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After thousands of empty seats at the president’s rally in Tulsa, Okla., his son-in-law moved Michael Glassner, an original Trump campaign hire in 2015, from his role of chief operating officer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ePaptx

Senate Approves Extending Paycheck Protection Program

The Senate granted five additional weeks for the remaining money left in the program to be spent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YKZX0H

Senate Approves Extending Small-Business Program

The Senate granted five additional weeks for the remaining money left in the program to be spent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZrDhl8

Can’t Request an Absentee Ballot Online? This Group Wants to Help

The voting rights group VoteAmerica will do the faxing for you. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dOfVLV

Fauci Says US Could Reach 100,000 Coronavirus Cases a Day

The government’s top infectious disease expert told a Senate panel that bars needed to be closed, and the Fed chairman cautioned that “a full recovery is unlikely” until safety is restored. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BQlSdZ

Pence Raised Nearly $500,000 From Donors to Pay Mueller Legal Defense

A financial filing released on Tuesday indicated that a handful of prominent Republicans footed the bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NMJkew

UK on track for V-shaped recovery, says Bank of England economist

But the Bank of England's Andy Haldane also says the country risks 1980s-style levels of unemployment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Vz9Z2T

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon says 'unpopular decisions' may still be needed

The first minister warns that tough action could be taken to stop any resurgence in the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmmTCD

Sinn Féin leadership criticised over Bobby Storey funeral

Unionist politicians say the party leadership's attendance undermines the credibility of the executive. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31xbmmG

Rural grants worth £53m 'given without value for money checked'

Millions were awarded for rural development without sufficient safeguards, auditors say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eN5JEH

Mnuchin and Powell to Offer Mixed Views of Economic Recovery

The Treasury Secretary and Fed chair will discuss their approach to rescuing the economy at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gaaOqP

Leicester lockdown: City 'must stick together' after coronavirus surge

Leicester's mayor tells people to stay at home as the UK's first local lockdown is imposed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CPwHx7

Theresa May criticises PM over choice of Brexit envoy for security role

Theresa May questions Brexit envoy David Frost's qualifications to replace Sir Mark Sedwill in role. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eM8u9d

Roberts Sides With the Liberals, Again

An abortion rights ruling leads to a new focus for Senate races: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31BcqGd

Biden Team Begins Raising Money for Transition Committee

A small staff of advisers and other trusted figures will start planning what a Biden administration will look like if he wins in November. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g5Rc78

Boris Johnson: This is the moment to be ambitious

Boris Johnson sets out a 'new deal' with the economic impact of coronavirus and "build back better". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eH7jb3

Hong Kong: UK urges China to 'step back from the brink' over security law

The new law threatens the city's autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit, says the foreign secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BOtiyn

Coronavirus: UK economy hit worse than first thought

The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BokXBl

‘I Can’t Focus on Abortion Access if My People Are Dying’

Some Gen Z and millennial women expressed mixed feelings about the fight over abortion rights, viewing it as important but less urgent than other social justice causes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YLXe6Y

A New Superpower Competition Between Beijing and Washington: China’s Nuclear Buildup

The Trump administration is portraying the small but increasingly potent Chinese arsenal — still only one-fifth the size of the United States’ or Russia’s — as the big new threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NJ9L58

What to Watch in Kentucky Election Results and Colorado Senate Race

A challenger to Senator Mitch McConnell should finally emerge, and John Hickenlooper is trying to win his Senate primary in Colorado, among other races unfolding on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31vKjbq

Insurgent Wave in New York Pushes Old Guard Democrats Aside

Three insurgent candidates were poised to win their congressional primaries in New York, hinting at a broad directional change for the party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iplF2a

Louisiana Abortion Law Struck Down by Supreme Court

The case, over a state law requiring doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, is the first abortion ruling since two Trump appointees joined the court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VKlbdl

The Supreme Court Stopped Anti-Abortion Momentum. For Now.

The movement has a long pipeline of new cases that, if taken up by the Supreme Court, could present a more direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gdLgt4

Trump Got Written Briefing in February on Possible Russian Bounties, Officials Say

The investigation into Russia’s suspected operation is said to focus in part on the killings of three Marines in a truck bombing last year, officials said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gfnAEB

Trump Got Written Briefing in February on Possible Russian Bounties, Officials Say

Judge Rejects U.S. Effort to Hold Palestinian Man After Prison Term

Adham Hassoun had completed a 15-year sentence in the United States on terrorism-related charges. Unable to deport him, the government sought to keep him in open-ended custody. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gdozou

‘It’s More Than a Seat at the Table’

For Democrats urging Joe Biden to run alongside a black woman, the choice is far more than symbolic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NChoKq

Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’

The action appeared to be the first outright suspension of one of the president’s social media accounts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dL4DHW

Coronavirus: PM pledges to 'build back better' post-virus

Boris Johnson will set out plans to "bring forward" £5bn of project investment as part of a "new deal". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31qF6l2

House Votes to Limit Health Costs as Drug Maker Adds Price Tag to Virus Treatment

A Democratic measure would cap insurance costs and grant the government the power to negotiate drug costs just as the coronavirus pandemic renews concerns over prices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NFn9qP

Texas Prosecutor Resigns Over Facebook Post About Nazi Germany

The post, shared last week by Kaylynn Williford, was criticized for appearing to equate protesters against racism and police brutality with Nazis who “tore down statues.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NELEob

Supreme Court Lifts Limits on Trump’s Power to Fire Consumer Watchdog

The case concerning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was part of a politically charged battle over presidential authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BbN5YB

Leicester lockdown tightened as coronavirus cases rise

Non-essential shops and schools will close for most pupils in the city, the health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iduvzI

Jacksonville, Trump’s New RNC Site, Will Now Require Face Masks

Republicans moved their national convention to Florida to avoid social distancing measures and masks, but officials in Jacksonville are mandating new precautions as coronavirus infections surge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38aMjHn

Back-to-school safety plans for autumn leaked

Whole school years will be in separate "bubbles" when pupils go back in September, say leaked plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iemYkk

Glasgow stabbings: Call for inquiry into asylum-seeker accommodation

It follows an attack at a hotel on Friday in which six people were stabbed and an asylum seeker shot dead by police. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dKnkvF

Supreme Court Elevates Abortion in Senate Campaigns

The court’s rejection of a restrictive Louisiana abortion law, and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh’s dissent, may create new challenges for Susan Collins and other Republican senators up for re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eKCu5n

Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’

The action comes as other tech companies increasingly combat hate speech related to President Trump on their platforms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Blfhbq

Trump Shares Video of Armed White Couple Confronting Protesters

A day after sharing on Twitter a video with a supporter yelling “white power,” the president retweeted a tense episode in St. Louis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dIvUeq

Reddit, Acting Against Hate Speech, Bans ‘The_Donald’ Subreddit

The influential pro-Trump community broke the rules on harassment and targeting, said Reddit, which also banned other groups. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/389hFOw

Lawmakers Press for Answers on Russian Bounty Offers to Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops

Democrats asked for Trump administration intelligence officials to brief lawmakers on what they knew about a suspected Russian plot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VtQqc6

UK-US trade: New body to advise on welfare and competition in farming

Ministers say they will consider recommendations on how to uphold welfare standards in US trade talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dJB2Pd

Coronavirus: Benefit sanctions to return as job centres reopen

Minister says the "claimant commitment" must be reinstated, despite Labour plea for an extension. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38clUc1

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson insists ‘cash is there’ for recovery

The government is setting out its response to the economic impact of the coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3icyb4K

Brexit: Face-to-face trade talks between UK and EU begin in Brussels

UK and EU negotiators are meeting in person for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dG9Wsb

Penalty fines for missing school next term

Parents could be fined if children miss school in the autumn - but heads reject this approach. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VuYvgR

Pelosi on Trump and Russia: ‘This Is as Bad as it Gets’

Russian meddling (in Afghanistan) and a racist retweet. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BkaQO3

Leicester lockdown: Restrictions could be extended for two weeks

Leicester's mayor says current coronavirus restrictions may remain in place for an extra fortnight. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CR40jz

Mark Sedwill: Top civil servant 'wanted to move on' says PM

The PM says his top official has chosen a "very logical" moment to leave amid criticism from Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkVxwE

Trump’s Self-Inflicted Wound: Losing Swing Voters As He Plays to His Base

The president’s support among bedrock Republicans is almost certainly not enough to win him a second term in the White House, as even some G.O.P. leaders concede. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NEIn89

Republicans Play Hardball on Judges. Can Democrats Give It a Shot Too?

President Trump’s promises to evangelicals on judges were a key part of shoring up support in 2016. Some Biden backers want to see him run on the courts this time, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NCDfl9

PM promising £1bn to rebuild crumbling schools

Boris Johnson announces cash for 50 school rebuilding projects in England, starting next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ib8gdN

How the Trump Campaign Is Drawing Obama Out of Retirement

More than three years after his exit, the 44th president of the United States is back on a political battlefield he longed to leave. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eHOftj

Spies and Commandos Warned Months Ago of Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops

The recovery of large amounts of American cash at a Taliban outpost in Afghanistan tipped off U.S. officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nzx1T3

Trump Administration Officials Discuss Coronavirus on Sunday Talk Shows

Vice President Mike Pence and the nation’s top health official, Alex M. Azar II, continued to assert on Sunday that reopenings in many states were not causing the sharp rises in coronavirus cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iaKcrz

Trump Retweets Racist Video Showing Supporter Yelling ‘White Power’

The president later deleted the tweet, which once again showed his willingness to use social media to amplify some of the most hateful commentary of some of his followers, even at a moment of unrest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bgreis

Sir Mark Sedwill: UK's top civil servant steps down

Sir Mark Sedwill quits his roles as cabinet secretary and security adviser to the PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3g75692

Civil service: Michael Gove says 'group think' must be challenged

A less London-centric and more commercial approach is needed to big decisions, Michael Gove says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31vcXJL

Rebecca-Long Bailey: Ed Miliband says Labour left-wingers are not facing 'purge'

The party's former leader supports the sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey over a row about anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BQg2Je

Coronavirus: Leicester 'could be locked down' says home secretary

Priti Patel says it is "correct" that the government is considering the move. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BkGRFN

Coronavirus: 'Right we have a local solution' - Patel

Home Secretary Priti Patel says localised lockdowns could be used to control coronavirus flare-ups. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BIMhKH

TikTok Is Shaping Politics. But How?

