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Labour's Keir Starmer calls on the home secretary to "explain" after her top civil servant quits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3alq55j

In Trump’s Words: Praise for the Taliban and Optimism About the Coronavirus

President Trump found himself veering off message in discussing the two big news stories of the day: the signing of an agreement with the Taliban and the spread of the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aeLCfQ

Coronavirus: 'Battle plan' role for retired doctors

People could also be urged to work from home if the outbreak worsens, updated government plans say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wUdDe9

Tom Steyer Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race

Mr. Steyer, the former hedge-fund executive, exited the race after a disappointing finish in South Carolina — a state where he had spent considerable resources and pinned the hopes of his campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PARtnS

For Buttigieg, a Search for Black Support That Never Arrived

Facing better-known and better-financed opponents, Pete Buttigieg knew he would struggle to attract black voters in South Carolina. On Saturday his efforts came up empty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ahxsuk

Joe Biden Has Less Than 72 Hours to Savor His Big Night

He waited more than 30 years, over three presidential runs, to notch a victory like the one in South Carolina. Now he has to face the test of Super Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cjA1hp

Trump Moves to Calm Fears as First U.S. Death From Coronavirus Is Reported

A person in the Seattle area has died, officials said. Mr. Trump called more cases “likely” but added that “there’s no reason to panic at all.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2I4fVdd

At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals

President Trump appeared eager to bask in the warm reception of a conservative audience, who spent the conference listening to speakers road-testing messages for his re-election campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VA32zA

Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy

Joseph R. Biden Jr. drew on his decades-long relationships and leveraged his close bond with black voters to wrap up a state long considered his stronghold. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aaOaeS

Michael Bloomberg Will Address Coronavirus in Prime-Time TV Ad

Seeking to draw a direct contrast with President Trump, Mr. Bloomberg will deliver a three-minute prerecorded address on the coronavirus outbreak in an ad on network television Sunday night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PyM8xa

Sanders Looks to Topple Warren in Her Home State

A victory in Massachusetts would not just give Mr. Sanders a significant share of the state’s 91 delegates but also inflict a symbolic blow to his closest ideological rival. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PBkQ9B

PM and partner engaged and expecting baby

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds are "very pleased" to expecting a baby in the early summer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PA8X3K

After 18 Years, Is This Afghan Peace, or Just a Way Out?

Afghanistan has gone from being the “good war” that the United States must win to the longstanding burden that, like the British, the Soviets and a series of others, it now seeks to unload. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3clK7hB

South Carolina Primary Day: Live Updates as Voters Head to the Polls

The South Carolina Democratic primary, where 54 delegates are at stake, is here. This will be the first time a majority black electorate will have their voices heard in the nomination process so far. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32CFmMg

Aging, Rising, Brainy, Booming: Super Tuesday Economies Pose Wider Test

The 14 states can be sorted into four general types. (Minnesota and Virginia may be more alike than you think.) from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cfiGWS

‘We’re the Base’: Black Democrats in South Carolina Want to Send a Message

As many prepare to rally around Joe Biden in Saturday’s primary, black voters want it known that their views of electability are not shaped by predominantly white states like Iowa. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PzloNc

The Pied Pipers of the Dirtbag Left Want to Lead Everyone to Bernie Sanders

Many listeners would never repeat what these podcast hosts say. So why do they desperately want to hear from them? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39anOJL

Ready for South Carolina? This Week in the 2020 Race

Joe Biden is looking to win Saturday’s primary as some Democrats worry about Bernie Sanders’s momentum coming out of the Nevada caucuses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VxMyHW

Mandy Moore Is Ready to Be Heard

After a quiet decade and a painful divorce, the singer has a new studio album, a whole new set of fans and a favorite 2020 candidate. (His name is Pete.) from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/385pHGl

Home Office boss quits over 'campaign against him'

Priti Patel's top civil servant Sir Philip Rutnam says he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32DCv5R

Joe Biden’s Last Stand

He loves South Carolina. He said he will win South Carolina. He spent the days before the primary reminding South Carolina why it should love him back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PzHak6

‘Border Security Is Also Health Security,’ Trump Says at Rally as Coronavirus Fears Grow

While members of his administration tried to convey a calm and steady response, President Trump hosted another free-form political rally where he accused his enemies of stoking panic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TiIb0E

Court Rules Congress Cannot Sue to Force Executive Branch Officials to Testify

An appeals court dismissed a lawsuit brought by the House Judiciary Committee against President Trump’s former White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aa5W1K

Trump Accuses Media and Democrats of Exaggerating Coronavirus Threat

The accusations came as other elements of the federal government moved to head off a broader wave of infections like those in China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TCzGht

Coronavirus: Hunt for source of UK-infected case

Officials are trying to find out how a man in Surrey caught Covid-19 and tracing those who he met. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cmkVb8

When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea

In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White House is in danger of repeating the error. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Tk7PSU

Making Pitch to Voters, Bloomberg Peddles His Experience in a Crisis

Michael R. Bloomberg is trying to highlight the part of his record that conveys the competence and cool-headedness he says are missing in the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32Bl5Xq

At CPAC, It’s Now an All-Trump Show

At the annual gathering of conservatives, one Republican was conspicuously absent among the Trump supporters — Mitt Romney. The conference organizer said he had been disinvited. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VHUcQr

Margaret Thatcher: Former PM named outfits after Gorbachev and Reagan

The ex-PM christened her wardrobe, papers show, with references to Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Pw64kf

The decade that shattered trust in politics

Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I5OQGp

Media Covering Coronavirus to ‘Bring Down the President,’ Mulvaney Claims

The acting White House chief of staff plays down the risks of the virus and criticizes the media for not covering Mr. Trump’s son Barron, something Melania Trump has asked it not to do. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vuy8II

Post-Brexit talks: France warns UK against 'artificial deadlines'

France's Europe minister says the focus must be on substance, as details and timings of the talks emerge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Tk8kwe

EU settlement scheme: Vulnerable 'struggling to apply'

The Home Office is urged to do more to help those struggling with the post-Brexit residency process. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/384vGLD

Party donations: A decade of political money

Last year's election boosted the parties' bank accounts - but who were the decade's biggest donors? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39aQEd9

On Politics: Where Things Stand Before South Carolina

This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3agsLBg

Labour leadership: Can Jeremy Corbyn secure a legacy?

Allies of the Labour leader are worried about how the contest to replace him is shaping up, writes Iain Watson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cdxe9n

Labour leadership: Corbyn appears in Long-Bailey campaign video

The Labour leader has said he will not be publicly backing any of the candidates to succeed him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TrAq8M

Democratic Rivals Are Fighting Over Obama. He Has Some Opinions.

Ahead of the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday, candidates are increasingly invoking Mr. Obama as they court black voters. He isn’t playing favorites, but he does worry about uniting the party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wcSnQJ

There’s a New Artist in Town. The Name Is Biden.

Hunter Biden, his name forever linked to President Trump’s impeachment, says painting “is literally keeping me sane” after years of addiction and poor choices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38avaMa

Education Dept. to Cut Off Federal Funding for Some Rural Schools

A bookkeeping change at the department will cut thousands of dollars in aid to some of the poorest, most isolated schools in the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uBkSa7

Leasehold property buyers 'misled by developers'

Many homeowners find themselves in "serious traps" after being mis-sold properties, a watchdog says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3adevsI

They Saw Themselves in Elizabeth Warren. So What Do They See Now?

For some professional women, the struggles of Ms. Warren’s campaign feel like a reckoning with their standing in the world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vs9l82

Road schemes may face Heathrow-style court action

Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vpDx9f

Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2T6NFge

At-risk gamblers 'need better protection'

The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2T5IWvn

Post-Brexit talks: We'll find out what's going on, TUC boss warns PM

Frances O'Grady says "sister unions" in Europe will make sure she's "plugged in" on workers' rights. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PMbVlZ

Elizabeth Warren Gets Giant Lift From Super PAC

Persist PAC announced late Thursday that it was buying $9 million in television and digital ads. It will be one of the largest ad buys by a super PAC in the 2020 Democratic primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Tq6rhF

In Syria and Libya, Trump Is Torn Over 2 Wars, and 2 Strongmen

After an airstrike on Turkish forces by Russia or its Syrian proxies, President Trump may be forced to pick between Moscow and Ankara. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VF6jh9

Pelosi, Trying to Save House Majority, Fends Off Angst Over Sanders

At a closed-door meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Democrats to “keep our eye on the ball” and mocked President Trump’s skin color: “The ball has an orange face.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/386c6Pd

The Superdelegates Are Nervous

And many of them tell us they’re willing to use a brokered convention to stop Bernie Sanders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32wAQPk

DeVos Orders U.S.C. to Address ‘Systemic Failures’ Over Arrested Gynecologist

The Education Department demanded that the University of Southern California overhaul the way it addresses sexual misconduct charges and offer remedies to the doctor’s patients. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ToxppM

Brexit: Ministers 'need to get on' with EU aid replacement

Wales' Brexit minister urges clarity from the UK government on how EU cash will be replaced. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Tp9shZ

Bloomberg Pledges Restraint on Executive Power but Reserves Legal Wiggle Room

The former New York City mayor laid out his views on the scope and limits of presidential authority and potential post-Trump curbs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wdD9uu

Democratic Leaders Willing to Risk Party Damage to Stop Bernie Sanders

Interviews with dozens of Democratic Party officials, including 93 superdelegates, found overwhelming opposition to handing Mr. Sanders the nomination if he fell short of a majority of delegates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37ZmHv7

Warren, Bloomberg and Rivals Agree: Trump Is ‘Not Ready’ for Coronavirus

Elizabeth Warren called for redirecting funds from President Trump’s border wall to fight possible outbreaks, and many candidates voiced skepticism of the administration’s leadership. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aaRM0A

On Politics: A Boost for Biden

A key endorsement in South Carolina and an Obama cease-and-desist: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2I13OgR

Terrorism Threat in West Africa Soars as U.S. Weighs Troop Cuts

The Pentagon and the State Department are sending mixed messages about reducing America’s presence in a region bloodied by terrorist violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T70d7z

Will There Be a Brokered Convention? Here’s What’s Happened Before

Senator Bernie Sanders is surging. Democratic Party leaders are nervous. And his rivals are hanging on, raising speculation about a brokered or contested convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PtZNpc

Drug support services 'disappearing' due to government cuts, report says

A "prolonged" funding shortage leads to loss of skills, expertise and capacity, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TjWr9z

Conservatives top donations in months around election

The party received £37.6m in large gifts in the last three months of a record-breaking donations year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2T2P4UY

Boris Johnson says UK will maintain 'highest standards'

The prime minister has said the UK will not "race to the bottom" during EU/UK trade talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a8Ncjh

Michael Gove: UK is not seeking EU rules alignment

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has told MPs that the UK should not be subject to EU rules under a free trade agreement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32DsLZq

Homelessness: Rough sleeping falls across England

Figures suggest fewer people on the streets but the number is still more than double a decade ago. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/385w5h0

'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges

Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will need long-term thought and investment, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HWfdi0

Climate campaigners win Heathrow expansion case

Campaigners win Court of Appeal ruling over controversial plans for third runway at Heathrow on environment grounds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2T6RmCN

Drug consumption rooms are a 'distraction' says UK minister

UK government minister Kit Malthouse dismisses call for pilot scheme to take users off the streets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32xr4MN

Coronavirus: How is the UK planning for an outbreak?

