committee leaders are said to have concluded that such a system would not be secure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmvVSO

On Politics: Sick Migrants Can Now Be Deported

Without notice, the Trump administration eliminated a program that had allowed immigrants to avoid deportation while undergoing lifesaving medical treatment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lkx1Vv

Lib Dems hold Shetland in by-election

The SNP has failed to take Scotland's safest seat after long-serving MSP Tavish Scott stood down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/326vfOq

Joe Biden Dismisses Report That He Told False War Story

After the Washington Post reported that Mr. Biden had conflated several stories into one anecdote, the former vice president insisted the contours of the tale were accurate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HzaItT

Brexit: £3m fund to help UK nationals with EU forms

Support will go to UK nationals who need help applying for residency in the EU in the run-up to Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MLplyC

Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say

Republican members of the House Oversight Committee disputed those characterizations, but the allegations renewed scrutiny over the treatment of migrant children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LkgRv2

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down

Her abrupt exit came after the president learned that she had indiscreetly shared details about the Trump family and the Oval Office operations she was part of. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PlMREl

Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.

While there is widespread agreement on the need to protect American interests in space, there is disagreement on how to go about it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32eks4E

Uproar Over Anti-Semitic Video Produced by Republicans in N.Y. County

The video became a flash point in the fight over real-estate development by the ultra-Orthodox Jewish population. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZBLIs2

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Great Democratic Winnowing Begins

Plus: Joe Biden’s ardent supporters who want to hug him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hv3cA7

Citizenship Change Will Affect a Handful, but the Backlash Is Fierce

Agency officials sought to clarify that the change was unrelated to speculation that the administration would try to revoke birthright citizenship for certain families. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32hlTj1

Trump’s Methane Rule Rollback Divides Oil and Gas Industry

A split between larger and smaller companies reflects at least tactical differences over the best course for producers in an age of climate concerns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MLjEAw

Brexit: UK negotiators 'to step up tempo' on new deal talks

The EU agrees to more frequent Brexit discussions, but says the UK must come up with "concrete proposals". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zz1tW4

How Kirsten Gillibrand’s Presidential Dreams Unraveled

The New York senator ran as the champion of feminism, but her message did not break through in a field with six women. With little money left and no place on the debate stage, she decided to drop out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32dKeGc

6 Major Climate Change Rules the Trump Administration Is Reversing

The Trump administration is trying to roll back more than 80 environmental rules; half involve climate change. Here are some of the biggest climate-related ones. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L2wzMs

No deal Brexit: Flu vaccine delays 'very likely'

Doctors groups tell Newsnight they fear delays will add to pressures on the NHS this winter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/349sIVC

How 4 Companies Struggle to Navigate Trump’s Trade Uncertainty

The president’s whiplash-inducing China moves over the past week sent companies across the United States scrambling to adjust. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NDKV7L

Comey Is Criticized Over Handling of Memos About Trump

The findings came in a second report by the Justice Department inspector general that was highly critical of the former F.B.I. director’s actions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NEi4jz

Comey Is Criticized Over Handling of Memos About Trump

The findings came in a second report by the Justice Department inspector general that was highly critical of the former F.B.I. director’s actions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NEi4jz

Trump Is Having Tent Courthouses Built Along the Border. Here’s What They Look Like.

Tent courthouses are the administration’s latest move in its “Remain in Mexico” policy, forcing asylum seekers to wait in one of Mexico’s most dangerous states until their hearings. We track the tents’ expansion through satellite imagery — and explain how they could make the asylum process even harder. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32g1H0D

Brexit: Outrage over suspension of Parliament 'phoney'

Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg defends the prime minister's move but a government whip resigns in protest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MQYDVt

Andrew Neil talks Brexit in new BBC Two show

He will host a new weekly prime-time politics show on BBC Two as the UK prepares to leave the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PvU84O

Scottish court hears move to stop UK parliament's suspension

A cross-party group is arguing that proroguing parliament ahead of Brexit is unlawful. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZpHJUj

Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Conservative leader

Ms Davidson, who led the party for eight years, has been a vocal critic of Boris Johnson's approach to Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/343dhy9

Europe papers criticise Johnson's 'perfidious' move

The British prime minister's decision to suspend parliament has been condemned by many European commentators. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NFwGze

On Politics: Next Democratic Debate Lineup Is In

Only 10 candidates managed to qualify for the next debate, a one-day affair where they will all be on one stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L0RFLa

The Women in Line to Hug Joe Biden

It’s a moment to connect with a candidate they like. And it’s an act of defiance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZvtXLb

Two Polling Methods, Two Views of Trump’s Re-election Chances

Is the president basically like other presidents, or is he uniquely divisive? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZygEgW

It’s Official: September Democratic Debate Will Be One Night Only

Only 10 candidates managed to qualify for the next debate, meaning they can all fit on one stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L2iOgG

E.P.A. to Roll Back Regulations on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas

If the proposal is adopted, the government would no longer require oil and gas companies to inspect for and repair methane leaks from wells and pipelines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zz0GPI

Federal Workers’ Children Born Abroad May Not Receive Automatic Citizenship

Under a Trump administration policy, certain service members and other federal employees will have to apply for citizenship on the children’s behalf before they turn 18. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U9kkAA

Democratic Candidates Jostle, and Gripe, as Debates Winnow the Field

A set of qualifying rules created a few final hours of uncertainty over who would qualify and whether the next debate would be held on one night or two. There was plenty of complaining. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MKogao

Parliament suspension sparks furious backlash

Almost a million people sign a petition against the plan as anger from across the political spectrum builds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/322SlFE

Guantánamo Prison Commander Was Fired for Mishandling Classified Information

A prosecutor disclosed that the commander’s dismissal in April wasn’t related to his campaign to build a new prison for former C.I.A. detainees. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/348NKDN

Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race

The New York senator anchored her candidacy in issues of women’s equality, but she was unable to gain traction and her failure to qualify for the next debate convinced her to withdraw. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PjEM3f

Polling Picture Comes Into Focus: Biden Leads a 3-Way Race at the Top

New polls show Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the front of the Democratic race, and the director of a poll that showed him tied with Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders called those results an outlier. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NDAAbO

