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General election 2019: Labour plans central train ticket bookings

The party is proposing a "one-stop shop" for fares with no booking fees if it wins the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OA2MfO

London Bridge attack sparks terrorists' jail release review

PM claims scrapping early release would have prevented London attack but Corbyn blames budget cuts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34CLjcq

Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance

Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher’s case pits a Pentagon hierarchy committed to enforcing longstanding rules of combat against a commander in chief with no military experience but a finely honed sense of grievance against authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2R6MSLO

General election 2019: Labour say NHS figures show decline in GP services

The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rIgc0e

A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret

President Trump’s aides were delighted that news of his Thanksgiving Day visit to Afghanistan stayed under wraps. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2R3z3xD

General election 2019: Labour and Lib Dems pledge wider access to HIV drug

The parties say anyone who needs it should be able to access the HIV prevention drug, PrEP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DvMHS9

Twitter Permanently Suspends Accounts of Ilhan Omar’s Potential Challenger

Danielle Stella, a Republican, suggested on Twitter that Ms. Omar be tried for treason and hanged. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Cbped

Long Before Trump, Impeachment Loomed Over Multiple Presidents

While only three previous presidents faced serious threat of removal, one out of four confronted formal accusations in the House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33yyazF

London Bridge: Automatic early release for terrorists 'not working'

Boris Johnson wants to toughen up sentences for violent offenders, following the London Bridge attack. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34w6Pzr

Election 2019: What happened this week on the campaign trail?

Election 2019: A look back at the last seven days of campaigning. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33zWuBh

General election 2019: PM to appear on Marr amid BBC interview row

The BBC says it's in the public interest, but it still wants him to be interviewed by Andrew Neil. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34AH6FT

2020 Democratic Candidates Wage Escalating Fight (on the Merits of Fighting)

For all the emphasis placed on the various divides among the candidates, the question of “to fight or not to fight” might represent the most meaningful contrast. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L7Eo2W

A Census Whodunit: Why Was the Citizenship Question Added?

New documents hint at partisan politics in the attempt to add the question to the 2020 census and in the failure to turn over materials when the plan was challenged in court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Dy8oko

A Pennsylvania County’s Election Day Nightmare Underscores Voting Machine Concerns

How “everything went wrong” in Northampton County. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33EAIMV

General election 2019: Seven-way debate fact-checked

Senior figures from seven political parties took part in a BBC election debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XZUVLG

This Matters: UK housing is broken, can anyone fix it?

More houses are being built - well, that's what every party is saying to get your vote. But how come there aren't enough? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37Mwx4V

Teacher Fired After Asking Trump to ‘Remove’ Immigrants Wins Her Appeal

A Texas state agency ruled in favor of the teacher after an independent examiner said tweets she sent to the president were free speech. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35NplUg

General election 2019: Politicians share security plans in BBC debate

Seven figures from major political parties also pay tribute to the victims of Friday's attack in London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OwYgyC

Where’s Lindsey? After G.O.P. Outcry, Graham Emerges as a Trump Defender

After initially resisting calls to lead Republicans’ impeachment counteroffensive, the senator has now taken on the role with zeal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35HNuva

General election 2019: Can the UK ban live animal exports after Brexit?

Boris Johnson said under EU law "you cannot ban the shipment of live animals". Is he right? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2R5L9X0

General election 2019: Hate probe over candidate's turban jibe

Labour politician Kuldip Sahota says his faith was "ridiculed" by Tory candidate Philip Dunne. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DuBhxW

Would Republicans Follow Their Garland Rule for the Court in 2020?

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s health scare raised the question of how the Senate would handle a high court vacancy in a presidential election year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DtMZcf

With Impeachment Inquiry in Full Swing, Public Opinion Remains Split

Most Americans view President Trump’s potential impeachment along partisan lines. But a crucial slice of the electorate remains undecided, with possible implications for the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Dsg6wv

General election 2019: Boris Johnson not seeking Trump endorsement

The prime minister says the US and UK "traditionally don't get involved in each other's elections". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qVpNkk

The Impeachment News Industry Is Here to Help (Overwhelm You Even More)

A glut of pop-up podcasts and newsletters from major publishers and worried citizens promise to cut through the flood of impeachment news. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2rzTW8W

General election 2019: People's Vote campaign history

The People's Vote campaign saw hundreds of thousands of people march through London, but many staff have since left. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rzHCpc

General election 2019: Boris Johnson warns Donald Trump against election endorsement

The PM says it is "best" for "neither side to be involved in the other's election campaigns". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ov4tLI

General election 2019: Greens 'continually disappointed' over tactical voting

Speaking to 5 Live, co-leader Jonathan Bartley says: "The pressure on us to hold our noses and vote tactically is immense." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35LJY2Y

General election 2019: Boris Johnson pledges new immigration rules by 2021

Boris Johnson outlines his Brexit "roadmap", saying it will be easier to help British firms in trouble. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37OJ73u

TV general election debates: Dos, don'ts and lessons learned

Ahead of a seven-way live debate on the BBC, here is a look at past showdowns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DoNQuP

General election 2019: Scottish Lib Dems pledge to end 'constitutional chaos'

The Scottish Liberal Democrat election manifesto promises to "stop Brexit and stop independence". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OxuCcV

How Kamala Harris’s Campaign Unraveled

Ms. Harris is the only 2020 Democrat who has fallen hard out of the top tier of candidates. She has proved to be an uneven campaigner who changes her message and tactics to little effect and has a staff torn into factions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37HXO8x

Warren Wealth Tax Has Wide Support, Except Among One Group

Most college-educated Republican men oppose the plan, which otherwise finds wide backing. On Medicare for all, divisions are more starkly partisan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OSzybb

The 72-Hour War Over Christmas

The mayor of Charleston, W.Va., wanted her city to be more welcoming to all faiths and people, so she changed an annual celebration to the ‘Winter Parade.’ It didn’t last long. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34wfyBL

General election 2019: Parties to face grilling in seven-way debate

Figures from the Tories, Labour, Lib Dems, SNP, Greens, Plaid Cymru and the Brexit Party will take part. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33tewoS

General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson debate 'empty chair'

Conservatives say Channel 4 broke impartiality rules while Labour claims the PM is "hiding from scrutiny". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35IL2EL

Conservatives pledge to boost Ofsted rather than scrap it

Boris Johnson wants to strengthen the education watchdog but opposition parties want a new body. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QZMPkP

General election 2019: What to look out for on crime

If you care about what the parties are promising to do about crime, here are some key issues to watch for. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KUkt7C

When a darts player and drag queen had dinner

What happens when two people from across the political divide are brought together for dinner? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33rs9ow

General election 2019: What happened Thursday

The parties' spending commitments came under scrutiny from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34uHwOf

General election 2019: Main parties react to manifesto spending analysis

The IFS says Lib Dem plans are the "most fiscally prudent" but Tory and Labour spending plans are "not credible". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37Kejkn

Donald Trump Jr., Debut Author, Sees Sales Bolstered by G.O.P. Allies

Orders from the Republican Party and other conservative groups helped push Mr. Trump’s best-selling book, records show. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34FNawQ

General election 2019: How do spending plans compare?

The three biggest UK parties have published their manifestos, how do their spending plans compare? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2R0xkJA

General election 2019: Swinson accuses PM of 'game-playing' over EU

Jo Swinson has accused Boris Johnson of 'game-playing' and 'Etonian entitlement' in a speech on the Tory leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KZDVQE

General Election 2019: Labour will 'expand and restore' UK habitats

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will create "wildlife rich forests" by planting two billion trees and creating 10 new national parks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37F9Z61

General election 2019: Is the DUP affair over?

Can the unexpected power brokers of the 2017 election cling on to their influence this time round? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OPUAHr

General Election 2019: Lib Dems vow to end rough sleeping

The party says it would end no-fault evictions and compel councils to offer emergency accommodation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qWSDB1

General Election 2019: 'The choice could not be clearer' for voters, says IFS

Paul Johnson said that with uncertainty around Brexit it was difficult to say whether any party could deliver their plan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QZiUcD

General election 2019: DUP launches manifesto

The party reiterates its opposition to the prime minister's Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33m6uhq

EU net migration to the UK falls to lowest level since 2003

Figures show net migration from both EU and non-EU countries last year was 212,000. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35FDL8J

Broken Promises and Debt Pile Up as Loan Forgiveness Goes Astray

A federal loan forgiveness program made a promise to students: Stick with your vital but low-wage professions and your debts will be wiped clean. Then they weren’t. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35BpGcq

General Election 2019: Labour 'take no votes for granted', says Gardiner

Barry Gardiner says Labour is trying to appeal all sectors of the population on Brexit and wants to "unite the country". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35LDykj

General election 2019: Tory and Labour spending plans 'not credible' - IFS

The influential group said both main parties were not being honest ahead of the general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34uT0kD

General Election 2019: Tories 'saying more nurses' not 'new nurses' says Hancock

The Health secretary says pledge to recruit 50,000 more nurses includes "measures to improve retention". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OrFKaX

General election 2019: Labour candidate removed over anti-Semitism claims

The party says it took "immediate action" to remove Safia Ali, who had been its candidate for the Falkirk seat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DnyZ3B

General election 2019: Labour to change strategy with two weeks to go

The party plans to appeal to voters in Leave-supporting areas, with two weeks to go to polling day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P4bSRl

General election 2019: What parties' environment promises really mean

It's the greenest election campaign ever - but how much are the parties promising on climate change? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pTuN8C

Election 2019, Your Questions Answered: Which party will help first-time buyers?

Your questions answered on the housing crisis, stamp duty and environmentally-friendly new homes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2q2vCME

Three Women Accuse Gordon Sondland of Sexual Misconduct, Report Says

The publication of the allegations came a week after Mr. Sondland testified before Congress in the impeachment proceedings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35AoExk

General election 2019: Johnson vows to help women reach 'full potential'

Boris Johnson says he wants more women in the Tories, as Labour highlights "sexist" comments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QX1PzT

What does a billion pounds actually look like?