What will the government do if there is a UK coronavirus outbreak and how prepared is the NHS? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39fqwxC

Climate case may upset Heathrow third runway plans

A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uDNjo4

Trump’s Coronavirus Strategy: ‘Stay Clean,’ Wash Hands and Avoid Friends

Speaking to reporters at the White House, the president shared a story about precautions he had taken to avoid illness: “I said, ‘Excuse me,’ and started washing my hands. You have to do this.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37ZDrm1

Barr Criticizes Mainstream Media as ‘Monolithic in Viewpoint’

The attorney general, speaking at a religious broadcasters convention, said Christian news organizations were a vital check on a mainstream press that had become too powerful. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Tpt1XQ

Government to unveil post-Brexit trade talks goals

Formal negotiations with EU - which has already published its strategy - are due to start on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/381Mcw1

Trump Has a Problem as the Coronavirus Threatens the U.S.: His Credibility

Even his allies worry that Mr. Trump has undermined his ability to appear presidential in a moment of national emergency, from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/386lfaq

A Complicated Friendship

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders’s awkward history was evident on the debate stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3acbjOf

Push for More Privacy Protections Throws Surveillance Bill Talks Into Disarray

As time runs out to renew three F.B.I. investigative tools for terrorism and spy inquiries, both parties are divided and President Trump remains a wild card. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ceUGmD

Justice Dept. Establishes Office to Denaturalize Immigrants

The department called the decision a move “to bring justice to terrorists, war criminals, sex offenders and other fraudsters,” but some lawyers there feared a broader crackdown. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HZsPt2

The 2020 Democratic Primary Is Giving Some Republicans Déjà Vu

A large, diffuse and unyielding field of candidates is helping Bernie Sanders dominate. Republicans who tried to beat Donald J. Trump in 2016 see parallels. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pusrqp

Katie Hill to Publish ‘She Will Rise’

“It would be much easier for me to just disappear,” the former congresswoman said, “but I’m not, and this is an act of defiance, staying in the forefront.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a7wZuQ

Coronavirus Shows the Problem With Trump’s Stock Market Boasting

Most presidents avoid talking about a rising market because they know how fragile it is. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/393FNBJ

Coronavirus: UK patients face 'random' tests to check spread

People with flu-like symptoms at 11 UK hospitals will be tested to check the spread of the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a40Ofz

How Biden’s Campaign Explains His ‘Arrest’ in South Africa

Joe Biden’s claim of being arrested trying to see Nelson Mandela drew skepticism. His campaign called it a “separation.’’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a4RfNx

Budget 2020: Chancellor must raise taxes in first Budget, says IFS

A think tank says Rishi Sunak risks breaking the rules on borrowing if he is to boost public spending. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c3dbKV

6 Takeaways From the Democratic Debate in South Carolina

With 17 contests at stake over the next week, the night took on a frenetic pace. Sanders faced the most scrutiny yet, Warren continued to bite into her rivals and Buttigieg and Klobuchar faded. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uvFOPP

Bernie Sanders Heard His Name a Lot

The democratic socialist found himself in the center — of the stage and the squabbling. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PFusQT

Coronavirus? Yes, but First: Soda Ban. CBS Criticized After a Chaotic Debate

Over two hours, the CBS moderating team struggled to keep control, calling for order as candidates talked over their questioners and each other. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/394ZyJa

As Markets Plunge, Democrats Pan Trump’s Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Candidates on the debate stage in South Carolina characterized the president’s reaction to the global crisis as chaotic and misinformed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T0vJns

As Markets Plunge, Democrats Pan Trump’s Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Candidates on the debate stage in South Carolina characterized the president’s reaction to the global crisis as chaotic and misinformed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c6Sttv

Debate Winners and Losers: Experts Weigh In

Here are some initial reactions from campaign veterans on how the Democratic presidential candidates fared Tuesday night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PnO23I

With Tickets $1,750, Debate Audiences Are Elite of the Elite. But That’s Not New.

Getting into one of the Democratic debates is like getting a ticket to the Super Bowl or the World Series. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/391NgkG

Bernie Sanders, Confronted on Immunity for Gun Manufacturers, Says That Was a ‘Bad Vote’

The Democratic front-runner faced criticism about his past support for a 2005 law that shields the firearms industry from wrongful death lawsuits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32q3OQW

Sanders and Bloomberg Under Attack in Sharp Exchanges in Debate

In a messy South Carolina Democratic forum, featuring frequent interruptions, angry crosstalk and theatrical hand-waving, Bernie Sanders faced the most serious test so far. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37VdGTP

Army Judge Proposes 2022 Trial in Guantánamo’s Cole Bombing Case

The defendant was first charged in 2011 in a case that has been plagued by years of delays. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cbiHLi

Warren Challenges Bloomberg on ‘Kill It’ Abortion Comment

Elizabeth Warren called out Michael Bloomberg on his history of crude and sexist comments at the Democratic debate in Charleston, S.C. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/391xfLN

Fact-Checking the South Carolina Democratic Debate

Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the candidates, providing context and explanation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37VL5hr

Secret doorway in Parliament leads to historical treasure trove

Historical treasures - and evidence of a beer-fuelled party - are uncovered in the Commons restoration. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TdB0ak

New Intelligence Chief Asks Election Czar to Remain in Post

The move was a peace offering to the intelligence agencies the new director oversees, and the election security official, Shelby Pierson, sought to reassure Americans that the vote remains secure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TjsLcA

The Basics of ‘Medicare for All’

What to know about Bernie Sanders’s health care plan, plus further reading for the nerds among you. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SZyTrC

Judge in Roger Stone Case Warns About Attacks on Juror by Trump and Others

Judge Amy Berman Jackson held a hearing on the defense’s request for a new trial even as the president claimed the jury’s forewoman was biased. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vgt3ZU

Michael Bloomberg’s Longtime Partner Defends His Nondisclosure Agreements

“It was 30 years ago,’’ Diana Taylor said. “Get over it.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PEWpIz

Democrats Block Abortion-Related Bills as Republicans Seek Election Advantage

Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, broke a streak of legislative inaction to schedule votes on bills to bar most abortions after 20 weeks and mandate care for babies born after abortions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38XSPRm

Where Does All the Swag Go After Campaigns Fail? Everywhere

Some items are reused in future campaigns. Others are thrown away. And some resurface in Kenya. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aeWV7Z

Divisiveness Among 2020 Democratic Hopefuls Hits New Level

As the primary race becomes a battle of all against all, and the field suddenly seems to be constricting, the divisiveness and negative attacks are rising. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32oUgpm

'Blind eye' turned to Westminster abuse claims

A report criticises the political establishment but finds no evidence of a "paedophile ring". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VkiqzL

Tory MP James Grundy apologises for exposing himself in pub

A video shows MP James Grundy dropping his trousers and exposing his genitals to a woman in 2007. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HVVxeg

Labour leadership: Former PMs support Ian Murray for deputy

Tony Blair and Gordon Brown have given their backing to their party's only remaining MP in Scotland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PDmGXJ

Trump Reports Progress Toward India Trade Deal but No Breakthrough

The president stressed the strength of his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in meetings long on symbolism and short on concrete agreements. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HTQTxg

Charter Schools in Surprise Political Fight as Trump and Democrats Turn Away

Public charter schools, long protected as a bipartisan way to expand school choice, are suddenly in a political battle as both parties shift to other priorities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ThbjWj

Divisiveness Among 2020 Democratic Hopefuls Hits New Low

Coronavirus: Britons returning from northern Italy told to self-isolate

Anyone returning from north of Pisa is being asked to self-isolate if they have flu-like symptoms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PnUSWV

Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report

"If health has stopped improving, that means society has stopped improving," author of report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2veqwiH

Period poverty: MSPs set to back plans for free sanitary products

Labour MSP Monica Lennon's bill now has the support of all parties following a government U-turn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HTNqyA

Call for investigation over MP Fay Jones' canned water tweet

Fay Jones received £10,000 from a water company she later praised on social media. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Yu0EC

Trump Demands Two Liberal Justices Recuse Themselves From His Cases

The president ratcheted up a fight with a judicial system he sees as biased against him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37WxLtd

Bernie Sanders Outlines Funding for His Plans, but It May Not All Add Up

After months of resistance to discussing how he would pay for his plans like “Medicare for all” and canceling student debt, Mr. Sanders announced the explanation at a CNN event on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HUNQ8a

Brexit: EU set to agree UK trade talks mandate

Ministers from the EU will meet in Brussels later to finalise their red lines for talks with the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Xo7I2

Chris Matthews Apologizes to Bernie Sanders for Remarks on Nevada Win

An on-air comparison to Nazis angered Sanders aides, who privately complained to executives at MSNBC. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ux83he

Among Those Pressing Trump to Weed Out Disloyalty: Clarence Thomas’s Wife

A group led by Ginni Thomas has targeted officials in the administration, and lobbied for its own preferred choices. As the president’s distrust in those serving him has grown, so has its sway. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c7644b

Why Amy Klobuchar Voted for Many of Trump’s Judicial Nominees

The Minnesota senator is running for president on her bipartisan record. But some Democrats and civil rights groups say she went too far in supporting judges chosen by the current administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2w51frC

Putin’s Ultimate Goal

The Russians don’t have to help President Trump or Bernie Sanders. They may already be winning. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vYQUgG

Trump Administration Considers Punishing Chinese News Organizations

U.S. officials said they were looking at ways to retaliate for China’s expulsion of three Wall Street Journal reporters, including evicting Chinese journalists who file intelligence reports. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PnXHaq

McConnell, Looking to Energize Social Conservatives, Forces Votes on Abortion

After months of legislative inactivity, Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, has scheduled votes on two abortion-related bills. Democrats argue they are attacks on women’s reproductive rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wBO0i7

Bernie Sanders Says He'll Attract a Wave of New Voters. It Hasn't Happened.