U.S. Cyberattack Hurt Iran’s Ability to Target Oil Tankers, Officials Say

The strike came on the same day that President Trump called off a retaliatory airstrike against Iran after it shot down an American drone. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZvVHDA

Parliament suspension: Readers' questions answered

You had many questions about the PM's plan to suspend Parliament. Here are some of the answers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ht9ZdC

Trump Tells Aides ‘Take the Land’ as Impatience Grows on Border Wall

An administration official said that the president was joking — “he winks when he does it” — when he suggested aides beak the law to build his wall. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZtLvMJ

The Amazon, Siberia, Indonesia: A World of Fire

The growing intensity of wildfires and their spread to new corners of the globe raises fears that climate change is exacerbating the dangers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LfJIk5

Scottish Tory leader Davidson 'on verge of quitting'

Ruth Davidson on verge of quitting as leader of Scottish Conservatives, BBC Scotland understands from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lck9Re

Mattis Says U.S. Is Dividing Into ‘Hostile Tribes’ and Defends Importance of Allies

In an op-ed, Jim Mattis, the former defense secretary, delivered a harsher rebuke to the president’s leadership style than what he initially penned in his resignation letter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NBsjoU

Gregory Craig, Washington Lawyer on Trial, Says He Never Lied to Investigators

Mr. Craig’s unusual case centers on whether he misrepresented his contacts with journalists for work his law firm did for the Ukrainian government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HvygzN

EU leaders look on in silence as Johnson makes Parliament move

Europe's leaders are keen on a Brexit deal and are not reacting to the decision to suspend Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30H3Mmb

Isakson to Resign From Senate Citing Health Reasons

Senator Johnny Isakson, Republican of Georgia, announced on Wednesday that he will resign his seat at the end of the year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L1gZ3D

Sir Vince Cable to stand down as Twickenham MP at next general election

The former leader of the Liberal Democrats will stand down as Twickenham's MP at the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30QgAa1

Brexit: Bid to speed up court case to halt Westminster shutdown

MPs seek to bring forward a legal challenge in the Scottish courts aimed at stopping Boris Johnson suspending parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2L2kiHK

Facebook Tightens Rules on Verifying Political Advertisers

Bracing for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the company adds more steps for buyers of political ads. Disinformation experts aren’t sure it is enough. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pf8TZt

The Tea Party Didn’t Get What It Wanted, but It Did Unleash the Politics of Anger

Ten years after a summer of rage over spending, trillion-dollar deficits are back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zmECgD

Government to ask Queen to suspend Parliament

It would mean MPs are unlikely to have time to pass any laws that could stop a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/343iFBh

Citizens' Assembly: Can Scots learn from Ireland?

As recruitment begins for Scotland's assembly, The Nine looks at how the approach worked in Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ph5Y2v

On Politics: China Is Using LinkedIn to Recruit Spies

Western intelligence officials say Chinese agents are contacting thousands of foreign citizens using LinkedIn, including former government officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NBge35

Biden Extols His Black Support: ‘I Think They Know Me’

In an interview with black journalists, the former vice president cited his support among black voters to push back on criticism of his candidacy as focused on the white working class. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PrE6ZI

Biden Extols His Black Support: ‘I Think They Know Me’

Javid pledges spending review cash for schools, NHS and police

But the chancellor rules out a "blank cheque", promising to keep within existing spending rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KXIACW

Brexit: Home Office advert banned for 'misleading' EU citizens

Advertising watchdog bans government advert telling EU citizens how to stay in the UK after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/342GKbt

Steve King Back in Spotlight After Comments on Uighurs

In discussing the mass detention and mistreatment of Uighurs, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group, Mr. King of Iowa seemingly joked that he supported Chinese efforts to “force them to eat pork.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/328Sojm

Joe Walsh Says Trump Is ‘Unfit’ to Be President. Some Say the Same About Him.

Mr. Walsh announced on Sunday that he would seek the Republican nomination for president. His campaign is off to a rough start. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZiHcDy

Call Me Maybe? Conflicting Views Show Gap Between U.S. and China

The two countries cannot even agree on whether they held trade negotiations by telephone over the weekend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PgSaVP

Russia Bars 2 U.S. Senators From Entering Country Ahead of Congressional Trip

Two American senators critical of the Kremlin said that Russia has denied them visas to visit as part of a congressional delegation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmS9Ej

How China Uses LinkedIn to Recruit Spies Abroad

Western intelligence officials say Chinese agents are contacting thousands of foreign citizens using LinkedIn, including former government officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pe5BFH

Brexit: Archbishop of Canterbury asked to chair forum

Justin Welby says a citizens' forum on Brexit should not be used to prevent or delay Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Hv9bVT

Bucks Fizz singer Jay Aston to stand as Brexit Party MP

One-time Eurovision Song Contest winner Jay Aston is selected as candidate for Kensington. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MFBnt9

Why This Joe Biden Ad Stands Out

It’s “personal to me,” the former vice president says in a new ad that features his own family losses to highlight the importance of health care. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZzirCo

Brexit: Opposition MPs agree strategy to block no deal

Opposition MPs say they will try to block no deal by passing legislation in Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PdzYfr

Brexit: No deal 'only acceptable' way to leave EU, says Nigel Farage

The Brexit Party leader says he would work with the PM but only if he pursued a "clean break" exit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LaeDhZ

Sir Norman Lamb MP to stand down at next election

The former health minister has been MP for North Norfolk MP since 2001. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MFgsXc

A Tom Steyer Debate Spot Is in Limbo. His Money Is Poised to Upend 2020 Anyway.