Two researchers have studied political expression on the app since the Musical.ly era. Here’s what they found. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vs1NS1

Ed Miliband: 'I believe Keir took the right decision'

Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband appeared on The Andrew Marr show to defend Labour leaders decision to sack Rebecca Long Bailey. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dJ5zg2

How Michael Flynn’s Defense Team Found Powerful Allies

A lawyer for the former national security adviser turned to the attorney general for help, and he delivered, months before a pair of appellate judges handed Mr. Flynn another legal victory. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NBbObh

Trump Faces Mounting Defections From a Once-Loyal Group: Older White Voters

No Democrat has won or broken even with voters over 65 in two decades. But seniors’ dismay about President Trump could change that. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eGKdRX

Biden Criticizes Trump Over Intelligence on Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops

The White House denied that President Trump was briefed on the classified assessment, even though his staff has been discussing the matter since March. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VqNkpn

Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'

Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-Covid economic recovery in a speech next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BgFWGm

Biden Campaign Says Just Over a Third of 2020 Staff Members Are People of Color

Mr. Biden released figures on Saturday after facing questions about racial diversity at the upper echelons of his campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3862N3v

Starbucks Barista Gets $65,000 in Donations After Customer’s Mask Complaint

A woman who was not wearing a mask griped on Facebook about the barista, who had tried to explain company policy. Her post unexpectedly led to an outpouring of money for the worker. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dBf2Gp

Activists Push for Removal of Statue of Freed Slave Kneeling Before Lincoln

The Emancipation Memorial, intended to commemorate the end of slavery, has prompted a thorny debate over what the interaction between the two figures conveys. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eGcSXk

Princeton Dropping Wilson's Name From School Over His "Racist Thinking"

University trustees concluded that Wilson’s “racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school or college,” Princeton’s president said on Saturday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eG56g7

Labour party: Kate Green appointed as shadow education secretary

The Stretford and Urmston MP replaces Rebecca Long-Bailey, who was sacked from the role this week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZjGEdM

MP Jonathan Edwards cautioned after arrest on suspicion of assault

Jonathan Edwards describes it as the "biggest regret" of his life, while his wife accepts his apology. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3i9RiMQ

As the Coronavirus Spreads, Drug Pricing Legislation Remains Stalled

For both parties, taking action to reduce the cost of prescription drugs was a banner policy issue before the coronavirus outbreak. Does it still have a chance? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3846ruH

How Americans Feel About the Country Right Now: Anxious. Hopeful.

Exhausted and angry as they face a series of crises, many voters nevertheless remain optimistic about the future, a poll shows, viewing this moment as a chance for progress, one they can help shape. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YCFY41

‘PizzaGate’ Conspiracy Theory Thrives Anew in the TikTok Era

The false theory targeting Democrats, now fueled by QAnon and teenagers on TikTok, is entangling new targets like Justin Bieber. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31p4jMC

Black Trans Women Seek More Space in the Movement They Helped Start

At no point have black trans people shared fully in the gains of the L.G.B.T.Q. or racial justice movements. This may be changing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NwhpzH

A Reckoning With Race to Ensure Diversity for America’s Face Abroad

The national conversation about discrimination is overdue at the State Department, according to those who have been disparaged in a culture that favors “pale, male and Yale” diplomats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31sqIJb

How Trump and the Black Lives Matter Movement Changed White Voters’ Minds

A majority of American voters support demonstrations on police brutality, and many see the president as ill-equipped on racial justice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZigoAN

Biden Still Wants to Close Guantánamo Prison

The Obama administration ran into a wall of political opposition when it tried. The former vice president rarely brings up the topic and has yet to draw up a strategy but says he shares the goal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31q9zzB

Trump Issues Executive Order Targeting Vandalism Against Monuments

The order also threatens to withhold funding from local governments that fail to protect their own statues from vandals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vk43dR

Judge Orders Roger Stone to Report to Prison Next Month

President Trump’s friend had sought a longer reprieve before he serves his sentence on seven felony convictions, citing the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zi0dDg

Justice Dept. to Take Aim at Antigovernment Extremists

The attorney general said that extremists on the far right and left who committed acts of violence during protests against police brutality will be treated like organized crime or terrorists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VpiIoa

As Cases Surge, Pence Misleads on Coronavirus Pandemic

The vice president falsely claimed that increased testing “is generating” more cases, among other exaggerations and inaccurate claims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31xA6v9

New Numbers Showing Coronavirus Spread Intrude on a White House in Denial

Both President Trump and Vice President Pence seem oblivious to the new chapter in the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Be0Wxq

House Approves D.C. Statehood in Historic Vote

It is the first time a chamber of Congress has approved establishing the nation’s capital as the 51st state. The measure is all but certain to die in the Republican-led Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NxoQXp

Facebook Adds Labels for Some Posts as Advertisers Pull Back

Posts about voting will direct viewers to accurate information, and violations from important political figures will be marked “newsworthy.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ePzMf3

‘TikTok Grandma’ Who Helped Tank Trump Rally Now Works for Biden

Mary Jo Laupp, who made a viral TikTok video that disrupted a Trump campaign event, plans to create a “political hype house” to support Joe Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eE5oUy

House Fails to Override Trump’s Veto Limiting Student Loan Debt Relief

Stringent new rules by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are set to take effect on July 1 after the attempt to reverse them was defeated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31kDB7L

In Historic Vote, House Approves Statehood for the District of Columbia

People around the world 'taking liberties' with lockdown

Boris Johnson has said people around the world have been "taking liberties" after lockdowns are eased. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NwfXwW

Iraq Raids Iranian-Backed Militia Accused of Attacking U.S. Forces

Iraqi forces detained 14 members of the group, Khataib Hezbollah, to send a message that “no one is above the law.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NyTQ9e

Russia Secretly Offered Afghan Militants Bounties to Kill U.S. Troops, Intelligence Says

The Trump administration has been deliberating for months about what to do about a stunning intelligence assessment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2B4za6D

Coronavirus: Second national lockdown not needed - Neil Ferguson

Prof Neil Ferguson tells the BBC he expects to see a targeted approach to tackling local outbreaks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZdKVQ8

Brexit: UK starts work on buying own sat-nav system to rival Galileo

Ministers fear over-reliance on US-based GPS in the event of an attack or technical failure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z9jsPC

Robert Jenrick: Labour calls for inquiry into Westferry planning row

The housing secretary may have broken the code of conduct for MPs over Westferry decision, Labour says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/385laFO

How Progressive Candidates of Color Are Building Winning Coalitions

They’re bringing together liberal white voters and voters of color, a dynamic seen this week in New York and Kentucky. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g1CVs2

Theatre and music figures say roadmap is 'meaningless' without support

A government plan for the performing arts is met with calls for financial support and a timetable. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2B0F20F

Biden Is Getting a Lot of Advice on His V.P. Here’s What Voters Think.

A large majority of voters say race should not be a factor in his decision, and none of the best-known candidates has emerged as a favorite. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eBfq8R

We Talked to More Than 50 Democratic Officials. Almost All Want to Divert Police Funding.

Interviews with superdelegates and members of a Biden-Sanders task force found near-unanimous sentiment for redirecting money away from policing, with positions beyond what Joseph R. Biden Jr. has proposed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nu76fd

Tory MP Stephen Crabb calls for universal credit increase for families

Stephen Crabb says many families face losing their job and a "big drop" in income. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CHGdT9

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Affordable Care Act

If successful, the move would permanently end the health insurance program popularly known as Obamacare and wipe out coverage for as many as 23 million Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3i5t4DC

Labour anti-Semitism row: Starmer to meet MPs after Long-Bailey sacking

The Labour leader fired his shadow minister after vowing to get tough on anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dA0Xsz

House Passes Sweeping Policing Bill Targeting Racial Bias and Use of Force

Democrats’ legislation would institute significant changes to the rules that govern how police officers operate, but it is doomed in the Republican-led Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31fAj5S

Five Months After Celebrating the Economy in Wisconsin, Trump Returns to a Different Place

At a shipyard on Lake Michigan, the president played up the economic benefits of a new Navy contract. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eLv9SQ

Russian Criminal Group Finds New Target: Americans Working at Home

A hacking group calling itself Evil Corp., indicted in December, has shown up in corporate networks with sophisticated ransomware. American officials worry election infrastructure could be next. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31uhBrt

Police Groups Wield Strong Influence in Congress, Resisting the Strictest Reforms

Law enforcement groups, which have donated generously to members of both political parties, have dictated the terms of the debate on an overhaul, prodding lawmakers to reject the toughest measures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z9QZsP

‘It’s a Pandemic, Stupid’

We asked Tom Frieden, the former C.D.C. director, for some advice. It’s not all doom and gloom. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YBeVGC

Defense Secretary Faces White House Pressure on Aides and a Military Promotion

Senior Defense Department personnel who are perceived as White House critics are resigning or facing what is viewed as reprisal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2A2wohw

Coronavirus: Starmer warns of up to three million job losses

Labour calls for furlough to be extended, but the government says easing lockdown is helping the economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nwq3xT