Bernie Sanders has so far prevailed by expanding his appeal among traditional Democratic voters, not by driving record turnout. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PnLhPX

Emergency terror law clears parliamentary hurdles

The bill blocking automatic release of convicted terror offenders is approved by the House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3calyED

White House Will Ask Congress for Emergency Coronavirus Funds

The request will arrive at the same time the Trump administration is proposing cuts to health programs across the government and as health officials across the nation struggle to keep up with costs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VjYhK8

Coronavirus: UK 'well prepared' to deal with cases, says government

The number of UK cases rose to 13 after cruise ship passengers returned to Britain on Saturday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c2UGWT

New watchdog will have power to ban rogue builders

The body will award compensation to people stuck in 'shoddy' new-builds, the government has promised. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PhYABh

Extremist neo-Nazi group to be banned under terror laws

Anyone found to be a member of the far-right group Sonnenkrieg Division could face a 10 year jail sentence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VdAsno

Speaker welcomes new chaplain to Commons

Reverend Canon Patricia Hillas becomes the 80th Speaker's chaplain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uqdrT7

‘America Loves India,’ Trump Declares at Rally With Modi

President Trump was feted with music, dancers and more than 100,000 cheering attendees — if not the 10 million he says he was promised. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32n9TgS

What did the first woman in Parliament have to say?

Nancy Astor's maiden speech 100 years ago called for women MPs not to be regarded as "a fanatic or a lunatic". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HQOzXQ

On Politics: Watch Where Sanders Goes

Bernie Sanders has been campaigning in Texas, a Super Tuesday state. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HWcXHn

Theresa Villiers 'sick of spiteful briefings against women'

The former environment secretary said recent reports about Home Secretary Priti Patel were untrue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SXiaFz

‘America Loves India,’ Trump Declares at Rally With Modi

President Trump was feted with music, dancers and more than 100,000 cheering attendees — if not the 10 million he says he was promised. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SUcBaI

Julian Assange Faces Hearing on Extradition to the U.S.

The WikiLeaks founder appeared in a London court to fight attempts by the American authorities to make him answer charges of conspiring to hack into a classified Pentagon network. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pl8Tof

As Trump Barricades the Border, Legal Immigration Is Beginning to Plunge

President Trump’s border wall is beginning to rise, but a thick curtain of policy changes is more responsible for squelching the flow of immigrants into the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38TjLkZ

On the Trail of America’s First Women Voters

From 1776 to 1807, women in New Jersey had equal voting rights. Newly surfaced documents illuminate how that happened — and the origins of the messy, imperfect democracy we have today. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32jhUUj

Tom Steyer Stirs More Debate Over Payments in South Carolina

Mr. Steyer, a billionaire running for president, rents his campaign headquarters in South Carolina from a daughter of the state’s most powerful Democrat, Representative James Clyburn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c5WUEP

Home Secretary Priti Patel 'deeply concerned' by 'false allegations'

The home secretary hits back following claims of distrust from MI5 bosses and bullying behaviour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TcZ6lt

Whitehall HR boss sought amid Number 10 'tensions'

The £60,000-a-year role involves overseeing the recruitment and treatment of special advisers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SWbS9b

Dueling Narratives Emerge From Muddied Account of Russia’s 2020 Interference

President Trump’s national security adviser intimated that the Russians were backing Bernie Sanders, as Joe Biden blamed Mr. Trump and other Republicans for the continued interference. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HSU0W0

For a President Who Loves Crowd Size, India Aims to Deliver

When President Trump comes to visit, world leaders face the challenge of finding ways to entertain and impress a leader who relishes spectacle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32sl8VC

Sanders Looks to Knock Out Biden as Pressure Builds on Democrats

The primary race is entering a critical nine-day stretch that could effectively determine the nomination as candidates face a debate, the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday contests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vcrtIl

Harry Reid Says Nevada Should Have a Primary: ‘All Caucuses Should Be a Thing of the Past’

“They don’t work for a multitude of reasons,” the former Senate majority leader said, adding to the push for Democrats to switch to primaries in all states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T7Gi7c

Labour leadership: Members voting in three-way contest

Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey remain in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39ZwEua

National Security Wiretap System Was Long Plagued by Risk of Errors and Omissions

The F.B.I.’s intelligence wiretap powers are at a crossroads after a damning report about the surveillance of a former Trump adviser. And the flaws may be systemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VhNPmC

One Side of a Nuclear Waste Fight: Trump. The Other: His Administration.

The president, eyeing the battleground state of Nevada, has made clear he opposes a nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain, reversing a policy that was made in his name. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38VfNbw

D.C. Prosecutors’ Tensions With Justice Dept. Began Long Before Stone Sentencing

Months of strain date back to the investigation into the former F.B.I. official Andrew McCabe and growing fears of political interference. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2STcVqn

Diane Abbott to stand down from shadow cabinet under new Labour leadership

The London MP says she wants Labour's new leader to be able to choose their own top team. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39UGqh5

Finance Ministers Grapple Over Economic Threat of Climate Change

The United States, under pressure from Europe, agreed to include a climate reference in an official G20 statement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HKZfY5

5 Takeaways From the Nevada Caucuses (The Big One: Sanders Takes Control)

Mr. Sanders has now won the most votes in each of the first three states and has more momentum than all his rivals and more money than everyone besides two self-funding billionaires. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38QYyrT

24 Tense Hours in Abraham Lincoln’s Life

In “Every Drop of Blood,” Edward Achorn addresses sweeping issues about the Civil War and the precarious state of America through the president’s 1865 inaugural speech. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vhd0FM

Nicola Sturgeon: I have support to remain first minister

The SNP leader also defended her plans for a Scottish visa system on The Andrew Marr Show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PhbzDj

The Three Types of People You Meet at a Caucus

There’s the democracy-in-action proselytizer, the resigned skeptic and the thoroughly bewildered. All made their way to Coronado High School in Nevada to help pick a presidential nominee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SQuVS3

Why Are Nevada Caucus Results Coming in So Slowly?

More than four hours after the caucuses closed we still don’t know the final results. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HMictd

Brexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37QVgn6

Bernie Sanders Wins Nevada Caucuses, Strengthening His Primary Lead

His triumph will provide a burst of momentum that may make it difficult for the still-fractured moderate wing of the Democratic Party to slow his march to the nomination. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SRkptM

What Nevada Could Mean for Bernie Sanders in California

A multiracial coalition brought the senator’s long-promised political revolution to vivid life, for perhaps the first time in the 2020 race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T4FQGN

Same Goal, Different Playbook: Why Russia Would Support Trump and Sanders

Vladimir Putin seeks anything that would further take the sheen off U.S. democracy. After that, he is eager for a counterpart who is unlikely to challenge his territorial and nuclear ambitions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32hXriB

Trump Was Furious That Cruise Ship Passengers With Coronavirus Were Brought Back to U.S.

State Department officials flew back more than 300 passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, including 14 American citizens who tested positive for the virus. The move took Mr. Trump by surprise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vSKzDA

Joanna Cherry to challenge Angus Robertson for SNP nomination

The SNP MP is seeking to become the SNP candidate for Ruth Davidson's Holyrood seat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ui6Jyq

Digital Tax Fight Emerges as Global Economic Threat

European finance ministers, meeting at the G20 in Riyadh, are pushing the United States for a global tax deal as a year-end deadline looms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HMULjK

Trump’s Efforts to Remove the Disloyal Heightens Unease Across His Administration

As senior officials are shown the door, a new personnel chief orders a search for political appointees as well as career officials deemed insufficiently supportive of the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HNoHfm

Medical Emergencies Are No Match for ‘Remain in Mexico’ Asylum Blockade

When the Trump administration rolled out its policy to force asylum seekers to wait in Mexico, officials said medical exemptions would help the sick. They haven’t. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HKtrm1

Loathing in Las Vegas: This Week in the 2020 Race

The Democratic candidates ripped into one another — and especially Michael Bloomberg — as the Nevada caucuses approached. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39VlDtB

Bernie Sanders, the Teflon Candidate, Faces Sudden New Tests

The Vermont senator has long brushed off political vulnerabilities and evaded attacks from rivals. But the spotlight on his front-runner status and possible Russian interference could pose challenges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pgj7X5

One Guaranteed Winner in the Democratic Primary: Plans to Tax the Rich

Every leading candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination is proposing trillions of dollars of new taxes on wealthy Americans and businesses. The divide in the field is how high to go. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HMuq56

How to Win the Democratic Nomination, and Why It Could Get Complicated

Bernie Sanders says winning a plurality of delegates is good enough for the nomination. His rivals say a majority is needed. What does that mean? And why are superdelegates coming up again? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PvaxUH

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The Democratic candidates ripped into one another — and especially Michael Bloomberg — as the Nevada caucuses approached. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TiRrCj

What ‘Medicare for All’ Means After a Six-Year Strike for Health Benefits

To understand how union members in Las Vegas are thinking about Bernie Sanders, it helps to remember a picket line in the 1990s. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uYjSNI

To This Group, Labor Is More Than a ‘White Man Who Works in a Factory’

The National Domestic Workers Alliance is putting nannies, housekeepers and home care workers at the center of the labor and progressive political movement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VejsNU

As Trump Seizes Wall Money, Congress’s Spending Power Weakens

The administration’s plan to divert more military funds to building a border wall is the latest example of the long-running erosion of Congress’s power of the purse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38RNcUO

Ocasio-Cortez Builds Progressive Campaign Arm to Challenge Democrats

Ms. Ocasio-Cortez plans to endorse a slate of progressive challengers to Democratic candidates and incumbents, working to create a liberal counterweight to the party’s official campaign arm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PgESGm

Uniting Trumpers, Never Trumpers and Democrats With a New Deputy at the State Dept.