The billionaire former investor is an unlikely populist, but he is poised to be a deeply disruptive figure in the Democratic primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBC4Up

Farmers’ Frustration With Trump Grows as U.S. Escalates China Fight

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a somewhat unlikely lieutenant in the president’s trade war, is tasked with fending off a revolt from the heart of the president’s base. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MH73yA

How ‘Medicare for All’ Went Mainstream

In the last presidential election, the idea of abolishing private health insurance was confined to the far left of American politics. Now it’s the central argument of the Democratic primary race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HsquXz

Huawei: UK to make 5G decision 'by the autumn'

Nicky Morgan told the BBC that the UK would make a decision over Huawei before the end of the year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Lahl71

On Politics: Trump Pivots on Trade War, Again

Concluding a head-spinning summit, President Trump left France with a fragile consensus to seek resolution on several economic crises. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LfEpRI

Fact-Checking Trump’s G7 Remarks

The president made inaccurate claims about planes, trade, automobiles, China and Iran during events with world leaders on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MM5NdB

7andidate Who Said Michigan City Should Be Kept White Quits Council Race

The mayor of Marysville, Mich., said Jean Cramer was “not fit for office.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hq80H4

Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago

The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HsjWIj

Trial of High-Powered Lawyer Gregory Craig Exposes Seamy Side of Washington’s Elite

Prosecutors revealed how lawyers, lobbyists and others braved slippery ethical paths for a big payday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NEvmwN

The U.S. Election Watchdog Needs 4 of 6 Members to Enforce the Law. It Now Has 3.

The Federal Election Commission is supposed to monitor how candidates raise and spend money, but it will no longer have enough commissioners to legally meet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32fIXib

As Trump Veers on Trade War, It’s Whiplash for the Rest of the World

At the Group of 7 meeting in France, President Trump changed his approach to the trade war with China time and again, leaving much of the world off balance. “It’s the way I negotiate,” he said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KYTqZu

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Warren’s Growing Crowds

15,000 people is a lot of selfies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33ZMdzF

Jeremy Corbyn: No-deal would leave UK 'at mercy of US'

Jeremy Corbyn accuses the PM of "cosying up to Trump" because no deal is "really a Trump-deal Brexit". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HrqV4o

Heat Deaths Jump in Southwest United States, Puzzling Officials

The number of heat-related deaths has more than tripled in Arizona and Nevada since 2014, new data show, raising concern about the limits of adaptation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U6e2Sz

New 2020 Poll Shows Three-Way Tie Between Sanders, Warren and Biden

A Monmouth University poll suggested a tightening race. “The main takeaway from this poll is that the Democratic race has become volatile,” the pollster said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30A47Hj

Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, a Tea Party Favorite, to Leave Congress

Citing health complications of a baby his wife is expecting in October, Mr. Duffy is the latest Republican to announce a departure from the House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30CWdgi

At G7 Summit, Trump Pivots Again on Trade War, Saying China Wants a Deal

The president told reporters that Chinese officials had reached out by telephone, but Beijing did not immediately confirm any calls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkgQ42

Ex-White House Aide Rob Porter Is Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry

Mr. Porter was a key witness to President Trump’s efforts to thwart the Russia investigation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zpk8lX

Prosecutors Near Decision on Whether to Indict Andrew McCabe

An indictment of a top former F.B.I. official would be extremely rare, and it would be almost certain to draw praise from President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nx8xe9

Sanders Picks Up Union Endorsement

The Vermont senator won the support of the United Electrical workers, a group that has long supported him, as Democratic candidates continue to seek backing from labor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MFPIpA

Trump Suggests His Miami Resort as ‘Great Place’ for Next G7 Meeting

Using one of his properties for the 2020 gathering would be the highest-profile example of Mr. Trump’s willingness to to mingle his business and presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZoZemZ

EU leaders 'should not listen to anti-Brexit MPs'

A UK official tells the BBC the PM has been clear that the idea Brexit could be stopped is "incorrect". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KXv4yY

Lord Tim Bell: Margaret Thatcher's former spin doctor dies aged 77

Lord Tim Bell, Margaret Thatcher's former spin doctor, dies aged 77 following a prolonged illness. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KW9jzI

Melton Mowbray pork pie makers dispute Boris Johnson's claim

Melton Mowbray pork pies are not sold in Thailand or Iceland, the trade body for the pies' makers says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZsNnQT

How Elizabeth Warren Is Courting the Democratic Establishment

With phone calls, texts and handwritten notes, the Massachusetts senator is continuing an unusually determined outreach effort to show party officials she is aligned with them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZnGfVX

A Lobbyist Gave $900,000 in Donations. Whose Money Is It?

A lobbyist for a powerful hospital group has been New York’s most reliable donor, raising questions of whether his employer directs the contributions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U2o9aZ

On Politics: Trump-Allied Operatives Target Journalists

A loose network of conservatives says it has dossiers of problematic social media posts by hundreds of journalists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U8zZjJ

Jeremy Corbyn risks scuppering no-confidence vote in PM, says Jo Swinson

The Lib Dem leader says a no-confidence vote in the government risks failing if Mr Corbyn insists on being interim PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HrJ7e7

TV licence: Boris Johnson says BBC must 'cough up' for over-75s

The BBC's funding settlement was dependent on covering the cost of the benefit, Boris Johnson insists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zhpbpr

Rule 1 at the G7 Meeting? Don’t Get You-Know-Who Mad

Determined not to rouse President Trump’s well-known temper, Group of 7 leaders registered their policy differences in the most flattering of tones. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zn1We8

Trump’s Signature New York Hotel and the Art of the Compromise

Facing demands to change the name of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, the president’s business is considering signage that would elevate its Central Park West address. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgSuIz

Iranian Official Makes Surprise Appearance on Sidelines of G7 Summit

At the invitation of France, Iran’s foreign minister flew to Biarritz and met with European officials. But he had no plans to sit down with American officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBY2qn

Trump Allies Target Journalists Over Coverage Deemed Hostile to White House

A loose network of conservatives says it has dossiers of offensive social media posts and other problematic public statements by hundreds of journalists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgKuHy

Johnson Walks Tightrope at G7, as Trump Pledges ‘Very Big Trade Deal’ for U.K.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded cautiously, saying that reaching a trade agreement “may take some time” and would require compromises from Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33WRrwa

Joe Walsh Confirms He Will Challenge Trump for Republican Nomination

Calling Mr. Trump ‘completely unfit,’ Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio host, will adopt a television-centric strategy to try to rattle a media-obsessed president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zms5d8

A Brexit deal is now 'touch and go', says Johnson

Boris Johnson previously said the chances of leaving without a deal were "a million to one". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30xfgbO