The Dixie Chicks Appear to Have Changed Their Name, Dropping the ‘Dixie’

The platinum-selling country trio will be known as the Chicks, the latest example of sweeping cultural changes brought on by nationwide protests spotlighting racial inequality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31fITl9

Long Bailey sacked for sharing 'anti-Semitic article'

Labour leader sacks Rebecca Long Bailey for sharing article containing "anti-Semitic conspiracy theory" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BBxsJG

Rees-Mogg suggests pub-goers enjoy 'yard of ale' to mark lockdown easing

The Commons leader says pub-goers should mark lockdown easing while adhering to distancing guidance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2A1E3fZ

Unemployment: 1.5 Million New State Claims in Weekly Tally

As coronavirus hot spots flare across the U.S., adding to economic worries, new jobless claims surpassed one million for the 14th week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dyHxUQ

Westferry planning row: Robert Jenrick still faces questions, says Starmer

Labour says the housing secretary still faces questions after the PM says the matter is "closed". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YxY4Ez

Many European countries set to be exempt from quarantine

The UK looks set to exempt France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and several other European countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fXSsZU

NHS annual clap: UK encouraged to mark anniversary on 5 July

The NHS's 72-years of work, including its efforts during the coronavirus outbreak, will be saluted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CGXDzd

Bombshell Testimony Against Trump and Barr

Damning testimony and election warnings. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hZfXUr

Labour pushes for details on Boris Johnson's race commission

Boris Johnson announced the commission following protests triggered by the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yv90Te

Coronavirus: Scottish government calls for new borrowing powers

The finance secretary says she wants to be able to borrow £500m this year to help deal with the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YwzSCn

Trump’s Sagging Popularity Drags Down Republican Senate Candidates

A New York Times/Siena College poll paints a grim picture for Republicans in Arizona, Michigan and North Carolina as voters shun candidates aligned with the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VjHhDb

Showing Strength With White Voters, Biden Builds Lead in Battleground States

A nine-point advantage across six key states, including leads of at least six points in each of them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/386ix6r

Coronavirus Is a Crisis. Might It Also Narrow Inequality?

Economic downturns have often led to political moves to lift the most vulnerable. But recoveries tend to reverse the effect. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zbwoo9

Tammy Duckworth Is Battle Tested. Could She Help Joe Biden in His Biggest Mission?

The Biden campaign is vetting Ms. Duckworth, a senator and a veteran with a compelling life story, as a potential running mate. “I can push back against Trump in a way others can’t,” she says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yzg1CJ

A Governor on Her Own, With Everything at Stake

From her living room, Gretchen Whitmer has led Michigan through a pandemic, an economic meltdown and even a dam collapse — all at a time when government itself seems broken. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g0WmRJ

Coronavirus: UK councils fear bankruptcy amid Covid-19 costs

A BBC investigation reveals the scale of the financial challenges facing local authorities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dpZrcA

U.S. Used Missile With Long Blades to Kill Qaeda Leader in Syria

Special Operations forces used a secret weapon designed to limit civilian casualties to strike the Qaeda veteran this month. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31eHAmz

Mississippi Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Congressman

Bennie Thompson, the only black U.S. legislator from Mississippi, said he received a threat on his office phone. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CEIJti

Tribe in South Dakota Seeks Court Ruling Over Standoff on Blocking Virus

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe set up checkpoints to limit the spread of the coronavirus. After the state objected, the White House got involved. Now the tribe has asked a federal judge to intervene. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dy8Sqv

Trump, Out of Step

The president’s message to his die-hard fans is increasingly at odds with how most Americans feel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37Xsi6Z

Trump’s False Attacks on Voting by Mail Stir Broad Concern

The president’s assertions about widespread fraud have little or no basis in fact but are resonating with his supporters and give him the option of raising doubts about the legitimacy of the outcome. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ezZLXI

Migration adviser: Social care needs 'proper wages'

Prof Brian Bell says "fiddling about with immigration" will not fix problems faced by the sector. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fQN2jq

Appeals Court Panel Orders End to Michael Flynn Case

The judge in the case of President Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, was ordered to immediately dismiss it. The full appeals court could review the matter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/383Yju3

Insurgent Wave Upends House Primaries in N.Y. as Engel Falls Behind

Following the 2018 success of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, three progressive Democrats took commanding leads in their primaries. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eymDGM

Labor Dept. Moves to Curb Social Goals in Retirement Investing

A proposed rule instructs plans not to increase risk or decrease returns in pursuit of “a social or political end,” Secretary Eugene Scalia says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ByXBsz

Music Director Fired From Catholic Parish Days Before Supreme Court L.G.B.T.Q. Ruling

Terry Gonda, a music director at her parish near Detroit, was told she would be fired because she is married to a woman. Days later came the Supreme Court ruling on L.G.B.T.Q. workplace rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dptlh2

Justice Dept. Officials to Testify on Politicization Under Barr

Lawmakers will hear from officials claiming that politics drove decisions on the sentencing of a presidential ally and on antitrust actions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37Vil9Y

I.M.F. Predicts Deeper Global Downturn Even as Economies Reopen

World finance group expects a 4.9 percent contraction this year instead of its previously forecast 3 percent drop, underscoring the scale of the task facing policymakers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yv1w2C

PMQs: Sir Keir Starmer presses Boris Johnson on test and trace

The PM dismisses the Labour leader's claim there was a "big problem" in contacting all cases in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Vbz580

Digging Into The Times’s 2020 Poll

Our national survey shows a steep climb for Trump. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z32gez

Reading stabbings: MP's aide used shirt to stem victims' bleeding

James Antell used his shirt to try to stop the bleeding of three men stabbed to death in Reading. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z3peSz

Biden Takes Dominant Lead as Voters Reject Trump on Virus and Race

A New York Times/Siena College poll finds that Joseph R. Biden Jr. is ahead of the president by 14 points, leading among women and nonwhite voters and cutting into his support with white voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fQnW4f

Coronavirus: New advice for businesses in England on how to reopen safely

Pubs and hairdressers are among the venues which will be allowed to reopen in England from 4 July. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fTIRna

Rough sleepers: Councils to get £105m more to stop people returning to streets

An estimated 14,500 people had been helped under a scheme to take rough sleepers off the streets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yuv3JC

MP seeks to ban demonstrations outside abortion clinics

Labour's Rupa Huq is proposing the law after legal rows about a clinic in her Ealing constituency. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2B2uTAk

Cameron Webb Wins Democratic Primary in Virginia, Setting Up Key House Race

If he were to win in the Republican-leaning district in November, Dr. Webb, 37, would become the first black physician to have a vote in Congress. He will face an opponent who has had trouble fund-raising. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z3XqgX

Madison Cawthorn, 24, Upsets Trump-Endorsed Favorite in North Carolina

Mr. Cawthorn’s victory in the G.O.P. primary for a House seat formerly held by Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, was an upset for his handpicked successor, who had the president’s backing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hZTl6m

Coronavirus: UK must prepare for second virus wave - health leaders

The warning comes as the prime minister announced sweeping relaxations to lockdown rules in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2B77s90

Obama Urges Democrats: ‘Whatever You’ve Done So Far Is Not Enough’

In his first event with Joe Biden of the 2020 campaign, the former president warned Democrats not to get complacent ahead of the November election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YtloTV

Lots of Drama But Little Certainty in Kentucky and New York Primaries

Democrats in Kentucky were deciding who would face Mitch McConnell for a Senate seat in the Fall. But in both states, it was likely that the winners of close races would not be known for days. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NBA5OB

Rhode Island to Remove ‘Plantations’ Reference From Documents

Gov. Gina Raimondo issued an executive order that will remove “Providence Plantations” from state documents and websites. Lawmakers want voters to decide whether to change the state’s official name in November. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YsuPms

Lawsuit Argues Dismissal of Government Media Employees Was Unlawful

The suit is the first legal action taken against Michael Pack after he fired the heads of the technology organization and four journalism outlets under his purview last week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31eyKVJ

With Tweets, Videos and Rhetoric, Trump Pushes Anew to Divide Americans by Race

President Trump is leaning hard into his decades-long habit of falsely portraying some black Americans as dangerous or lawless. And he is doing it during one of the most tumultuous periods in decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/319NbdH

A.O.C.’s Digital Juggernaut

The congresswoman is vastly outspending her fellow House members, and even most senators, online. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3euHb2W

Windrush: Priti Patel promises to implement recommendations

The home secretary says the Windrush generation suffered "unspeakable injustices" and promises to act. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37RBp9h

Senate Democrats Threaten to Block G.O.P. Police Reform Bill

Calling Republicans’ policing bill “woefully inadequate,” Democrats called on Senator Mitch McConnell to negotiate a new, more expansive bill both parties could support. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VaCqnQ

What's the Kerner Commission Report?

