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Boys and poorer pupils are worst affected, a survey of more than 3,000 teachers suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z97BBZ

What tasks lie ahead on the return to Westminster?

As Parliament returns, what's in the government's in-tray? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jvykjI

Sturgeon to announce 'national mission to create jobs'

Scotland's first minister is to make creating jobs her top priority in the coming year at Holyrood. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34NFb3W

A Long History of Language That Incites and Demonizes

President Trump has employed provocative and sometimes incendiary words and images to focus attention on demonstrations and away from the human and economic costs of the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EPa6lq

A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings

Representative Jahana Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, says that she has many concerns — and that parents need to make their voices heard. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GfecUK

Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils the U.S.

The president plans to visit to Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday, unwelcome by officials in a state pivotal to the election, to condemn what he calls “left-wing mobs.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lDY8Mj

TikTok Deal Faces Complications as U.S. and China Ratchet Up Tit-for-Tat

China’s new export rules, which could delay or scuttle a sale of TikTok, have further turned giant companies into pawns in a geopolitical struggle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3blf31G

In Speech, Biden Confronts Trump on Safety: 'He Can't Stop the Violence'

In a blistering speech, Joe Biden charged that crises “have kept multiplying” under President Trump’s watch. It was an effort to refocus the spotlight on the incumbent after a week of Republican attacks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EBIBw6

Appeals Court Denies Flynn’s Attempt to End Case

A lower-court judge can continue to scrutinize the Justice Department’s highly unusual request to drop the charge against President Trump’s former national security adviser, the court ruled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hJzdEZ

Trump Books Keep Coming, and Readers Can’t Stop Buying

White House memoirs, journalistic exposés, full-throated defenses of the president: Publishers are producing books for every partisan and wondering if the gravy train ends on Election Day. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jwfdWU

Street Violence Hangs Over the Campaign

Killings in Oregon and Wisconsin reverberate in the 2020 race: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z6xRNl

The Few, the Proud, the White: The Marine Corps Balks at Promoting Generals of Color

A respected, combat-tested Black colonel has been passed over three times for promotion to brigadier general. What does his fate say about the Corps? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bdmUyk

Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race

A fatal shooting after clashes in Portland came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two people during confrontations in Kenosha, Wis., earlier in the week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QD4Sf9

Asylum seekers: Delays in processing applications rise

Four out of five applicants are waiting at least six months for a decision, official figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gQznsZ

Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain

In a year that has filled morgues, emptied schools, shuttered workplaces, swelled unemployment lines and polarized the electorate, these are a few of the Americans struggling to respond. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hM1Tx8

Coronavirus: Put back GCSE and A-level exams, says Labour

The government is urged to delay exams as late as July to allow more coronavirus "catch-up" teaching. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hOEaMQ

Shift on Election Briefings Could Create an Information Gap for Voters

The elimination of in-person election security briefings to Congress could leave the public with a diminished understanding of the threats facing the election as it enters a critical phase. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lxwEIf

Trump Embraces Fringe Theories on Protests and the Coronavirus

In a Twitter barrage, the president advanced conspiracy theories claiming that protests are an organized coup and that the virus death toll is inflated. He also reposted a call to imprison New York’s governor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QB7MRx

What Happened in the Portland Shooting

A man was shot and killed after supporters of President Trump clashed with counterprotesters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3baabvZ

Justice Dept. Never Fully Examined Trump’s Ties to Russia, Ex-Officials Say

The former deputy attorney general maneuvered to keep investigators from completing an inquiry into whether the president’s personal and financial links to Russia posed a national security threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hKedhb

Steven Mnuchin Tried to Save the Economy. Not Even His Family Is Happy.

The coronavirus was an opportunity for the Treasury secretary to redefine his legacy, for better or worse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DaCqy8

Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative

It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gGZl1J

Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says

The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YLCuvU

No More In-Person Election Briefings for Congress, Intelligence Chief Says

Lawmakers in both parties worry the move will block their ability to question and test intelligence assessments when they are crucial to ensuring that foreign powers do not undermine election results. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EEnI35

Biden, Speaking to National Guard, Takes Aim at Republican Criticism on Crime

The Democratic presidential nominee hit back at attacks delivered at the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GdGxuJ

TikTok Deal Is Complicated by New Rules From China Over Tech Exports

In an 11th-hour twist, Beijing raised a potential hurdle for a sale of TikTok, further roiling the race to buy the Chinese-owned app. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EtwUHN

Trump’s Strategy: Make ‘Wobbly Republicans’ Think Their Party Is Great Again

The Trump campaign wants to lure back moderates who believe that the president has lurched too far right and openly courted extremists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EIwQUi

C.I.A. Uncensors Memoir of F.B.I. Agent Who Protested Torture of Terrorists

Nine years after the C.I.A. blacked out parts of Ali Soufan’s book, the agency has finally allowed a more complete version of his story to be published. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ELSyGZ

How the G.O.P. Stretched Hard to Defend Trump on Race and Gender

Never before has a convention by a major party felt compelled to call such a diverse array of speakers to defend the character of a sitting president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31EZYos

Coronavirus: Schools criticise 'reprehensible' last-minute advice on reopening

Updated plans - including to keep pupils off two weeks out of four during outbreaks - were revealed late on Friday from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YKBAQi

Trump Program to Cover Uninsured Covid-19 Patients Falls Short of Promise

Some patients are still receiving staggering bills. Others don’t qualify because conditions other than Covid-19 were their primary diagnosis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G9R7Tl

Biden’s Approval Rating, G.O.P. Recasts Trump: This Week in the 2020 Race

President Trump, during his convention speech, did little to acknowledge the coronavirus pandemic, warning instead of what would become of the country’s economy and “greatness” if Joe Biden were elected. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32HEyX8

Splaining How Government Works to Young Voters

Ben Sheehan runs a nonprofit that uses humor for civic education. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YKDvo0

Is Teleprompter Trump Effective?

Although most voters complain about President Trump’s often abrasive personality, Americans over all are actually far more likely to say they’re bothered by his personal foibles than by his politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b82MgN

Sarah Palin’s Suit Against New York Times Will Go to Trial, Judge Rules

The Times’s attempt to bring the case to a close was denied, and a federal judge set a Feb. 1 date to weigh Ms. Palin’s defamation lawsuit over an editorial. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31CvWkW

Rival Themes Emerge as Race Enters Final Weeks: Covid vs. Law and Order

The national political conventions over the last two weeks set the battle lines for the election’s remaining weeks. Joe Biden is focusing on President Trump’s virus management, while the president is hammering a law-and-order message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hFaXnd

Bill for Trump’s Tax Holiday Will Be Due Next Year, Treasury Dept. Says

According to new guidance, employees will be on the hook if their employer decides to withhold payroll taxes until the end of 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gElXzV

TV Ratings for Biden and Trump Signal an Increasingly Polarized Nation

Fox News dominated ratings for the Republican convention, and MSNBC was the clear No. 1 for the Democrats’ gathering. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31CpLNL

N.Y.C. Tenants Say They Were Tricked Into Appearing in R.N.C. Video

“I am not a Trump supporter,” one of the tenants said, adding that she was furious that her interview with a government official was used for the convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32zrxyL

On Trump, Merkel's Face Does the Talking

The German leader looked bemused when asked about a claim at the Republican convention that President Trump had “charmed” her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31A1vvJ

Breaking Down the Biggest Moments of Trump’s Speech

The Times’s White House correspondent Maggie Haberman analyzes President Trump’s nomination acceptance speech and breaks down the major moments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jnUF2K

Executive Office ordered to pay pension court costs

Last week the High Court ruled the Office had acted unlawfully in delaying a Troubles pension scheme. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EqPkcc

Politician departs Senedd over childcare concerns

Bethan Sayed also mentions "aggressive" online debate in her reasoning for leaving Cardiff Bay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2D56ZVU

The Unmasked Ball: Trump Creates His Own Pandemic-Free Reality

Borrowing the White House as a campaign stage, the R.N.C. closed by garden-partying like Covid-19 was over. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D7DLFX

UK 'providing training for repressive regimes', claims campaign group

Saudi Arabia and Belarus are among those that have had UK military training, a campaign group says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gDwrQe

Melania in Lime, Ivanka in Black, Trump as Lord of All He Surveyed

The president’s speech at the Republican National Convention was a model of pomp and circumstance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ECsUo9

Coronavirus: Health workers' army to be trained to deliver Covid vaccine

They would include midwives, physiotherapists and possibly even dentists, the government says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jmu8Tf

Towns and villages in Scotland get 20mph limit

The 18-month trial across the Scottish Borders aims to encourage more walking and cycling. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ltlhkL

Four Years Later, Trump Still Portrays America as Under Siege

President Trump is again running as an outsider who can fix the problems if elected, but he’s the incumbent this time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lquEl8

Sir Ed Davey: Lib Dems key to ending Conservative rule

But the party's new leader says the first task is to "listen" and win back voters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32vv68Y

Catch Up on 4 Key Moments From a Night of Norm-Busting

Two of our reporters break down the big themes from the final night of the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qwq7iN

Coronavirus: Plaid Cymru calls for televised debate

Adam Price says a "mature and measured debate" between party leaders in Wales is needed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32wNoqj

Highlights From the Republican National Convention: Night 4

In an overtly politically staged event, President Trump officially accepted his party’s renomination from the South Lawn at the White House. He turned the setting into a partisan prop as no other politician ever had. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b2ZnzS