The number is thrown around a lot, especially during election campaigning - but what does it mean? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rvZJwb

Election battleground: Cheltenham

Deprivation and the uncertainty around a local hospital is high on the list of election priorities for the people of Cheltenham. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34tKwdD

General election 2019: Labour vow to plant two billion trees by 2040

The party will set out its £3.7bn "plan for nature" on Thursday, including creating 10 new national parks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2L15xog

General election 2019: Tory candidate calls for PM apology on Muslim remarks

Parvez Akhtar says he can no longer remain silent over Boris Johnson's comments about Muslim women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34qaq1L

General election 2019: Misleading politicians must be called out, says Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is concerned about deliberate misuse of facts during election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OnV0pq

SNP manifesto 2019: Key policies explained

The SNP election manifesto has been launched. What are its most eye-catching promises? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KY95rg

General Election 2019: 'Election now a fight for survival of NHS' says Corbyn

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says 'this election is now a fight for survival of our National Health Service.' from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2shLgEp

General Election 2019: The Facebook influencers you've never heard of

Far from newspaper offices and TV studios, committed volunteer activists have created an alternative Facebook media universe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33htVbG

Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Ursula von der Leyen sets out a new EU future as her European Commission team awaits approval. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Dl8Nqk

'Proof NHS at risk under US trade deal' - Labour

Jeremy Corbyn says party has compiled 451-page dossier showing drug prices could rise and NHS services put up for grabs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33rNj5I

General election 2019: Burgon defends Corbyn's Andrew Neil interview

Richard Burgon says Jeremy Corbyn has already admitted Labour's "processes weren't swift enough" in tackling anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QWojkG

FEMA’s Hurricane Aid to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Has Stalled

Two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, records show the agency’s work on long-term recovery on the islands is crawling compared with some states on the mainland. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37HvW4k

Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine

In 1981, he was elected mayor of Burlington. But the city’s bureaucracy showed him that winning isn’t everything. So he learned how to fight back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OMuHIl

Trump Keeps Losing in Court. But His Legal Strategy Is Winning Anyway.

As fights over the president’s stonewalling of Congress play out slowly in courts, he is reducing the prospect that voters learn new damaging facts about him before the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33v0aV2

Melania Trump Is Booed While Addressing Students in Baltimore

The first lady, who was speaking at an event for youth opioids awareness, rarely elicits such a visceral crowd reaction on her own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2rsBCOY

MCB: Islamophobia 'tolerated' in the Conservative Party

The Muslim Council of Britain's Miqdaad Versi says "Islamophobia is tolerated" within the Conservative Party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34pjQed

General election 2019: The big names facing a nervy election night

A look at the well-known MPs who are in danger of losing their seats on 12 December. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37DjeUa

Last hurdle for new Welsh Assembly name and votes at 16

A law giving 16 and 17-year-olds the vote and renaming the institution reaches its last hurdle later. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34qdc7c

General election 2019: Corbyn admits lower earners face tax hike under Labour

Labour previously claimed only the top 5% of earners would pay more to fund public services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XPYAeY

At Florida ‘Homecoming’ Rally, Trump Rails Against Familiar Targets

The president took on the impeachment inquiry, Democrats and the news media in his first return to the state as a formal resident. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35ElWHm

General election 2019: Nicola Sturgeon pledges to 'protect Scotland from Tories'

The SNP leader will accuse Boris Johnson of being "unfit for office" as she launches her party's election manifesto. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37Fy78z

Election explained: What to look out for on climate change and the environment

If you care about what the parties are promising to do about the environment, here are some key issues to watch for. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OpaEkv

Giuliani Represented Venezuelan Investor in Discussion With Justice Dept.

The president’s lawyer met with the head of the department’s criminal division about a money laundering case involving Alejandro Betancourt López. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34mAbQE

Trump Says U.S. Will Designate Drug Cartels in Mexico as Terrorist Groups

The comments, made in an interview with the former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, came three weeks after nine American citizens, including six children, were killed in Mexico. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34ogGHD

In White House Turkey Ceremony, President’s Impeachment Jokes Hit Close to the Bone

“Democrats are accusing me of being too soft on Turkey,” Mr. Trump said in pardoning two white fowls named Bread and Butter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2rpQJsD

Election 2019: No Labour apology and Tories criticised over Islamophobia

The BBC's Nick Eardley breaks down the main events of Tuesday's election campaigning. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KWnBQw

Muslim Council of Britain on Conservative Islamophobia claims

The Muslim Council of Britain questions why there are Tory candidates who have expressed Islamophobic views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KVeRKt

General election 2019: No place for anti-Semitism within Labour - Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn urges Jewish community to "engage" with him following the chief rabbi's outspoken criticism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35Ci61f

General election 2019: Muslim Council criticises Tories over Islamophobia

The Muslim Council of Britain accuses the Conservatives of a "blind spot for this type of racism". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37Bz55E

General election 2019: Anti-Semitism 'vile, wrong and evil' - Corbyn

The Labour leader says his party has a "rapid and effective" system for dealing with reports of racism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pWkS2g

Lord Dubs: Chief rabbi has gone too far

Labour peer Lord Dubs says comments about the Jewish community's anxiety about a Labour government are "legitimate up to a point but some are displaced". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QS8ITa

Baroness Julia Neuberger: 'Something is going very wrong'

Baroness Julia Neuberger says Jeremy Corbyn's inability to tackle anti-Semitism within the Labour party "makes people feel very uncomfortable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KSKjJq

Democrats Increasingly Vocal in Calling ‘Medicare for All’ a Political Liability

Party leaders are describing the health care proposal that appeals to the party’s left as a risky bet that could neutralize one of the Democrats’ prime issues in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34ncKXB

General election 2019: Ex-UK diplomat attacks PM's 'Get Brexit done' vow

Sir Ivan Rogers describes Boris Johnson's "Get Brexit done" election pledge as 'diplomatic amateurism'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35yXHtT

Dominic Raab heckled as Harry Dunn family left out of hustings

Dominic Raab is called a "coward" by friends and family of Harry Dunn who were kept outside a church. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XNzkGd

Gove: 'I have great respect for him but he's wrong'

Conservative Michael Gove says Lord Heseltine "was a great minister" but "he's always been a strong advocate for European integration". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XM5D8B

General election 2019: Lifelong Tories should back Lib Dems, says Heseltine

The ex-deputy PM tells Tory voters they should "put country first" and back other candidates. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KUn4yG

General election 2019: Do people still vote according to class?

Fifty years ago, people voted in the UK largely according to class, but different factors are now in play. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ojyiyu

Election 2019, Your Questions Answered: What's being done for the self-employed?

Your questions answered on tax, finance and MPs' employment details. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33n2vB4

General election 2019: Child poverty 'could rise' under Conservative plans

New analysis of election manifestos shows no major UK party's plans would reduce child poverty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XNK2wu

General election 2019: Last day to register to vote

More than 2.8m extra people have applied to cast a ballot since MPs agreed to the 12 December poll. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KVlmwG

General election 2019: Brexit Party MEP and Rizzle Kicks have dinner

What happens when two people from across the political divide are brought together for dinner? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37vT3i6

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today

As Congress takes its Thanksgiving break, we’re looking at the next steps in impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OHyeI5

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Disclosure of Trump’s Financial Records

The court set a brisk briefing schedule in the case, which concerns a subpoena from a House committee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2R1eJgv

President Trump Signs Federal Animal Cruelty Bill Into Law

The bill, called the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, makes intentional acts of cruelty to animals federal crimes carrying penalties of up to seven years in prison. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DgH9uH

President Trump Signs Federal Animal Cruelty Bill Into Law

The bill, called the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, makes intentional acts of cruelty to animals federal crimes carrying penalties of up to seven years in prison. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DgH9uH

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Disclosure of Trump’s Financial Records

The court set a brisk briefing schedule in the case, which concerns a subpoena from a House committee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2R1eJgv

Talking 2020 on Turkey Day

Dreading the political debate at your Thanksgiving meal? At least you’re not a political reporter! from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35Fborv

General election 2019: What to look out for on crime

If you care about what the parties are promising to do about crime, here are some key issues to watch for. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KUkt7C

Trump Ordered Pentagon Not to Oust Navy SEAL From Elite Unit

Defense Secretary Esper’s confirmation of the order is the latest turn in extraordinary events that pitted the president against his senior military leadership. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34ndRGw

Michael Bloomberg, in First 2020 Campaign Trip, Heads to Virginia

Not far from the world’s largest naval base, Mr. Bloomberg will address the uproar over President Trump’s clash with the Navy secretary, aides said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37DYtrg

General election 2019: Alliance says this campaign among worst for 'lies'

Alliance leader Naomi Long was speaking at the launch of her party's general election manifesto. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33erC9n

General election 2019: What is Labour offering to Waspi women?

Reality Check looks at the compensation being offered by Labour to women born in the 1950s. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OjAbLK

BBC acknowledges 'mistake' in Boris Johnson editing

The BBC says editing footage of Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a news bulletin was "a mistake". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37zhnzH

Can the NHS boost nurse numbers by 50,000?

The Conservative manifesto pledges a big increase in nurse numbers in England - is it realistic? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34lMddg

General election 2019: Karl McCartney apologises over retweets

The Conservative candidate for Lincoln retweeted posts from Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OFYpyR

Blair: 'This election is the weirdest in my lifetime'

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair criticises the state of British politics, saying the country is currently "home to a unique political experiment." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34j2MGD

Lib Dems will use 'Remain bonus' to 'enhance' UK's part in Nato - Chuka Umunna

Chuka Umunna says his party would spend 2% of GDP on defence, if elected to power. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35vVXl7

Corbyn on Waspi payments: 'We owe a moral debt to these women'

The Labour leader says his party is "righting a wrong" by vowing to help women who lost out on years of state pension payments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35BNWvb

General election 2019: UK politics is in a mess, says Blair

The former PM says it would "pose a risk" if either the Conservatives or Labour won a majority. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QMYHXi

General election 2019: Cross-party solution 'possible' for social care

Politicians are urged to work together to find a way of funding services for an ageing population. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34gdxcQ

U.S. Resumes Operations Against ISIS in Northern Syria

After a lull of several weeks, American troops and Syrian Kurdish fighters are once again conducting large-scale counterterrorism missions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34i9Ljb

2020 Democrats Unapologetically Support Abortion Rights, Times Survey Shows

The presidential candidates’ positions reflect a fundamental and politically consequential change in the party’s approach to reproductive issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qztzjs

Black Voters to Black Candidates: Representation Is Not Enough

Joe Biden leads with black voters, and Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are making better inroads with younger ones than Kamala Harris and Cory Booker. In interviews, voters rejected the idea that racial representation equated to change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33kNtvI

Could Donald Jr. or Lara Trump Run for Office in New York, and Win?