Can Stephen E. Biegun calm a simmering revolt at the department? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VeAKu7

On Politics: Is Warren Back in It?

Speculation on a comeback and debate fallout: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2unIsqY

Presidential Pardons: Who’s Received Them?

The owner of the New York Yankees, pirates, Deep Throat and a former president share the distinction. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PdZBKH

Could Nevada Caucus First in 2024? Harry Reid Wants It

The retired senator, still deeply involved in Nevada politics, is convinced that Saturday’s caucuses will run smoothly and strengthen his state’s case for leapfrogging Iowa in the next election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vQ0nH2

The Liberal Economists Behind the Wealth Tax Debate

Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez have crashed the Democratic primary with their idea — and angered some economists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Va9DR2

Black and Latino Voters Are Looking for ‘More Than Just Some Token Words’

Voters in Nevada and South Carolina face an all-white top tier of 2020 candidates that was winnowed down by a largely white electorate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37M5Tb1

Ocasio-Cortez Builds Progressive Campaign Arm to Challenge Democrats

Presidential Pardons: Who’s Received Them?

The owner of the New York Yankees, pirates, Deep Throat and a former president share the distinction. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PaNgXI

Why a New Jersey Political Ritual Got a #MeToo Makeover

The state Chamber of Commerce banned hard alcohol on an annual train trip to Washington as the state wrestles with claims of a culture of sexual harassment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39UM16O

Is It Too Soon to Write Off Michael Bloomberg?

His debate performance was abysmal. But it seems that Americans are eager to give billionaires a second chance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uSo15L

Brandon Lewis set for first official meeting with Simon Coveney

Brandon Lewis will meet Simon Coveney for the first time since he replaced Julian Smith. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HKrnu9

Brexit: How do you negotiate a trade agreement?

There are a lot of negotiations to be done this year. Chris Morris looks at how they should be done. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37EoNR6

How secure is Nicola Sturgeon's position as SNP leader?

The Scottish first minister is weathering a difficult few weeks - but how bad is the damage? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bSqy0d

Roger Stone Is Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison

The sentencing played out amid extraordinary upheaval at the Justice Department and a virtual standoff between the president and the attorney general. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pc9sAJ

Mulvaney Says He Often Disagrees With Trump (Just Never Publicly)

The acting chief of staff, addressing a crowd of several hundred in England, spoke freely about the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vUMd7n

Has History Finally Caught Up With Roger Stone? It May Be Up to Trump

He embraced the “dark arts” of political sabotage and trickery for decades. Now he will serve more than three years in prison, unless his friend the president bails him out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38N9vuL

How Bloomberg Bungled a Debate That He Had Been Prepped For

Michael Bloomberg’s campaign advisers had anticipated tough debate questions on stop-and-frisk and nondisclosure agreements. The former mayor’s performance left his team rattled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bU2uKz

Who Can Beat Trump? Who Knows?

The Democratic candidates are all debating a singular issue. New polls offer insights, not answers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38PtUiA

Households in England to face council tax rises, research says

It will amount to an average rise of up to £69 per home, the County Councils Network says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bUTuVv

4 Takeaways From the Democratic Debate, Gender Edition

Reflections on a night of bickering, one-line zingers and occasional solidarity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39PA821

How Amy Klobuchar Suddenly Became a Rival Worth Attacking

Ms. Klobuchar was helped by newspaper endorsements and a relative lack of scrutiny from other candidates — until Wednesday night’s debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wsaQsq

President Declares the Winner of the Democratic Debate: Donald Trump

Exuberant over the candidates’ performances, he continued his tour through the West. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T1Q3Uj

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Experts Weigh In

In the last few presidential debates, there was little consensus on a clear winner or loser. That changed on Wednesday night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P94ViA

Jean Daniel, Leading French Journalist and Humanist, Dies at 99

In 1963, Mr. Daniel went to Cuba at the behest of President John F. Kennedy to explore with Fidel Castro the possibility of a rapprochement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T3LjgQ

Brexit complicates EU budget plans

Leaders are meeting this week to discuss budget plans in challenging discussions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/327xqm6

Inside the Push to Turn Out Latino Voters in Nevada

Campaigns and organizations are trying to build a robust Latino voter base in Nevada. Will it work? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V8qR1c

Judge in Roger Stone Trial Confronts a High-Pressure Decision

President Trump has attacked the case and the judge as biased. She seems unlikely to be ruffled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38KCwqX

Blackburn Asian women councillors 'forced out' by Labour party

Saima Afzal and Maryam Batan were the first female Asians to be elected to Blackburn council. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32dmBPb

Urgent action needed on prison pressures, say MSPs

A new report calls for more contingency measures to ensure the prison system can cope with "failing" jails. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V4fqre

Where’s Tom Steyer? A Few People in Las Vegas Were Wondering

Mr. Steyer did not make the cut for the Democratic debate. He was missed! from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T3hZqM

6 Takeaways From the Democratic Debate in Nevada

Bloomberg was on the defensive, Warren carved up her opponents and Klobuchar and Buttigieg tried to take each other down. The fiery debate signals a harsher campaign as Super Tuesday looms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wpBt18

Billions of Targets on His Back, Bloomberg Joins the Debate Fray

Making his debut onstage, he was greeted by forceful challenges from Elizabeth Warren and the rest of the Democratic field. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2woRRPt

Trump Administration Sees No Threat to Economy From Monopolies

The latest Economic Report of the President remains optimistic about growth while clashing with Democrats who have proposed breaking up large companies to improve competition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PoGuOr

Millions of Americans Have Moved Off Assistance. Does Trump Get Credit?

The president has reveled in the declines in Americans receiving aid from several government programs in recent years, citing his economic policies as a catalyst. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VcWMh3

Protesters Denounce Biden’s Immigration Record at Democratic Debate

“You deported three million people,” one of the protesters yelled as the former vice president began his closing remarks. The demonstrators were quickly escorted away. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39PZxc8

Democrats Unleash an Onslaught of Attacks, Aiming at Bloomberg

The sharp exchanges reflected the urgency of the moment as Michael Bloomberg, in his first presidential debate, was sharply criticized in personal terms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vPuqOW

Klobuchar’s Stumble on Mexico’s President Is Dissected at Debate

The feud between Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg erupted onstage in Las Vegas over her failure to remember the name of Mexico’s leader. Elizabeth Warren came to Ms. Klobuchar’s defense. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32eTfQz

Fact-Checking the Las Vegas Democratic Debate

Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the candidates, providing context and explanation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38GVq1K

Elizabeth Warren Opens Debate by Blasting Bloomberg Over Sexist Comments

The senator of Massachusetts took the debate stage Wednesday night with one task: reassert herself in a race where attention has slipped away from her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37CSIJm

The 11 Criminals Granted Clemency by Trump Had One Thing in Common: Connections

The process bypassed the formal procedures used by past presidents and was driven instead by friendship, fame, personal empathy and a shared sense of persecution. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HGyy6N

2020 Democratic Debate: Live Updates From Nevada

Everything you need to know as six Democratic presidential candidates prepare to face off in Las Vegas three days before the Nevada caucuses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39PgQd8

White House Denies Claim That Trump Offered Pardon Deal to Julian Assange

A statement in a London court put a twist on a previously known attempt by a Republican congressman to get the WikiLeaks founder to absolve Russia of election meddling. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P6NWNM

Boeing, to Fend Off Sanctions, Backs Ending State Tax Breaks

Washington State is expected to approve legislation removing what the World Trade Organization says are unfair subsidies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V6F12A

Tony Blair: Labour needs 'head-to-toe renewal'

The ex-prime minister will urge Labour leadership candidates to adopt a new "radical" politics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37ImwEu

Julian Smith: Boris Johnson approved Stormont agreement

Former NI Secretary Julian Smith dismisses claims the PM was unaware of the Stormont deal details. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ueJR31

Trump, Campaigning in West, Fixates on Democrats and His Poll Numbers

The president has a full day’s schedule that will culminate with a rally in Phoenix while Democrats are debating in Las Vegas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HQfYt7

Brexit: Views on the government's immigration plans

The BBC asked people in Wanstead and Basildon for their opinions on the policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39Lcq7d

Elizabeth Warren, Long a Super PAC Critic, Gets Help From One

Supporters of Senator Amy Klobuchar have also formed a super PAC. Both groups are now airing ads in Nevada. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2T2biWd

Sanders Suggests He Won’t Release Full Medical Records

After he had a heart attack in October, Bernie Sanders said he would release ‘comprehensive’ medical records. But he has not done so. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38Iyhw0

Sanders Gains in Post-New Hampshire Polling

His moderate opposition is divided, and he seems in position to secure a large delegate lead on Super Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P9CEs7

Nevada Democrats’ Goal: Turn on iPads, Then Run Smooth Caucuses

After Iowa, Nevada is leaving nothing to chance in planning for Saturday’s voting, but the system is complex and the challenges daunting. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SVJMtn

Trump Takes Up Call for Barr to ‘Clean House’ at Justice Dept.