The Education of Elizabeth Warren

The former law professor’s path to presidential contender began in Texas bankruptcy courts, where she witnessed desperate families, similar to her own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L5F5t6

Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33TSiO6

Boris Johnson warns Trump US must compromise to get UK trade deal

Boris Johnson will meet US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2U0DU1Q

Trump Aides Slam French for Focusing on ‘Niche Issues’ at G7

The orchestrated message underscored the deep rift between President Trump and his counterparts. But Mr. Trump, who tweeted about New York subways, was also focused elsewhere. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zt1c5M

Trade Turmoil Gives Democrats an Opening to Hit Trump on Economy

Democratic candidates have taken a calibrated approach to talking about the economy, but the trade war with China provides a potent new line of attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L6gx2Z

Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race

Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (a Senate race), and new plans for labor and the environment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZpSBNh

Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China

The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before been used to cut economic ties with a trading partner. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L5Ux8p

Brexit: EU 'willing to listen' to Boris Johnson's ideas, says Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk says he "will not cooperate on no deal" ahead of Brexit talks with Boris Johnson on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TZ2nVu

Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race

Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (the race for Senate), and new plans for labor and the environment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NsQG8k

A Gyrating Economy, and Trump’s Volatile Approach to It, Raise Alarms

Mr. Trump’s wild pronouncements on Friday renewed questions about his stewardship of the world’s largest economy even as he escalated a trade war with China before heading to France for the G7 summit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KRwMC1

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump speak ahead of G7 meeting

The leaders will meet one-on-one on Sunday morning with a post-Brexit trade deal set to be discussed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgdnDR

With Time Running Short, Patriots Unlikely to Make White House Visit

They won the Super Bowl on Feb. 3. But since then the team and the White House have not agreed on a date, though both sides say politics has nothing to do with it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L4oXIb

Trolling Trump, Joe Walsh Tries to Recruit George Conway for Nascent Challenge

In a signal that he intends to bait Mr. Trump into engagement with him, Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio show host, is wooing the husband of Kellyanne Conway. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZjWqna

Why Kamala Harris Is Not a Lock in California in 2020

The state is the “popular boy or girl at the dance” in 2020, and none of the Democrats are ceding the turf. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U0CkNF

A Kennedy-Markey Primary? Massachusetts Is Jolted

With the state gripped by the possibility of another Kennedy campaigning for Senate, the incumbent is not backing down: “Oh, I’m running.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33XAMsb

This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away)

“We recognize that tensions are high, and we don’t want to go to war,” said Capt. William Reed, a fighter pilot who commands the ship’s air wing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L2A2t9

Barr Seized on Epstein Case as Doubts Mounted About Justice Dept.

The attorney general has been unusually personally involved in the investigations into the jailhouse suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, the high-profile financier accused of sex trafficking. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MCb1YX

‘It’s Gratifying’: Jay Inslee Finally Gets His Moment

In an interview, the Washington governor and self-described climate candidate told us what it was like to achieve national recognition — after leaving the presidential race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L8xeef

World Leaders’ G7 Expectations: A Nice Chat, Some Good Wine, No Unity With Trump

America’s closest allies meet this weekend and have all but given up on producing the kind of consensus about global issues that has been the summit’s hallmark for decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/322Bu5B

Jared O'Mara: Sheffield MP arrested in fraud probe

The independent Sheffield MP was quizzed by South Yorkshire Police officers, according to sources. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmPmu4

Boris Johnson: New Brexit deal with EU won't be a cinch

PM says progress is being made, but people "shouldn't hold their breath" over a breakthrough with the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HmBVjg

Seth Moulton Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign With a Warning

Mr. Moulton, a congressman from Massachusetts, had focused his campaign on national security. He hinted at potentially supporting Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZqVyRD

China to Raise Tariffs on $75 Billion in U.S. Goods

Beijing’s plan to retaliate against President Trump’s tariffs suggests that neither side in the trade war is prepared to back down. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31VPe2a

American Jailed in Moscow on Spy Charges Says Guards Injured Him

Paul N. Whelan, a former Marine held for eight months on charges he denies, said he was in “great pain” and compared his treatment to the Salem witch trials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P73e7J

Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford

A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33TMPXC

Desegregating N.Y. Schools Was His Top Priority. What Happened?

Entrenched inequality, attacks by conservatives, student protests: Richard A. Carranza’s first year as schools chancellor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33UNDLZ

Bake Off judge Prue Leith joins hospital food improvement review

The celebrity chef will help set new quality standards as part of the government's review of hospital food. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TVVSCD

Secret files: Declassified documents reveal rocky road to peace

Newly declassified files show tensions between the governments over the ceasefires of the 1990s. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZfwjBV

Anthrax hoaxer admits sending white powder to MPs

Richard Hayes, who sent packages containing flour, protein powder and bicarbonate of soda. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Noe5rf

On Politics: Biden’s Enthusiasm Challenge

There are signs of a disconnect between support for Joe Biden in polls and excitement for his campaign on the ground in Iowa. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmMi0J

Channel migrants: Priti Patel to raise issue with French

It comes after more than 60 migrants - including children - attempted to cross the Channel on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MzyiuA

Electoral College Members Can Defy Voters’ Wishes, Court Rules

A federal appeals court declared that members of the Electoral College could choose whomever they wanted regardless of a state’s popular vote winner. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZbuKpe

Trump Administration Drops Proposal to Cut Foreign Aid After Intense Debate

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and top lawmakers had objected to the idea of withdrawing money already allocated for overseas aid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Tidn6

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Andrew Yang’s Bipartisan Bet

Mr. Yang is no fan of the president. But his coalition includes conservatives who see nonpartisan logic in his message about automation and job loss. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31PCOZI

How Wayne LaPierre Survived a Revolt at the N.R.A.