A poll showed Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law, would win a primary for a Long Island congressional seat by more than 30 points. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KOj2rd

How the 2020 Democrats Responded to an Abortion Survey

The Times asked the presidential candidates for their views on codifying Roe v. Wade, over-the-counter abortion pills and other policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XIlSDq

Why Giuliani Singled Out 2 Ukrainian Oligarchs to Help Dig Up Dirt

Inside a strategy to leverage damaging information on Joe Biden from foreign citizens who were politically powerful — and legally vulnerable. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OIkcFT

General election 2019: Boris Johnson launching Welsh manifesto

The prime minister is set to outline pledges for Wales which include investment in infrastructure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KSCF1t

Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QPwbEq

Devin Nunes Denounces Reports He Played a Role in Ukraine

The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee called the reports that he met with a former Ukrainian prosecutor part of a criminal campaign against him by a “totally corrupt” news media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Oja9sa

General election 2019: The towns and cities least likely to vote

City dwellers tend to vote differently to the rest of the country and this divide is deepening. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XQ1ZKY

Mulvaney Asked About Legal Justification for Withholding Ukraine Aid

In emails uncovered during an internal review, the acting White House chief of staff also asked budget officials how long the aid could be withheld. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pQSONK

Biden Is Struggling in Iowa and His Supporters There Know Why

The former vice president’s backers have noted a lack of enthusiasm and a spotty campaign operation as reasons Joe Biden is lagging in Iowa, not to mention a formidable moderate competitor in Pete Buttigieg. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OFbxnU

Esper Demands Resignation of Navy Secretary Over SEAL Case

Richard Spencer, the Navy secretary, differed in his private and public statements, the defense secretary said. Other officials said he angered President Trump by publicly disagreeing with him and threatening to resign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OhinAN

General election 2019: Labour vows to cap rent rises for private tenants

The party is also vowing to "put bad landlords out of business" if it wins the general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35nNJvs

Her Battles With the Press Corps Behind Her, Sanders Plans a Political Future

President Trump’s former press secretary has returned to Arkansas a bona fide star eager to play a new role in a post-Trump Republican Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37znCDH

The Tory manifesto in (nearly) 2 minutes

Political correspondent Helen Catt outlines the main bits of the newly-launched Conservative manifesto. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XSe4zn

Corbyn: 'The prime minister knows it won't get Brexit done'

The Labour leader rejects Boris Johnson's Brexit mantra, as the Conservatives launch their manifesto. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XGJM28

University to Students on Medicaid: Buy Private Coverage, or Drop Out

Just as Idaho expands Medicaid to cover thousands of low-income residents, Brigham Young University’s campus there will no longer accept the free government insurance program. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DeFrKl

Election 2019: Boris Johnson launches Tory manifesto

The prime minister set outs his party's promises, covering crime, immigration and clean energy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qwT0Cg

Michael Bloomberg Enters Democratic Primary

Mr. Bloomberg brings a huge personal fortune and moderate views to an increasingly fluid race, but issues like criminal justice and his late start loom as vulnerabilities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pMfqPr

National Grid and SSE move offshore over Labour plans

National Grid and SSE have opened offshore holding companies citing fears about nationalisation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2scVZA8

General election 2019: Gove questioned on Brexit transition period extension

Cabinet minister Michael Gove ruled out any extension to the transition period beyond the 31 December 2020 deadline. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35y6Fb4

Nicola Sturgeon: Labour should scrap Trident to win SNP support

The SNP leader outlines the conditions for her party backing a minority Labour government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37zEudm

Jo Swinson defends cuts during coalition

The Lib Dem leader was challenged by Andrew Marr on spending cuts when part of the coalition government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KOinq0

Internet Companies Prepare to Fight the ‘Deepfake’ Future

Researchers are creating tools to find A.I.-generated fake videos before they become impossible to detect. Some experts fear it is a losing battle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QSnusO

General election 2019: Labour to 'fix pension injustice'

Labour's Angela Rayner says women who lost out on state pension payments after the retirement age was raised will be compensated. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35rMF9Q

General election 2019: Sturgeon says indyref2 needed because of Brexit

The SNP leader tells BBC election special things had "dramatically" changed with the Brexit vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34d7gyx

Trying Out a Life on the Hill

The two House members whom a reporter followed since January were new to Congress. So was the reporter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2scG2df

General election 2019: Labour pledges payouts to pension age rise women

The shadow chancellor says compensation would settle a "debt of honour" to women born in the 1950s. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XL823s

General election 2019: Politicians 'seem childish to the working class'

A window cleaner who helps keep his town tidy wants politicians to stop being indecisive. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ODNdm7

New Documents Reveal Details of Pompeo’s Role in Ukraine Affair

Emails and documents released by the State Department support testimony showing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo enabled the Ukrainian pressure campaign at the center of the impeachment proceedings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L3v9Bd

General election 2019: Tories to launch manifesto 'to get Brexit done'

The Conservatives' election manifesto will pledge to bring back the Brexit bill before Christmas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2D7tm9E

Navy Is Said to Proceed With Disciplinary Plans Against Edward Gallagher

Top military officials threatened to resign or be fired if their plans to remove Chief Gallagher from the SEALs were halted by President Trump, administration officials said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KIAwFF

Veterans Join Airlines in Pushback Against Conduct Unbecoming a Support Dog

As the number of emotional support animals aboard airliners proliferate, a veteran’s service dog sometimes gets a bad rap. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DcvkFI

A Split Decision From Congress Will Leave Voters With Final Say on Trump

Unlike Presidents Richard M. Nixon or Bill Clinton, Mr. Trump will face an election after his impeachment battle if he isn’t removed from office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33atdgd

Debate 5, and a Push for Black Voters: This Week in the 2020 Race

In the absence of a clear front-runner, some lower-polling candidates were able to break through — at least for one news cycle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KK1WuI

U.S. Commander Warns of Iranian Attack in Middle East

A top general said that America’s addition of 14,000 troops in the Persian Gulf since the spring would probably not deter Iran from carrying out a major strike. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QHydpY

Mike Pence Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq

The vice president’s trip signaled the United States’ continuing engagement in the country and came 11 months after President Trump made his own surprise visit to Iraq. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XCkGBI

General election 2019: Corbyn defends 'neutral' Brexit stance

The Labour leader says his pledge to be neutral in a future referendum is "a sign of maturity". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KORt17

General election 2019: Does £80,000 put you in the top 5% of earners?

Checking a claim from an audience member on Question Time who said £80,000 put him outside the top 5%. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rksdZW

Elizabeth Warren Has Done the Hard Part. Now Comes the Harder Part.

All summer, she was soaring, slinging buzzy plans and climbing in the polls. It’s not summer anymore. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D6iV6e

Pollsters Missed ‘Shy Trump’ Voters in 2016. Will They Find Them This Time?

The issues that led battleground-state polls to miss the mark in the last election could happen again, experts warn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35tmgZo

Debate 5, and a Push for Black Voters: This Week in the 2020 Race

In the absence of a clear front-runner, some lower-polling candidates were able to break through — at least for one news cycle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2rmqhA8

Can Fan Fiction Bridge the Partisan Divide?

Literary revisions may help us empathize with political figures across party lines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35wglCT

General election 2019: What happened last week?

From fake tears and 'fact-checking' to party manifesto launches. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33eF9xE

A Senate Trial Could Put Trump’s Use of Aggressive Defense Tactics to Their Biggest Test

The president’s campaign against the Mueller report and its author is a road map of what is likely to lie ahead. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XEOops

This Matters: Will how you vote make you better off?

How is this election going to hit you in the pocket? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OeL6X3

Question Time debate: Election leaders fact-checked

Leaders from four parties appeared on a special edition of the BBC show. Did their claims stack up? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OAzxZg

Question Time debate: Audience members put election leaders under intense pressure

A spirited audience put the four main party leaders under pressure on the BBC Question Time special. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35qvTIc

Trump’s Long List of Inaccurate Statements on ‘Fox & Friends’

The president was wrong or misleading or exaggerated about topics related to impeachment, Ukraine and the Democrats, among other inaccuracies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qFfW1X

Impeachment Briefing: How Republicans Are Using Hearings

Defenders of the president are trying to make the case that the evidence is thin and the witnesses aren’t trustworthy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D6PMYv

Bolton Teases a City Eager to Hear His Story

John R. Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, said he was breaking his silence — on Twitter. But what he meant was that he was taking back control of his Twitter account. He kept quiet on Ukraine and impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ObX8An

Tories promise dementia research funding boost

The planned investment would double current annual funding for dementia research. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35r5XvV

Deepfakes — Believe at Your Own Risk

Watch — very closely — as these A.I. engineers create ultrarealistic videos that will have you questioning reality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2s3wqBj

How Marla Maples Spends Her Sundays

Far from the Trump White House, the actress and entrepreneur is pursuing a more spiritual path in Manhattan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D78wY3

John McDonnell: IFS have 'got it wrong this time'

The shadow chancellor was challenged after dismissing IFS comments about Labour's tax plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2D3qxqh

General election 2019: Drag artist likens politics to Game of Thrones

A drag artist at a night supporting LGBTQ+ charities has likened politics to a Game of Thrones episode. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Odl4DL

Question Time tax row: 'I'm one of the people Labour will tax more'

A Question Time audience member, who revealed he earns over £80,000, criticised Labour's taxation promises. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37vttK0

Day After Debate, Biden and Warren Face Protesters at Events

In a palpably tense exchange at an event in South Carolina, Joseph R. Biden Jr. sparred with an organizer protesting Obama-era deportation policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D2Io0x

Trump Pays Respects to 2 Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

It was the third visit the president has made to Dover Air Force Base to honor the dead and comfort their relatives. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37so4n0

Trump’s NOAA Pick, Barry Myers, Asks to Withdraw Nomination

Mr. Myers, whose nomination had stalled in the Senate, said medical issues made leading the agency “impractical.” Some Democrats had questioned his ties to a family-run private forecasting company. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/337Qlfl

They Toil Gladly Offstage. Impeachment Lands Them in the Spotlight.

Normally faceless, a parade of Washington’s career professionals have offered meticulous testimony and told uniquely American stories. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37oyVOR

The Impeachment Witnesses Not Heard

With its public hearings over, the House Intelligence Committee plans to move forward without testimony by some of the key players in the Ukraine drama. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37rtf6S

General election 2019: Plaid Cymru wants 'green jobs revolution'

Adam Price will back schemes to tackle climate change at his party's election manifesto launch. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KJhsXY

Impeachment Briefing: Highlights From the Hill Hearing

Investigators wrapped up a momentous three-day stretch of public hearings, as two witnesses described their intimate views of an attempted quid pro quo. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34biymX

Bracing for Impeachment, White House and Republicans Weigh Contours of a Senate Trial

President Trump wants an aggressive defense, but White House officials and Republicans are divided over whether to aim for a brief process or a drawn-out spectacle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2s71PD7

White House Won’t Say if Trump Will Sign Hong Kong Bill That Has Angered China

The president has avoided a strong defense of pro-democracy protesters, but Congress has thrown the issue into his lap. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XBtGXx

Trump Awards the First Arts and Humanities Medals of His Presidency

Jon Voight, James Patterson and Alison Krauss were among the honorees. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O7U88g

R.N.C. Spent Nearly $100,000 on Copies of Donald Trump Jr.’s Book

“Triggered,” published Nov. 5, topped the best-seller list thanks in part to a big order from the Republican National Committee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qzJpuf

Campaigns Say Google Ad Policy Sidesteps Problem of Disinformation

Campaigns and some digital experts say the restrictions limit a tactic — microtargeting of voters — that they heavily rely on, while not aggressively addressing misinformation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37tInAw

General election 2019: Tories plan stamp duty hike on non-UK residents

The party says the money raised would go towards tackling rough sleeping. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DbNmrz

General election 2019: Party leaders to face Question Time grilling

The Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and SNP leaders will take questions from the audience. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KIbeHK

General election 2019: Brexit Party to unveil policies

Nigel Farage is expected to expand on the party's other goals, alongside its focus on leaving the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34m4A1m

Question Time Leaders Special: Behind the scenes with Fiona Bruce

Presenter Fiona Bruce gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour ahead of Friday evening's Question Time Leaders Special. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37vXKsu

Election battleground: Norwich

Mental health and drugs are high up the list of local people's election priorities in Norwich. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OappYj

Obama Urges Democrats to ‘Chill Out’ About 2020 Presidential Field

Mr. Obama, in his latest remarks about the Democratic primary race, said the party should be focused less on differences among the candidates and more on defeating President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O7FMEW

Fiona Hill Viewed Serving Trump as Risky. Now She’s an Impeachment Witness.