Full Transcript: President Trump’s Republican National Convention Speech

Clocking in at well over an hour, and about 6,000 words, the speech was neither as shocking as his “American Carnage” inaugural address, nor as freelancing as one of his rallies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EF0IAM

Trump Stomps on the Rules, but the Pandemic Isn’t as Easily Trampled

“We’re here and they’re not.” The president shows that he didn’t need a party in a big arena when the White House lawn was available. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gJjUuJ

Coronavirus: Back-to-work message to be aired as schools reopen

A government campaign starting next week will urge people to go back to the workplace. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hChv6a

Coronavirus: Renters need financial help, campaigners warn

A charity says families are behind with rent after being "punched unexpectedly into debt" due to the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gBA8pp

Scrapping 213 local councils could save £3bn says report

It comes as the government prepares to publish plans on overhauling the local government system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31BnTF8

Trump Heads Into General Election Leading a Party He Has Transformed

After three days of law-and-order rhetoric at the Republican convention, President Trump was ready to make a determined push to change the subject from the coronavirus and to mark Joseph R. Biden Jr. as a willing partner of the far left. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32zh6Lo

Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will

In a 40-minute phone call this week, Mr. Trump struggled to describe how he has changed in office. “I think I’ve just become more guarded than I was four years ago,” he said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QyeMP7

C.D.C.’s ‘Clarification’ on Coronavirus Testing Offers More Confusion

After saying that those exposed to the virus need not get tested, the agency’s director clarified that “testing may be considered” for those people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Er3QRc

The World Outside

Beyond the R.N.C.’s walls, things haven’t slowed down. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ln69Fj

Full Transcript: Mike Pence’s R.N.C. Speech

The vice president in a lengthy speech at Fort McHenry said the 2020 election was a choice of “whether America remains America.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gx4Obm

“The Obama-Biden administration secretly launched a surveillance operation on the Trump campaign.”

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“So, it didn’t surprise me when President Donald Trump appointed the most women to senior level positions of any administration in history.”

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President Trump wants his rival to take a drug test. Again.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ttdKK

Biden condemns racism and says that ‘burning down communities is not protest.’

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Pence prepares for a rare moment in the spotlight.

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

Midway through the Republican convention, speakers have downplayed the coronavirus.

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Masks and social distancing are mostly absent from Republican convention events.

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With Wisconsin Unrest as Backdrop, Republicans Intensify Law-and-Order Message

On the third day of the convention, two of the G.O.P.’s female leaders, Kristi Noem and Marsha Blackburn, talked about law and order. And Vice President Mike Pence had a rare opportunity to take the political foreground. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G2ptHS

Coronavirus: Payment for people on low incomes who must self-isolate

In England, people on low incomes self-isolating in areas where coronavirus cases are high will get help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31ya9Ln

After rolling back transgender protections, the Trump campaign is courting the L.G.B.T.Q. vote.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gwXGvL

How Trump’s Convention Has Become a Crucial Play for the Suburbs

Conciliatory messages at the Republican convention were an acknowledgment by the president’s campaign that appealing to his right-wing base will not be enough to win re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EtqF6E

The Harsh Reality Behind Trump’s Reality Show

Night 2 of the R.N.C. took a more conciliatory tone, in contradiction to his actual policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hsP8aq

Trump Takes Night Off From Anti-Immigrant Talk to Swear In U.S. Citizens

Five new American citizens were stunned to be naturalized at a White House ceremony during the Republican National Convention. Some said they did not know they were being broadcast until friends called to tell them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b499Sf

Top U.S. Officials Told C.D.C. to Soften Coronavirus Testing Guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed its recommendations, saying people without Covid-19 symptoms should not get tested. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Eza2WS

Brother of Impeachment Witness Says His Firing Was a Whistle-Blower Reprisal

Yevgeny Vindman, Alexander S. Vindman’s brother, says he was fired in retaliation for his role in the impeachment inquiry and for raising ethics and legal concerns about the national security adviser. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b1sS5i

Justice Dept. Executes Lezmond Mitchell, a Native American Man Convicted of Murder

It was the fourth time this summer the Trump administration has carried out the death penalty. The case had raised issues of tribal sovereignty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lkQN4j

White House Dismisses Questions of Whether Convention Events Broke Anti-Corruption Law

The law is aimed at preventing public officials from using their power for partisan political activity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lgqBb3

Intelligence Officials See No Foreign Effort to Undermine Mail-In Voting

Their assessment contradicted part of President Trump’s attacks on absentee voting. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D5M9pA

TV ratings rise on G.O.P.’s second night.

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President Trump used the White House as a game show set, our TV critic writes.

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Stephanie Bice won a G.O.P. runoff to challenge the only Democrat in Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.

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Biden is selling hand sanitizer with his Covid-19 plan printed on it.

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R.N.C.: Day 3 Schedule, Speakers and How to Watch

Vice President Mike Pence, his wife, Karen Pence, and Kellyanne Conway will all speak during the event’s third night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b02xEl

Melania Trump, Dressed for Battle. But Which One?

The first lady’s words during her speech at the Republican National Convention said one thing, but her suit said another. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32uYhcn

Coronavirus: Bereaved families call for meeting with Boris Johnson

The group warns of legal action unless the government orders an inquiry into its pandemic handling. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gwB3Ym

The G.O.P. Wishes Away the Virus

In a convention billed as hopeful and optimistic, Republicans are talking about the pandemic in the past tense. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YDogNz

Gers figures: Scotland's public spending deficit rises to £15.1bn

The Scottish government figures do not reflect the full economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31rODYK

G.O.P. Women in Arizona Could Decide an Unexpected 2020 Battle

Led by a firebrand loyalist, the state party has lurched to the right under President Trump. That has turned off some Republicans, and Arizona suddenly appears in play for Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jjD8bZ

Should Children Go Back to School? It Depends in Part on Your Politics

There’s a large partisan divide in parents’ views on whether it’s safe for students and teachers to return to school, several new surveys find. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32qrk0G

RNC Night 2: Watch the Moments That Mattered

It was all a blur (of lines not usually crossed): Two of our reporters break down highlights from the second night of the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31uU6hy

The Suffragists Fought to Redefine Femininity. The Debate Isn’t Over.

The campaign for the right to vote crystallized notions of femininity and motherhood that women are still expected to navigate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lheRF3

From Trump’s Shadow, Mike Pence Can See 2024

The vice president has grown accustomed to performing certain acrobatics, maneuvering around in private what President Trump bellows in public. It’s one way he is tending to his future. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aXSbF7

How TikTok’s Talks With Microsoft Turned Into a Soap Opera

Neither side wanted a big deal. But what began as talks about a small investment ballooned with interventions from President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3guWNUj

No plan for a return to the office for millions of staff

Fifty of the biggest UK employers say they have no plans to return all their staff full-time in the near future. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3b0DjFZ

Highlights From the Republican National Convention: Night 2

A speech by the first lady touched on race relations as the White House was used for political purposes. It also was the first time a sitting secretary of state addressed a national political convention in at least 75 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gs5zCI

Trump Leverages Powers of Office as He Seeks to Broaden Appeal

In an abrupt swerve from the dire tone of the convention’s first night, President Trump staged a grab-bag of gauzy events and personal testimonials aimed at female and minority voters. His program blurred the lines between campaigning and governing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YxU5r0

R.N.C. Presents Donald Trump, the American Protector

The Republicans want white suburban voters to believe that the president is on their side — and that he’s on the side of immigrants and women, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lhMXcb

Daniel Cameron, Kentucky A.G., Speaks at the R.N.C.: Full Transcript

Mr. Cameron, the first Black attorney general in Kentucky, who is investigating the killing of Breonna Taylor, mentioned her only in passing during his live speech at the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gvFXoe

Naturalization Ceremony at R.N.C. Stands at Odds With Trump’s Stance on Immigration

The willingness to use the trappings of presidential power during a campaign convention was a stunning departure from the past. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31run9q

Trump Pardons Jon Ponder, a Convicted Bank Robber

The pardon appears to be an attempt to draw voters’ attention to criminal justice, a subject that the president has promoted as a signature initiative of his time in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jhKuwi

Trump Administration Orders Hospitals to Report Data or Risk Losing Funding

The administration now says failure to report Covid-19 data to the Department of Health and Human Services could cost hospitals Medicare and Medicaid funding. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31r55Z6

U.S. Presses Other Muslim Nations to Establish Ties With Israel

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Sudan and Bahrain, and an American delegation will accompany Israelis on the first direct commercial flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34B5zxM

National Conventions: The Impeachment Battle Rematch That Wasn’t

Six months after President Trump’s Senate trial, what was once seen as the battle of a generation has essentially vanished from the political landscape, all but unmentioned at either party’s convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YwO3XS

Confronting a Powerful Democrat, Ocasio-Cortez Supports Morse

In using her political action committee to endorse Alex Morse in Massachusetts, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed an effort to oust Representative Richard E. Neal, the powerful Ways and Means Committee chairman. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YzhEjr

The R.N.C.’s Not-So-Subtle Undertones

The convention’s first night was a continuation of President Trump’s divisive culture war message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gtk9K9

Boris Johnson: 'Time we stopped our cringing embarrassment about our history'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins the Proms debate around Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32nrIwT

Boris Johnson on wearing face masks in English schools

The prime minster says "schools are safe" and that advice on wearing masks will change if needed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EDc3kH

Can Love Survive This Election?