The Kerner commission left scant doubt that it regarded white racism as the tinder igniting the 1960s riots. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VcYP3A

MPs to vote on bullying complaints panel

But the FDA union says there are concerns over plans to hold debates on the panel's decisions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V8GpB4

Coronavirus: Keir Starmer welcomes lockdown easing

The Labour leader says he believes "the government is trying to do the right thing" but risks remain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z4d3oL

Coronavirus: Lockdown relaxed in England as 2m rule eased

Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, when social distancing rules will be eased. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3doDaf1

Lockdown easing: English pubs can reopen from 4 July

Boris Johnson announces pubs and restaurants can reopen as long as safety guidelines are followed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BtJSTU

Coronavirus: PM announces social distancing shake-up

From 4 July the two metre rule is to be relaxed to "one metre plus" where 2m is not possible. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V7ed1l

Raised in the UK - barred from university

Many immigrant teens grow up feeling "British", only to find that they aren't - and cannot legally work or study. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z37OFX

New York Primary, Kentucky Senate Showdown: What to Watch For Today

There are competitive House races in New York and Charles Booker faces Amy McGrath in the Senate primary in Kentucky. Results may be delayed because of the many voters casting absentee ballots. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V9VKRP

Kentucky and New York Hold Primaries Today: What to Watch For

How Joe Biden Is Catching Up to the Trump Money ‘Juggernaut’

In May, Mr. Biden passed President Trump in fund-raising for the first time. A surge in donations has helped cut into the president’s financial advantage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/317EiBf

Qualified Immunity Protection for Police Emerges as Flash Point Amid Protests

The Supreme Court developed the doctrine that serves as a shield for officers. A half-century later, it is at the center of the debate over policing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yo1Vnx

Bolton Assaults Trump From the Right, and Takes Fire From All Directions

In an interview, the former national security said he accepted that he would pay a price for perhaps the most incriminating portrait of a president by such a high-level aide since the Watergate era. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YrFSMJ

Coronavirus: Free school meals money not signed off

The financial decision was put off by ministers due to a row over Troubles' pensions, the BBC understands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fScCVp

There’s a Reason Trump Is Fighting Hard for Arizona

Joe Biden’s path to the White House could be through fed-up suburbanites and young Latinos. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2B0tbj1

Former chancellor Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity

The former chancellor calls for lower taxes on businesses to aid the UK's economic recovery. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/317wwY4

Coronavirus: Swinney to set out school reopening plans

Pupils are due to return in August but will initially have a "blended" approach involving home learning. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fIY9e4

Trump Suspends H-1B and Other Visas That Allow Foreigners to Work in the U.S.

The move is fiercely opposed by business leaders, who say it will block their ability to recruit critically needed workers from countries overseas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z3Exuu

Coronavirus: Cinemas and museums set to reopen in England from 4 July

Pubs can also open up following a review of the 2m distancing rule, Boris Johnson is expected to say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V8J5il

G.O.P. Faces Risk From Push to Repeal Health Law During Pandemic

Republicans and the Trump administration continue to press to end the Affordable Care Act even as the virus leaves more Americans worried about affordable health coverage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37R9eHv

Trump Suspends Visas Allowing Hundreds of Thousands of Foreigners to Work in the U.S.

The move is fiercely opposed by business leaders, who say it will block their ability to recruit critically needed workers from countries overseas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AQtixK

Will a New Progressive Star Emerge on Tuesday?

Democrats will be closely watching two primary races as a test of progressive energy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NjvkJ1

Jean Raspail, Whose Immigration Novel Drew the Far Right, Dies at 94

White supremacists saw his 1973 novel, “The Camp of the Saints,” about a dark-skinned “invasion,” as portending the end of Western civilization. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fQkvdE

Booker and McGrath Intensify Advertising Blitz in Kentucky

As the Democratic primary between Amy McGrath and Charles Booker gets tighter, Mr. Booker has closed the gap in ad spending as both make a final push before Tuesday’s voting. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37QnnEV

U.S. Designates Four More Chinese News Organizations as Foreign Missions

The move brings to nine the total number of Chinese news organizations that the State Department has designated with that label. China is likely to retaliate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dpGIh9

White House Eases Virus Restrictions Except for Those Around Trump

Every staff member and guest in contact with President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will still have their temperatures taken, be asked their symptom histories and be tested for the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yp8eHy

Russia report committee to be set up 'imminently'

Downing Street is preparing to approve the membership of a powerful Commons committee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/314WITi

Shielding advice to stop in England on 1 August

And from 6 July, the extremely vulnerable will be able to meet up to six people outdoors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BrpYci

GCSEs and A-levels likely to be later next summer

Next year's exam season in England could be delayed to allow more teaching time, MPs are told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NmWTBr

Reading stabbings: Priti Patel praises police heroes

The home secretary praises the police officers who “ran towards danger to help those in need without a second though” in stabbings that left three people dead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3epC2JD

Onscreen, the Trump Campaign Ramps Up, and Down

In an anemic rally and a video interview with his son, the president created awkward images and relived a battle with an incline. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z0G6cy

Danielle Allen Wins Re-envisioned Kluge Humanities Prize

Dr. Allen, a Harvard political theorist whose work has spanned the Declaration of Independence and the governmental response to Covid-19, will lead an effort to cultivate “civic strength.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NhfwGX

New Ukip leader Freddy Vachha: 'Time for Ukip to get back to business'

Freddy Vachha says he has "the passion, the drive, the conviction" to lead Ukip and he does not care if people criticised him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yl4NBv

Donald Trump, After Tulsa, Hat in Hand

After the campaign rally in Tulsa, an accessory becomes a symbol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3doLZ8A

Trump’s Tulsa Rally Attendance: 6,200, Fire Dept. Says

Trump plays to the rafters, but most seats were empty up there: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YY2GCL

Reading stabbings: We must 'learn lessons' - Priti Patel

Home Secretary Priti Patel responds to Saturday's stabbings, which left three people dead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AXFcpp

Who’s in the Running to Be Joe Biden’s Vice President?

Here are 12 women who are under serious consideration by Mr. Biden, and why each might be chosen — and might not be. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fKdzPf

Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/317Gqcj

Coronavirus: Shops reopen in Wales with social distancing

From today all non-essential stores in Wales will be able to open, but with changes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yk90oY

Coronavirus: PM to announce on Tuesday if pubs can reopen

Boris Johnson may also outline changes to the 2m social distancing rule in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3en2EL3

Face coverings compulsory on public transport

Children under five and people with certain medical conditions are exempt from the new rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hRTqsr

Holyrood's Alex Salmond inquiry to begin

The inquiry will look into the Scottish government's handling of complaints against the former first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3djINLt

Trump Says He Avoided Punishing China Over Uighur Camps to Protect Trade Talks

“Well, we were in the middle of a major trade deal,” the president said, supporting an account by his former national security adviser John R. Bolton. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dsXSe4

For Barr, Standoff With Prosecutor Adds to String of Miscues

The attorney general has found himself at odds with the White House on high-profile issues in recent weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/314kbUw

The President’s Shock at the Rows of Empty Seats in Tulsa

Inside the campaign, advisers believe disappointing attendance at the rally shows genuine fear of the coronavirus and the reality of Mr. Trump’s sliding poll numbers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zVuyiy

Gaps in Vetting Visas Allowed Saudi Gunman Into U.S. Pilot Training

The gunman who killed three in Florida was not directed by Al Qaeda, nor inspired solely by online ideology. He was a new kind of terrorist, harder to spot: an extremely enterprising freelancer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3diBQdT

Windrush: 'Grave risk' of scandal repeat, warns review author

The lead author of a review into the events says her recommendations need to be implemented. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37Qo3dl

Public Health Experts Reject President’s View of Fading Pandemic

Contrary to Trump’s recent comments, specialists say, recent increases are real, and the virus is like a “forest fire” that will burn as long as there is fuel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YiUdLj

Vast Federal Aid Has Capped Rise in Poverty, Studies Find

But researchers caution this does not mean low-income families are escaping hardship. And they warn that when the aid expires next month, families could again be vulnerable. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V4zx7T

On North Korea and Iran, Bolton Blames ‘the Split Between Trump and Trump’

In his memoir, the hawkish national security adviser describes a president who simultaneously wanted to sound tough and strike a deal — any deal — that he could portray as a victory. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fNwetQ

Behind Joe Biden’s Evolution on L.G.B.T.Q. Rights

Mr. Biden’s support for same-sex marriage in 2012 was a reversal for him and a watershed moment in his shift — and the nation’s — on L.G.B.T.Q. issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dsEwWt

Coronavirus: New rules to protect British firms amid virus

The legislation will give the business secretary extra powers to impose conditions on takeovers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fPXA2t

Great Get Together: Jo Cox events held 'differently'

The event celebrates MP Jo Cox in a slightly different way this year amid lockdown, her sister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YT8v4t

Coronavirus: Tourism sector 'will require long-term help'

Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing is calling on the UK government to extend its furlough scheme beyond October. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V63PXP

Steel industry needs help in days not weeks, Kinnock says

Opposition MPs call on the UK government to provide loans to steel firms experiencing a drop in demand. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NmkeD3

Plaid leader Adam Price 'sorry' for reparations language

It follows a speech calling for Wales to be compensated by the UK for being "ground down" into "poverty". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YSwZLf

Monmouth University to Remove Woodrow Wilson’s Name From Building

“Wilson was a controversial politician, and I think it has heightened awareness in 2020 about some of his racist policies,” Patrick F. Leahy, the university president, said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/310ISBg

Boris Johnson on 2m rule: 'On social distancing...watch this space'

The UK PM says the government is "sticking to the roadmap" and there would be next steps set out soon. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Css7F4

Reading stabbings: Police declare the three killings a terror incident

A 25-year-old man remains in custody after the attack in a park on Saturday night. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Bpbb1B

Labour: Children not returning to school as 'government have failed'

The shadow health secretary says it is hugely damaging for children not to be in school. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37PysGk

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock 'hopes' 2m rule can be reduced this week

The health secretary also confirms new lockdown easing will be announced soon. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V1E1w8

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says plans to ease lockdown to be announced this week

Matt Hancock says the UK government will announce the next step of its plan to gradually ease the country's lockdown, within days. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V3IM8i

Trump Seeks a Cultural Safe Space Amid a Deadly Pandemic

In his first rally since the global coronavirus pandemic suspended the campaign trail, President Trump played the hits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/312jsDB

MPs to grill health officials on PPE spending

The crisis should not be an excuse for failing to achieve value for money, one MP has warned. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BlW8FX