Ms. Hill’s decision to be the president’s top adviser on Russia and Europe strained friendships, made her a target of conspiracy theories — and landed her in the center of the tumult over Ukraine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35jdaya

The Electability Debate, Brought to You by the People Who Want to Be Elected

If combat is the sincerest form of flattery in politics, Pete Buttigieg had some reason to be flattered on the Atlanta stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KGKQxU

Sondland Says He Followed Trump’s Orders to Pressure Ukraine

The United States ambassador to the European Union told the impeachment inquiry his efforts to press Ukraine to announce investigations were ordered by President Trump, and top officials knew. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D1ni2n

Cory Booker Jokes Biden ‘Might Have Been High’ When He Made Marijuana Comments

At the Democratic debate, the New Jersey senator sparred with the former vice president over legalizing marijuana. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OxbAlt

Sondland Says He Followed Trump’s Orders to Pressure Ukraine

The United States ambassador to the European Union told the impeachment inquiry his efforts to press Ukraine to announce investigations were ordered by President Trump, and top officials knew. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D1ni2n

Election 2019: Lib Dem presents 'Stop Brexit' manifesto in nightclub

The Lib Dems laid out their case for cancelling Brexit in a north London nightclub. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2r7ovCF

General election 2019: Voting activist wants 'youthquake'

Jerahl Hall is on a mission to persuade more young people to get out and vote in the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37r7hRc

No, That Mac Factory in Texas Is Not New

President Trump said on Wednesday that he opened a facility that makes computers for Apple. It’s been operating since 2013. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QJuZCi

‘Women Are Held to a Higher Standard,’ Klobuchar Says at Debate

Senator Amy Klobuchar said that she believed Mayor Pete Buttigieg was qualified to be president, but that a woman would struggle to run successfully with his credentials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3313FCc

Fact-Checking the November Democratic Debate

Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the candidates, providing context and explanation on the policy debates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pBmKNE

Tulsi Gabbard Criticizes Democrats in Democratic Debate, and Harris Fires Back

The two candidates reignited a rivalry that dates back to the debate in July. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xwvb9H

Democratic Debate Has Early Focus on Trump’s Conduct and Impeachment

The debate occurred with impeachment hearings in Washington as a backdrop, and with voters splintered along racial and ideological lines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qwiFe9

Elizabeth Warren Says Gordon Sondland Bought His Way to Ambassadorship

Ten Democratic presidential candidates shared the stage in Atlanta for the fifth televised primary debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35j1njm

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened in Sondland’s Hearing

Gordon Sondland, the ambassador to the European Union, delivered extraordinary testimony implicating the president and a group of top officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D1jluP

In an Echo of Watergate and John Dean, an Adviser Points to Trump

Testimony by Gordon D. Sondland gave Democrats the crisp, accusatory lines they sought. But Republicans elicited an account of one conversation that they hope will help exonerate President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/342Mbqm

The Strangely Happy Envoy: Sondland Jokes, and Spreads Heat

A plum ambassadorship lands the cheerful hotelier in the red-hot middle of a fast-cooking impeachment crucible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37si51x

Prosecutors Subpoena Trump Fund-Raisers Linked to Giuliani Associates

The authorities are seeking more information about Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, who worked with Rudy Giuliani in Ukraine and have been charged with campaign finance violations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QC6RSj

Lawyer With Iconoclastic Bent Navigates Sondland Through Testimony Issues

The lawyer, Robert Luskin, also represented the Republican strategist Karl Rove and likely spared him a perjury charge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33c2EaI

Pompeo Emerges as a Major Trump Enabler in Ukraine Affair

A top envoy’s testimony places Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the center of the nation’s biggest foreign policy controversy in nearly two decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KHsJId

Read Laura Cooper’s Prepared Opening Statement From the Impeachment Hearing

The opening statement that Ms. Cooper delivered largely aligned with her previous, closed-door testimony, but she added some new details. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OJ0dHt

Carolyn Maloney Elected First Woman to Lead House Oversight Panel

The Democrat from New York will lead a crucial investigative panel involved in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XzJU3K

Live Updates Ahead of Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Ten candidates will debate at 9 p.m. Eastern in Atlanta. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37yrXXQ

General election 2019: Corbyn to unveil Labour's 'most radical' manifesto

The Labour leader will say his plans are fully costed, and voters can trust the party to deliver them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37lJRNg

Why Discrepancies in Gordon Sondland’s Testimony in the Impeachment Inquiry Loom Large

Gordon D. Sondland, the United States ambassador to the European Union set to testify in a public hearing Wednesday, has a lot of explaining to do. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QzJoRG

Tonight’s Democratic Debate: When It Is and What to Watch For

Everything you need to know about the presidential primary debate lineup in Atlanta. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QEJCXF

General election 2019: Lib Dems promise £50bn 'windfall' from stopping Brexit

The "Remain bonus" will go on schools and cutting poverty, Jo Swinson is to say at a manifesto launch. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QAvi2v

Impeachment Hearing Updates: Gordon Sondland Heads to Capitol Hill

The U.S. ambassador to the European Union kept Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed about his efforts to press Ukraine to announce investigations President Trump wanted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/346IcsO

Sondland Kept Pompeo Informed on Ukraine Pressure Campaign

The diplomat at the center of the impeachment inquiry looped in the secretary of state at key moments as American officials pushed for investigations sought by President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XApiIn

Ten seats to watch in Scotland

A handful of constituencies in Scotland could tell the story of the general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2purULg

Plymouth students registered to vote without consent

Plymouth City Council said admin errors meant hundreds of students were registered by mistake. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35iRoKP

Dominic Raab on 'factcheckUK': 'No-one gives a toss about social media cut and thrust'

Dominic Raab defends the rebranding of the Tory press office's Twitter account to "factcheckUK". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35klSfz

Election debate: Tories dismiss criticism over Twitter 'fact-checking' row

The party says it is entitled to rebut "nonsense" amid calls for action over rebranded Twitter account. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/344EBLR

The Issues That Got the Most Time at the Debates So Far

Which ones matter to you the most? Share your thoughts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ox8LAQ

What to Watch in Day 4 of the Trump Impeachment Inquiry Hearings

The House impeachment hearings hit a critical moment on Wednesday with the appearance of perhaps the most significant witness on the public schedule. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O5sbxP

Why Discrepancies in Gordon Sondland’s Testimony in the Impeachment Inquiry Loom Large

Gordon D. Sondland, the United States ambassador to the European Union set to testify in a public hearing Wednesday, has a lot of explaining to do. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XEWfnj

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today

It was a long day on Capitol Hill, as four witnesses testified before House impeachment investigators over nearly 11 hours. Here are the highlights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/345aXpR

Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan Faces Dimmer Prospects Than Ever

Israel’s political limbo and a new United States policy toward settlements have further diminished hopes that the plan will be the basis for an Israeli-Palestinian deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xt6nz6

Trump Takes Aim at His Own White House Aides

Even for a president who rarely spares the rhetorical howitzer, this was something new. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2r6WKu4

Election debate: Conservatives defend 'factcheckUK' Twitter profile

The Tory press office was rebranded as "factcheckUK" for Tuesday's live TV debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O2jmox

Johnson v Corbyn: The head-to-head in three minutes

The two leaders locked horns over the NHS, Brexit and the Royal Family in a live TV debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/333dxeK

A Purple Heart, Combat Badge and Ranger Tab: Vindman Sends a Message

“The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army,” Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman told the impeachment inquiry. “We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/335q5lM

A Purple Heart, Combat Badge and Ranger Tab: Vindman Sends a Message

“The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army,” Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman told the impeachment inquiry. “We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2puhiMq

The Twitter Ads That Weren’t

Twitter is banning many political ads. Here are some that never made it onto the platform. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KDTrS1

‘He’s in Deeper Water Than Most’: G.O.P. Senator at Center of Impeachment Inquiry

Senator Ron Johnson, a longtime Ukraine defender, is emerging as one of President Trump’s most vocal congressional allies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/344BBz0

A Purple Heart, Combat Badge and Ranger Tab: Vindman Sends a Message

“The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army,” Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman told the impeachment inquiry. “We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2puhiMq

Man Who Threatened to ‘Put a Bullet’ in Rep. Omar Pleads Guilty

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar asked for leniency in sentencing the western New York man. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37lCXYj

General election 2019: Labour's lack of Indian heritage candidates

Labour is putting forward one candidate of Indian heritage in the election across its 39 safest seats. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O13HFV

Green Party: We will 'decarbonise and deliver social justice across Britain'

Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley says his party is "ready to remain and transform everything" and called its green New Deal the most "ambitious in the world". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KAURg9

As Climate Risk Grows, Cities Test a Tough Strategy: Saying ‘No’ to Developers

A fight in Virginia Beach demonstrates the hard choices cities face when the pressure for new homes collides with the rising toll of natural disasters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qqws5X

Older Whites, Younger Latinos: One City’s Changes Mirror the Nation’s

What the new demographics of America look like up close. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XtDZNe

How Democrats Would Tax High-Income Professionals (Not Just the Mega-Rich)

Moody’s data shows that higher taxes would be paid disproportionately in Democratic-leaning states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XqWVMR

General election 2019: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn to face off in TV debate

It comes after the Lib Dems and SNP lost their legal challenge to be included in the ITV programme. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XqGdxb

General election 2019: A simple guide to the Green Party

A profile of the Green Party, what it stands for and what its policies are. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33Soi4I

General election 2019: How much tax do British people pay?