The presidential race is in full swing, and more couples (some on the left, some on the right) are finding themselves fighting about politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YxdYhY

Pressure grows to allow masks in England's schools

Head teachers want an urgent review of guidance against face masks in England's schools. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3htkcXI

BBC Proms: Boris Johnson on instrumental Rule Britannia

Brits must stop "this general bout of self-recrimination and wetness” says Boris Johnson, about BBC plans to makes changes to the Proms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32mtK0h

R.N.C.: Schedule, Speakers and How to Watch

The event’s second night will feature Melania Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Senator Rand Paul. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QjV7Cu

Kimberly Guilfoyle, Woman in Red

The Reagans’ favorite color will never be the same after her speech at the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aS3aA2

Revisionist History at the R.N.C.

On the first night of the Republican National Convention, speaker after speaker tried to revise reality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3le5AO1

Trump’s Fights Are Their Fights. They Have His Back Unapologetically.

Many supporters of President Trump said in interviews that he had succeeded on issues that matter to them. And they dismissed as unimportant the behavior that critics say makes him unfit for office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YuCnF2

RNC Night 1: Watch the Moments That Mattered

Two of our reporters break down highlights from the first night (and afternoon) of the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31oFccp

Biden Wants Black Voter Turnout Similar to Obama’s. He’ll Need Black Men.

For Democrats who rely on Black voters to power their electoral advantages in America’s urban centers, the difference between good and great Black voter turnout is often a question of Black men. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QtD7FH

High school pupils in Scotland to wear face coverings from 31 August

New guidance will require students to wear face coverings in communal areas and on school buses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YwKxNb

Climate change: New UK law to curb deforestation in supply chains

UK businesses will have to show that products and supply lines are free from illegal deforestation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aTuUUG

Heads want to know if masks allowed in school

Head teachers in England want clarification over whether staff or pupils can wear masks in school. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aPCm3m

Highlights From the Republican National Convention: Night 1

On the first night of the convention, Republicans mounted a misleading defense of President Trump’s record. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aS0hzf

Full Transcript: Nikki Haley’s R.N.C. Speech

The former ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina warned about socialism in America. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gpoJcf

The Republicans Promised Uplift and Then Tried to Rewrite History

On the first night of the party’s convention, President Trump painted a rosy portrait of his handling of the virus, and speakers warned of what they believe a Biden administration could bring. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3liT13Z

F.D.A. ‘Grossly Misrepresented’ Blood Plasma Data, Scientists Say

Many experts — including a scientist who worked on the Mayo Clinic study — were bewildered about where a key statistic came from. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QoqGel

Insurer Drops Whistle-Blower Lawyer, Citing High-Profile Work

The decision shows some of the risks for government whistle-blowers and those who work to support them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QlBji3

Gen Z and Millennials: Tell Us if You Plan to Vote and Why

Submit a video with your answers and they may be featured in an upcoming New York Times event. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hqSoDh

Radical Break From Tradition: Trump to Accept Nomination at the White House

But President Trump’s convention speech and those of Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are only the latest examples of how Mr. Trump has further blurred the lines between the government and his campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aRpNEy

Republicans Nominate Trump, Who Flings Baseless Attacks at Biden

President Trump, with a television-honed obsession with stagecraft and his total control of the Republican Party, was set to dominate his own convention. He began by blistering Joseph R. Biden Jr. and former President Barack Obama. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qjmmxb

The One-Man Show Begins: President Trump Takes Center Stage at the RNC

President Trump takes center stage at the R.N.C. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34tBaS0

DeJoy Defends Postal Changes as Trump Continues to Attack Voting by Mail

Facing tough questioning from a House panel, the postmaster general denounced suggestions that he was working to help President Trump politically and defended the cost-cutting changes he has overseen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ex9qBb

Networks’ Challenge: Covering a Live Convention When Falsehoods Fly

President Trump lobbed unsubstantiated claims during his Monday speech in Charlotte, N.C. TV broadcasters are trying to balance voters’ right to hear directly from their president with efforts to keep viewers informed of the facts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hvALSM

RNC Guide: What to Watch for Tonight

With a program heavy on all things Trump and overseen by a president highly attuned to how events play on television, the convention offers a test of whether he can appeal beyond his base. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lc5czz

Alun Cairns: Trial row ex-minister paid £16,000 after resignation

Alun Cairns resigned over claims he knew about a former aide's role in the collapse of a rape trial. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lftngI

LeBron James and a Multimillion-Dollar Push for More Poll Workers

More Than a Vote, a group of athletes headlined by LeBron James, is fighting voter suppression in Black electoral districts by pushing to keep polling stations open in key swing states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gwRtA4

N.Y. Attorney General Asks Judge to Order Eric Trump’s Testimony

The Trump Organization has stalled a state inquiry into the financing of four properties for months, Attorney General Letitia James said in court papers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YwL4yr

TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban

The suit escalates a bitter back-and-forth between the popular video app and American officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jbgNNz

Climate Is Taking On an Outsize Role for Voters, Research Suggests

Concern about global warming is steady despite other crises, a survey found, and the number of voters who are deeply engaged on the issue is rising sharply. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3guqk0h

Why Trump’s Approval Ratings on the Economy Remain Durable

Despite the recession, polling data and interviews with voters and political analysts suggest that a confluence of factors are raising the president’s standing on the economy issue. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hr7FnF

TikTok Sues Trump Administration

The suit escalates a bitter back-and-forth between the popular video app and American officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34u4nw0

DeJoy Will Be Questioned Again Amid Mail-In Voting Concerns

Louis DeJoy will return to Capitol Hill on Monday to defend his tenure as postmaster general. He is expected to receive a chilly reception from Democratic lawmakers on a key House panel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32norgS

This Is the Week Trump’s Been Waiting For

But will Republicans’ celebration of their president deliver the agenda-setting boost he needs? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YwlgT7

Bringing a ‘Broad City’ Approach to Energizing the Youth Vote

A new voting project from Ilana Glazer is aimed at millennials and Gen Z members who just need to be persuaded to show up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32nnl4K

Liberal Democrats leadership contest: Ed Davey and Layla Moran pitch for votes

Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran are challenged on the economy, education and Brexit in a BBC debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34FpL1N

How Bannon’s Wall Group Used Trump Ties and Social Media to Raise Millions

An encounter with an administration official. A photo with Donald Trump Jr. A chat with the president himself. Officials at We Build the Wall turned a stream of postings into a gusher of donations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EqCOJc

Not the Convention, or the Election, North Carolina Republicans Hoped For

The G.O.P. was supposed to be celebrating in the state this week. Instead, it is trying to hold onto a Senate seat and lift President Trump’s low poll numbers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yr9MjC

Masks, a Normal Roll Call and No Calamari: What the R.N.C. Will Look Like

As 336 party delegates gather to renominate the president, they will take part in something closer to a traditional convention than what Democrats did last week — but still without the electric feel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qkxz0h

Travel firms 'desperately need' government help

The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31kZBis

Road planners accused of rigging carbon emissions rules

Environmentalists say the transport department has under-counted carbon emissions from new roads. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jaQVkK

Kellyanne Conway, Long-Serving Trump Aide, Is Leaving the White House

Ms. Conway said she was stepping away from her role as the president’s counselor to spend more time with her four teenage children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gnssqI

How to Watch the Republican National Convention

Speakers on Night 1 include Nikki Haley, Senator Tim Scott and Donald Trump Jr., as well as President Trump, who is expected to appear four nights in a row. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gojCJp

Coronavirus job losses may deepen regional inequality - Labour

Areas with a high proportion of workers in struggling sectors will be hardest hit by the pandemic, the party says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hBz2eV

F.D.A. Allows Expanded Use of Convalescent Plasma to Treat Coronavirus Patients

The move came on the eve of the Republican convention and after President Trump pressed the agency to move faster to address the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Evpzqu

In Ohio, a Father and Stepdaughter Show the Political Shifts in the Trump Era

He’s a union worker and former Democrat now solidly behind President Trump. She’s a onetime Republican now worried about her sons growing up in the Trump era. Family get-togethers can be difficult. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l7AoQJ

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says it is 'vitally important' children return to class

Boris Johnson says it would be far more damaging for a child's development for them to stay at home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j5jEHR

Billions in Hospital Virus Aid Rested on Compliance With Private Vendor

The Department of Health and Human Services told hospitals in April that reporting to the vendor, TeleTracking Technologies, was a “prerequisite to payment.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QeTndQ

The Incestuous Relationship Between Donald Trump and Fox News

In his new book, “Hoax,” Brian Stelter examines Fox’s role as a White House propaganda organ masquerading as conservative journalism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ea5TZN

Twitter Flags Trump Tweet for Dissuading Voting

The social media service hid the president’s post about ballot drop boxes, saying it violated Twitter’s election integrity rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31rhBIl

After Another Week of Setbacks, Trump Looks to Change the Story Line

The president heads into the Republican National Convention after a string of bad news, including the arrest of a former top aide and a damning reminder of Russia’s interference in the last election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CRigsS

Coronavirus: Schools let down by lack of 'plan B', says union

Extra staff, more space and clear guidance is needed to reopen safely, the National Education Union says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gmDm01

Former SNP minister Alex Neil to stand down as MSP

The MSP for Airdrie and Shotts is the latest senior party figure to say he will leave parliament next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3hpgaPX

Alex Morse Was Accused, Condemned and Then Vindicated. Will His Experience Change Anything?