Fact-Checking Trump’s Tulsa Rally: Covid-19, Protesters and Biden

In his first rally in months, President Trump made multiple statements that were false, misleading or lacked evidence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dle28U

Jay Clayton, Low-Profile Regulator, Is Catapulted Into a Political Fight

Amid a muted tenure at the S.E.C., the corporate lawyer is now the Trump administration’s intended nominee to be the top prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dni0Oq

Trump Rally Has Tulsa on Edge

Mr. Trump ignored pleas from local officials, shrugged off health warnings and dismissed the grim symbolism of restarting his rowdy rallies in a city where a white mob once massacred black people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37Kv3Iy

Coronavirus: Spain to allow UK tourists without quarantine

UK travellers will be able to visit the country "freely" from Sunday, says Spain's foreign minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V3YUXs

Who Can Fire a Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney? A New Legal Fight, Explained

No definitive precedent exists but there is some reason to believe that the president — but not the attorney general — has the authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3diPqho

Waiting for Trump: Hats, Flags, Little Fear of the Virus

The line of supporters waiting for President Trump’s first rally since the coronavirus struck offered a vivid illustration of his power over the Republican base even when he is politically vulnerable. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YRoEHv

Judge Rejects Trump Request for Order Blocking Bolton’s Memoir

But the judge also sharply criticized the former national security adviser, suggesting his $2 million book advance may be in jeopardy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hLjWnp

How the Shooting of Breonna Taylor Changed the Kentucky Senate Race

With a war chest of $40 million, Amy McGrath was considered a safe bet in the Democratic primary. But the recent movement for racial justice has elevated the candidacy of her African-American rival, Charles Booker. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V1PVFY

Coronavirus: Review of 2m social distancing rule 'to conclude within days'

Pubs and restaurants might not survive under current guidance in England, industry leaders warn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YKU4iE

What to Know About the Tulsa Greenwood Massacre

As many 300 people were killed in 1921 when a white mob attacked the Greenwood district of Tulsa, a thriving black community, and burned it to the ground. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Chl01Z

Joni Ernst and Donald Trump Could Both Be in Trouble in Iowa

Iowa seemed out of reach for Democrats not too long ago. Now, the presidential race appears to be tightening, and Senator Ernst, a Republican, is facing a strong challenge from a political newcomer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bl5L7Q

The Walls of the Church Couldn’t Keep the Trump Era Out

The young pastor wasn’t sure his congregation would like what he had to say and had no idea where it would lead all of them. He found himself at a crossroads of God, Alabama and Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/316Ycwa

Trump’s ‘What Do You Have to Lose?’ Presidency Is Rallying Again

As an encapsulation of the president’s worldview, some former associates say, there is perhaps no beating the text of a campaign waiver: “guests voluntarily assume all risks.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fLIFWZ

What to Watch For at Trump’s Tulsa Campaign Rally

Will the thousands of Trump supporters wear masks? What time is the rally? How will President Trump talk about race? What protests will he face? Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CpO4Ve

Pence Won’t Say the Words ‘Black Lives Matter’ in an Interview

On Juneteenth, a holiday that honors the end of slavery in America, the vice president said that “all lives matter’’ but twice declined to say that black lives matter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30VUUvT

Treasury Dept. Agrees to Release Data on Small-Business Relief

The decision to reveal who received a Paycheck Protection Program loan comes after weeks of backlash over a lack of transparency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bj6er7

Tribes in a Battle for Their Share of Virus Stimulus Money

Legal fights over how a pot of $8 billion should be allocated have complicated distribution to some of the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable communities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zNBeiH

Trump Threatens Protesters as Tulsa Braces for Rally

As he prepared to return to the campaign trail with a rally on Saturday, President Trump warned that any demonstrators “will not be treated like you have been” in other cities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dh1U91

Trump Says Administration Will Try Again to End ‘Dreamers’ Program

Responding to Thursday’s Supreme Court decision, the president said he will follow the rules set out by the justices to challenge the Obama-era program protecting young immigrants from deportation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AQSKD8

Coronavirus: Quarantine rules for some countries set to be relaxed

Talks are taking place between the UK and a number of European countries, including Portugal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37QnaS8

Boris Johnson asks Foreign Office chief to stand down

Sir Simon McDonald will go before the merger with the international aid department later this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YT1GzE

Gender Recognition Act: LGBT political group anger at trans law 'changes'

A cross-party letter urges Equalities Minister Liz Truss to "do the right thing" over gender identity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fDW2Ix

Public asked to help shape tree planting strategy

Ministers want to hear people's views on how to seed more trees and better protect existing ones. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fHpRYC

Who’s the Best Pick for Biden’s Running Mate? Democrats Weigh In

A study suggests many Democrats agree with Amy Klobuchar: Joe Biden should choose a woman of color. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3esgWdm

Coronavirus: Robert Buckland warns over court case backlog

Robert Buckland tells the BBC work to catch up on delayed cases could continue into next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3etdsYt

Coronavirus: UK's Covid-19 alert level reduced from four to three

The virus is now "in general circulation" with a "gradual relaxation of restrictions" possible. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Bnw9xI

Coronavirus Attacks the Lungs. A Federal Agency Just Halted Funding for New Lung Treatments.

The shift, quietly disclosed on a government website, highlights how the Trump administration is favoring development of vaccines over treatments for the sickest patients. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yjzl6V

Birmingham inmate Rakeem Malik jailed for death threat letters

A judge says Rakeem Malik is a dangerous offender as he is sentenced to five years in prison. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YOrm0l

Bernie Sanders Predicted Revolution, Just Not This One

The politician who talked the most about progressive change is now wrestling with a nationwide movement he didn’t start. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YMrm17

Coronavirus: £1bn catch-up tutoring fund for England's pupils

Head teachers welcome the move but want more details as some children face six months out of school. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hRwwlc

May UK government borrowing hits record £55.2bn

It was the highest of any month since records began in 1993, and nine times bigger than May a year ago. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hRLmbo

Welsh five-mile travel rule 'could be lifted'

First Minister Mark Drakeford hopes people will be able to "travel as far as they like". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YbmovI

Klobuchar Withdraws as Candidate to Be Biden’s Running Mate

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who fell short in her own presidential bid, was considered a strong contender until protests over racial justice prompted renewed scrutiny of her role as a prosecutor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AOXMQv

Twitter Labels Trump Tweet About ‘Racist Baby’ as Manipulated Media

It was the first time that Twitter had used that tag on one of the president’s messages. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fEfZyZ

Bolton Unites Republicans and Democrats in Scorn Over Tell-All Book

Democrats slammed the former national security adviser for saving his damning revelations for a book instead of sharing them with impeachment investigators. Republicans hit him for speaking out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UZJenZ

The Biggest Obstacle to China Policy: President Trump

Overseeing chaotic actions is a president whose goal with Beijing has been to secure a trade deal that would help him get re-elected. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bg1m65

Setback on Immigration Policy Goal Leaves Trump Fuming Over Makeup of Courts

The Supreme Court has given President Trump a new opening to rally his right-wing base by arguing that he needs another four years to stack the courts with conservative jurists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YMle8V

Targeting Bolton, Justice Dept. Again in Alignment With Trump’s Desires

Its request for an order blocking the publication of the former official’s memoir is the latest in a series of acts by the department to shield the president’s friends or pursue his critics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YPg4cd

Seizing the Presidency to Suit His Own Needs

In a new book, John R. Bolton portrays Donald Trump as a president who sees his office as an instrument to advance his own personal and political interests over those of the nation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fPexKr

The QAnon Caucus

Congressional candidates have promoted the baseless conspiracy theory — and one actually has a good shot at a House seat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UV4NWY

Dhesi on racism in NHS and coronavirus effect on BAME people

An MP lists family members who died of Covid where he was not able to say goodbye or attend their funerals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30VYVjU

UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fxZN2j

Unemployment Claims: 1.5 Million New State Filings in a Week

With new state unemployment claims topping one million for the 13th week, the coronavirus crisis seems to be reaching deeper into the labor market. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YSMDGy

Coronavirus: One in four infected by virus cannot be reached

More than 10,000 people were reached in first two weeks - and 87,000 were asked to self-isolate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3egzOMo

Joe Biden Begins First General Election TV Ad Blitz

The $15 million advertising effort will target six fall battlegrounds, all states that President Trump carried in 2016. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37HzELS

Jean Kennedy Smith Dies at 92; Sister of Famed Clan Helped Forge Peace in Northern Ireland

Ms. Smith, the last-surviving sibling in a family that wrote itself into U.S. history, was the first Kennedy woman of her generation to take on a serious political role. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37QOPm1

Bolton, Belatedly, Tells All

House Democrats could use a time machine just about now: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AQ8fv5

Coronavirus: Bank pumps £100bn into UK economy to aid recovery

Bank of England announces huge stimulus to aid recovery from the 'unprecedented' coronavirus downturn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30WFcAy

Black Lives Matter: Raab criticised over 'Game of Thrones' comment

The foreign secretary says he has "full respect" for Black Lives Matter after backlash over comments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N9NlcM

Tory MP Marcus Fysh ordered to apologise after 'patronising' conduct

Marcus Fysh reprimanded for not declaring interests and 'tone' of his response to standards watchdog. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YQ9GS4

China Slams Trump Over Uighur Law Amid Bolton Accusations

A new law aimed at punishing Chinese officials involved in mass internments of Uighurs and other minorities came as John Bolton accused President Trump of supporting Beijing’s crackdown. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d6PUXK

Coronavirus: Further easing of Scottish lockdown to be announced

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to confirm a date for the country's shops to reopen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N4KDW9

PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on UK child poverty levels

Sir Keir Starmer quotes a government report that 600,000 more children live in “relative poverty” since 2012. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e5WrTP