With a series of retweets, President Trump kept up attacks on federal law enforcement agencies, despite pleas from the attorney general. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vOnUYK

Ministers to support Scottish period poverty legislation

Ministers change tack to support opposition legislation making period products available free of charge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SZ9yg5

John Rood, Top Defense Official, Latest to Leave After Impeachment Saga

Mr. Rood told Congress that Ukraine had made necessary reforms to justify sending the country aid, undermining an argument made by President Trump’s defenders in the impeachment battle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bQaex5

A Timeline of Michael Bloomberg’s Support for Stop-and-Frisk

Mr. Bloomberg has begun to imply that he turned against the practice much sooner than he did. In reality, he defended it for years, including the month before he entered the presidential race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HERZg6

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

Everything you need to know as six Democratic presidential candidates prepare to face off in Las Vegas three days before the Nevada caucuses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37JBUQW

On Politics: Can Bloomberg Take the Heat?

The billionaire faces a test as his moderate rivals scramble. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HImAJD

Green MP Caroline Lucas investigated over Commons tour fundraiser

The offer of a Commons tour in exchange for a donation was part of a Green Party crowdfunding drive. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V4teSp

HS2: Stephenson given new rail link role

The PM has promised to "restore discipline" to the multi-billion-pound rail project. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39LKYpR

Carlaw drops Tory leadership rival Ballantyne in reshuffle

Jackson Carlaw removes Michelle Ballantyne from the Scottish Tory front bench as he reshuffles his team. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vO6Wd1

Storm Dennis: Ministers and councils hold Welsh summit

Ministers, councils and emergency services meet amid warnings of more heavy rain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bP4l3m

Andrew Sabisky: What is superforecasting?

The idea that came out of a US competition to improve the way we predict world events. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Fk571

Pete Buttigieg Hoped to Win Over Voters of Color. It Still Hasn’t Happened.

There is not much sign that he has attracted significantly more black and Latino voters in Nevada and South Carolina, as he had said would happen after strong finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38HSXnV

Brits 2020: Dave wins album of the year and calls PM 'racist'

The Londoner raps about the government, before winning his first-ever Brit for album of the year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V0E6Rg

As Trump Claims to Be Law of the Land, Barr’s Irritation Builds

The president broadly asserted his authority of the criminal justice system, attacking law enforcement officials and issuing pardons. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HA24uT

Iowa Democrats Complete Recanvass, but No Delegates Are Shifted

Bernie Sanders’s campaign said it would request the more intensive step of a recount after the state party announced that it had changed results in 29 precincts but that no national delegates would be moved. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bYQ0kW

Pardon Closes the Book on Milken’s Case but Can’t Rewrite It

An alternative narrative portrays Michael Milken, a symbol of 1980s greed, as a maverick crushed by the establishment. Even money won’t make that a reality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SYJhhV

Watchdog Says Buttigieg Campaign Exploited Super PAC Loophole

Campaigns and super PACs aren’t supposed to work together, but social media is blurring the lines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39KvylH

Trump Commutes Corruption Sentence of Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois

The president also pardoned Edward DeBartolo, a former owner of the San Francisco 49ers who pleaded guilty to a felony in 1998 for not reporting an extortion scheme. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P60Njo

Trump Contradicts Advisers on China Technology Fears

The president, in a series of tweets, said the U.S. would not restrict sales to the country, a sharp shift in administration policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/324VfLe

Trump Contradicts Advisers on China Technology Fears

The president, in a series of tweets, said the U.S. would not restrict sales to the country, a sharp shift in administration policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/324VfLe

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Company Supporting Venezuela’s Leader

The sanctions seek to pressure President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to give up power, nearly two years after he was re-elected in a widely disputed vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UXsZJ0

Michel Barnier: UK can't have Canada trade deal with EU

The chief negotiator says the UK's "particular proximity" to the bloc rules out a similar agreement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HAcNFE

Trump Continues Attack on Federal Case Against Friend

President Trump threatened to sue “everyone all over the place” involved in the special counsel inquiry and continued public attacks on the case against his associate Roger J. Stone Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HC4IQR

Michael Bloomberg Leans Left With Plan to Rein In Wall Street

Some of the billionaire’s proposals wouldn’t be out of place for his more progressive presidential rivals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39LpKIQ

Plaid Cymru fined £29,000 over undeclared public funds

The party failed to report cash from taxpayers' funds worth nearly £500,000. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/327LH1T

Storm Dennis: Woman rescued by Virginia Crosbie MP

Siobhan Davies said she didn't realise who her saviour was until she was in the car. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SNwvCQ

On Politics: Bloomberg’s in the Debate

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uV0u40

Comedy Returns to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Will Trump?

Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live” and Hasan Minhaj of “Patriot Act” are set to perform at the April 25 event. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39KFYBX

Wages back above pre-economic crisis levels

Average wages - when adjusted for inflation - exceed pre-crisis levels for the first time since 2008. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/325YxOm

Andrew Sabisky: No 10 urged to examine vetting after aide quits

Minister Kwasi Kwarteng calls alleged past remarks by Andrew Sabisky "racist" and "unacceptable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UZACOX

Michael Bloomberg Surges in Poll and Qualifies for Democratic Debate in Las Vegas

The billionaire will share the stage with his Democratic rivals for the first time on Wednesday night after a national poll showed him with 19 percent support. He is certain to be a target of onstage criticism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bN6vjN

Elizabeth Warren’s Allies Claim ‘Erasure’ As They Seek To Reignite Campaign

Ms. Warren’s backers, convinced her message is being ignored, see a path forward — and they say writing her off would be a mistake. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uXXgfY

UK Budget date kept at 11 March

Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises to "crack on" with delivering the government's election promises. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37Fx3jI

Coronavirus: Foreign Office in bid to rescue Britons stranded on cruise ship

The Foreign Office is "working to organise a flight" to bring back 74 Britons from the Diamond Princess. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39ArZ1w

Kate Forbes appointed new Scottish finance secretary

Kate Forbes takes over as Scottish finance secretary following the resignation of Derek Mackay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V1Nswb

Reality Winner, Imprisoned for Leaking Russian Hacking Report, Seeks Clemency

The Air Force veteran is serving more than five years in prison for sending a classified report to a news website while she was working as a National Security Agency contractor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HzG8jo

Bloomberg Campaign Opens First Attack on a Democratic Rival: Bernie Sanders

Michael R. Bloomberg’s campaign mounted a direct offensive against a Democratic opponent for the first time, as Bernie Sanders shot back by accusing the billionaire of trying to buy the presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39C1PLI

Bolton Hints at Further Revelations if He Overcomes White House ‘Censorship’

In his first public appearance since the impeachment trial, the president’s former national security adviser said he was fighting efforts to suppress his unpublished book. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39TnzDd

Huawei Is Winning the Argument in Europe, as the U.S. Fumbles to Develop Alternatives

Germany seems poised to follow Britain in letting the Chinese maker build next-generation networks, despite last appeals from the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39H6kVl

An Afghan Killed 2 Americans. The U.S. Government Issued the Gun.

The Department of Defense has dispatched hundreds of thousands of small arms to Afghan security forces. It was one of these weapons that left two U.S. troops dead in a recent insider attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uWJwlE

Young, Conservative and Working for Trump? The Dating Pool Is Small

Washington’s highly politicized culture can be brutal on dating life. For Trump aides, one solution is to find love with each other. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SSeC63

Andrew Sabisky: No 10 adviser resigns over alleged race comments

Andrew Sabisky is believed to have said he wanted to help the government, "not be a distraction". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uSi7S1

Biden, Seeking Revival, Is Counting on at Least Second Place in Nevada

Joe Biden’s first two finishes sent his national poll numbers plummeting and put his donors on edge. He wants Nevada to begin his comeback, not accelerate his plunge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SyPfr2

Brexit negotiator says UK must be able to set its own laws

David Frost's remarks come amid warnings the UK and France will "rip each other apart" in trade talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37xRfEg

No 10 refuses to condemn adviser's remarks

Labour calls for Andrew Sabisky to be sacked over comments on race and eugenics reportedly made by him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37yyb8R

On Politics: Bloomberg Under the Microscope

Political donations, a Nevada poll, Republican turnout: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SArLSs

Coronavirus: Rescue plan 'considered' for Britons trapped on cruise

The Foreign Office is contacting the 74 people trapped in Japan to ask if they want to fly home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SSqhSi

Debbie Abrahams: India denies entry to UK Labour MP critical of government

Debbie Abrahams was critical of India's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UWoKxi

BBC licence fee: Tory MPs warn No 10 against fight

No 10 is urged not to pick fight with broadcaster amid reports it wants it "massively pruned back". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UYTrSE

Past Remarks Are Troublesome for Bloomberg, and Fair Game for Rivals

For two months, Michael Bloomberg’s campaign has been preparing for a moment it knew would come: when decades of impolitic and insensitive remarks would face renewed scrutiny. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38zzm97

Senator Tom Cotton Repeats Fringe Theory of Coronavirus Origins

In an interview on Fox News, the Arkansas lawmaker raised the unsubstantiated possibility that the new coronavirus originated in a high-security biochemical lab in China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37uVn81

Welsh alcohol minimum pricing awareness campaign starts

In two weeks' time retailers will have to charge at least 50p per unit of alcohol. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SQw1Mn

Do voters need therapy?

Psychotherapy might have the answers about why we are so emotional about politics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39GmePT

Brexit: France warns UK of bitter trade negotiations

The UK and EU will "rip each other apart" as they vie for advantage, France's foreign minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31XLsqm

Harriet Tubman on a Debit Card: A Tribute or a Gaffe?