Vague allegations against the Massachusetts congressional candidate offer a case study in how progressives navigate issues of sex and power in politics when judgment is often swift and unforgiving. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32f5c9y

Coronavirus: Missing school is worse than virus for children - Whitty

England's chief medical officer says reopening classrooms carries an "incredibly small" risk to pupils. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j25J5p

President’s Sister Describes Trump as Liar With ‘No Principles’ in Recordings

In a series of recordings published by The Washington Post, Maryanne Trump Barry can be heard disparaging her brother’s performance as president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YrrUdd

Republicans Rush to Finalize Convention (‘Apprentice’ Producers Are Helping)

The party is promising a more traditional in-person spectacle with President Trump speaking every night. Coming into this weekend, major TV networks had only a foggy idea of what to expect. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QiWiSA

New Conditions on Alaskan Mine Could Delay Vast Project That Donald Trump Jr. Opposes

The Army Corps of Engineers will impose new mitigation conditions on the developers of the proposed Pebble Mine, potentially pushing approval past the election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lcNCLK

Texas Republicans Say New Slogan Was Inspired by Poem, Not QAnon

Party officials in Texas said that the internet-driven conspiracy theory had nothing to do with its use of the slogan “We Are the Storm” — one of the chief rallying cries for QAnon adherents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31m8EQi

Republican Delegates Flock to Charlotte Convention to Renominate President Trump

It’s not the convention people will see on television next week. But Republicans are staging a truncated gathering in Charlotte to renominate President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34uGEMx

How Women of Color Are Redefining What a Politician Looks Like

Running for office used to mean relegating personal style to the background. Not anymore. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ldhx6S

Congress Moves Toward Vote to Block U.S.P.S. Changes

The Democratic bill up for debate would send $25 billion to the Postal Service and reverse changes that have slowed service until after November’s election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32bq2GG

A Glimmer of Hope for Trump? How Bush Mounted a Comeback in 1988

For Biden, a cautionary tale. For Trump, a search for his own Willie Horton. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EpLO1i

Joe Biden and the 'Convention Bounce'

After the Democratic primary campaign came to an abrupt halt in late March as the coronavirus swept through the nation, the Democrats and Republicans have looked to the conventions as their candidates’ biggest stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gr9IqA

Trump’s Approval Rating, Biden’s Speech: 2020 Campaign Highlights

The Democratic National Convention, on the whole, was aimed more at appealing to moderates than rallying the base. Will the Republicans take the opposite approach? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hmjbjV

Justice Dept. Questions Former C.I.A. Director for 8 Hours

John O. Brennan is a witness, not a target, in the inquiry being led by John H. Durham, a U.S. attorney, but the C.I.A. under Barack Obama could be subject to further criticism by the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l78nbU

Military Surveillance Planes Didn’t Spy on Protesters, Pentagon Report Finds

But the Air Force’s inspector general concluded that National Guard officials failed to obtain prior approval from Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper to use the planes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hf6SGa

Trump Holds a Rare White House Funeral for His Younger Brother, Robert

It was the first time a president has held an East Room funeral for a member of his family in nearly 100 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32iKtBu

Gaffes? Sure. But Biden’s Message Discipline Won Him the Nomination.

Joseph R. Biden Jr. never wavered from his central message: that President Trump was a danger to American democracy, while he was a stable, experienced leader. Now it will be tested in a fierce battle with the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hmf7QN

A Presidential Historian Makes a Rare Appearance in Today’s Political Arena

Jon Meacham’s remarks at this week’s Democratic National Convention sprang from a long friendship with Joe Biden and a desire to add historical context to the present moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aQjQrt

Ex-Green Beret Charged With Spying for Russia in Elaborate Scheme

Prosecutors said he provided classified information to Russian intelligence operatives for years, betraying the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l6Lg18

Coronavirus: Is Birmingham heading for lockdown?

An announcement is expected later from Public Health England as coronavirus cases rise in the city. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32goviN

Design work on Cardiff Central station upgrade under way

The plans aim to improve access and capacity, ensuring platforms are suited for longer trains. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2EjT9zs

UK government debt hits £2tn for first time

The government now owes more than 100% of GDP for the first time in 60 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YlyceF

Coronavirus: Eviction day fears for worried tenants in England and Wales

Eviction cases resume on Monday - but with new restrictions - in contrast to elsewhere in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31gs74N

Coronavirus: UK tourists face new quarantine deadline race

Holidaymakers who wish to avoid self-isolation need to get back to the UK before new rules kick in on Saturday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34q0V5T

Coronavirus antibodies tests 'put public at risk'

Home test kits that claim to show whether someone has had the virus need urgent scrutiny, researchers say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iYNTQD

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 4

On the last night of the convention, Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president. In the most important speech of his career, he said that Americans “will overcome this season of darkness.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/329WJ7j

Joe Biden Accepts Presidential Nomination: Full Transcript

In his acceptance speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Mr. Biden vowed to help lead the nation through a ‘season of darkness’ and restore decency to America. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iYrNOe

Closing Night at the D.N.C.: Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination

Mr. Biden urged Americans to have faith that they could “overcome this season of darkness,” and he pledged to bridge the country’s divisions in ways President Trump had not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34kG2Zu

DNC Live Highlights: Biden Is Speaking Now

Democrats are making the case that Joe Biden is a big-tent candidate for a big-tent moment, appealing to Republicans and progressives alike who are determined to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iYt3AY

Here’s What to Watch as the Postmaster General Testifies Before Congress

Louis DeJoy’s appearance before the Senate Homeland Security Committee will be his first congressional testimony since he suspended cost-cutting measures at the Postal Service. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q9hQRP

What To Know About Joe Biden's DNC Speech Tonight

The last three nights have built steadily toward the unveiling of Mr. Biden as a president-in-waiting. Now is the time for him to step into the role he’s been wanting for more than 30 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32em0gz

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Will Endorse Biden at Tonight's DNC

The N.B.A. star has long been a critic of President Trump’s, but he had previously expressed reluctance to involve himself in a presidential campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3glh3aN

Unemployment Claims Rise as Rollout of $300 Benefit Lags

With the labor market showing new fragility, most states have yet to seek funds under President Trump’s stopgap plan to supplement weekly jobless pay. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EflKGn

At DNC, Biden Previews a Fall Campaign of Contrasts With Trump

Mr. Biden plans to ride out of the convention with a general election message centered on compassion, linking his biography of setback and recovery to the lives of Americans experiencing hardships. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l76WtO

Instead of Isolating Iran, U.S. Finds Itself on the Outside Over Nuclear Deal

Allies and adversaries alike have refused to recognize the Trump administration’s demand for sanctions, potentially weakening American authority worldwide. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Em46k0

It’s Exactly and Not at All How Joe Biden Dreamed It

More than three decades after his first presidential run, in the midst of a deadly pandemic and without his son Beau at his side, the former vice president has met his moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E3eMnW

Arrest Disrupts Bannon’s Efforts to Stay Relevant After Leaving White House

Since leaving the Trump administration, the former senior adviser was caught up in federal investigations and lost command of the far-right arena he once ruled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/328BYsU

Brexit: Latest round of UK-EU talks come to an end

The UK and EU are expected to provide updates on efforts to reach a post-Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/328IS1i

Douglas Ross: Scottish Conservative leader vows to 'stand up' to PM

Douglas Ross says he will not be afraid to criticise Boris Johnson if he is not acting in Scotland's interests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j3Jdcr

Trump Goes on Offensive, Starting With an Attack on Harris

President Trump sought to stoke fear of immigrants by offering a brutal description of a case involving an undocumented immigrant who was included in a jobs program while Kamala Harris was the top prosecutor in San Francisco. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31crxFk

Biden’s Balancing Act

Can he please the left without angering the center, and vice versa? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31hJ7rE

Christine Jahnke, Speech Coach for Women in Politics, Dies at 57

A backstage fixture at Democratic conventions, she helped speakers work with the teleprompter, read the audience and sharpen their message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31gJvX2

Schools minister Nick Gibb sorry for exam results ‘pain’

The government is doing “everything we can to put these matters right” says the schools minister over exam results changes in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32bSZ59

Watch the Four Moments That Mattered on the Third Night of the D.N.C.

Two of our correspondents break down highlights from the Democrats’ first virtual convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iVw98O

How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Joe Biden will finally take the stage Thursday night, as will several of his former primary opponents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aIpbBd

Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris Speak of Women's Vote Centennial at Democratic Convention

With Kamala Harris accepting her nomination, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton and others lauded the advancement of women in the political process, but said there was still much ground to be covered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E7Sm4E

Croatia could be next on UK quarantine list, say sources

If confirmed, anyone travelling to the UK from the country would have to quarantine for 14 days. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YfWh6g

Pupils get record GCSE grades as BTecs are pulled

Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aF572F

Democrats Have Their Doubts About Biden’s Bipartisan Bonhomie

Twelve years after he left the Senate, a President Biden would find a Capitol that is far more partisan and less open to deal-making than the one that shaped his views of legislating. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l3ekq3

‘He Stiffed Our Party’: Bloomberg Doubts Resurface Before D.N.C. Speech

Michael Bloomberg’s appearance on the final night of the Democratic convention has reignited questions about his pledge to throw his fortune behind the effort to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hdpu9H

The Speech Joe Biden Has Been Preparing For His Entire Life

Some of it is familiar, after almost 50 years in politics. Some of it, like delivering such a momentous address to a virtual crowd, will be new. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aEVf97

Coronavirus: How has the pandemic changed politicians' holidays?