How the Trump Campaign Missed the Signals on Juneteenth

Instead of offering President Trump a glide path back into the campaign season, Saturday’s rally in Tulsa has become yet another flash point for a candidate who has repeatedly displayed insensitivity about race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zLngxK

‘Power to the People’: Detroit Students Preserve This Moment in Paint

A mural on the city’s main thoroughfare that honors the spirit of the protests was the result of a contest in which students chose their favorite rendering, and helped paint it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CjDcrX

Five Takeaways From John Bolton’s Memoir

“The Room Where It Happened” describes Mr. Bolton’s 17 turbulent months at President Trump’s side through a multitude of crises and foreign policy challenges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Cjk0uq

Donald Trump 'unaware UK was nuclear power', says former aide

The claim has been made in a book by the US president's ex-national security adviser John Bolton. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3despft

PM to welcome Macron for Resistance anniversary

Four French Resistance fighters will also be awarded honorary MBEs for their role in World War Two. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YbPLhx

New Conservative Media Chief Dismisses Heads of U.S. News Agencies

President Trump had pushed Senate Republicans to confirm Michael Pack despite opposition from Democrats. Journalists fear he will destroy the editorial independence of news organizations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30YW61H

Justice Dept. Escalates Legal Fight With Bolton Over Book

The Trump administration asked a judge to order the former national security adviser to stop publication of his memoir even as explosive details emerged. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Na9Luq

With the Federal Health Megaphone Silent, States Struggle With a Shifting Pandemic

As state and local governments confront a new wave of coronavirus infections, President Trump is sending mixed messages and Washington’s public health bully pulpit has gone silent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fAbF3G

What Joe Biden’s Event Was Like

As one candidate plays to a nearly empty room, another prepares for a rally with health risks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30QK3TN

On L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, a Gulf Between Trump and Many Republican Voters

As more Republicans say they support at least some L.G.B.T.Q. protections, President Trump and party leaders continue to stand in opposition and particularly target transgender Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/314vnRp

Boris Johnson's convoy in shunt outside Parliament

Downing Street says there are no reports of any injuries following the incident. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UTv7Av

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'dithering' over school return

The first minister is urged to be "far more creative" over plans to reopen Scotland's schools. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BkIXoz

Global Britain: PM's plane to be rebranded at cost of £900,000

The aircraft, also used by senior royals, is being repainted red, white and blue to "better represent" the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YcFmlL

MPs accuse teachers' unions of blocking school reopening

Teachers' unions deny they have been "actively obstructive" over reopening schools in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30Rni24

Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr, Wife of Kentucky Congressman, Dies at 39

The wife of Representative Andy Barr, Republican of Kentucky, died suddenly at home in Lexington, the congressman’s office said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30WX7Hz

Will the Policing Push Go Anywhere?

Halting steps forward, and squabbling, in Washington: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N20TqS

Coronavirus leaves £500m black hole in London's finances

Mayor Sadiq Khan warns police and fire brigade services will be cut without a government bailout. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NiAeq1

Illegal immigration: No recent figure for UK, report finds

The National Audit Office said the Home Office has not produced a workable estimate since 2005. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hvfUiZ

Irish government: Where does NI feature in draft deal?

The draft deal includes a number of pledges relating to NI on Brexit and supporting Stormont. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d63MRX

Trump and de Blasio, Political Opposites, Have Similar Flaws and Challenges

The chief executives of the country and its biggest city have found themselves diminished as leaders, lacking the trust of the people they serve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AIHUPw

UK inflation rate falls to fresh four-year low

Inflation dropped to 0.5% in May, its lowest rate since June 2016, as fuel prices saw a record fall. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YLJIz6

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Rashford seeks more change after food voucher win

"People are struggling all year around," the footballer says, after forcing a government U-turn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UQe8ze

Now You Can Opt Out of Seeing Political Ads on Facebook

The change lets Facebook play both sides of the debate about political advertising on social media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eaWT31

Justice Dept. Official to Depart, Third in Recent Days

The head of the department’s civil division said he would leave next month after a 20-year career. He did not say why. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AFZhQQ

Coronavirus: England's councils 'face large-scale' cuts to services

England's county councils could "use up" all their money dealing with the virus, a report warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y95he8

Trump Hydroxychloroquine Push Secured Millions of Likely Useless Coronavirus Pills

Before the F.D.A. withdrew its waiver to stockpile the drugs as coronavirus treatments, the Trump administration had embarked on a headlong effort to import tens of millions of doses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dchWky

Republicans Signal Narrow Policing Overhaul as Trump Signs Limited Order

Republicans denounced a sweeping Democratic law enforcement overhaul as an overreach and President Trump signed an order that omitted mention of racism or discrimination in policing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NagJiZ

Tim Scott, Once Quiet on Matters of Race, Embraces Key Role on Police Reform

The sole black Republican senator cited his personal experiences with racism as a vital perspective to his party’s approach to a law enforcement overhaul. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AHv0RN

Tracking the Next Purge

Democrats have a new tool to identify voters who have been removed from the rolls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y8x1PL

A Crisis at the Minnesota Freedom Fund

As unrest swept the nation and donations poured in for protesters’ bail, the small nonprofit was facing internal turmoil. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hJQRsC

Chris Janicek, a Nebraska Democrat, Is Urged to Drop Out of Senate Race Over Sexual Texts

Chris Janicek, the party’s nominee, faced calls from state Democrats to end his campaign after making sexually explicit comments about a campaign staff member in a group text that included her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AHoMBs

Trump Falsely Claims Obama ‘Never Even Tried’ to Address Police Misconduct

The president has reversed or limited efforts at reform that his predecessor enacted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zCpCyM

Coronavirus: Report on BAME Covid-19 deaths sparks call for action

The Public Health England report says racism may be a factor in increased risks for ethnic minorities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d3qn1H

Prosecutor in Roger Stone Case Will Testify About Barr’s Intervention

The prosecutor is one of two Justice Department officials coming forward whom Democrats are calling whistle-blowers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3e2GoGl

Trump's Rally in Tulsa Could Spread Virus

President Trump will hold his first campaign rally in months on Saturday in Oklahoma, where infections are rising, and officials there are pleading with him to cancel or hold it outdoors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AHjRQP

Marcus Rashford: Food voucher U-turn after footballer's campaign

The Manchester United star praises the move, saying: "Just look at what we can do when we come together." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UKsP6M

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Father Dies From Complications of Covid-19

Ms. Omar, Democrat of Minnesota and one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, sought asylum in the United States with her father in the 1990s. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zAIGxl

Coronavirus: Sturgeon warns against 'reckless' easing of lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon says coronavirus is causing an "economic crisis" but warns against easing restrictions "too quickly". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N4SWB4

Coronavirus: Support pledge for everyone facing unemployment

Wales' economy minister says over-16s will be offered help finding work, self-employment, education or training. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30L8jXp

Jo Cox: Lindsay Hoyle tribute to murdered MP

Lindsay Hoyle has paid tribute to Labour MP Jo Cox, on the fourth anniversary of her murder. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30O9Lsm

The Supreme Court Hands Down a Surprise

Conservative justices provide a historic L.G.B.T.Q. rights ruling: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fx0Pf4

International development and Foreign Office to merge

The move follows a review into UK aid spending conducted by crossbench peer and academic Lord Bew. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AEU4sF

Why Protest Movements Are ‘Civil’ Only in Retrospect

Once history has endorsed a social movement, people tend to simplify it and downplay the opposition it faced. But while movements are happening, historians say, they are always messy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d2IDZ3

Why Andrea Jenkins Is Somber, but Optimistic

The Minneapolis councilwoman, the first black, openly transgender woman to be elected to public office in the U.S., talks about racial equity, how poetry informs her work and where we go from here. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d32ebn

Lockdown is economic catastrophe, says William Hague

The former Conservative leader says lockdown is increasing inequality, social tension and debt. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d5AItO

UK workers on payrolls fall by 612,000

Number of UK workers on payrolls fell by more than 600,000 in three months to May as lockdown hit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d9WtIR

Jo Cox: Sister's kindness plea on anniversary of murder

Kim Leadbeater urges people to "pull together with compassion" four years on from the killing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y5cSKE

Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses in plea to PM for help

Bosses from 90 firms, including from Pizza Hut, Itsu and Deliveroo, warn of "grave damage" to the industry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37vj2GY

Coronavirus: Pressure mounts over school meal vouchers in summer

There is unease among Tory MPs, as footballer Marcus Rashford vows to fight on to secure extension. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e7yY4u

Pence Misleadingly Blames Coronavirus Spikes on Rise in Testing

On a private call with governors, the vice president played down new outbreaks, stressing that some states were seeing what he called “intermittent” spikes. Experts have warned it’s not that simple. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fkM3rA

Congress Steps Up Pressure as Trump Administration Evades Bailout Oversight

As independent watchdogs sound an oversight alarm, House Democrats demand to know who got $500 billion in small-business loans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N1wjh0

Supreme Court Expansion of Transgender Rights Undercuts Trump Restrictions

The ruling focused on employment discrimination, but legal scholars say its language could force expanded civil rights protections in education, health care, housing and other areas of daily life. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AHprTt

Pride Goeth, or Is It Gone?

As many Americans lose faith in the future, fewer say they’re very proud to be Americans at all. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UMGudL

To Gain Public’s Trust, Should Members of Congress Stop Trading Stock?