Previously undisclosed documents reveal a sweeping effort by top officials and lawyers to oust the longtime head of the N.R.A. Not only has he remained, but he continues to influence the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HzAezt

To Gain Leverage in China Trade Talks, Trump Shows Solidarity With Hong Kong

In recent days, American officials have warned Beijing that a peaceful resolution of the pro-democracy protests may be necessary to allow negotiations to continue. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33TrWvN

How to Rebound After a Disaster: Move, Don’t Rebuild, Research Suggests

A paper in the journal Science makes a case that, sometimes, retreating from nature instead of fighting it can open up new opportunities for communities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KN7J30

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Join Fox News as a Contributor

The former White House press secretary’s move reinforced the strong ties between the conservative network and the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KOPpXk

Workers at Big Government Lab Sue Over Exposure to a Toxic Chemical

Former technicians at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York say the were sickened by exposure to a toxic cleaning compound. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zc8prF

Military Lawyer Denied Promotion While Defending Qaeda Suspect

Allies of a former Navy SEAL say the decision to pass him over smacks of retribution for his willingness to stand up to the military tribunal system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KNrCHa

Joe Biden’s Poll Numbers Mask an Enthusiasm Gap

There are signs of a disconnect between support for Mr. Biden in polls and excitement for his campaign on the ground in Iowa. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33QQhlE

John Hickenlooper Will Run for Senate in Colorado, a Key Target for Democrats

With his announcement on Thursday, Mr. Hickenlooper instantly became one of the Democrats’ best hopes in their quest to retake the Senate next year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TSKYhb

Channel 4 News boss says media have right to call politicians 'liars'

Channel 4's Dorothy Byrne says journalists must say when a politician is not telling the truth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2No7j4V

Bernie Sanders Unveils $16 Trillion ‘Green New Deal’ Plan

Mr. Sanders’s climate change proposal calls for the United States to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2050. “We must be extraordinarily aggressive,” he said in an interview. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MvTSQP

UK migration: Eastern and Central Europeans leaving UK, ONS says

The ONS says 7,000 more people left the UK than arrived from Central and Eastern Europe in the last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KPqenG

Economic Anxiety Among Voters Is a Sign of Vulnerability for Trump

Polling suggests that worries about the health of the economic expansion cross party lines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HygcFx

Stephanie Grisham’s Turbulent Ascent to a Top White House Role

The new press secretary and communications director is more behind-the-scenes facilitator than public face of the administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L4BlHZ

Economic Antidote for a Shrinking America: Immigrants

Restaurants, farms and other employers say they need more foreign workers. And economic growth may depend on it, given lower birthrates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MuVryn

On Politics: Migrant Families Could Face Indefinite Detention

The Trump administration wants to hold migrant families caught crossing the border for as long as it takes to decide their cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31UngE0

Jay Inslee Ends Campaign for President

Mr. Inslee, the governor of Washington, focused his campaign on climate change. But he struggled to find much support in the polls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z7lqmr

Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays backstop hopes

The leaders will meet hours after the French president seemed to dampen hopes of any new Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30o4fcT

A Former Congressman and Tea Party Republican Considers a Challenge to Trump

Joe Walsh, now a conservative radio show host, is expected to announce a primary challenge to Mr. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TWYXCK

Jews as ‘Disloyal’: The Long, Toxic Back Story

President Trump’s comment this week that Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal echoes an anti-Semitic trope that has persisted for centuries. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30qwA1W

Democrats’ Next Debate Is One Poll Away From Being Split Over Two Nights (Again)

If more than 10 candidates qualify for the September debate in Houston, it will be spread across two nights. Tom Steyer is very close to being the 11th. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZijpD7

Brexit: 'Ample scope' for new deal, says Boris Johnson

The PM says he believes the UK and EU can negotiate a new agreement, as he meets the German chancellor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P3UHCq

Deficit Will Reach $1 Trillion Next Year, Budget Office Predicts

Growing forecasts for the federal debt come as President Trump is mulling new initiatives that would widen the deficit even further. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zb1SNZ

Government to review tax plan for fuel imports

The plan to remove tariffs on fuel imports after Brexit could make some UK refineries 'uneconomical'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zmk9XM

Labour: Groups press for more ethnic minority candidates

Five "Friends" groups call for shortlists where half of candidates are from an ethnic minority. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30o2dJJ

Trump Administration Rule Would Allow Immigrant Families to Be Held Indefinitely

The administration wants to send migrant families caught crossing the border illegally to a family detention center for as long as it takes for their cases to be decided. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mu96Wp

Brexit: Michael Gove pledges to ensure traffic flows through ports

The minister in charge of no-deal planning again dismisses predictions of chaos at the ports. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zrb9ko

ONS 'underestimated' EU migration to UK

The Office for National Statistics says it may have also overstated migration from non-EU countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MqO9vz

Government's budget surplus shrinks in July

The £1.2bn surplus was much lower than the £2.7bn analysts had been expecting. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MAWZXV

HS2: Review to examine costs and benefits of rail project

It will look at the costs and benefits, with a “go or no-go" decision by the end of the year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KMpEGY

Putting a Positive Spin on Oil Exploration in the Arctic Refuge

The Trump administration pressed scientists for quick findings, dismissed bad news and revised a report in its push for lease sales, records show. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P2SpDF

In Denmark, Bewilderment and Anger Over Trump’s Interest in Greenland

The cancellation was a rare snub for Denmark’s head of state, and disbelief and condemnation echoed through the political landscape. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z7V8QE

Hong Kong: China confirms detention of UK consulate worker

The Hong Kong consulate worker was detained for violating the law, China's foreign ministry says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KJd4s9

Brexit: Boris Johnson's letter to the EU

Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the Irish backstop Brexit plan as "anti-democratic". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30kQnA1

Government automatically enrols firms in case of no-deal Brexit

Business groups urged the government to act after many firms failed to get a customs number. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NkP2pd

Shipping containers 'used to house homeless children'

Office blocks are also being used to house families as 210,000 children are estimated to be homeless. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZhXhES

Key Scottish economic figures to be published

The annual Gers report has become a major battleground in the country's independence debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NmGaiK

On Politics: Trump Returns to N.R.A.’s Side

Gun rights advocates have waged an aggressive campaign to dissuade the president from enacting gun control measures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31RLa2P

Brexit: Welsh Government 'backs Remain' under Labour

The first minister says he will back Remain, even under a Labour-led UK government with a new deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MuC8Fi