Can our leaders still enjoy a relaxing break in the middle of a global pandemic? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31enhF6

Pupils get GCSE grades as BTec results are pulled

Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QbgiH0

Coronavirus: 'So many unanswered questions' over response

Two women whose fathers died want an inquiry into how the pandemic has been handled in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l4ZH5Y

MP's migrant crossings Army call criticised

Lawyers criticised Sarah Atherton after she said the Army should be deployed to end boat crossings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Efk7rN

Coronavirus: Robin Swann set to recommend new Covid-19 measures

The health minister says the action is needed to "arrest" the spread of the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31eaKBy

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 3

Kamala Harris made history in accepting her official nomination for the vice presidency: She became the first woman of color to join a major party’s national ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CNVVws

Democrats Nominate Harris for Vice President, as Obama Lashes Trump

Senator Kamala Harris became the first woman of color on a major party ticket, while former President Barack Obama condemned President Trump by name and issued a grim warning about the durability of American democracy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ghMvH4

Kamala Harris's DNC Speech: Full Transcript of Accepting VP Nomination

In her vice-presidential acceptance speech on the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Ms. Harris said “there is no vaccine for racism” as she offered her vision for a more inclusive country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l45g4e

In Speech, Obama Says Biden Will Lead America Out of Dark Times

The very future of our Democracy is at stake, former President Barack Obama said at the Democratic National Convention, imploring voters to oust President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31hDBFv

Trump Says QAnon Followers Are People Who ‘Love Our Country’

When asked, the president did not question the truth behind the claims of the QAnon conspiracy movement. Instead, he offered his help. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E8yz5g

Kamala Harris Takes the Spotlight, a Moment for Her and History

As a barrier-breaking candidate, and as the running mate to a 77-year-old, Ms. Harris arrives at the Democratic convention carrying an extraordinary set of hopes and expectations from party members. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CH0icr

Trump Administration Pushes Arms Sale to U.A.E. Despite Israeli Worries

The Trump White House is quietly planning sales of F-35 stealth fighters and advanced drones to the Emiratis as part of a wider plan to realign the Middle East, but Israel and Congress may object. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aHYwUV

Democratic Convention Tonight: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Speak

Ms. Harris’s prime-time speech will introduce her to the broader American electorate, while Mr. Obama and Elizabeth Warren, two of the best known voices on policy, are expected to highlight the Democratic Party’s aims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iXPVR3

Local Officials in China Hid Coronavirus Dangers From Beijing, U.S. Agencies Find

A new U.S. intelligence report says top officials in Beijing were in the dark in early January on the true dangers of the virus. That could affect U.S. policy on China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ceIe7

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has 'done his best', says Matt Hancock

The health secretary defends his cabinet colleague amid calls for him to resign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q4finJ

Rail fares to rise 1.6% in January after surprise inflation jump

Passenger groups call for an overhaul of fares, after commuter numbers collapsed during lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/316XIpF

NI minister accused of 'taking London's lead' on exams

Political parties levelled the criticisms at Peter Weir during a special meeting of the NI assembly. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/320HtJX

Coronavirus: Dido Harding and her meteoric rise

Who is the former businesswoman and jockey chosen to head the UK's new public health agency? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34eKN70

UK to ramp up household coronavirus testing

More swabbing will reveal how many people in the general population are infected at any given time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YgNS2u

Young Conservatives urge party to reform complaint process

A number tell BBC Wales there is a lack of clarity and transparency in the handling of complaints. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3h9D5P3

DNC Highlights: AOC, Jill Biden, Colin Powell, Bill Clinton and More

Jill Biden’s speech, bipartisan nostalgia, a nomination from a security guard and an unusual roll call: Tonight the Democrats finally and officially named Joe Biden as their candidate for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34eAIaa

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 2

On the second night of the virtual convention, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially became the Democratic Party’s nominee for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hauPOX

How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama will headline the third night of the convention on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FDAPlp

How the DNC Roll Call Showcased Voices from 57 States and Territories

Over a span of about 30 minutes, viewers traveled to 57 states and territories and heard from teachers, small business owners, essential workers and elected Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfiMbF

Watch Highlights From Jill Biden's DNC Speech

Dr. Biden, who worked as a full-time professor at a Delaware community college even while she served as second lady, spoke to the challenges educators are facing during the pandemic in her prime-time speech. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hbihqr

Democrats Nominate Biden for President, Ending His Long Quest

In a virtual roll call showcasing its diversity, the party delivered to the former vice president a prize he has pursued intermittently since 1988. The long-awaited victory is a triumph of personal and political endurance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FDcMDa

Democrats Nominate Biden in Virtual Roll Call, Showcasing Diversity

The party delivered to the former vice president a prize he has pursued intermittently since 1988. The long-awaited victory is a triumph of personal and political endurance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ydmkv6

Watch AOC Endorse Bernie Sanders's Nomination for President: Full Speech Transcript

Ahead of the roll call, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated fellow democratic socialist Senator Bernie Sanders for the presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kUOtAF

Report Details Manafort’s Ties During 2016 Trump Campaign to a Russian Agent

The former campaign chairman Paul Manafort kept in close touch with a longtime colleague whom Senate investigators identified as a Russian intelligence officer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gbH0K7

Trump Ethics Panel Urges Rejection of Fetal Tissue Research

A new advisory board, appointed by the Trump administration, recommended that the health secretary reject funding for virtually every fetal tissue research project it considered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3h4OjEB

Jacquelyn, Security Guard Who Went Viral Meeting Biden, Will Help Nominate Him

A chance encounter in an elevator showed the candidate’s easy rapport with a fan, striking a chord on social media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FvhtPe

Much Changed World, Same Joe Biden Seeking to Undo What Trump Has Done

Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention was set to focus on how much work awaits the next president, and all the reasons Democrats think voters should trust Mr. Biden with the job. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34brEml

Trump and Miss Moscow: Report Examines Possible Compromises in Russia Trips

The Senate committee report says that President Trump may have had a relationship with a Russian beauty pageant winner. But investigators say they “did not establish” that Russia had compromising information on Mr. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y9KuGI

As D.N.C. Unfolds, Trump Reprises Grimmest Language of 2016 Campaign

Speaking in the border city of Yuma, Ariz., President Trump boasted about his own efforts to sharply limit immigration during his time in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g94W0F

Republicans Float a Scaled-Back Stimulus Bill

The measure would reinstate supplemental unemployment benefits at half their original rate, and is unlikely to find support among Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aCNSPn

Democratic National Convention Live: What to Know

Democrats on Tuesday night will focus on the themes of national security, American unity and generational change. Bill Clinton and John Kerry, standard bearers from the party’s past, will speak alongside those representing its future, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hbocMa

How to Live Stream DNC Night 2

Jill Biden and Bill Clinton are headlining the second night of the convention on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ay57n

Michelle and Bernie Speak Their Truth

They approach politics from two very different perspectives, but they arrived at the same conclusion Monday night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CCvxFH

Non-league: MPs say clubs 'could be lost forever' if fans are not allowed back

MPs have written to sports minister Nigel Huddleston warning non-league clubs "could be lost forever" if fans are not allowed back into grounds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CD3qGr

Watch Four Moments That Mattered on the First Night of the D.N.C.

Two of our correspondents break down highlights from the Democrats’ first virtual convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CBmwwu

For Bill Clinton, a Chance to Address a Party That Has Left Him Behind

When the former president speaks on Tuesday, it will be the first Democratic convention in 36 years where he will be little more than a bystander, as the party he once led to the political center shifts steadily to the left. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kOSgQ9

Former Chancellor Javid returns to JP Morgan

Mr Javid quit as chancellor in February after refusing to sack his advisers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/325T1vH

Government badger cull 'could double' this year

The Badger Trust says a leaked document showed deaths increasing from 35,000 to 64,000 this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CxWWsc

Top civil servant to face Holyrood-Salmond inquiry

Leslie Evans will speak to the inquiry into the government's handling of harassment complaints. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3g3Epl9

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 1

In their first virtual convention, Democrats made their case for Joseph R. Biden Jr. with a mix of recorded programming and notable speakers delivering live remarks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q1rPsd

America Has Two Feet. It’s About to Lose One of Them

For decades, U.S. metrologists have juggled two conflicting measurements for the foot. Henceforth, only one shall rule. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3axeRf8

The Biggest Moments From Night 1 of the Democratic Convention

Michelle Obama’s voting plea, Bernie Sanders’s call to circle around Joe Biden and a moment of silence for George Floyd: The virtual gathering was surreal, but still powerful at times. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j2Wl1x

How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Jill Biden and Bill Clinton are headlining the second night of the convention on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iOtxtm

Michelle Obama Calls Trump ‘Wrong President for Our Country,’ Urging Voters to Act

Speaking in deeply personal terms, the former first lady says the country has been living with the failures of a president who is not up to the task. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ea9436

A-levels: Universities facing places scramble after exams U-turn

Many thousands of students missed out on their first choice after they were downgraded by an algorithm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aBnS6Q

Full Michelle Obama D.N.C. Speech Transcript

Michelle Obama, the former first lady, was the keynote speaker on the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3awl630

Bernie Sanders Goes on Attack Against Trump and Urges Support for Biden

In a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention, the runner-up for the party’s nomination assailed President Trump, warning, “The future of our democracy is at stake.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q1rN3x

Kristin Urquiza, Whose Father Died of Covid, Denounces Trump at D.N.C.