Federal investigations and public outcry over senators’ stock trades amid the coronavirus crisis have renewed interest in limiting what lawmakers can do with their savings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fmeNA6

Supreme Court LGBTQ Ruling Pushes Workplace Dynamic Already in Motion

The Supreme Court decision gives plaintiffs leverage, but companies large and small are still expected to face legal cases over their policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30L2Sbd

A Half-Century On, an Unexpected Milestone for L.G.B.T.Q. Rights

The Supreme Court’s surprising 6-to-3 ruling in favor of gay and transgender rights was perhaps the strongest evidence yet of how fundamentally and unpredictably American views have changed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30Oxp7R

Top V.O.A. Directors Resign After Bannon Ally Takes Charge of U.S. Media Agency

The director and deputy director of Voice of America told employees they offered their resignations to Michael Pack, a conservative activist pushed by President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fpXWMJ

Gorsuch, Conservative Favorite Appointed by Trump, Leads Way on Landmark Decision

One conservative group said the justice had betrayed the legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat on the court he has held since 2017. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UIbsDC

Trump’s Niece to Publish Book With ‘Harrowing’ Revelations

Mary Trump will say that she was a source of The New York Times’s coverage of the president’s tax returns. The Times declined to comment on the claim. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ULWIDH

Robert Jenrick: Housing secretary says planning decision 'within the rules'

The housing secretary defends the approval of a Conservative donor's application amid Labour calls for inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MXIPhB

Biden and D.N.C. Raised Nearly $81 Million in May, a New High

The former vice president had struggled with fund-raising throughout much of the primary campaign, but the pace of giving has sharply increased. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d4vqPl

Johnson on post-Brexit UK-EU trade talks and deal

The PM says the UK cannot remain under the control of the European Court of Justice and obey EU laws. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e5Rfzp

Civil Rights Law Protects L.G.B.T. Workers, Supreme Court Rules

The court said the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d2hBRp

Man jailed for urinating at PC Keith Palmer memorial during protest

Andrew Banks had drunk 16 pints and was in central London to "protect statues", a court hears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37xDEOY

Coronavirus: 2m review to be completed in the 'coming weeks'

No 10 declines to say if it will be done by the time hospitality venues in England are due to reopen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ABKDu1

A Killing in Atlanta Stirs Fresh Anger

New arguments on defunding vs. restructuring the police: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AsETCY

Black Lives Matter: We need action on racism not more reports, says David Lammy

The Labour MP's comments come after the PM announced a new commission looking at racial inequality. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N1rqo1

SNP MP Amy Callaghan suffers brain haemorrhage

The East Dunbartonshire MP has undergone neurosurgery after collapsing at her home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N02q0I

Charter Schools, Some With Billionaire Benefactors, Tap Coronavirus Relief

Charter schools, which are publicly funded but privately run, are securing coronavirus relief meant for businesses even as they also benefit from public school aid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30GTLIj

‘Troubling Tableau’ in 11th Circuit’s Prisoner Cases, Sotomayor Says

The appeals court, which covers three Southern states, uses procedures “out of step with other courts,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote, echoing critiques from judges and scholars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AAWNDr

The Rising Trump Lawyer Battling to Reshape the Electorate

He’s argued against affirmative action at Harvard and abortion in Georgia. Now he has a leading role as Republicans push a new wave of voting measures across the U.S. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YAFFFR

Brexit: Boris Johnson to hold crunch EU-UK trade meeting

The PM is due to say talks need to be "swiftly concluded" by autumn to provide certainty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zyfkzP

Marcus Rashford calls for government free school meals U-turn

Manchester United and England's Marcus Rashford writes an open letter calling on the government to reverse a decision not to provide free school meal vouchers during the summer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N0S2Wp

Shops in England reopen after three months of lockdown

Boris Johnson urges people to "shop with confidence" in a bid to jumpstart the economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e3l6Zg

Coronavirus: Could social distancing of less than two metres work?

The government is under pressure to relax the 2m social distancing rule - but is it safe to do so? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fhQHHo

Coronavirus: One million miss out on support schemes, MPs say

Report tells ministers to plug gaps in aid schemes to fulfil a promise to "do whatever it takes". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37sYm2e

Coronavirus: All foreign NHS staff 'should get free visa extension'

It is "unfair" that low paid workers are facing charges of thousands of pounds to remain in the UK, MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37wxRsY

Robert Gates Calls to Replace Base Names From ‘Dark Side of Our History’

The former defense secretary became the most senior previous military leader in recent days to endorse renaming 10 Army installations that bear the names of Confederate generals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3frgFHI

Black Lives Matter: 'Much more that we need to do' to tackle racism - PM

Boris Johnson launches a commission to tackle all "aspects of inequality" in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e0yWeM

The Woman Who Took Down a Confederate Flag on What Came Next

Bree Newsome Bass was arrested after climbing a flagpole at the South Carolina State Capitol. Now, she sees more people moved to act for similar reasons. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3e0Am96

Trump’s Halting Walk Down Ramp Raises New Health Questions

The president also appeared to have trouble raising a glass of water to his mouth during a speech at West Point a day before he turned 74, the oldest a president has been in his first term. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37Azjub

G.O.P. Congressman Is Ousted From Right After Officiating at Same-Sex Wedding

Representative Denver Riggleman of Virginia, who was endorsed by President Trump, lost his re-election bid in an unusual drive-through convention to a self-described “biblical conservative.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fpmVjy

Boris Johnson: 'People should shop with confidence'

The PM urges shoppers to observe social distancing rules when non-essential shops reopen in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YzpecP

Coronavirus: Safe for the public to shop again - Sunak

The chancellor says retailers have taken "extraordinary steps" to make sure shops can reopen on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hy5rDx

Coronavirus: 'Scandal' BAME review recommendations 'buried'

Labour's David Lammy urged the government to "do something" to protect ethnic minorities from Covid-19. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ApGVUn

Grenfell Tower fire: Virtual service to pay tribute to 72 victims

The prime minister and Labour leader pledge to do "everything" to prevent another tower block fire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30HnrVQ

Coronavirus: David Lammy condemns 'buried' BAME coronavirus recommendations

The shadow justice secretary calls on the government to release recommendations from a report into the impact of coronavirus on BAME communities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hqB01U

Racial Justice Groups Flooded With Millions in Donations in Wake of Floyd Death

Progressive and racial justice groups have seen a cascade of donations since George Floyd’s death and the ensuing protests. Bail funds alone have received $90 million. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YvlMjq

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule

There have been concerns the hospitality sector will struggle to be viable with the rule in place. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MXQdJD

Trump Made Inaccurate Claims About the Military During His West Point Speech

The president made misleading claims about his military budgets, the fight against the Islamic State and wars in the Middle East. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hrWT0E

G.O.P. Congressman Faces Primary After Officiating Same-Sex Wedding

Representative Denver Riggleman could lose his bid for re-election in an unusual drive-through primary held at a Virginia church on Saturday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YzzG42

Trump Speaks at West Point Graduation Amid Tensions With Military Leaders

The president said nothing about his clash with the Pentagon over sending active-duty troops to put down demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hrDPQ8

Trump Speaks at West Point Graduation Amid Tensions With Military Leaders

Trump’s Lessons From Nixon Missed One Important Thing

Both men have faced impeachment proceedings, and have spoken of the “silent majority” and law and order. But Nixon paid attention to what people — especially suburban voters — thought. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YAA8iJ

Cory Booker on Newark Pride, Black Lives Matter and ‘This Distraught Present’

The senator discussed police mistreatment of black Americans in a Q. and A. with The Times. “You can’t be comfortable with this,” he said. “And it’s our comfort with it that has allowed it to fester.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d0dfKG

Talking With Relatives Across the Political Divide

For those who are engaging in difficult conversations about political differences with family members, here are some ways to keep the dialogue as meaningful as possible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YA9uGJ

Churchill statue 'may have to be put in museum', says granddaughter

The war-time leader's granddaughter says the statue may be safer in a museum if protests continue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XYajdi

Inside Biden’s Vice-Presidential Search: Who’s on the List and Where It Stands

The search committee is conducting interviews and seeking private documents, and prospects like Val Demings and Keisha Lance Bottoms are getting a closer look as political currents influence the search. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YtgfKo

Faced With Crisis and Re-election, Senate Republicans Blame China

Politically endangered Republicans are scrambling to make their contests referendums on China rather than the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d1rBdA

Vet Your Social Media

Before hitting like or retweet on a post about the protests, it’s important to know that the accounts you are following are trustworthy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hszlZQ

What is Juneteenth Day?

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. Now, 155 years later, people in cities and towns across the U.S. continue to mark the occasion with celebrations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cWO63v

Trump Moves Tulsa Rally Date From Juneteenth After Sharp Criticism

The campaign rally, his first since the lockdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic, had been scheduled for June 19, or Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery. The president announced he would delay it by a day. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AmFjuz

Latest Crop of West Point Graduates Includes First Observant Sikh Cadet

Anmol Narang said she was inspired to apply to West Point after visiting the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XWmDKN

Trump Says He Opposes Police Chokeholds, Except in Certain Situations

In a Fox News interview, President Trump was vague in his answer on a key issue in police reform efforts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XXA39r

Graduating West Point Cadets Isolate for Two Weeks Ahead of Trump Speech

The address comes as the coronavirus spreads — and during a breakdown in relations between the president and the nation’s top military leaders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XUH8Yw

Pentagon Denies Spying on Americans Protesting Police Killings

The Defense Department’s top intelligence official said that he had not been ordered to conduct surveillance on citizens, and that he supported their right to demonstrate peacefully. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UEpgiw

Two Years After Trump-Kim Meeting, Little to Show for Personal Diplomacy

North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is far larger than it was when President Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea first met. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MSlgqv

Politicians must act on anti-racism protests - Maro Itoje

England Rugby player Maro Itoje tells the BBC anger over George Floyd's death must bring long-term change. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XSraho

Coronavirus: Wales resisting 'loud demands' to end lockdown caution

Mark Drakeford says he will not change strategy on easing the lockdown "however loud the demands". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37pzCrI

Black Lives Matter: Boris Johnson says protests have been hijacked

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is "absurd and wrong" that statues must be covered to be protected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2USUrXF

Brexit Scottish and Welsh FMs push for transition period extension

The two leaders tell Boris Johnson that exiting the transition period in December would be "extraordinarily reckless". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BRJZbZ

Who is Robert Jenrick?