Brexit: PM to meet Angela Merkel with call to scrap backstop

It comes after the PM said the plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland was "anti-democratic". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZekozX

President Trump Cancels Trip to Denmark After Greenland Spat

The president said on Twitter that he was reacting to the Danish prime minister’s rejection of his interest in buying Greenland from Denmark. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z96PaF

Trump Accuses Jewish Democrats of ‘Great Disloyalty’

The president’s echo of a longstanding anti-Semitic smear drew condemnation from diplomats and analysts across the political spectrum. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZhGRjJ

A Call With the President Gets the N.R.A. Results

After talking with Wayne LaPierre, the group’s chief executive, President Trump repeats many of its longtime positions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mv1zqq

Trump Says Russia Should Be Readmitted Into G7

President Trump issued his latest call for ending Moscow’s international pariah status, but the idea is likely to earn a cool reception at the annual Group of 7 summit starting this weekend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zah9Oj

Why the 2020 Criminal Justice Debate Is Completely Different

Democratic candidates are pushing ideas that were considered radical just a few years ago. But the American public has changed its views, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30kAzNr

Man Who Claimed Trump Will Start a ‘Racial War and Crusade’ Is Arrested

The arrest was the latest example in a spate of what the authorities say are violent threats of domestic extremism, which have received renewed attention after mass shootings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KKFCBv

The Trump Administration Is Worrying About the Economy. A Look at the Data Shows Why.

Some of the White House’s favorite data points are now flashing warning signs about investment, jobs and growth. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Qwz7L

As Wildfires Get Worse, Insurers Pull Back From Riskiest Areas

A growing number of Western homeowners are being dropped by their insurance companies, prompting warnings from officials and worries about what comes next. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hd9lRu

Trump Expected to Nominate Pompeo Deputy to Be Ambassador to Russia

John Sullivan, the deputy secretary of state, has been confirmed once by the Senate. Should President Trump send him to Moscow, he would face a new hearing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TPqSnY

Julián Castro Qualifies for the Next Democratic Debate

Mr. Castro, the former housing secretary, is the 10th presidential candidate to earn a spot onstage in Houston in September. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KSedMY

Brexit: 'No prospect' of a deal unless backstop is dropped

The PM calls the Irish border plan "unviable", but the EU says he hasn't offered realistic alternatives. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HiCElA

Brexit: Freedom of movement plan 'will create chaos' - Abbott

The shadow home secretary says the policy would "make Windrush look like a minor blip". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HgmPvE

Trump’s Rollback of Auto Pollution Rules Shows Signs of Disarray

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30uZdLm

Brexit: Corbyn will 'follow what Labour says' in a referendum

The Labour leader is yet to rule out staying neutral as close colleagues say they would back Remain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30lBNs2

Hong Kong: British consulate staffer 'detained at China border'

The Foreign Office says it is seeking further information from Chinese authorities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zfzc1n

No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'

A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P5Vseh

On Politics: Trump Prepares for Economic Trouble

President Trump’s advisers are looking at ways to lift the economy if it continues to weaken. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30hYWvb

Trump Has Right to End DACA, Justice Dept. Tells Supreme Court

The government’s brief in the case, about the fate of the program that shields the young immigrants known as Dreamers, is the first salvo in a legal test of the president’s immigration agenda. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZheMFc

Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for 'anti-democratic' backstop to be scrapped

The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MrEe99

Jill Biden, Stressing Trump Matchup, Makes a Blunt Case for Her Husband

“You may like another candidate better, but you have to look at who is going to win,” she said, while campaigning for Joe Biden in New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P5syLs

After Lobbying by Gun Rights Advocates, Trump Sounds a Familiar Retreat

The president’s resolve to take significant action appears to have softened, and he has reverted to reiterating conservative positions on guns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P0pnob

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim That Google ‘Manipulated’ Millions of Votes for Clinton

After making baseless claims of voter fraud, the president has turned to a new way of explaining his loss of the popular vote in 2016. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MqMarf

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: A Flash Point for Women in Politics

Women have never been more engaged. Now, at a critical moment, a poll looks at where their priorities lie. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zaUC54

Apologies and Scorn Greet News of a Book by Mark Halperin

The publisher Judith Regan plans to put out a new book by the best-selling political author, who was accused of multiple instances of sexual harassment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZeU5d3

ISIS Is Regaining Strength in Iraq and Syria

Five months after its territorial defeat, the Islamic State is conducting guerrilla attacks as defense officials acknowledge that the terror group is here to stay. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P2iClK

Brexit: Johnson and Varadkar in hour-long call

The two governments said the leaders "shared perspectives on the withdrawal agreement". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zi5dKe

U.S. Prisons Chief Is Reassigned After Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide in Jail

The move is the latest fallout over Mr. Epstein’s death at a chronically understaffed federal jail. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z85PDo

U.S. Prisons Chief Is Reassigned After Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide in Jail

The move is the latest fallout over Mr. Epstein’s death at a chronically understaffed federal jail. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KTUcFN

Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit

The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TPcf4a

Planned Parenthood May Withdraw From Title X Funding

Facing a federal rule that restricts referrals for abortion, the organization will decide whether to reject government funding for family planning for low-income women. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Mm3hT

Elizabeth Warren to Appear at Native American Forum

The forum in Iowa will give her a chance to showcase her policy plans intended to help Native communities — and perhaps address the lingering controversy over her past claims of ancestry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KPN0uk

U.S. Companies Get More Time to Stop Working With Huawei

A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TJzoot

U.S. Companies Get More Time to Stop Working With Huawei

A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TJzoot

U.S. Companies Get More Time to Stop Working With Huawei

A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33NntuC

Paralympian Lord Holmes denies sexually touching a woman

Lord Holmes of Richmond is accused of touching the woman in a London hotel earlier this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zev4Pc

Knife crime curfew plan for 12 year olds

The Home Office is to allow courts to impose restrictions on people police suspect carry weapons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MnTqEj

Brexit: Freedom of movement 'will end' says the government

The government has ditched the idea of extending freedom of movement to 2021 in the event of a no-deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z4cq1V

Boris Johnson orders action to stop measles spread

A fall in uptake of the MMR vaccine means the UK has lost its measles-free status. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YZL10h