Ms. Urquiza, whose impassioned obituary drew national attention, said her father’s “only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump — and for that he paid with his life.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E92FW3

No Applause, No Crowds: Democrats Begin a Most Unusual Convention

Driven online because of the coronavirus crisis, Democrats presented a program that spanned the ideological gamut from socialists to Republicans, all hailing their nominee, Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YbMdvd

Judge Blocks Trump Officials’ Attempt to End Transgender Health Protections

The decision arrived a day before a Trump administration rule narrowing the legal definition of sex discrimination was set to take effect. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31VOmME

Democrats Find Trump to Be a Uniter, of Their Party

Progressives still have serious reservations about Joe Biden. But for now, the ideological fights are on hold. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3h6bDSh

Democratic Convention Speakers List, Time, Streaming and More

Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders will headline the first night of the convention on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3h7MjeC

DeJoy Earned Millions From Company With Financial Ties to Postal Service

The postmaster general, under fire for his business ties and his cost-cutting measures, will testify before the House next week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kVOvrV

Trump Questions Biden’s Mental Abilities and Calls Harris Biden’s ‘Boss’

The president made three campaign rally-like appearances at airports in Minnesota and Wisconsin in an attempt to counterprogram the first night of the Democratic National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iQW3KR

DNC Speakers List, Streaming, Time, Schedule: The Latest

Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders will headline the first night of the convention on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CBGyHb

John Kasich, a ‘Deeply Worried’ Republican, Steps Up for Biden

John R. Kasich, a lifelong Republican and former rival of President Trump’s will speak at the Democratic convention — and vote for Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CAwM8n

Trump’s Attacks on TikTok and WeChat Could Further Fracture the Internet

The president’s restrictions on Chinese tech may be part of an eye-for-an-eye logic called reciprocity. The price could be a global patchwork of online fiefs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iNxwX1

Brexit: UK hopeful of EU trade deal next month, says No 10

It comes as the two sides' negotiators are due to restart talks in Brussels on Tuesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3154XhC

Coronavirus: Neets facing a 'ticking time bomb', says Colleges Wales

There are fears the Covid pandemic and recession will damage the prospects of a generation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31Vh4NC

A-levels and GCSEs: Teacher estimates to be used for exam results

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson apologises to students and parents for the "distress" caused. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E0tZpB

Exams protest at education secretary's office in Codsall

About 30 students protested outside Gavin Williamson's office over the A-level results system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kR6bVR

Updating the ‘You Go Girl’ Book Collection

New children’s books published to mark the 19th Amendment’s 100th anniversary provide a wider lens than Alice Paul and dig deeper than “Girls Rule!” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gczaQx

The M.V.P.s of This Year’s Conventions? The Digital and I.T. Teams

Making sure livestreams don’t lag. Sending out remote video kits. Showing speakers how to avoid microphone mishaps. Digital planners for the conventions have suddenly become all-important. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31XbEBT

Trump Administration Finalizes Plan to Open Oil Drilling in Alaska's Arctic Refuge

The decision sets up a fierce legal battle over the fate of a vast, remote area that is home to polar bears, caribou and the promise of oil wealth. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3h5CcXW

GCSEs and A-Level exams: Predicted results to be used for Welsh grades

A-level and GCSE students will now be given the grades predicted by their teachers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Cx8a02

A Big Ol’ Virtual Experiment

Here’s what we’re watching as the Democrats begin their week of nightly Zoom addresses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/320qbwp

A Full Guide to Night 1 of Democratic Convention

Michelle Obama will appear, and Democrats will see whether there’s an anti-Trump consensus or a mishmash of messaging, with speakers ranging ideologically from Bernie Sanders to John Kasich. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g4Qdnx

Coronavirus: Assembly to meet on Tuesday over exam results

It follows a successful petition to recall the assembly ahead of the scheduled end of summer recess. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iSqzEh

Tory MP accused of rape will not return to Commons in September

The former minister has agreed not to return to the Commons until after his new bail date in November. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3471KQL

A-level results: Andy Burnham set to take legal action over exam crisis

Andy Burnham "expects to be writing to Ofqual later today to initiate action". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2E6yzm2

The ‘Rage Moms’ Democrats Are Counting On

As millions of American families face an uncertain start to the school year, the anger of women who find themselves expected to be teacher, caregiver, employee and parent is fueling a political uprising. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g7qCKq

Trump as Candidate: Racist Attacks, Conspiracy Theories, War on the Post Office

President Trump long ago redefined what constitutes normal in the White House, but with 77 days left in the campaign he is pushing all the boundaries at once. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iP7nas

The Political Conventions Are Starting. Here’s What to Expect.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every facet of life in 2020, and the political conventions are no exception. Our reporters catch you up on what you need to know. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EbrnEW

A-level and GCSE results: Pressure mounts on ministers to solve exam crisis

It comes as Northern Ireland announces it will accept teacher-assessed results for GCSEs on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31TSmNE

What You Need to Know About the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Bernie Sanders Lost Again, but This Time He’ll Deliver a Victory Speech

Progressive candidates are winning. The pandemic increased support for “Medicare for all.” What does Mr. Sanders make of it? “He may feel a little bit like Moses.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/312SYRZ

DNC Guide: Speakers List, Start Time, Schedule, Streaming and More

Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders will headline the first night of the convention on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kQ6ekx

A-level grades 'drop below three-year average', new analysis suggests

The Sixth Form Colleges Association says research shows students in larger institutions were failed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CydEHX

Coronavirus: MPs warn of 'wave of homelessness' when eviction ban ends

The government is urged to provide more support when the ban on evictions in England is lifted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3g0m3Sk

Milwaukee’s Lost Mega-Event: ‘It’s the Ghost Convention Now’

The Democratic convention starts Monday. But none of the leading participants will be in Milwaukee, the host city. Hotels there were closed and the bars of America’s most beer-loving city were eerily barren. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iN72F2

How Kamala Harris’s Family in India Helped Shape Her Values

The Democratic vice-presidential pick gained part of her foundation from her mother’s side of the family, which defied stereotypes in India and promoted equality for women. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PUH9a7

Looming Fee Increase Could Thwart Many U.S. Citizenship Applications

The Trump administration is planning a sharp increase in the cost of naturalization this fall. Critics say it is part of a pattern intended to discourage immigration from poor nations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E1hSbV

Trump’s Policies Are a Boon to the Super Rich. So Where Are All the Seven-Figure Checks?

Only a small fraction of the president’s top donors from 2016 have given as much to his re-election effort. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CvDX1q

James R. Thompson, Longest-Serving Governor of Illinois, Dies at 84

A relentless campaigner, he served for 14 years after winning an election to a special two-year term in 1976. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EbnBLL

A-level results: 'Huge mess' as exams appeal guidance withdrawn

The criteria for "valid" mock exams is being reviewed by the regulator, hours after it published it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iKPutj

Coronavirus: Public Health England 'to be replaced'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to announce a new body this week, according to the Sunday Telegraph. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kLUWOx

Eat out scheme causing 'hostility towards staff'

Some restaurants and pubs are opting out of the scheme because of the stress being put on staff. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q2rJAp

Scottish Tory leader apologises for missing VJ Day event

Douglas Ross skipped the constituency event to work as a linesman at a Scottish Premiership match. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30YGzyo

Conor Lamb Found a Way to Win in Trump Country. Can Biden Follow His Path?

Throughout his campaign, Joe Biden has repeatedly returned to the same themes and strategies that supported Mr. Lamb to a surprise victory in a district that Mr. Trump carried by about 20 points in 2016. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CBxfXW

A Virginia House Candidate Campaigns By Attacking ‘A Man Dressed as a Woman’

As Bob Good, an opponent of same-sex marriage, tries to rally Republicans with attacks on transgender rights, Democrats see an opening in the G.O.P.-held district. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3129xNP

Why A "Hidden" Trump Vote Can't Explain His Bad Poll Numbers

Republicans insist that millions of Americans want to vote for Trump but won’t admit it. Polling experts tell a different story. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g1VwDZ

Postal Crisis Ripples Across Nation as Election Looms

President Trump’s furious objection to mail-in balloting and a new Trump-allied postmaster general are raising fears about the election and the Postal Service. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/342XmSX

Trump Says He’ll Look Into a Pardon for Edward Snowden

The remarks seemed to be a shift for President Trump, who repeatedly called Mr. Snowden a “traitor” and “spy who should be executed” in the years before his election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kNHtW9

Robert S. Trump, the President’s Younger Brother, Dies at 71

A loyal spokesman for the family, he shunned the spotlight and had “zero sense of entitlement.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PZLb0E

Tribute in Lights Will Shine After All, Officials Say

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum had said the display would have to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iI73tZ

James R. Thompson, Longest-Serving Governor of Illinois, Dies at 84

A relentless campaigner, he served for 14 years after winning an election to a special two-year term in 1976. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ebik6U

The 'Basketball Cop' Was a Hero in One Video. Another Told a Different Story.