The nation’s largest black-owned bank said it heard supportive comments about the design. Social media users were less convinced. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2u7IEdK

Trump Effort to Keep U.S. Tech Out of China Alarms American Firms

The administration wants to protect national security by restricting the flow of technology to China. But technology companies worry it could undermine them instead. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2u7zga2

Trump Kicks Off the Daytona 500, and a Race for Florida Votes

The appearance at the NASCAR event, complete with flyovers and a trip around the track in the presidential limousine, was a highly choreographed showing by the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HvSglr

Nevada Looks to Stake Its Claim on the 2020 Race as Democrats Clash

The state, more diverse than Iowa and New Hampshire, brings with it new questions: Can Bernie Sanders build off his strong finishes so far? Can Joe Biden begin to save his campaign? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HtGZ5h

As Homelessness Plagues Los Angeles, Success Comes for Veterans

In California’s biggest city, a nearly 400-acre campus with new housing represents one of the country’s most ambitious plans to address veteran homelessness. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31YyY1C

Unloved by Trump, NPR Carries On

Donations to the public broadcaster went up sharply after the president said it was “a very good question” to ask why it still existed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hw0VEF

The Next Hurdle for Bernie Sanders: Nevada’s Top Union Dislikes ‘Medicare for All’

His Democratic rivals are trying to capitalize. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uReJqn

SNP calls for scrutiny after government reshuffle

The party says the "purpose and intent" of plans to merge teams in No 10 and the Treasury must be explained. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bHFmi6

Democrats Plan to Highlight Health Care and Jobs Over Investigating Trump

With impeachment behind them and an eye on November, Democrats appear to have decided that focusing on President Trump’s norm-shattering words and deeds only elevates him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37vBMEz

Former Justice Dept. Lawyers Press for Barr to Step Down

More than 1,100 former prosecutors and officials who served in Republican and Democratic administrations signed an open letter condemning the president and the attorney general over the Stone case. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bHN8IT

Flood defences in England get 1% of infrastructure spending

Nearly £5bn is due to be spent on flood defences in England up until 2026, government figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39Cp8oD

Grant Shapps: Government 'not involved' in China-HS2 talks

The transport secretary's remarks follow reports that China offered to build the line in five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37v3mBR

Budget may be delayed, says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

Grant Shapps says the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, needs "a few days to decide on the date". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HudXCA

Fearful of Trump’s Attacks, Justice Dept. Lawyers Worry Barr Will Leave Them Exposed

After a week of tumult, some career prosecutors expressed concerns about political interference and the attorney general’s response to the president weighing in on the prosecution of an associate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bIEhqg

Nevada Democrats Begin Early Voting With Iowa Fiasco Very Much in Mind

Officials in the state are under intense pressure to avoid repeating the debacle in Iowa ahead of next Saturday’s Democratic caucuses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39H87Kd

‘The West is Winning,’ Pompeo Said. The West Wasn’t Buying It.

At a Munich security conference, the president of France urged Europe to create its own policy toward Russia. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37y6ahw

A Presidency Increasingly Guided by Suspicion and Distrust

Presidential paranoia is not a new phenomenon but Mr. Trump, burned by impeachment, seems to have elevated it to a governing philosophy of his White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SvHulN

Labour leadership hustings: Party 'can't win' without success in Scotland

The Labour leadership contenders agree that revitalising the party's fortunes north of the border is vital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OW1Pyk

Bloomberg’s Money Machine: 5 Takeaways on His Political Spending

The presidential candidate has donated billions to progressive causes over the years. That has earned him enormous influence with Democrats, even those who take issue with parts of his record. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SrPWlM

Bloomberg’s Billions: How the Candidate Built an Empire of Influence

The former mayor’s philanthropy has been a boon for progressive causes, earning support from Democrats nationwide even as parts of his record give them pause. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bEn01r

Pete Buttigieg’s Dash for Cash: 10 Fund-Raisers in Two Weeks

He leads in the delegate race after Iowa and New Hampshire. But the map is dramatically expanding ahead of Super Tuesday and so are the costs of campaigning. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SQDBqe

A Scholar of Democracy Gets a 2020 Lab for His Ideas

He’s a senior adviser to Elizabeth Warren. He was one of Pete Buttigieg’s groomsmen. For him, the debate between those two rivals on progressivism vs. centrism is personal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uOn6mz

The Fallout From New Hampshire: This Week in the 2020 Race

There are “only” eight candidates left in the Democratic primary and we still do not know who won Iowa. Here is a recap of what you might have missed from a busy week in the Democratic primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wbIkev

Andrew McCabe Escapes Charges While Barr Tightens Control on Flynn Case

Amid mounting furor over politicization at the Justice Department, the attorney general ordered reviews of such investigations and prosecutions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UZnEAG

Labour leadership: Emily Thornberry eliminated from race

The shadow foreign secretary fails to secure enough support to qualify for the members' ballot. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37rMThY

Facebook Says Political Candidates Can Use Sponsored Memes

Unlike campaign advertisements, the posts are not subject to advance review by Facebook, and the platform does not make money from them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38ycrLy

Ads in Spanish, Obama Cameos: The Democratic Ad Race in Nevada and South Carolina

The battle for momentum in the two states could prove pivotal. Here’s how the candidates are making their pitches. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SIYDak

Barr Installs Outside Prosecutor to Review Case Against Michael Flynn, Ex-Trump Adviser

Amid turmoil in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, the attorney general has also sent outside prosecutors to review other politically sensitive cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31S0vBV

Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case

The decision to decline charges appears to be a move to distance the Justice Department from President Trump, who has long attacked Mr. McCabe. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UR5EbR

Brandon Lewis talks to Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill

The Northern Ireland first and deputy first ministers have spoken to Julian Smith's replacement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37rojO6

Redcar cyber-attack: Council using pen and paper

More than 135,000 UK residents left without online public services after hackers take out computers from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vtYOhY

Coronavirus: UK conference attendees warned over case

Two MPs cancel public engagements after attending a summit where an attendee was diagnosed with the illness. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uLXkzl

Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria

Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37s99bx

Bernie Sanders Is on the Rise. But How High Can His Numbers Go?

A crucial question for the Vermont senator has always been whether he can expand his coalition. In a race this crowded, it’s unclear whether he even needs to do so. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37qJHD2

Trump Claims ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Justice Dept. Cases

A day after the attorney general publicly rebuked him, President Trump rejected the tradition of an independent Justice Department. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bFxI7S

Another Caucus Is Coming. Here’s Why It’ll Look Completely Different.

Nevada is more diverse than Iowa and in many ways more reflective of the Democratic Party. And it has a different take on how caucuses should work. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HmDVI3

Labour leadership: Who are the party's affiliate groups backing?

Profiles of the groups whose nominations will help decide which candidates make the final ballot. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bFR10T

Labour calls for probe into Tory MP pictured with far right activists

Dehenna Davison says the picture was taken at a public event and she does not condone their views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tTxFV0

Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge is £20bn 'vanity project'

Scotland's transport minister criticises Boris Johnson for not consulting Holyrood over the idea. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bztoah

On Politics: Iowa 2.0?

Caucus concerns and a big non-endorsement in Nevada: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OVhCNX

Smiles as Boris Johnson's new cabinet meets for the first time

Boris Johnson's new ministerial team meets for the first time, following Sajid Javid's shock departure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31RRuZs

What Being a Mayor Taught Pete Buttigieg

Some Democratic rivals question whether Buttigieg has the experience to be president. Some key episodes in South Bend show how he struggled, learned and grew as a leader. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SHNoyR

How Rashad Robinson, Racial Justice Activist, Spends His Sundays

The head of Color of Change likes to go out for brunch and cocktails. He just needs to find the right hat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SFA2TQ

Redcar voters discuss the change they want for their town

At a community hub in Redcar, people who voted Conservative for the first time last year discuss the changes they want to see. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38to864

Cabinet reshuffle: New team to meet after Sajid Javid quits

Several fresh faces will be at the meeting in Downing Street after Thursday's shake-up. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38tzJCf

Scottish Conservatives to announce leadership contest winner

Jackson Carlaw and Michelle Ballantyne are battling to succeed Ruth Davidson, who quit in August. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uJiSwE

Labour leadership: Candidates apologise over anti-Semitism

All four remaining candidates were confronted on the issue at a hustings with Jewish party members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39JAvLR

Warren Says Bloomberg Shouldn’t Be Nominee, Citing Redlining Remarks

Her comments about Michael Bloomberg, who has faced criticism over a statement he made 12 years ago about a discriminatory housing practice, came as she tries to reignite enthusiasm for her campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2USaR38

Key Excerpts From Barr’s Interview With ABC

Facing a barrage of criticism from the president about the Justice Department, the attorney general offered a rebuttal on Thursday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39Ao4S6

Former Clerk Alleges Sexual Harassment by Appellate Judge

The former clerk told a House committee that Judge Stephen R. Reinhardt, a prominent liberal judge who died in 2018, routinely sexually harassed her and other women who worked for him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bBRIbB

Rishi Sunak arrives at the Treasury

The new chancellor arrives at the Treasury building and tells reporters he is "delighted to be appointed". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bDXERE

On Politics: Your Turn, Nevada

The candidates take a breath, and a top Iowa Democrat resigns. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UQtmVE

Laura Kuenssberg analyses Sajid Javid's resignation

BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg calls the chancellor's resignation "an unexpected turn". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vu8r05

Cabinet reshuffle: Sajid Javid resigns as chancellor

The chancellor quits four weeks before the Budget as PM carries out a post-Brexit cabinet reshuffle. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2tXNgDa

Julian Smith: A short tenure as SoS but strong track record

His firing from the cabinet shows that in politics, sometimes it's not enough to be good at your job. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UOkCiX

Do You Feel That You Don’t Fit in Politically? We Want to Hear From You

A national reporter is interested in doing more coverage of voters who feel they don’t fit in politically. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39v6SNZ

Biden Needs Black Voters to Lift His Campaign. But He Has Competition.

Joe Biden is looking ahead to South Carolina to resurrect his candidacy. There are signs that it may be a bigger challenge after defeats in Iowa and New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SBCzyo

The Bloomberg Campaign Is a Waterfall of Cash

The billionaire has deployed his corporation in service of his presidential bid, producing slick events and recruiting staff members with unusually high pay and other perks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31XAuBe

The Nevada Caucuses Are Up Next. Will They Unfold Smoothly?