Brexit: Sinn Féin criticise PM after no-deal dossier leak

DUP leader Arlene Foster says she believes the dossier is "outdated" and leaked to undermine the PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z83WH6

Police Scotland spend £7m on Brexit contingency planning

A report on the force's plans names civil unrest as the biggest issue it faces in preparing to leave the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TEKKtK

Brexit: Not leaving EU would betray democracy - Andrew RT Davies

Andrew RT Davies says not delivering Brexit would be a "danger to the fabric of the United Kingdom". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MomX0z

‘I Can Still Smell Him’: For 4 Legislators, This Law Is Personal

Sexually abused as children, four Albany lawmakers told their stories to raise awareness about the Child Victims Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33IbKxf

Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis'

A general election would be the "change of direction" the UK needs, the Labour leader will say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KDTltY

On Politics: Trump’s Economic Conspiracy

As the economy shows ominous signs, the president has started to blame outside forces conspiring against him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31MxVAr

In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Signs of a Conspiracy

The president has accused his own Federal Reserve chair, other nations and the news media of working against him to derail the economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KTHWVS

Julián Castro’s Obama Moment

He was given a star-making speaking slot at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. He’s still trying to make it pay dividends. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30ivB46

Michael Brown regrets 'stupid' £2.4m Lib Dem donation

Michael Brown says his 2005 gift of £2.4m - a party record - led to recognition and pain for his family. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZfgcUA

No-deal Brexit dossier shows worst-case scenario - Gove

No deal planning has been accelerated, Michael Gove says, as a leaked government document warns of food and drug shortages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZaQxbU

Brexit: PM to tell EU leaders to renegotiate deal

Boris Johnson will meet Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron later this week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/308B9xT

Trump’s Pittsburgh Speech Was a Paying Gig for Audience

Union workers were told attendance wasn’t mandatory, but if they didn’t come, they would lose some of their expected pay for the week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hd954U

How Stephen Miller Rode an Anti-Immigration Wave to the White House

Behind Mr. Miller’s singular grip on the Trump anti-immigrant agenda are forces far bigger than his own hostility toward the foreign-born. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HpV7gr

Israel’s Alliance With Trump Creates New Tensions Among American Jews

Religious leaders see President Trump’s influence over the Israeli prime minister becoming a wedge issue in the Jewish community. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KEmntC

In D.C., Trading Politics for a Paddle

The Potomac River offers a watery vantage point on the nation’s capital, with some rocky shoals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZasKZp

Hickenlooper Exits as O’Rourke Presses On: This Week in the 2020 Race

John Hickenlooper said he would give “serious thought” to a Senate run, Beto O’Rourke reset the focus of his campaign and Stacey Abrams laid out her 2020 plans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HbvBLv

Brexit: Tory MP Oliver Letwin rejects Corbyn as caretaker PM

But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KSsXLI

Sajid Javid will 'simplify' the tax system in first Budget

The chancellor says he is a "low tax guy" and he wants to see "simpler" taxes when he delivers his Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z8oCNL

Joseph Kennedy III Said to Be Eying Edward Markey’s Massachusetts Senate Seat

Mr. Kennedy, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, paid for a poll last month to test his prospects against Mr. Markey, a Democratic official said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HbnD58

Debate Flares Over Afghanistan as Trump Considers Troop Withdrawal

President Trump met with top advisers on Friday to discuss a deal with the Taliban that could begin a final American exit from the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NcRhur

Rashida Tlaib Says She Won’t Visit West Bank Under Israel’s Conditions

Israel said on Friday that Ms. Tlaib could visit her grandmother in the West Bank if she agreed not to “promote boycotts.” Ms. Tlaib said she would cancel her trip. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KBrFWp

Trump Is Said to Ask: Can We Buy Greenland?

At a meeting last spring in the Oval Office, President Trump joked about buying Greenland for its resources, according to a person who was in attendance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P0qPH5

‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of a Purchase Draws Derision

Residents of the semiautonomous Danish territory were apoplectic, and Denmark gave a chilly reception to the president’s idea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZdoPz0

Citing Economy, Trump Says That ‘You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me’

As the markets wobble over fears of a slowdown amid an escalating trade and currency war with China, the president defended policies that are rattling many businesses and investors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MmgnaS

Elizabeth Warren Offers a Policy Agenda for Native Americans

Ms. Warren’s campaign got off to a rocky start amid a controversy over her ancestry. Now she is making an effort to show how she would help Native people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z2cfCQ

‘Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of Buying Greenland Draws Derision

Residents of the semiautonomous Danish territory were apoplectic, and Denmark gave a chilly reception to the president’s idea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HahsOD

As Politics Creep Into Philanthropy, Beneficiaries Come Under Fire

Charitable organizations can find themselves targets of protests caused by the actions of their benefactors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KA7Z5k

Home Office role in 'Woke' Muslim social network revealed

The network on Facebook and Instagram helps combat online radicalisation, says Home Office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P0e4wl

Peterloo Massacre: Tracing the relatives of the Failsworth Reformers

An academic's project brings together families of protesters for the 200th anniversary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z9V2TQ

Israel Says Rashida Tlaib Can Visit to See Her Grandmother

Israel had denied entry to two Congress members, Ms. Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, for supporting a boycott movement. The government now says Ms Tlaib can enter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z4zvl8

Jeremy Corbyn hails Wales' lead in 'green revolution'

Labour leader restates support for renewable energy schemes to "transform society" and create jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YMYUim

Obama and Biden’s Relationship Looks Rosy. It Wasn’t Always That Simple.

Their partnership is the stuff of buddy-movie lore, but those who saw it up close described a more difficult, complicated dynamic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TDgEXS

Jo Swinson: Clarke and Harman prepared to lead emergency government

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says the senior Tory and Labour MPs are both prepared to be caretaker PMs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KN2u2h

Strength of British military falls for ninth year

The government is accused of "running down" the military, as figures show a further drop in numbers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/307alhz

Celebrities call for more creative education in schools

Stars from the arts world urge the government to make creative education accessible to young people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NaO3YJ

£13m written off the value of public stake in BiFab

The Scottish government's stake in the engineering yards is slashed from £19m to £6m after a watchdog's review. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OU6qDw

On Politics: Israel Denies Entry to Congresswomen

Israel on Thursday barred Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from visiting the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after President Trump’s urging. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33EkJiK

Trump Is Said to Ask: Can We Buy Greenland?