There are important choices to be made, no matter who wins the election on 12 December. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O72nDF

General election 2019: Plaid promises extra 1,600 police

The party says £50m more could be spent if Welsh politicians took control of the service. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OnD1ya

General election 2019: Green pledge to decarbonise by 2030

Green Party Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley says his party will look at decarbonising "every sector" of the economy to "transform" the UK by 2030. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CUUyIF

Vindman, Williams and More: What to Expect From the Impeachment Inquiry Hearings Today

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OiSzmA

White House Denies Trump Health Emergency

Two days after a mysterious, unannounced hospital visit, President Trump’s physician issued a late-night statement attributing it to “regular, primary preventative care.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34cgsTy

General election 2019: Tories back 'whole life orders' for child murder

The party wants to tackle "sickening injustice" but the final decision will remain with judges. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35j2WOp

House Democrats Adopt a Sharper, Simpler Vocabulary

A new poll shows 70 percent of Americans believe President Trump was wrong to try to enlist Ukraine to investigate his political rivals. Democratic lawmakers are ratcheting up their rhetoric. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35fnnLW

General election 2019: Income tax rise will boost NHS budget - Lib Dems

The penny rise would allow it to match Labour's NHS front-line spending plans, the party says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Xs63Rt

General Election 2019: Greens to pledge zero by carbon by 2030 in manifesto

The party wants to spend £100bn a year on tackling climate change - and calls for a new EU referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37f0wlA

Election 2019: Party leaders make their boardroom pitch

At a business conference in London, the PM announced a halt to corporation tax cuts, while the Lib Dems accused Labour of being "stuck in the 1970s". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32SrHzi

Impeachment Briefing: The Week Ahead

Here’s what to expect from three days of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QsH2nD

Barack Obama Can’t Be Bothered

He feels liberated to weigh in on 2020 despite the online backlash, people close to him say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35fzb0U

Barr Bridges the Reagan Revolution and Trump on Executive Power

The attorney general wrapped his maximalist vision of executive power around an embattled president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ptnzbe

California to Stop Buying From Automakers That Backed Trump on Emissions

California, hitting back at automakers that sided with President Trump, will not buy from manufacturers that do not recognize its authority to set emissions standards. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35fs1cO

How Tulsi Gabbard’s Feud With Clinton Helped Extend Her Time in the Spotlight

Despite relatively modest support nationally, Ms. Gabbard has delighted Republicans, independents and conservative Democrats who dislike the Clintons. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XpxI5k

Congratulations, You’re a Congresswoman. Now What?

Ayanna Pressley and Abigail Spanberger were part of a wave of Democrats who took office this year full of hope. Maintaining it has not been easy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35fhtuu

Buttigieg Campaign Used Stock Photo of Kenyan Woman to Illustrate Plan for Black America

The campaign said the photo, displayed on a webpage touting the candidate’s anti-racism plan, was posted by a contractor who didn’t know where it was taken. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32UTRK4

Justice Dept. Could Widen Its Scrutiny of Tech Companies, Official Says

Law enforcement officials could potentially challenge Google, Facebook and others on fronts beyond potential antitrust violations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37jpkbZ

U.S. Drone Strikes Stymie ISIS in Southern Libya

Several recent military airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in southern Libya have seriously disrupted the terrorist group’s efforts to reorganize and carry out strikes there. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32UKkTi

General election 2019: Lib Dems and SNP lose ITV debate legal challenge

The parties took the channel to court after their leaders were left out its head-to-head debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kz7CYl

Suspended Plaid Cymru member apologises for anti-Semitic posts

Sahar Al-Faifi says she has undertaken training after deleting the posts, made five years ago. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QtKcHH

House Republicans Want Ukraine Information From a Republican Senator

Senator Ron Johnson traveled to Ukraine as part of a delegation attending the president’s inauguration in 2019 and has repeatedly found himself drawn into the impeachment inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CQCnnw

Jo Swinson: Lib Dems would scrap business rates

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says the plan would "breathe new life" into high streets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CSKZKb

Election 2019, Your Questions Answered: The election in Scotland

We answer your questions about the election in Scotland, including where the country's smallest seat can be found. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33VJcjF

General election 2019: Jo Cox constituency rivals pledge 'clean campaign'

A code of conduct is signed in Batley, close to where Ms Cox was shot and stabbed in 2016. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kx5VKV

Jeremy Corbyn on Labour's nationalisation plans

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tells business leaders "things cannot go on as they are". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Xp6M5G

Boris Johnson announces new business policy at CBI conference

Boris Johnson says the Conservative party will postpone further cuts to corporation tax if elected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XoN7CU

Jennifer Arcuri: Boris Johnson should 'man up and call me'

US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri has accused the prime minister of "ignoring and blocking" her. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rVrej1

The White Nationalist Websites Cited by Stephen Miller

Newly released emails show President Trump’s chief immigration adviser was a young Senate aide who promoted his anti-immigrant views by referring to the sites. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35dAFJ6

230 Years and Zero Presidents: Why Mayors Haven’t Jumped Straight to the White House

A cultural suspicion about big cities seems to be part of the problem, but that attitude might be changing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35azGsV

‘No One Believes Anything’: Voters Worn Out by a Fog of Political News

Paying attention to impeachment and other developments means having to figure out what is true, false or spin. Many Americans are throwing up their hands and tuning it all out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NW58VZ

How Moderates Are Seizing the Moment in the Democratic Primary

New entrants into the race. A nod from Barack Obama. Centrist victories in governor’s contests. Moderates sense a favorable shift. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KwXxLu

General Election 2019: The bar chart war in one battleground constituency

A small poll in Hastings kicked off a huge debate - online and off. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35cXzjH

Votes at 16: Major electoral changes planned for Wales

Prisoners could also get the vote in the the biggest changes to Wales' electoral system in 50 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XnplHl

Abortion Is New Litmus Test for Democratic Attorneys General Group

To win financial backing from Democratic Attorneys General Association, candidates will be required to publicly state their support of abortion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kvwhx3

General Election 2019: Ex-MPs talk about abuse and mental health

Two politicians reflect on the impact public abuse has on their mental health. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CSu9uZ

General election 2019: When will TV debates take place?

The first UK TV debates between party leaders took place in 2010. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CODWSO

General election 2019: Lib Dems and SNP in court over TV debate exclusion

The Lib Dems and SNP say it is unfair to be excluded from Tuesday's ITV general election leaders debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KuPkHO

President Trump Bet Big This Election Year. Here’s Why He Lost.

In Louisiana and Kentucky, Mr. Trump’s political pleas appeared to energize Democrats and political moderates as much as his own base, sending turnout in cities and suburbs soaring. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33XUZh8

Welsh politicians clash in TV general election debate

Five leading Welsh politicians vie for party votes in the first TV head-to-head debate in Wales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pqO9lj

General election 2019: Leaders woo business with tax and apprenticeship vows

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson are all set to make speeches to UK business leaders. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32Tv8pl

Republicans Shift Defense of Trump, While He Attacks Another Witness

With Gordon Sondland prepared to testify this week, Republicans backed away from complaints about secondhand information and instead offered a blunter defense: The president did nothing wrong. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OruHh0

General Election 2019: Labour launch anti-Semitism probe

An election candidate is accused of running a Facebook group where anti-Semitic comments were made. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rQ0Red

Too Far Left? Some Candidates Don’t Buy the Argument

One day after former President Barack Obama cautioned against being out of touch with voters, Democratic candidates said there was a winner among them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33PICnn

General election 2019: SNP calls for independent decisions on TV licences

The Scottish National Party argues that powers over licence fees should be removed from the UK government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32Umsz5

General election 2019: No indyref2 before 2021 says Corbyn

Labour would "certainly not" allow a Scottish independence vote until after the next Holyrood election in 2021. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OnGBYT

General election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn on future of Trident nuclear weapons

Jeremy Corbyn is pressed by the BBC's Andrew Marr on whether he would keep, scale back or get rid of the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system if he took power. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NUPytR

General election 2019: Next PM must respect 'right of Scots to choose'

SNP's Westminster leader said voters who support another Scottish independence referendum must be heard. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CNqpuV

General election 2019: Corbyn says no indyref2 before 2021

The Labour leader says he would "certainly not" allow an independence vote until after the Scottish Parliament election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2COJxIH

Bloomberg to Speak at Prominent Black Church Sunday

Ahead of a possible 2020 Democratic run for president, the former mayor of New York City will address an important party constituency: black voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OpeOay

General election 2019: Corbyn defends benefits of immigration

The Labour leader says there will be a "great deal" of freedom of movement after the UK leaves the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QuAZyP

General Election 2019: Raab on discouraging 'cheap labour' from abroad

The foreign secretary says that the government is committed to reducing immigration, and wants to discourage "cheap labour from abroad". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35aQboV

How Elizabeth Warren Got to ‘Yes’ On Medicare for All

Health care had not been a driving issue for the Massachusetts senator. But the expansive $20.5 trillion package could come to define her candidacy anyway. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32UtKTB

Jennifer Arcuri says Boris Johnson 'cast me aside like some gremlin'

Woman at centre of misconduct controversy says her requests to him for media advice had been "blocked". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37d0Am0

How FedEx Cut Its Tax Bill to $0

The company, like much of corporate America, has not made good on its promised investment surge from President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qXQNzq

General election 2019: Conservatives promise 'equal' immigration system

The party's post-Brexit immigration plans include a rise in the cost migrants would pay to use the NHS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NXmbat

Trump Went for a Medical Checkup That Was Not on His Public Schedule

The White House said that the president wanted to get a head start on portions of his annual physical exam and that he was in good health. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qW6Wpc

General election 2019: What to look out for on LGBT issues

Care about LGBT equality? Here's what to look out for in this election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ks2llx

Buttigieg Jumps Out to Lead in Iowa Poll

Pete Buttigieg jumped out to a surprisingly robust lead in the latest Des Moines Register and CNN poll. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Joseph R. Biden Jr. were in a statistical tie for second. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QqZDjK

General election 2019: Labour vows to end dental check-up charges

Check-up charges in England of £22.70 will be scrapped under a Labour government, the party says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/356sNJd

Preview: Tonight’s Runoff in the South

The Times will have live elections results at 9 p.m. Eastern. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2r302OE

Preview: Tonight’s Governor’s Race in Louisiana

The Times will have live elections results at 9 p.m. Eastern. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32QfEm8

Conservative Groups Are Teaming Up to Defend Trump, and Raise Money

A coalition of conservative groups is harnessing the outrage and money of its grass-roots networks to defend President Trump against a fast-moving impeachment inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KuozmG

The Democracy Doomsayers Consider 2020

Comparative politics didn’t used to be a best-selling topic that got people booked on cable news. That was before Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CNJi0F

Impeachment Investigators Question Budget Official About Withheld Aid

Mark Sandy was the first person from the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the freeze on security assistance to Ukraine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33UTZKC

Elizabeth Warren’s Backup Backup Health Plan

Many presidents have failed to pass major health care legislation. She shared a detailed list that doesn’t require congressional approval. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NRIVbA

Deval Patrick Is In, Next Debate Stage Is Set: This Week in the 2020 Race

Here’s a rundown of what happened on the presidential campaign trail this week, as impeachment hearings began in Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NSxdhe

Preview: Tonight’s Louisiana Election Results

The Times will have live elections results at 9 p.m. Eastern. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KroL6l

General election 2019: What happened this week?