After the chaos in Iowa, campaigns are worried that their months of effort in Nevada could go to waste. While state party officials have offered assurances, they have released few details. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38juLbb

This Lawmaker Wants to Remove the Words ‘Illegal Alien’ From the Law

She’s not the only one. Across the country, politicians and immigration activists are taking aim at the rhetoric etched into official documents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SnDzar

Experiment Shows Conservatives More Willing to Share Wealth Than They Say

Across 60 nations, Trump supporters are outliers on their views on economic inequality. But their actions suggest it’s not a core philosophical difference. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HgmfOp

Julian Smith sacked as NI Secretary by Boris Johnson

Mr Smith says that serving the people of Northern Ireland had been "the greatest privilege". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ORfd6J

Lisa Nandy: Labour 'barely talked about crime'

Labour leadership contender Lisa Nandy has said the party needs to talk more about crime. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SlQ3iU

Voting on Your Phone: New Elections App Ignites Security Debate

A start-up says it has developed a smartphone tool through which voters can cast ballots anywhere. But researchers say the app is riddled with security flaws. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39tO29T

Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere

A campaign of sponsored content for the candidate flourished suddenly on Instagram. A new outfit, called Meme 2020, is behind it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HkVdFy

Big Ben: Cost of repairing Elizabeth Tower rises by £18.6m

A survey of London's famous 177-year-old landmark revealed bomb damage, pollution and asbestos. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UL0e24

After Stone Case, Prosecutors Say They Fear Pressure From Trump

The episode also brought to a head tensions in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39qRcLy

As a Post-Impeachment Trump Pushes the Limits, Republicans Say Little

Having expressed confidence that impeachment might chasten the president, senators are now watching as he purges perceived enemies and publicly pushes for a lenient sentence for a friend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hlwu42

Marie Yovanovitch, Ex-Envoy, Offers Sober Appraisal of U.S. Diplomacy

Accepting an award at Georgetown University, Ms. Yovanovitch, who was a key player in President Trump’s impeachment proceedings, spoke publicly for the first time since her testimony. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bCy7Z4

New Hampshire Primary Sets a Record for Turnout, but It May Be Deceiving

Nearly 300,000 people cast ballots in the Democratic primary, far surpassing the 2016 turnout and breaking a record set in 2008. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39rAWKv

As Sanders Rises, Some Democrats Are Jittery About Possible Consequences

Mr. Sanders’s victory in the New Hampshire primary and his strengths in the 2020 race are worrying moderates who fear he could cost Democrats the presidency and the House in the fall. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38pgXMh

Moderates Search for a Savior

One potential leader of the Democratic Party’s moderate wing wasn’t even in New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38mhgr7

Harvard and Yale Ensnared in Education Dept. Crackdown on Foreign Funding

The department told the Ivy League universities to hand over records on millions of dollars in gifts, grants and contracts from foreign countries, including China, Iran and Russia. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OSinr4

PMQs: Corbyn and Johnson on deportations and Windrush generation

Boris Johnson says Jeremy Corbyn "demeans himself" over his comments about the Windrush generation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uty94J

PMQs: Johnson and Corbyn on Anne Sacoolas extradition

Jeremy Corbyn says the foreign secretary misled the family of Harry Dunn and should be sacked in Thursday's reshuffle. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uwI3ma

Trump Praises Attorney General for Intervening in Stone Case

The Justice Department had moved against its own prosecutors to recommend a shorter sentence for one of President Trump’s friends, Roger J. Stone Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vujbM0

On Politics: We Could Be Here Awhile

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uEM08i

Sanders Won, Klobuchar Surged: What We Learned From New Hampshire

New Hampshire was the first clean test for the Democratic candidates. Here’s an analysis of the results, and what they mean for the race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31L6NTC

Concerns about judges' powers must be heeded, says Attorney General

The Attorney General says people are right to worry elected politicians are being usurped by the courts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OPlNe9

How Amy Klobuchar Pulled Off the Big Surprise of the New Hampshire Primary

After a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, the Minnesota senator made a series of bets in the Granite State. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SjaZH6

For Joe Biden, Two Bad Losses and a Precarious Path Forward

Mr. Biden, 77, long the front-runner, has fallen behind two younger Democrats looking to seize the moderate mantle, and his candidacy is fragile. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38mGwgT

UK trade will thrive despite border checks, says chancellor

Chancellor Sajid Javid says the UK will have a "better future" despite the end of frictionless trade. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38le1QG

Regulator Ofcom to have more powers over UK social media

Tech firms will need to ensure that illegal content is quickly removed from their platforms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HfDbED

Baroness Scotland: UK suspends funding to Commonwealth Secretariat

The UK's annual £4.7m contribution will be withheld until financial procedures are improved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vrgMRU

Glasgow COP26: Sturgeon and Gove make climate summit pledge

The politicians insist the Glasgow COP26 conference will not be derailed by "squabbles" between their governments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37ka3GW

UK's 2021 census could be the last, statistics chief reveals

The UK's national statistician hopes other data sources could replace the 200-year-old questionnaire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Si8zss

What Labour members want in a leader

Party members in Bassetlaw on what they want from the next party leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37iHnOx

Who Won in New Hampshire? Not the Establishment

Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg emerge at the top of the field as two former front-runners fade. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39o2vEg

Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Democratic Primary

The Vermont senator tightened his grip on the party’s liberal wing, benefiting from a field that has divided moderate voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HcrI8K

Trump’s War Against ‘the Deep State’ Enters a New Stage

The suggestion that Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman should now face punishment by the Pentagon was one sign of how determined the president is to even the scales after his impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37lkKJf

Trump Takes On Bloomberg and Once Again Hijacks a News Cycle

Like an assignment editor at a tabloid newspaper, the president poured accelerant on a negative story and got it trending on Twitter and cable news. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37eoGeM

Michael Bennet Drops Out of the 2020 Presidential Race

Mr. Bennet, a senator from Colorado, took a middle path in the race for the Democratic nomination. He failed to make gains in the polls and with donors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hc8Tmh

Andrew Yang Drops Out of Presidential Race

Mr. Yang, an entrepreneur with no previous political experience, mounted a long-shot campaign that promoted a universal basic income and persisted well beyond expectations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2w4PNfj

Trump Adviser Pushes Utah Congressman for Top Intelligence Post

The acting director of national intelligence is required by law to step down by next month, forcing the Trump administration to make a decision on the job. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ONmk06

Responding to Critics, Bloomberg Omits Role in Expanding Stop-and-Frisk

The former New York City mayor claimed to have “inherited” the policing policy and cherry-picked data to claim a 95 percent reduction. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37io1Je

White House Official Says Huawei Has Secret Back Door to Extract Data

The allegation that Huawei maintains access to the data that flows through its network is the latest step in a campaign to thwart the Chinese telecom giant’s rise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3btjVRT

On Politics: New Hampshire Buzz

It’s all happening today in the Granite State. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37gMsGX

Cummings: 'We need PJ Masks on the job'

The PM's Senior Adviser, Dominic Cummings, has said superhero team PJ Masks would be better than the Cabinet. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37euViz

Brexit: EU's von der Leyen seeks 'unique' trade deal with UK

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU has big ambitions but any deal must have a "level playing field". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bwaqRM

Irish general election: Who will be the next prime minister?

BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack assesses how a government might be formed in the Republic of Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39u6UWB

Independent panel to rule on MP bullying claims

The House of Commons Commission backs the plans, which a union calls a "seismic change" for staff. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37dIw9X

Where to Celebrate Women’s Rights This Year

To commemorate the centennial of the ratification for the women’s vote, new tours and exhibitions can be found across the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37bTKvG

She Wants to Break Up Big Everything

Trustbusting advocates like Sarah Miller, who target corporate power, have finally found themselves at the center of the political conversation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31TTwsh

Elizabeth Warren Is Running Her Race. The Real One May Be Passing Her By.

The candidate keeps talking about winning “unwinnable fights.” But the New Hampshire primary was not supposed to be in that category. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bscQ43

Oh, Does Another State Also Vote Early? New Hampshire Isn’t Listening

The “first in the nation” primary never lets Iowa tell it what to do. Especially not this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OKw9f6

Jamaica deportation: Home Office proceeds with flight despite court ruling

It comes after a court ruling put restrictions on who the government could deport to Jamaica. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UJszWq

Frictionless trade with the EU will end in 2020

Cabinet Minister Michael Gove tells businesses to get ready for border checks from 1 January. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SyRJnV

Trump Lashes Out at Manchin, and He Pushes Back

The West Virginia Democrat, who dashed President Trump’s hopes for a bipartisan acquittal, said his vote to convict was not about politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39tkcm9

Justice Dept. Sues Over Sanctuary Laws in California, N.J. and Seattle

The suits were an escalation of the Trump administration’s fight against laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sfzq8j

Trump Travels to New Hampshire to Rally Republicans and Distract Democrats

On the eve of the state’s presidential primary, he arrived with a team of surrogates who will visit polling places on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vit9zZ

‘An Energy Check on Joe’

Joe Biden is playing down expectations in New Hampshire. How much would a loss hurt? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UDsGmt

New Hampshire Usually Winnows Field. This Year May Be Different.