The housing secretary has risen quickly, but he's facing questions over his decision-making. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37pqZxk

Both Candidates Are Widely Disliked (Again). This Time, Biden Could Benefit.

This could be the second straight presidential contest in which most voters view both candidates negatively. But now that dynamic appears to hurt Donald J. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30BrmmY

Protests threat to Churchill statue shameful, says Boris Johnson

A statue of the war-time prime minister has been boxed up ahead of Black Lives Matter protests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2B3yqhq

Coronavirus: Positive tests continue to fall in England, says ONS

One in 1,700 people are thought to be infected, based on 20,000 tests in households. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MQ4kRt

Robert Jenrick: The key questions facing housing secretary

The minister says his approval of a £1bn property deal was above board but his critics want to know more. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30CClwu

On the Future, Americans Can Agree: ‘It’s All Screwed’

Battered by a health crisis and boiling over with fury about racial injustice, voters are mourning the past, worried about the present and fearful of what comes next. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2B0iL2E

For George Floyd’s Mourners, What Does ‘Justice’ Mean?

Democrats are decrying the problem of “systemic racism.” But to many, the policy solutions seem to leave the system intact. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XStOUv

Trump Administration Moves to Solidify Restrictive Immigration Policies

The administration proposed a rule this week that would raise the standard of proof for migrants hoping to obtain asylum and is expected to propose additional visa restrictions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MTjvZU

PM's past comments about black people 'deeply offensive'

Wales' health minister says it is an "issue" having a prime minister who used "offensive language". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UBjPRo

UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown

The contraction was the biggest monthly decline on record, as the UK spent its first full month in lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30w9Wbv

Coronavirus: School in September 'part-time if 2m distancing'

Academy leaders call for an "honest discussion" about how schools will really go back in the autumn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yq1PdY

Coronavirus: 'Start public inquiry now to prevent more deaths'

An immediate public inquiry could help save lives, say relatives of 450 virus victims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MPeQZ3

Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis

The government will take a "pragmatic and flexible approach" due to coronavirus, a source says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XSpwwb

Dangerous tower blocks should be taken over by government - MPs

The government should step in if building owners do not remove dangerous cladding, they say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2BR5uts

People Attending Trump Rally Cannot Sue if They Get Virus

The sign-up page for the president’s upcoming rally in Tulsa, Okla., includes a disclaimer about the possibility of contracting the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fdExi4

As Americans Shift on Racism, Trump Digs In

With much of the country acknowledging that protesters’ frustrations are justified, the president increasingly sounds detached from many voters in the political middle and even some of his allies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30BLTrA

Trump Will Give Republican Convention Speech in Jacksonville

The move from Charlotte, N.C., where the Republican convention was originally planned, came after the president demanded to hold an event without social distancing rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MS1AmA

Trump Defends Police, but Says He’ll Sign Order Encouraging Better Practices

Joseph R. Biden Jr., his Democratic opponent, accused the president of dividing the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2C2d2df

Moving Beyond ‘MAGA’?

Can a campaign of nostalgia work as more Americans recognize the racial injustices of the past? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YuzVNV

Brexit talks and Covid-19 a nightmare - Welsh minister

Welsh Government minister expresses concern that a deal can be done during the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zs5GPc

When Do Unemployment Benefits Lapse? Congress Is at Odds Over an Extension

While some lawmakers want to continue substantial aid for millions of unemployed workers, others are concerned that the money is holding back a recovery that depends on employees returning to work. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30JjOyT

General Milley Apologizes for Trump Photo Op Role

President Trump’s walk across Lafayette Square, current and former military leaders say, has sparked a moment of reckoning in the military. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UBiU3g

1.5 Million State Unemployment Claims Even With Reopenings

More than 1.5 million sought state unemployment benefits last week as layoffs spread to more job categories even as businesses reopened. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hsrFXs

Biden’s Brain Trust on the Economy: Liberal and Sworn to Silence

The presumptive Democratic nominee relies on veteran advisers with Washington roots and has begun sounding out other economists on the ideological left, but his campaign will not say who really has his ear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YotDiO

England test and trace system identifies 31,000 contacts

Most positive cases were reached within 24 hours and asked to self-isolate, figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hbnMWy

Philonise Floyd Speaks Out: ‘I’m Here to Ask You to Make It Stop’

Congressional testimony and a new debate over Confederate names: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hjHb7W

Jenrick planning decision was made 'honestly and fairly' - Pincher

A Labour MP has said a £1bn property deal was “rushed through” by Housing Minister Robert Jenrick. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YmEdXG

The minister gave the go-ahead to a project two weeks before the developer gave £12,000 to the Tories. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MMpgZg

Solicitor General Noel Francisco Expected to Step Down

Mr. Francisco has represented the Trump administration before the Supreme Court, including in controversial cases like the travel ban against predominantly Muslim countries. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AgPiBD

Joe Biden, Emissary of Grief

His entire political career has been marked by personal loss. His allies say that makes him uniquely capable of leading a nation grappling with death. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YhdQlC

Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37mbCFH

Hackney police attack condemned as 'sickening'

Two officers are injured, prompting their union to say police "are not society's punchbags". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30vilMr

Coronavirus: Home insulation 'could create cheap jobs'

Creating a job in insulation costs £59,000 compared to £250,000 for a job in road maintenance, a report suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30z4hBp

Coronavirus: Growing calls for government to scrap 2m rule

Conservative backbenchers say easing the restriction in England is essential for economic recovery. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fgwLEj

Trump Rejects Renaming Military Bases Named After Confederate Generals

By dismissing an idea under consideration by the Pentagon, the president positioned himself firmly against the movement to remove racist symbols and combat racism touched off by George Floyd’s death. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BMxFtx

Kamala Harris Is Done Explaining Racism

The senator and vice-presidential prospect has a message for her white friends who are surprised about police brutality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YmzgxT

Trump Demands CNN Retract a Poll, as OANN Teases a Rosier View

The president’s campaign urged CNN to apologize for a poll that showed him well behind Joe Biden. Soon after, One America News suggested a more favorable survey was on the way. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YkEH0g

Drawing on Decades of Activism, Karen Bass Leads Democrats’ Policing Overhaul

The California congresswoman, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus and was the first black speaker of a state legislature, has navigated internal divides to produce Democrats’ expansive bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MMaXUT

LeBron James and Other Stars Form a Voting Rights Group

“This is the time for us to finally make a difference,” the N.B.A. superstar said of the new group, which will aim to protect African-Americans’ voting rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cR68nJ

An Eyesore in Washington Becomes an Icon

Once reviled, the chain-link fence surrounding Lafayette Square and the White House is now seen as a bulletin board of art and artifacts dedicated to George Floyd and hope. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UrAvL9

Coronavirus: Scottish tourism sector could reopen on 15 July

Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing says the date is conditional on continued progress in tackling the coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Uv4WQp

Coronavirus: Arlene Foster holds firm on 2m distancing guidance

The first minister says discussions are continuing but staying 2m apart remains the "safest place to be". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Abra3f

Has Lindsey Graham Become Too Trumpy for South Carolina? Not So Fast.

Democrats are mounting a vigorous Senate campaign, backing Jaime Harrison, a candidate with strong fund-raising. But as they argue that Mr. Graham has become too conservative for the state, the senator has gained supporters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/37iOS9G

PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on UK coronavirus death figures

Boris Johnson tells Labour to "wait until the epidemic has been through its whole cycle" before making international comparison. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cONLjj

PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on reopening schools after virus

Sir Keir Starmer claims England is an “outlier” in reopening schools after lockdown with Wales and some other countries announcing dates to restart lessons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hoDtKi

Republicans Are Expected to Move Convention to Jacksonville From Charlotte

The Florida city has been Republicans’ top choice for days, after President Trump told officials in North Carolina that he did not want the convention to feature social distancing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2AnsNuv

PMQs: Johnson promises regular testing for 'high contact' professions

Boris Johnson vows action to mitigate higher coronavirus risks for black and minority ethnic people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MKF92v

Coronavirus pay and work problems for pregnant women

While many people fear for their career prospects in the pandemic, there are even more problems for women expecting a baby. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2AS5hWy

PMQs: Boris Johnson on date to pub reopen beer gardens

A Tory MP asks if beer gardens will be allowed to open next week to save pubs from having to make staff redundant. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30s9smE

PMQs: Blackford and Johnson on 2m distancing rules

Boris Johnson rejects an SNP claim about him not reading scientific advice when he is asked about relaxing the two-metre distancing rule. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cKR9vn

Anxiety over plans for next year's exams, MPs told

Uncertainty about schools and exams is creating a tsunami of anxiety among England's pupils, MPs hear. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ak5cuI

Georgia’s Election Descends Into Chaos

A dry run for November raises new questions about ballot access: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fgnzjj

A Black Vice President for Biden? More Democrats Are Making the Case

Amid a national reckoning over racism and police brutality, many Democrats have been increasingly vocal in urging that Joe Biden give deeper consideration to placing a black woman on the ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30rpWeJ

'Disappointing' progress on social mobility in England

The coronavirus crisis could destroy any gains made, the government watchdog says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XNAW4i

Winston Churchill: Hero or villain?

A statue of Winston Churchill was sprayed with graffiti recently, amid claims that the wartime prime minister was racist. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37fbnfT

Troubles pension: Brandon Lewis to set out draft guidelines