From Labour's working hours confusion to the prime minister's frosty reception in Yorkshire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NPyrJT

Why the Louisiana Governor’s Race Is So Close

As voters cast ballots on Saturday for Gov. John Bel Edwards or Eddie Rispone, Louisiana’s traditional regional divide is giving way to an urban versus rural political chasm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CQwjew

General election 2019: Police 'assessing' call for peerage claim probe

A Labour peer says allegations Brexit Party candidates were offered seats in Lords should be investigated. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33RGwn9

Barr Suggests Impeachment Inquiry Undermines Voters’ Intent

The attorney general strongly defended President Trump’s assertions of executive power. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CKcWUC

General election 2019: Labour figures set for crunch manifesto meeting

The party will decide whether to include party conference policies, including on free movement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/354edlq

Labeled ‘Bad News’ by the President, an Ambassador Headlines a Bad Day for Trump

In an impeachment hearing, Marie L. Yovanovitch expressed disbelief that an American president would call her “bad news” in a call with a foreign leader. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XsXnKF

General election 2019: How popular are the party leaders?

What voters think of the candidates for PM can be important when deciding how to vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35835Ek

With a Tweet, Trump Upends Republican Strategy for Dealing with Yovanovitch

House Republicans planned ahead, hoping to strike a respectful tone at Friday’s impeachment hearing. Mr. Trump’s tweet was exactly the kind of attack they had hoped to avoid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32TVSWG

Obama Says Average American Doesn’t Want to ‘Tear Down System’

Former President Barack Obama, in an address to liberal donors, warned candidates not to go too far left and sought to calm those who were concerned about the state of the Democratic primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/376ayW1

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today

A veteran diplomat responded in real time to Twitter attacks by President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Tyh9X

General election 2019: Tories and Lib Dems in rival tree-planting pledges

Boris Johnson announces £640m for more forests while Jo Swinson aims for 60 million new trees. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qVpvd6

Embassy Official Confirms Trump Asked About Ukraine Investigations

The official, David Holmes, also said that he was told President Trump cared more about the investigations than about Ukraine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KsHAGd

‘The Report’ and the Untold Story of a Senate-C.I.A. Conflict

The Adam Driver film dramatizes a contentious investigation into post-911 torture. But it leaves out a tense episode that could have buried the results altogether. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NRcpX2

Behind Closed Doors in Washington, Here’s What Colleges Fight For

Think of them as College, Inc. Like most industries, higher education prefers less regulation (and accountability). from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QlaifT

General election 2019: Greens offer basic income by 2025

Under the plan every adult would get at least £89 per week with extra payments for disabled people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KpORqb

General Election 2019: Johnson insists no Russian interference

PM insists there is "no reason" to change the normal procedure for publishing intelligence reports. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NOmpjP

Admit It: You Don’t Know How Impeachment Works. We Can Help.

Explosive testimony. News media frenzies. A trial in the Senate. Here is how impeachment works – and how it has played out in the past. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34ZQ4fG

Coming up: Boris Johnson answers your questions

BBC News puts your questions to Boris Johnson ahead of the general election on 12 December. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rEMXvl

Who should I vote for? General election 2019 policy guide

Compare where the parties stand on key issues, from Brexit and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O8VXR5

General election 2019: 'It's all about Brexit' in Blackpool South key marginal

Leaving the European Union - or not - is the subject on everyone's lips in Blackpool. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ql9s2E

Marie Yovanovitch Hearing: What to Expect From Her Impeachment Inquiry Testimony

The former ambassador to Ukraine will testify publicly about the campaign by Rudy Giuliani that led to her ouster and her shock and anger about the effort to get her fired. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ppCwv6

General election 2019: Are ads and leaflets on tactical voting misleading people?

There's a wealth of election leaflets and ads encouraging tactical voting, but are some based on misleading information? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rLgBzn

General election 2019: Is the NHS the best health service possible?

The major parties in England have pledged billions more for the NHS over the next five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QnzF0R

Are there 800,000 illegal immigrants in the UK?

New research has attempted to put a figure on an elusive piece of data but do the numbers stand up? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CLgxBP

General election 2019: Do parties still matter?

A look at the role of political parties in the UK from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KozZZ9

Election 2019: Tories talk immigration and Labour offer free broadband

The BBC's Helen Catt looks at the main events of Thursday's election campaign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OcfsZ3

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today

With no public hearings today, we’re looking at how the politics of impeachment are complicating races around the nation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XhsiJE

Multiple Lawmakers Under Investigation Over Ethical Misconduct

The Justice Department is now reviewing one case, over whether Representative Ross Spano had violated campaign finance laws. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XgwWrb

Trump, in 3rd Visit in a Month, Tries to Boost Republican in Louisiana Governor’s Race

President Trump is in Louisiana two days before the election hoping to break open a deadlocked race between the Democratic incumbent and the Republican nominee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33QlBAH

Emails Outline Anti-Immigration Group’s Connection to Stephen Miller

A new batch of leaked emails illustrates the degree to which Mr. Miller used a think tank’s work to shape coverage at Breitbart News and policy at the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XerAga

Carrie Saxon Perry, Barrier-Breaking Mayor, Dies at 87

The first African-American woman to run a major New England city, Hartford, she died a year ago, but the death was reported only recently. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32NWgWX

New Booker ‘Super PAC’ Airs a Message: We Don’t Need More Candidates. We Have Cory.

With Cory Booker’s campaign still struggling to break through, a new super PAC has emerged from the swamps of Jersey to support him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NMOl7H

Republican National Committee to Hold Meeting at Trump Doral Resort

The party confirmed that its winter gathering would take place at the Florida hotel, continuing a pattern of its giving business to the president’s company. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KojzA7

Is There Room for One More Candidate?

Establishment Democrats seem to want new faces in the 2020 contest. But what about voters? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XfkOGY

General election 2019: Tories pledge help for 'left behind' towns

A reduction in business rates for small firms is among a raft of measures pledged by the Conservatives. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33JD65H

It May Be a Good Idea for Democratic Front-Runners Not to Look Back

Buttigieg and Sanders seem well positioned to gain by exploiting the vulnerabilities of Biden and Warren. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O7KvFk

General election 2019: Lib Dems 'to protect worshippers from attacks'

The party promises tougher sentences for hate crimes, improved gender rights and reducing stop and search. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pi5cGh

Getting NHS back on track 'could take many years'

Targets covering A&E, cancer and routine operations have been missed for more than three years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pZjEmZ

As Talks With Putin Loom, Ukraine Looks in Vain for U.S. Help

Kiev wants Western support as it seeks to end its conflict with Russia. But amid the impeachment drama, Washington, its staunchest backer, is increasingly out of the picture. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33JV6Ne

Election 2019: Labour's policy confusion, PM's frosty reception and Brexit (again)

Labour appear to contradict themselves on the working week and Boris Johnson visits flood-hit Yorkshire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32NXoJU

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened on Day 1 of Public Hearings

Two seasoned diplomats testified, and we got a look at how Democrats and Republicans will approach these hearings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33GX80F

What We Learned From the First Day of Public Impeachment Hearings

Two witnesses testified about President Trump’s involvement in a pressure campaign to have Ukraine investigate the president’s political rivals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NKBdjH

Behind a Star Witness, Democrats Take Their Case to the Public

Their goal is to transform what might seem like an abstract debate over foreign policy into high crimes and misdemeanors in the public mind as Republicans argue there is no case for impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KzrElN

On Capitol Hill, Old School Washington Keeps Circus at Bay

Seriousness itself stood trial as two diplomats, in defiance of the White House, testified on the first day of an impeachment spectacle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33MeOYS

Elizabeth Warren Singles Out Billionaires in New TV Ad

The ad is the latest volley in a back-and-forth with billionaires unhappy about her candidacy. Her campaign is embracing the fight. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33NhuoW

General election 2019: Tories promise to cut 'overall immigration'

Priti Patel goes further than other senior Tories in setting out the party's post-Brexit policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Odrq4r

‘I’m a Big Fan’: Trump Gives Warm Welcome to Turkey’s Erdogan

President Trump seemed unbothered by Turkey’s recent invasion of Syria, which prompted outrage in Congress and among some in his administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32LZ0UB

Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal in Fight to Keep Financial Records From Congress

The decision almost certainly paves the way for a major Supreme Court case over President Trump’s stonewalling of congressional oversight efforts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32PYTaN

Report Details How Stephen Miller Shared Theories Favored by White Nationalists

A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center seeks to illustrate how Mr. Miller brought anti-immigrant beliefs to the White House and turned them into policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ogqdtw

How We’re Watching Impeachment

We don’t know the full impact on 2020 yet, but here’s what we’re looking for. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QgoJln

Election 2019: NHS policy check - what to look out for in party manifestos

If you care about what the parties are promising on the NHS, here are some key issues to watch for. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33LMK7U

Roger Stone Lied to Protect Trump, Prosecutors Argue at Trial

A jury will now consider the charges against Mr. Stone, including lying to investigators in a congressional inquiry into Russia’s 2016 election interference. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qPMje7

Elizabeth Warren Singles Out Billionaires in New TV Ad

The ad is the latest volley in a back-and-forth with billionaires unhappy about her candidacy. Her campaign is embracing the fight. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NJ6u6A

U.S. Struggles to Keep Allies in Fight Against ISIS in Syria

Trump praises mission to protect oil fields while top national security aides seek to retain allies in Syria after death of top ISIS leader. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XgLHum

Where Does Deval Patrick Stand on the Issues?