With the possibility of five leading candidates surviving beyond New Hampshire, the prospect of a long contest loomed large. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2uDvUeW

Some Experts Worry as a Germ-Phobic Trump Confronts a Growing Epidemic

When President Barack Obama contended with an Ebola oubreak, Mr. Trump demanded measures like canceling flights, forcing quarantines and even denying the return of American medical workers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sy0Vcq

Biden Braces for a Rough New Hampshire Vote, Setting Expectations Low

After Joe Biden’s fourth-place finish in Iowa, some supporters fear that a damaging result in Tuesday’s primary could hurt his financial resources to compete in later contests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31GKPBg

In Trump’s Budget, Big Health Care Cuts but Few Details

The president’s proposal can be read as a second-term policy blueprint. On the future of the Affordable Care Act, it’s awfully vague. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SxpCFW

Trump Budget Calls for New Nuclear Warheads and 2 Types of Missiles

The president’s spending proposal requests money for a new arms race with Russia and China, and restores nuclear weapons as central to military policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Henmy4

Trump Budget Would Fray Social Safety Net

Proposals for cuts in food stamps, housing and education could exacerbate inequality in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39iDnii

Sanders and Buttigieg Close Out New Hampshire Pitching Different Visions

For months, the two candidates had rarely faced off in direct attacks. But now, as the polling leaders, they are using the other as a foil to press their divergent cases for the presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SBZidt

Federal Bill Seeks to Make Companies Responsible for Plastic Waste

The legislation, to be introduced Tuesday, has little chance of becoming a law, but the effort shows the increased influence of environmental groups in taking on recycling issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OILixr

Theresa May kept Brexit 'out of hands' of Boris Johnson

Ex-cabinet minister Jeremy Hunt says it was to stop the Foreign Office taking charge of talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bkA5wO

Why Ranked-Choice Voting Is Having a Moment

A few states will use it in their 2020 primaries, and some cities have been using it for years. Proponents say it could make politics more civil. Critics say it could hurt turnout. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38fhG2J

Windrush: Government defends Jamaica deportation flight

It comes after 170 cross-party MPs called for a flight on Tuesday to be halted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UH2Lue

Patel apologises to Cooper following Tory activist abuse

The home secretary "hugely apologetic" for threats made by a Tory activist against Labour's Yvette Cooper. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SdimQw

Trump’s Budget Math Grapples With Economic Reality

The budget predicts the economy will grow significantly faster than most economists anticipate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2H7pvvr

New Campus Sexual Misconduct Rules Will Tackle Dating Violence

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s contentious regulations on sexual misconduct at schools will cement domestic and dating violence and stalking as forms of gender discrimination. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OI3qrA

U.S. Charges Chinese Military Officers in 2017 Equifax Hacking

The breach was particularly severe because Social Security numbers and other sensitive data were stolen from nearly 145 million Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vmd4ce

Labour leadership: Jenny Chapman on Keir Starmer data breach claims

Allegations about two members of Sir Keir Starmer’s campaign team are "utter nonsense", says Jenny Chapman. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SwAgN3

Coronavirus: Brighton GP practice closes after staff member tests positive

The NHS took action after a staff member at the County Oak medical centre tested positive for the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31FCUnT

Work 'under way' into Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge feasibility

Number 10 says "a range of government officials" are looking at the idea of a linking bridge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2H9QSEX

On Politics: This Is Sparta (or Manchester)

The Sanders-Buttigieg attacks grow, and a Biden ad gets sarcastic. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SdTNTz

Mislabelled MPs criticise media's 'racial bias'

Dawn Butler, Marsha de Cordova and Bell Ribeiro-Addy were all wrongly captioned by the media last week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37kbKEo

Labour MP hits out at 'scurrilous' data claims against Starmer campaign

David Lammy says there is "no substance" to claims campaign staff improperly accessed Labour data. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SAh2WD

Windrush: 170 MPs call on PM to halt Jamaica deportation flight

It comes after a leaked Windrush report called for a review of foreign-born offender deportations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2HmHQEZ

Mitt Romney Is a ‘Judas’ to Many Republicans. But Not in Utah.

Some conservatives want to recall him and others want to censure him. In the state he represents, though, many view speaking out against President Trump as an act to admire, not an apostasy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HmFu97

Killing of Terrorist Leader in Yemen Is Latest Blow to Qaeda Affiliate

The death of Qassim al-Rimi is part of a string of setbacks that have damaged the group’s ability to carry out operations against the West. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Svq33y

Irish general election: Second day of counting under way

The left-wing republican party heralds a historic result as it takes 24.5% of first-preference votes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2SvH8u5

Scottish salmon producers warn of 'huge' Brexit burden

The industry says the UK government has told it to prepare for trade barriers with the European Union. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OGPUEB

Coronavirus 'imminent threat' to public health

UK government declares coronavirus a "serious and imminent threat" to public health. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39kN67S

HS2: Six reasons why the rail route is so expensive

The controversial high-speed rail project could potentially cost as much as £106bn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bolpN7

Sanders and Buttigieg Clash, Aiming for a Two-Person Race

The point of the attacks was not to set off mass defections between the left and the center, but rather to consolidate support on one side of the party or the other. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2H7WoYN

How the Iowa Caucuses Became an Epic Fiasco for Democrats

The problems that beset the Democratic Party’s first state caucus of the presidential race ran far deeper and wider than one bad app. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38fcXOi

North Korea’s Internet Use Surges, Thwarting Sanctions and Fueling Theft

The North has evaded America’s “maximum pressure” campaign with a 300 percent increase in internet use that has opened up new opportunities for cybercrime. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37duCVo

Justice Dept. Reviewing Information From Giuliani on the Bidens, Graham Says

Senator Lindsey Graham warned that the information should be viewed skeptically. “Russia is playing us all like a fiddle,” he said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31D9ZRc

‘Losing Friends’ Over How She Covers the New Hampshire Primary

The podcaster Lauren Chooljian has irked some people in the state with “Stranglehold,” a close look at an all-important contest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31GdLJI

Trump’s Budget to Request More Wall Funding Amid Trillion-Dollar Deficits

The president’s final budget proposal of his first term will offer a blueprint for priorities if he wins re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SdrJjd

Iowa Democrats Won’t Correct Errors on Caucus Tally Sheets, Emails Show

The work sheets could not be changed even if they contained mistakes, according to the lawyer for the state party, because they were a legal record and altering them would be a crime. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39jMQ9a

60 Events, 10 Trucks, 5 Candidates, 2 Extra Podiums. 1 Person in the Middle.

Few things better illustrate the distinctiveness of the New Hampshire primary than the fact that one small business can handle almost every campaign event the week before people go to the polls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38aQLFe

Irish general election: Sinn Féin set for major gains

Early tallies suggest Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will win a similar share of the vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OFLEFg

'Difficult to see how Mackay can stay as MSP'

SNP deputy Keith Brown cannot envisage Derek Mackay being able to continue as an MSP after a messaging scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31Bk4hG

John Bercow: Ex-Speaker says he is victim of a conspiracy in peerage row

Ex-Speaker says it is "blindingly obvious" there is a campaign to keep him out of the House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ScIvid

With a Year Until Guantánamo’s 9/11 Trial, the Military Has a Long To-Do List

The judge has set next January to begin jury selection in the long-awaited trial of five men accused of plotting the terrorist attacks. But big logistical challenges remain. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OCSWcE

Why the Turnout in Iowa Has Some Democrats Worried

A lower-than-expected turnout for the caucuses has raised concerns that the grass-roots activism in the party may be waning after three years of battles with Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31EnkZv

What Happens When QAnon Seeps From the Web to the Offline World

It began online as an intricate, if baseless, pro-Trump conspiracy theory. Now it has surfaced in political campaigns, criminal cases and a college classroom. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SyEWlB

All the Presidents Penned

In “Author in Chief,” Craig Fehrman examines the books that American presidents have written before and after they were in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2StzyA1

Huawei: UK 5G concerns 'a witch-hunt' says Chinese ambassador

China's ambassador criticises Tory politicians opposed to Huawei's role in the UK's mobile network. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UCeTww

Labour accuses Keir Starmer campaign team of data breach

Sir Keir and his leadership campaign team deny allegedly hacking Labour's membership database. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S9EgEg

Pelosi Clashes With Facebook and Twitter Over Video Posted by Trump

The video was edited to appear as if Speaker Nancy Pelosi were ripping a copy of President Trump’s State of the Union address while he honored a Tuskegee airman and military families. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/387uisu

Immigration: Salary threshold set to be lowered

The government plans to lower the minimum salary for migrants from £30,000 to £25,600, the BBC understands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OGqy9H

They’ve Both ‘Won Every Race’ So Far, and Want a Win in New Hampshire

Elizabeth Warren would have liked more speaking time at the debate. Amy Klobuchar said she had a home-field advantage at an ice arena. Both spent the day after making the case that they’re the ones to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sszcda

Republican Senators Tried to Stop Trump From Firing Impeachment Witness

A handful of senators reached out to the White House to warn the president not to dismiss Gordon D. Sondland, the ambassador to the European Union who testified in the House hearings. But Mr. Trump went ahead anyway. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Da1Zm

Biden Slashes Into Buttigieg: ‘This Guy’s Not a Barack Obama!’

The former vice president and his campaign, under pressure after his poor performance in Iowa, mounted unusually personal attacks on Mr. Buttigieg ahead of the New Hampshire primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38e9fob

How 2020 Democrats Plan to Deal With Trump’s Remade Judiciary

The Trump administration has reshaped the courts through conservative judicial appointments. Here’s how presidential candidates promised to respond. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/379GJ5K

Trump Defends Firing Alexander Vindman

The president assailed Lt. Col. Vindman, the impeachment witness who was fired on Friday from the National Security Council staff and marched by security officers out of the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SsbcXC

Wobbly After Iowa, Biden Confronts a Perilous Moment

A weak showing in New Hampshire, some Democrats warn, could undermine his electability argument and accelerate a flight of donors and voters to his rivals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Sb1muj

Trump's 2020 Re-Election Challenges and Strategy to Win

With impeachment behind the president, his re-election campaign wants to address political weaknesses exacerbated by his policies and behavior. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ABKd8

Nevada Democrats Test a Caucus Plan ‘Without Something You Can Download on Your Phone’

After watching the disaster in Iowa, Nevada party officials are scrambling to find other ways to count and report results later this month. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3blNpRJ

Huawei: Senior Tories want Huawei 'ruled out' of 5G plans

They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37aFIKN

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Strategists Weigh In

A roundup of the Twitter reaction after seven candidates faced off Friday in New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31DhesD

Jeff Sessions Was ‘Trump Before Trump.’ Will Alabama Voters Remember?

Ask Republicans in the state what they think of Mr. Sessions, who is running again for the Senate there, and many will use the same belittling adjectives the president has hurled at him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2H4K3ob

Iowa in Disarray: This Week in the 2020 Race