Fact-Checking Trump’s New Hampshire Rally

President Trump on Thursday repeated inaccurate claims about energy, China and his predecessor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZaV1mK

Citing Economy, Trump Says That ‘You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me’

Trump’s Hong Kong Caution Isolates Him From Congress, Allies and Advisers

In his showdown with Beijing over trade and tariffs, Mr. Trump is ignoring his hawkish advisers, who believe China threatens American interests worldwide. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z3wYHD

Economic Trouble Signs Hang Over Trump’s Trade War

White House advisers discount warnings of a possible recession. But the president may be gambling that the Federal Reserve can ward off that prospect. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N5Dje3

Trial Opens for Former Obama Aide Accused of Lying About Foreign Lobbying

Lawyers for Gregory B. Craig said their client never intended to deceive Justice Department officials about his work on behalf of Ukraine’s government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Jk79M

The Law Israel Used to Keep Omar and Tlaib Out

Israel has used the law, passed in 2017, to deny entry to outspoken foreign supporters of a movement to boycott the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31GdGnZ

The Complex History of the Women’s Suffrage Movement

As the 19th Amendment turns 100, three exhibitions in Washington explore the contentious — and unfinished — struggle for voting rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OTVUMD

The U.S. Has Joined Secret Talks With Israel and the U.A.E. The topic? Iran.

The three-sided talks grew out of a February conference in Warsaw. Since then, the three allies have met twice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/303T5tq

Overstock C.E.O. Takes Aim at ‘Deep State’ After Romance With Russian Agent

Patrick Byrne said in an interview that he was still “quite fond” of Maria Butina, who is now in prison, and that she “should go home and be president of Russia one day.’’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TEPjoa

House Panel Subpoenas Corey Lewandowski and Trump Aide in Obstruction Case

The summons set up another potentially high-stakes public hearing around the findings of the former special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KyNLsI

Trump Administration Asks Congress to Reauthorize N.S.A.’s Deactivated Call Records Program

The White House is seeking reauthorization of a law that lets the N.S.A. gain access to logs of Americans’ phone and text records — while acknowledging that the program has been indefinitely halted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N4hsn7

Brexit: Corbyn plan to stop no deal meets resistance

The Labour leader's plan to become caretaker PM is rejected by Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZaekMQ

Trump Thinks Corey Lewandowski Would Be a ‘Fantastic’ Senator From New Hampshire

President Trump all but endorsed his former campaign manager, who is weighing a Senate bid. “He’s terrific on television,” Mr. Trump said. “I like everything about him.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OYtam1

Leaders call for £39bn for Northern Powerhouse Rail project

Boris Johnson said a "very, very good case" is being made for improving connections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OWpYqO

What is Labour's Brexit plan?

Labour says it will do all it can to stop a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N0TiGC

Beto O’Rourke’s New Approach to 2020: ‘Taking the Fight to Donald Trump’

After the shooting in El Paso, Mr. O’Rourke decided to abandon his focus on early primary states and more directly confront the president over immigration and gun control. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OYb3g1

Labour MP Albert Owen to stand down at next election

Albert Owen has held the Ynys Mon seat since 2001 and cites personal reasons for standing down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KA9KQb

Greta Thunberg: Caroline Lucas reports Arron Banks to Twitter

Caroline Lucas reports Arron Banks to Twitter over his tweet about "freak yachting accidents". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N5Ah9K

UK must accept US food standards in trade deal, says farm chief

Fears over practices like chlorine-washing chicken are unfounded, says the head of America's farm lobby. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30fa9g0

Chicken takeaway boxes warn young people of knife crime danger

Ministers want to dissuade young people from carrying weapons but critics say the plan is offensive. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/306Zlkc

How One Billionaire Could Keep Three Countries Hooked on Coal for Decades

The story of a mining project in Australia helps to explain why the world keeps burning coal despite the profound risk it poses to the future. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2H9Mfev

Many Democrats Love Elizabeth Warren. They Also Worry About Her.

Even as she demonstrates why she is a leading presidential candidate, Ms. Warren is facing persistent questions and doubts about whether she would be able to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z0qCU4

John Hickenlooper to End Struggling Presidential Campaign

Mr. Hickenlooper has been seriously considering a run for the Republican-held Senate seat in Colorado, a major target for Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2H4MvLF

Trump Delays a Holiday Tax, but Toymakers Are Still Worried

Toymakers are already looking ahead to next year’s holiday season, and fretting about the crippling uncertainty that the president’s trade policy has created for them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z1Rt7z

Corbyn: UK parliament should not block Indyref2

The Labour leader says Westminster should not prevent a vote - but he does not think it is a "good idea". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31xQh8m

On Politics: New Signs of Economic Trouble

The warning signals from overseas not only are a measure of the trade war’s impact, but could also complicate President Trump’s ability to wage it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33BrL8f

Obama Shares His Summer Reading List

The former president recommended new books by Téa Obreht and Colson Whitehead, as well as well-known works by Hilary Mantel and Toni Morrison. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yYxSFp

Trump Weighs Action on Gun Control. But It’s Still a Theoretical Discussion.

The president is facing pushback from gun rights advocates and some of his advisers. But he could follow his pattern of abruptly dropping the idea of doing something after talking about it for weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/307rKGQ

Brexit: Corbyn plans to call no-confidence vote to defeat no-deal

The Labour leader plans to lead a caretaker government after winning a no-confidence vote in the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z4qKSz

Sarah Wollaston: Ex-Tory MP joins Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson says the pro-Remain MP will bring "real expertise" to the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N2RrET

In Delaying Tariffs, Trump Faces Up to Economic Reality

President Trump insists China is paying the full cost of his tariffs. But his decision to push some of them off until December is an admission of their impact on American consumers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KShqfE

Trump Repeatedly Insisted ‘China’s Paying the Tariffs’