Mr. Patrick, the former governor of Massachusetts is considering entering the 2020 Democratic primary. Here’s a look at his life and his record. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36X7bAR

Justice Dept. Unveils Gun Plan, Sidestepping a Preoccupied Washington

The initiative is aimed at expanding enforcement of existing gun laws, but critics said it would not seriously address the root causes of gun violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/372fmMe

Who is Gordon Sondland? The Envoy With a Key Role in the Impeachment Inquiry

The involvement of Mr. Sondland, a Trump donor and wealthy hotelier from Oregon, was central to the narrative emerging from the first day of public testimony. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3733cm6

Manafort’s 2016 Gambit: A Back Channel From Trump Camp to Labor

As campaign chairman, he is reported to have enlisted a go-between seeking to blunt union efforts to turn out the vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KhIjKe

General election 2019: Kate Griffiths selected as Tory candidate

Andrew Griffiths backs his wife Kate Griffiths to represent his old consistency after standing down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XhpSLa

As Push for Higher Minimum Wages Grows, New York Offers a Test Case

Fed research suggested higher minimum wages did not cost jobs in border counties. Industry-level analysis and real-life stories back that up — with caveats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34XKR8q

General election 2019: Gauke voices hard Brexit fears

The former Tory says a majority for Boris Johnson would "take us in the direction of a very hard Brexit". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CH3UaI

Public Hearings in the Impeachment Inquiry Start Wednesday. Here’s What to Expect.

William B. Taylor Jr., the top American diplomat in Ukraine, and George P. Kent, a senior State Department official in charge of Ukraine policy, are set to appear for joint testimony on Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NG5TT9

General election 2019: How would the Greens fund their £1tn pledge?

The Green Party has pledged to invest £100bn a year in climate action over the next decade if it wins the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34yFzzU

Jimmy Carter Recovering After Surgery

The former president underwent a procedure to relieve bleeding in his skull attributed to recent falls. He will remain in an Atlanta hospital for now. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/371xIgc

Election 2019 in maps: Where are the seats that could turn the election?

From 'ultra-marginals' to the highest Leave and Remain seats - which are the battlegrounds that could make the difference? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33FFtqg

Brexit: Claims about EU tax rules fact-checked

People keep claiming on social media that a tax avoidance deadline has been driving the Brexit agenda. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pcGG9o

Echoes of Impeachment Past

As the House opens public hearings into whether President Trump committed high crimes and misdemeanors, the battle over President Bill Clinton’s impeachment 21 years ago looms large. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qbt0Xd

The Man Trump Trusts for News on Ukraine

Who is John Solomon? His name popped up frequently in closed-door testimony in the impeachment query. He is a regular on Hannity. And his work helps shape how millions of Americans understand this moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O4IJox

Conservatives suspend members over Islamophobia allegations

The party takes action after the Guardian newspaper hands it a dossier of allegations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kityqz

General election 2019: Boris Johnson vows to end Brexit 'groundhoggery'

The UK can't afford to "squander" more time, the Tory leader will say in his first big election speech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33E6OJg

A Court Ruling Ending DACA Might Not Be a Good Thing for Trump

It could mean news coverage of the government trying to deport thousands of young immigrants in the midst of what is certain to be a difficult re-election battle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O24CVq

Impeachment Briefing: A Viewer’s Guide to the First Public Hearing

The investigation will soon be televised. How will that influence the way the public — and the investigators themselves — think about impeachment? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OapFFv

5 Global Trends Shaping Our Climate Future

Here's how the next 20 years are shaping up in terms of energy, and what it means for global warming. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32FMQwC

General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS

The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33GNNWx

Election 2019: Parties react to England flooding and more from Tuesday

Anger over the government's response to flooding in England and Labour suffers a second cyber-attack. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34ZBvcm

General election 2019: Ex-Tory David Gauke to stand as independent

David Gauke, who was expelled from the Tories over Brexit, is standing in South West Hertfordshire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XdvjKT

Inside the Impeachment War Rooms

The impeachment battle will be seen on TV. But it will be fought online. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QcLqa5

New Yorkers Reflect on Life With Mayor Bloomberg

New Yorkers say the city was cleaner, safer and healthier during Mr. Bloomberg’s 12 years in office, but at a cost. Had the city lost a piece of its heart? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xdtvl5

Assessing the Impeachment Defenses Offered by Trump and his Allies

From denials of a quid pro quo to attacks on impeachment inquiry witnesses, here’s a look at some of the arguments made by the president and his supporters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QdZsYY

Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on the Economy

In an appearance at the Economic Club of New York, the president overstated some of the economy’s gains on his watch, understated others and often cited inaccurate statistics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33DdBmx

Goodbye, America: Greta Thunberg to Sail Again After Climate Talks Relocate

Ms. Thunberg, who doesn’t fly, found herself suddenly needing a ride across the Atlantic when United Nations climate talks were moved on short notice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34Yxy7o

The 2020 Guide to Making Yourself at Home in Des Moines

Help for reporters, presidential candidates and anyone else considering a temporary relocation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33FAbLk

Five Polling Results That May Change the Way You Think About Electability

Our battleground surveys had some outcomes that upended the conventional wisdom. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36Vk7XR

General Election 2019: 'Cyber attack' on Labour Party digital platforms

The party says there has been a "sophisticated and large-scale cyber-attack" on its digital platforms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34U6cPX

UK wage growth slows as unemployment falls

Average earnings increased by 3.6% over the three months from July to September. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q85FFR

General election 2019: Farage says 'nothing is good enough' for the Tories

The Brexit Party leader criticises the Conservatives for not standing down candidates. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X4wbBq

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Widow of Elijah Cummings, Will Run for Congress

Ms. Cummings, who said she would resign as chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, is aiming to take over the seat vacated by her husband. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/375LdM6

General Election 2019: Bishop Auckland set to be important barometer

The County Durham seat is likely to be hotly contested in December's election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32A1DsF

General election 2019: Farage calls on Tories to stand aside for Brexit Party

The Brexit Party leader says his candidates should get a clear run in seats in the North and Midlands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kay6PW

General election 2019: Lib Dems pledge £5bn for flood prevention

The Lib Dems says more money is needed - as the PM prepares to chair an emergency COBRA meeting. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q9MOug

Sean Spicer Ousted From ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Judges for the dancing competition made little secret that they thought the former White House press secretary should be eliminated. Voters finally caught up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33E0D8f

General election 2019: Labour seeks to calm Hindu voters' anger

Labour bids to defuse a row that has seen British Hindus urged not to vote for them at the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QcWDHJ

Jimmy Carter Hospitalized for Brain Procedure

The former president, who has suffered several falls in recent months, was admitted to an Atlanta hospital to relieve pressure caused by bleeding, his office said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q8xwG0

Donald Trump Jr. Event at U.C.L.A. Disrupted by Far-Right Group

Mr. Trump was promoting his new book about liberals wanting to silence conservatives. But it was a group of far-right protesters who most noticeably interrupted him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2X3WrvQ

Defense Dept. Official Testified Trump Questioned Ukraine Aid in June

Laura K. Cooper told impeachment investigators the White House began questioning the military aid after it came up at a meeting with President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33BUcSU

Thurrock Lib Dem candidate steps down in tweets row

Lib Dem Kevin McNamara apologises for the "deeply offensive" tweets sent in 2009 and 2010. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2pTx97K

After Schumer Praised the Retiring Rep. King, Some Democrats Jeered

Another Democrat, Representative Ilhan Omar, had a different response to the news: “Good riddance.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qGiMDE

Republican Critics, Fearing Trump, Toe an Anti-Impeachment Party Line, for Now

On the eve of public impeachment hearings, even the handful of moderate Republicans in the House see no upside in breaking with the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pTrEWE

Key Dates at the Center of the Ukraine Matter

The origins of the impeachment inquiry engulfing President Trump and his administration go back to the election last spring of a new Ukrainian president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NBDDRE

General election 2019: Tories step up attack on Labour spending plans

Labour rejects Tory calculations about what their economic policies would cost as "more fake news". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rv0ghS

Hillary Clinton: 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report

A report on possible Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US politician. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32z2IAZ

Labour promises free jobs retraining for adults

Labour pledges a £3bn increase in adult education investment to update skills for work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q8o85f

Election 2019: Brexit Party to leave Tory seats and more from Monday

The Brexit Party won't contest Tory seats, plus promises to veterans and a Lib Dem legal challenge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32EtdVE

Clinton: 'Every UK voter deserves to see Russia report'

Hillary Clinton says she's "dumbfounded" that a report on Russian influence in the UK has not been released. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33DXsNL

Bolton Rejects Legal Alliance With Mulvaney

A lawyer representing the president’s former national security adviser filed a motion opposing an effort by Mick Mulvaney to join a suit on impeachment testimony. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2X52UGN

Welsh Assembly standards chief resigns over 'AM's secret recordings'

Sir Roderick Evans says the politician recorded "highly confidential conversations with my staff". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32E9tBg

General election 2019: Johnson vs Corbyn 'appalling choice', says Nick Boles

Ex-Tory MP Nick Boles says the PM is a "compulsive liar" and calls the Labour leader a "totalitarian". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32DMDtM

Veterans Day: Trump Returns to N.Y. for Parade, to Cheers and Boos

Supporters wore “Make America Great Again” hats while signs were posted in nearby building windows that read “impeach” and “convict.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32Ddx4V

From Pariah to Powerhouse: Ralph Northam’s Unlikely Rebirth in Virginia

Nine months after a racist picture in his medical school yearbook sparked widespread demands he resign, Mr. Northam will govern with Democrats controlling both houses of the legislature. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34RY0zL

Windows smashed at Sunderland Central MP candidate's office

Sunderland Central politician Julie Elliott is hoping to be re-elected in December. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CAEbAI

Lib Dems 'taking legal action against ITV'

Lib Dem President Sal Brinton says the current leaders' TV debate plan "disrespects" Remain voters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K8OyzS

General election 2019: Lib Dems launch legal action over ITV debate

The party wants their leader, Jo Swinson, to be on the programme along with Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X9eell

General election 2019: Dominic Grieve's Beaconsfield bid

A snap election means swift candidate selections, while some are already standing aside to help their opponents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CwNG3Z

Peter King, Veteran New York Republican in House, Announces He Will Retire

Peter T. King, the longest-serving Republican in New York’s congressional delegation, will join a growing Republican exodus from the House ahead of 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K8X3ez

'Brexit Party won't stand in Tory seats'

Brexit Party leader says his party will not contest the 317 seats won by the Conservatives in 2017. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ka0qSm

Is It a Crime to Encourage Unauthorized Immigration? The Supreme Court Will Decide

An appeals court struck down a broad 1986 law under the First Amendment, saying it covers conversations between family members and legal advice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qMnIqr

Brexit Party won't stand in Tory seats - Farage

Nigel Farage says Brexit Party won't contest seats won by Tories in 2017 - but will stand in all Labour seats from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36NnXCp

Andrew Yang’s Campaign Has a Lot of Money. Now What?

The entrepreneur is shifting his message, hiring more experienced political hands and spending big as he tries to expand his support in early states. (And yes, he expected to make it this far.) from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q5iuRq

How the Trump Administration Eroded Its Own Legal Case on DACA

When the Supreme Court hears arguments on Tuesday, the administration’s attempts to end the program protecting “Dreamers” could rest on a top aide’s actions in 2017. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Eq2yC

Thornberry: Labour pledge to increase forces' wages

Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry says service personnel deserve "a decent wage". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NyZWY6

UK growth slowest in almost a decade, says ONS

The economy grew by 0.3% in the three months to the end of September, allowing the UK to avoid recession. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NWeuQu

‘I Have Waited 68 Years to See This’: How Honor Flights Help Veterans Reflect

From across the nation, private planes and commercial airliners ferry veterans to the capital to see the monuments honoring them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34Nm4nf

General election 2019: Lib Dems propose £10k 'skills wallet' for all adults

Money for training courses will be made available to adults of all ages, under the Lib Dem plan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nyohxe

General election 2019: Labour and Tories in Armistice Day forces vows

Armistice Day pledges include a Tory vow to protect combat veterans from "vexatious" legal action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WZ23ri

General election 2019: What jobs do UK workers actually do?

Who are the "hard-working" and "ordinary" people that politicians love to appeal to? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K7RMnu

Close Election in Kentucky Was Ripe for Twitter, and an Omen for 2020

As hyperpartisan activists, trolls and bots spread unfounded claims of voter fraud, a contested governor race is previewing what many fear could happen in the presidential election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K6dsjI

Nikki Haley Describes Rebuffing Internal Scheme Against Trump

The former ambassador to the United Nations says in a new book that John Kelly and Rex Tillerson sought to enlist her in circumventing President Trump’s policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WZaIKn

Election 2019, Your Questions Answered: From what age can you campaign?

Should students vote at home or at university, and more of your questions answered. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PTdK13

General election 2019: The election losers who come back for more

Why would someone put up £500 to stand as a candidate in an election, knowing they will lose? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36JOsZn

Poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

Our poll tracker measures how people say they are going to vote at the next general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2mrBi0j

General election 2019: What is tactical voting?

Some campaign groups are encouraging tactical voting, but what is it? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NxNAhJ

Which MPs are standing down at the election?

Big names such as Ken Clarke, John Bercow and Sir Vince Cable are among those saying goodbye to Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WoaHPO

General election 2019: How much can parties spend?

The rules around what MPs and political parties can spend ahead of polling day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JN3Da9

General election 2019: Who has selected the most women as candidates?

With an election just weeks away, we look at how many of the parties' prospective MPs are women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X0Uy2S

Man Charged in Slashing of ‘Baby Trump’ Balloon, Police Say

Protesters displayed the balloon of a giant baby Donald Trump during the president’s visit to a football game in Alabama. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NVHIz3

Boris Johnson aide Danny Kruger chosen as Devizes candidate

Danny Kruger is a former speechwriter for David Cameron and political secretary to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CwIVY6

First minister leads Remembrance events in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon gave a reading at a service in Edinburgh for those killed in armed conflict. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NRCRyM

General election 2019: Nick Conrad replaced by Broadland Tories

Nick Conrad is replaced as the Conservatives' Broadland candidate by Tory peer's son Jerome Mayhew. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2qCxkUU

Ibrahim Dogus: Restaurant boss replaces Tom Watson as Labour candidate

Ibrahim Dogus is announced as the Labour candidate for West Bromwich East after Tom Watson quit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K6DdR2

UK's credit rating could be downgraded, says Moody's

Ratings agency Moody's says Brexit is causing "paralysis in policy-making" in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2rvuvWd

Steve Aiken takes over as new leader of Ulster Unionist Party

The ex-Royal Navy commander says the party needs to reform and "significantly boost" its numbers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33JdMMY

Conservative peer Brian Mawhinney dies aged 79

Former Tory chairman Lord Mawhinney died on Saturday after a long illness, his family said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K93BcX

General election 2019: Sajid Javid defends Tory claims about Labour spending

The Conservative Party's claims about the cost of a Labour government over five years have been disputed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NACpWw

General election 2019: Labour spending costs 'are Conservative Party fiction'

A shadow cabinet minister rejects Conservative claims about the cost of a Labour government over five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33yTkhL

Warren Would Take Billionaires Down a Few Billion Pegs

Elizabeth Warren’s tax proposals would significantly curb the gigantic fortunes of America’s richest families over time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2q1OM5d

Wakefield Tory candidate Antony Calvert quits over Facebook comments

Antony Calvert resigned after his comments from 10 years ago emerged. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QamGz8

General election 2019: Row breaks out over Labour spending plans

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell calls a Tory report on Labour's spending proposals "fake news". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NB2yF3

Sanders Rebukes Bloomberg: ‘Sorry, You Ain’t Going to Buy This Election’

Appearing in Iowa with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders pushed his populist message and drew a contrast between his grass-roots support and Mr. Bloomberg’s billions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2q13DN4

Republicans Argue Impeachment Case Falls Short of Proving Trump Misconduct

The release of House Republicans’ witness list signaled that the president’s favorite unsubstantiated theories will be a centerpiece of their strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32wp99T

In Seeking to Join Suit Over Subpoena Power, Mulvaney Goes Up Against the President

In effect, the acting chief of staff hopes the court will tell him whether to listen to his own boss, who wants him to remain silent, or to comply with a subpoena from the House, which wants his testimony. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NyFPtd

As Bloomberg’s New York Prospered, Inequality Flourished Too

Critics and supporters discuss the legacy of a mayor who may now run for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CoW6KP

5 Impeachment Developments You Need to Know From This Week

The impeachment inquiry entered a public phase. President Trump and his allies continued to attack witnesses in the inquiry. And more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32A3Eop

David Gauke replacement chosen by Conservatives in South West Hertfordshire

David Gauke is considering challenging the Tories' new candidate by running as an independent. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Cri6V8

How Voters Turned Virginia from Deep Red to Solid Blue

A new kind of suburbanization is sweeping through politics, from Richmond to Atlanta, Houston, Denver and elsewhere, and Democrats are starting to breach Republicans’ firewalls in elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NwuObS

Women Running for Office Have to Worry About One More Thing: Their Phones

For groups training the next generation of women in politics, the main message is: Do not post. Anything. It’s not fair. It’s not the same for men. But anything you post will be fair game. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Cu7MvE

Interior Chief’s Lobbying Past Has Challenged the Agency’s Ethics Referees

Since his arrival at the Interior Department, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has shown a willingness to press ethics lawyers for decisions that help his agenda. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nxna0G

Bloomberg Is In, Maybe: This Week in the 2020 Race

Here’s a rundown of what happened in the Democratic primary race this week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36PAeWY

Why Pete Buttigieg Annoys His Democratic Rivals

His success, especially in Iowa, has grated on rival campaigns that say his record in government is not commensurate with the attention he’s receiving. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WXLw6Q

Examining Conflicting Claims About ‘Medicare for all’

Amid intense political debate, studies have reached drastically different conclusions about a single-payer system’s price tag, cost to families and effect on the health system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Cqc0V1

5 Impeachment Developments You Need to Know

The impeachment inquiry entered a public phase. President Trump and his allies continued to attack witnesses in the inquiry. And more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pVEbbY

General election 2019: Tory pledge to boost GP numbers

But a previous Conservative pledge to recruit an extra 5,000 GPs by 2020 is not close to being met. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36J1oyx

New Trump Administration Proposal Would Charge Asylum Seekers an Application Fee

The proposal also includes increasing fees for those applying for citizenship by more than 60 percent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36Ot6dt

General election 2019: What happened this week?

From pacts to promises, resignations and launches, here's this week's lowdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34M3rjs

Bolton Said to Know of ‘Many Relevant Meetings’ on Ukraine, but Will Not Testify

A lawyer for John R. Bolton said he had information to share with impeachment investigators. But, so far, he will not defy the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2oZPxes

Bolton Said to Know of ‘Many Relevant Meetings’ on Ukraine, but Will Not Testify

A lawyer for John R. Bolton said he had information to share with impeachment investigators. But, so far, he will not defy the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2oZPxes

Impeachment Briefing: Anatomy of a Scene From the Hill Testimony

The transcript of Fiona Hill’s interview describes a cinematic White House scene. Our reporters help break it down. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32wx6Mj

Trump Reaches Out to Black Voters

The outreach may not expand the president’s meager support among African-Americans, but it appeared aimed at reassuring suburban white voters discomfited by his use of racist tropes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36GUCcN

Bannon Tells of Campaign Willing to Try ‘Dirty Tricks’ to Win in 2016

The former Trump campaign chairman testified at the trial of a longtime Trump adviser, Roger J. Stone Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36QMxT0

How Should a Billionaire Behave in Public? A Run for President Is One Option.

Michael Bloomberg may join a 2020 field where some leading candidates are railing against wealth like his. It’s complicated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K3guoN

Where Michael Bloomberg Stands on the Issues

Mr. Bloomberg has been an outspoken voice on gun control and climate change, but his views on taxes would put him on the conservative end of the Democratic field. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PZT2g7

Science Funds for Minority Colleges Become Political Football in the Senate

Minority-serving colleges and universities are looking on helplessly as vital funding for their science, engineering and math programs are bogged down in the Senate morass. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NuoZLI

Judge Rules Prosecutors Misrepresented Evidence From C.I.A. Sites

A military judge for Guantánamo’s war court found that the handling of classified information from secret prisons was deeply flawed, complicating the Cole case. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qz7voI

As Campaign Season Heats Up, Trump Has Turned the Official Into the Political

Previous presidents made an effort to make a distinction between the two and had their campaigns, not taxpayers, foot the bill for political events. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2oZz9KY

Brexit: No checks on goods going from NI to GB, says PM

Boris Johnson made the comments while briefing Conservative party members in Northern Ireland on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WWMqQU

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Future of the country is at stake'

The SNP leader says the impact of the general election will be be felt for "generations to come". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q0BxfQ

Nicola Sturgeon grilled on possible Jeremy Corbyn alliance

The SNP leader is asked if she would be willing to form an alliance with Labour in Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34Fhjfu

How a Tell-All Memoir Made It Into Print

“A Warning” is the latest and most unusual tell-all political memoir to emerge from President Trump’s administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pRrAXe

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn to face off in live BBC debate

The broadcaster will also show a seven-way podium debate between major parties and Question Time specials. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36OtKr9

Nicola Sturgeon: SNP 'will protect the NHS'

The SNP leader pledged to stop the NHS being used as a "bargaining chip" in future trade deals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PZo47Z

Brexit: No checks or tariffs on goods between GB and NI, says PM

Boris Johnson's Brexit briefing to NI Conservative party members is analysed by BBC News NI's John Campbell. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NrGRa4

General Election 2019: What is Labour's economic plan?

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has unveiled Labour's economic plan. What's in it? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ClYdie

General election 2019: Nigel Farage targets south Wales Labour seats

The Brexit Party leader says it will do "very well" in Welsh Labour heartland seats in the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34LQgPT