Bobby White was known as the “Basketball Cop” after millions saw a video of him shooting hoops with local teenagers. A recording from two years earlier shows him throwing a young Black man on the hood of his car during an arrest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g0VCMe

Trump Campaign Makes Huge Digital Ad Buy During Democratic Convention

The Trump campaign is trying to make sure that Mr. Trump’s message will be almost impossible to miss even during the Democrats’ biggest week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PRE3ng

Trump Ads Attack Biden Through Deceptive Editing and Hyperbole

We reviewed all of the Trump campaign’s television since June. Two-thirds contained clearly misleading claims or videos. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33YFNTX

‘We’re Desperate’: Transit Cuts Felt Deepest in Low-Income Areas

As the pandemic wreaks havoc on public transit systems across the country, experts say it is low-income residents, people of color and essential workers bearing the brunt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y2pgKV

Kamala Harris Changes the Race While Trump Tells on Himself

There were surprises this week that weren’t entirely shocking: Ms. Harris joined Joe Biden’s ticket and President Trump resurrected birtherism. Here’s what to make of the last week in politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PW10FS

Kamala Harris and Disinformation: Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods

False and misleading information about Ms. Harris has surged in the days since she joined the Biden ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kOWNSo

USPS and Mail-In Ballots: States Warned It May Not Meet Deadlines

The agency suggested allowing at least 15 days to request a ballot, fueling further criticism that it was making it harder to vote during the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/340gj8L

TeleTracking Technologies, Firm Running Coronavirus Database, Refuses to Answer Senators' Questions

A private technology company managing a new coronavirus database said a nondisclosure agreement with the Trump administration blocks it from discussing its $10.2 million contract. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y0n3iU

President Trump Visits Younger Brother, Robert, in NY Hospital

Robert S. Trump, the Trump family’s unofficial spokesman and consigliere, is said to be gravely ill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E9zKkk

When Trump Calls a Black Woman ‘Angry,’ He Feeds This Racist Trope

President Trump’s use of the word to describe Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, Kamala Harris, plays off a hurtful stereotype with a decades-long history. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iM9jk1

Robert S. Trump, the Trump family’s unofficial spokesman and consigliere, is said to be gravely ill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3121GA1

Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods About Kamala Harris

False and misleading information about Ms. Harris has surged in the days since she joined the Biden ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iI4Sqc

U.S. Companies Vie for Funds in Race to Build Rare Earths Industry

The Trump administration is encouraging development of a domestic industry to produce critical metals now dominated by Chinese companies, but few players show clear long-term promise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31TugCD

A-levels and GCSEs: Free exam appeals for schools in England

England schools can appeal against A-level and GCSE grades for free, the education secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fZJFpW

Coronavirus: Get cars off the road, government urged

The "gridlock" claims come as traffic across Britain returns to pre-lockdown levels. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PSf8Qn

McConnell Appears Set to Quietly Suffocate Long-Debated F.B.I. Surveillance Bill

The Senate majority leader has long been a strong supporter of extending Patriot Act provisions. This year, he’s letting them remain lapsed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iJubIm

Top Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, G.A.O. Says

The acting secretary of homeland security, Chad F. Wolf, and his deputy, Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, were appointed to their posts in violation of federal law, Congress’s watchdog determined. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3an4lXZ

Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer Expected to Plead Guilty in Durham Investigation

Prosecutors are not expected to reveal any evidence of a broad anti-Trump conspiracy among law enforcement officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kE9yiG

Trump Is Not Entitled to Details of Tax Returns Inquiry, D.A. Says

Manhattan prosecutors said in new court filings that the president did not have a right to know why a grand jury demanded his tax records. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31T7H12

Coronavirus: Thousands return to UK to beat France quarantine

Extra ferry services are laid on as 160,000 holidaymakers see their plans thrown into chaos. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31PiI3f

Biden Urges Mandatory Masks, and Trump Pushes Birtherism

And Trump revives a racist conspiracy theory: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DYyaBY

A-levels: Labour call for government u-turn over 'exams fiasco'

Give pupils the grades their teachers predicted, says Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33WiES4

Tackling a Century-Old Mystery: Did My Grandmother Vote?

Had she, in the throes of segregation and suffrage, cast a hard-won vote? I needed to know. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XXNrtK

Two Campaign Reporters Put the Harris Pick in Perspective

As part of The Times’s Election 2020 event series, two journalists who have covered Kamala Harris and Joe Biden discussed the presumptive Democratic ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kDbjwy

Conservative spring conference to be held in Newport

The party says the event, before May's Senedd election, will inject £20m into the local economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iRxv4D

‘Raise sick pay’ to lower virus health and economic risks

It would manage a "crude" trade-off between lives and jobs as the UK economy reopens, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30SfVqM

Trump Encourages Racist Conspiracy Theory About Kamala Harris

President Trump said he heard that Ms. Harris, the presumptive Democratic vice-presidential nominee born in California, was not eligible for the ticket, repeating a theory that is rampant among his followers. Constitutional scholars quickly called his words false and irresponsible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XWGDNi

Tom Perez and the Democrats' First Virtual Convention

We talked to Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to find out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ff5CEO

In 'Disloyal,' Cohen Promises Sordid Tales Trump ‘Does Not Want You to Read’

In his memoir, “Disloyal,” Michael D. Cohen, President Trump’s onetime lawyer and fixer, claims that he had unique access to Mr. Trump, a man with “no true friends.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PSoZ8I

Netanyahu Drops Troubled Annexation Plan for Diplomatic Gain

In an abrupt reversal, Israel’s prime minister “suspended” a promise to annex part of the West Bank in exchange for a historic opening with the U.A.E. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31QpCVZ

Trump Makes Clear His Opposition to More Money for USPS to Support Mail Voting

The president’s remarks fueled alarm among Democrats that he is seeking to undercut the election and sow confusion about the outcome. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iFucx7

How Joe Biden Chose Kamala Harris as VP

Joe Biden winnowed a large list of candidates to four finalists before settling on Kamala Harris, in a process shaped by questions of loyalty. He is eyeing other contenders for top administration jobs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gWhcTq

Biden, Seizing on Masks as a Campaign Issue, Calls for a Mandate

Joe Biden said wearing a mask was “about your responsibilities as an American” as he and his new running mate, Kamala Harris, drew a contrast with President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DQlbT9

Seven arrested after paint attacks on party HQs

Buildings used by the Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and Greens are targeted in protest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33Y3bB6

Israel and United Arab Emirates Strike Major Diplomatic Agreement

President Trump announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates would establish “full normalization of relations” and that in exchange Israel would forgo for now “declaring sovereignty” over disputed West Bank territory. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PLu9DE

Boris Johnson defends exam grades in English schools

The 2020 exam results mean more students than “ever before”, will be able to go to their university of choice the prime minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gV6bl9

5 Takeaways From Kamala Harris’s First Full Day on the Biden Ticket

She is adding sizzle, bringing in lots of cash, carving out an anti-Trump role and seemingly confounding the Republican opposition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fQqpeJ

EU settlement scheme: Two million granted leave to remain

Lib Dems calls for successful applicants to be given official documents to avoid a "Windrush-style" scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33W7w7O

The president pushes for more flow from the nation’s shower heads.

The president, facing pandemic and re-election, pushes for increased water pressure in fixtures from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31HgdzS

Shapps orders report into fatal Stonehaven train crash

The transport secretary meets emergency services and agencies when visiting the site of Wednesday’s rail crash in Aberdeenshire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aj8UT6

Harris Offers a Preview of What She’ll Bring

The new running mate played both defense and offense: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fNcQN2

Starmer on A-levels grades for students in England

The government should “rethink very quickly” its handling of A-level grades for students in English schools, says Keir Starmer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gUGYaq

Why Mike Pence Should Be Worried About Debating Kamala Harris

The story of her career can be explained, in part, by a series of dramatic moments during congressional hearings and primary debates. Here are five of them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Vk5Aj

‘Feeling Seen for the First Time,’ Indian-Americans Cheer Kamala Harris’s Selection

Asian-American political leaders and community advocates described the choice of Ms. Harris as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee as a powerful statement on American possibility. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gS87ep

Facebook Will Urge Voting by Mail as Trump Attacks Method

The voter information hub, on Facebook and Instagram, will feature prompts to vote and reminders of key election deadlines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ajkOwl

Scottish education secretary faces no-confidence vote

John Swinney is likely to survive because the Scottish Greens are satisfied with his U-turn on pupils' grades. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3akYZfV

Biden and Harris’s Incident-Free, Audience-Free Debut

For all the oddities endemic to a mid-virus presidential campaign, the pair’s maiden gathering reflected a scene that seemed entirely plausible, even predictable, a year ago. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31JyOLO

Black Women Asked Their Party for What They Wanted. What Happens After the Kamala Harris Pick?

Kamala Harris is the first woman of color on a major party ticket. For the women who helped get her here, the moment is joyful, and worrisome. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iAv1XV

Ohio State Football Is Canceled. Will Trump Take the Hit?

The Big Ten Conference’s decision to cancel its football season reverberated across Ohio, where the Buckeyes’ football program looms large. Some voters blamed President Trump’s handling of the virus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aiWEls

G.O.P.'s Raw Personal Attacks on Kamala Harris

‘Radical leftist’ or not progressive enough? In the hours after Ms. Harris’s announcement as Joe Biden’s vice president, the Trump campaign struggled to launch a clear attack on the Biden-Harris ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E2E98E

Biden and Harris Pledge a Strong Challenge to Trump and a Path Out of Crisis

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their debut as running mates in Wilmington, Del., offering a vision of recovery from the coronavirus and pressing their case that the president has made things worse at every turn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DPIqg1

Health Experts Warn About Perils of New Virus Data Collection System

An administration shift is putting a burden on hospitals and undercutting the integrity of data on the pandemic, current and former members of a federal advisory panel said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31PltBN

UK 'must anticipate hostile states utilising pandemic'

China and Russia are among countries willing to use coronavirus to their advantage, MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kysJKK

G.O.P.ers Can’t Find Their Kamala

The attacks from Trump’s allies just don’t seem to fit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kHQYWO

Administration Reaches Out to Democrats on Stimulus Bill

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin talked with Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the first time since negotiations on a new coronavirus relief bill collapsed, but neither side showed any willingness to budge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PKehkP

Progressives Didn’t Want Harris for V.P. They’re Backing Her Anyway.

Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris reaffirmed progressives’ fears of a Biden administration rooted in establishment politics. But rather than revolt, many snuffed out their criticisms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33RyOMw

Woody Johnson Asked State Dept. Auditors to Delete Claims of Offensive Remarks from Report

The American ambassador to Britain rejected accusations that he made racially or sexually inappropriate comments toward employees at the U.S. Embassy in London. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33RZRqZ

Advisers Consider Whether Trump Can Cut Taxes Without Congress

Trump’s lawyers and economic advisers have studied how far they could stretch executive authority to set tax policy, though the legality of any cuts is dubious. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iwlOzW

For Black Suffragists, the Lens Was a Mighty Sword

Photographs of generations of Black suffragists offer invaluable documents about their thwarted and central roles in the history of women’s rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30NucVC

Scotland exam results: John Swinney insists U-turn was not about saving his job

The education secretary says he was motivated by pupils' concerns rather than the prospect of losing a confidence vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fU2MSd

What the Harris Pick Means

Can a cautious V.P. choice jolt a campaign? Biden’s going to see. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kCFPGZ

QAnon Followers Are Hijacking the #SaveTheChildren Movement

Fans of the pro-Trump conspiracy theory are clogging anti-trafficking hotlines, infiltrating Facebook groups and raising false fears about child exploitation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3agqE1e

Dawn Butler: Met condemn 'trial by social media' over car stop

Dawn Butler was pulled over by police while travelling through Hackney and filmed the encounter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PKrdXN

Kamala Harris as V.P. Pick Could Mean More Maya Rudolph on ‘S.N.L.’

The actress has not committed to continuing her Emmy-nominated depiction of the vice-presidential nominee, but she seemed intrigued. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3afLaz4

Kamala Harris, a Political Fighter Shaped by Life In Two Worlds

She grew up around Berkeley activists but came to believe working from inside the system had greater power to effect change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iq7BVg

UK in recession for first time in 11 years

The UK has officially fallen into recession for first time in 11 years due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DXbTUY

Polls are open in Wisconsin and Georgia. Can they avoid repeating this spring’s voting disasters?

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Online political campaigning 'to be more transparent'

A "digital imprint" will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kE5lvi

Ilhan Omar Wins House Primary in Minnesota

Ms. Omar, a member of the “Squad” of progressive women of color elected to the House two years ago, topped a well-funded challenger in a victory for the left. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3alrs51

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a QAnon Supporter, Wins House Primary in Georgia

Ms. Greene’s victory came as six states were holding elections on Tuesday, with Ilhan Omar holding off a well-funded primary challenge in Minnesota. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iuXZsj

A QAnon supporter has a solid shot at winning her House runoff in Georgia.

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The Digital V.P. Rollout

Announcing the selection of Kamala Harris, or any running mate, involves a lot more than just bunting and placards. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30OGZaE

In Kamala Harris, a Choice at Once Safe and Energizing

Her selection as Joe Biden’s running mate was conventional by some political standards. But it was historic most of all, and especially sweet for many Black women. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DIOuqK

A New Clash Over Mail Voting: The Cost of the Postage

Senator Chuck Schumer assailed the Postal Service for what he said was an effort to triple the cost to states of sending out mail-in ballots. The service said it was just a suggestion to use first-class mail. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fK4PZ3

The Kamala Harris Pick: Geographic Balance Takes Back Seat to Gender, Race

The days when presidential candidates would choose running mates who could deliver their home states are now long gone. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ajjWre

Trump v. Putin: A Vaccine Manhood Contest

As President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia declared on Tuesday that his nation had approved the world’s first coronavirus vaccine without extensive clinical trials, public health experts worried that President Trump would feel the need to compete. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30P9t3T

Crisis in the Nation, Crickets on Capitol Hill

The standoff between the White House and Democratic leaders in Congress over a new coronavirus aid bill showed no signs of resolution — or even of efforts to find a way back to the bargaining table. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fQdHN1

Poorer Americans have much lower voting rates in national elections than the nonpoor, a study finds.

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Trump teases a Gettysburg convention speech. Experts say it would be an ethics breach.

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Priti Patel: Home Secretary takes on Ben and Jerry's over migrant boats

A Home Office source brands the ice cream "overpriced junk food" after comments on Channel crossings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XOCk6k

After George Floyd Protests, Democratic Voter Registration Surges

New research shows that sign-ups may have surged in early June, boosting hopes that activists can turn energy in the streets into voter turnout this fall. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gNE7An

Are Racial Attitudes Really Changing? Some Black Activists Are Skeptical

For community activists on the South Side of Chicago, words are insufficient, and an embrace of the Black Lives Matter movement requires caring for communities that both Democrats and Republicans have ignored. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33PJHyg

A Bible Burning, a Russian News Agency and a Story Too Good to Check Out

A story about protesters burning Bibles drew condemnation from conservatives. It now appears to have been wildly exaggerated — and the first viral hit in Russia’s 2020 disinformation campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kCijcY

Scottish school pupils have results upgraded

The Scottish government u-turn follows an outcry over the downgrading of 125,000 results. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PEASiG

UK and France promise new migrant crossings plan, says minister

Immigration Minister Chris Philp said new measures are under discussion with French officials. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XS5Kk2

Coronavirus: Rent arrears loans to tackle lockdown homelessness

Cash will go directly to landlords to stop people being evicted if they have fallen behind on rent. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3afvhbT

Stilton drives wedge between UK-Japan Brexit deal

Stil-tons to do as talks over blue cheese become an unlikely obstacle to a post-Brexit trade agreement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PIP1LD

All Eyes on Biden, and New Details on the Democratic Convention

New details on the Democratic convention emerge: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kygs9g

Coronavirus: Face mask law extended if virus 'starts to spread'

Mark Drakeford says face coverings will be required in more settings if Covid-19 starts to circulate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DUdE5g

How the Democrats Are Lining Up Their Convention Speakers

Prime-time keynote speeches will feature Michelle Obama on Monday, Jill Biden on Tuesday and Barack Obama on Wednesday before Joe Biden’s acceptance address on Thursday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PI8kEW

Coronavirus: Test and trace system 'successful', says health minister

Health minister Edward Argar says it is "evolving and flexing", amid plans to cut 6,000 contact tracers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fO8Mw3

Harry Dunn death: Call for suspect Anne Sacoolas to 'face virtual trial'

Andrea Leadsom MP has asked the home secretary to consider the idea as a "way to achieve closure". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3krd3Jn

UK employment falls by biggest amount in over a decade

Employment decreased by 220,000 between May and July, said the Office for National Statistics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aqc1sB

Scottish exam results: What are the options for fixing the system?

Education Secretary John Swinney will set out his plans to address concerns about results - but what can be done? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33L2ivB

Coronavirus 'devastated' poorest communities in Wales, inquiry finds

People in deprived areas of Wales were twice as likely to die with Covid-19, an inquiry finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gKEsni

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries: Ilhan Omar and Georgia's QAnon Candidate

Representative Omar faces a tough re-election fight in Minnesota, a Republican QAnon supporter is vying for the House in Georgia and several states face fresh tests of their elections systems. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XMErrB

State Dept. Says Report Defends Pompeo on Arms Sales. But It Finds Fault Over Mass Deaths.

The agency gave its interpretation of an inspector general’s report on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pushing arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E., but declined to release the findings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3adZPL4

Biden’s V.P. Pick Is Said to Be Imminent

Joe Biden’s advisers are planning an announcement for the middle of the week as his search concludes, people briefed on the selection process said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3acjpHP

Trump Considers Banning Re-entry by Citizens Who May Have Coronavirus

Under the proposal, the government could block a citizen or legal resident’s entry if an official “reasonably believes” the person had been exposed to or was infected with the communicable disease. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FcH5jR

Trump Teases a Gettysburg Convention Speech. Experts Say It’s an Ethics Breach.

If he accepts his nomination at the Civil War battlefield, the president will be conducting partisan business on federal property. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PGbitt

Roadtripping Before the D.N.C.

Times reporters discuss the realities of election coverage amid a pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kvwgJV

Trump Led From Briefing Room After a Shooting Outside the White House

The Secret Service stopped President Trump in the middle of a coronavirus briefing and took him to the Oval Office. He returned several minutes later, and said there had been a shooting nearby. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aeetC8

Eat out to help out: More than 10.5 million meals claimed in first week

The Treasury has set aside £500m to cover the cost of the scheme for restaurants, bars and cafes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33JkzcA

Michigan Democrats Hesitate on Whitmer as V.P.: ‘Selfishly, We Need Her Here’

She is suddenly on Joe Biden’s shortlist. Can Michigan afford to lose her? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3itOwBv

White House and Democrats at an Impasse on Stimulus Talks

Disarray over resuming negotiations bodes poorly for reaching a deal this week despite the expiration of crucial benefits and President Trump’s executive orders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31D28DB

Coronavirus: Contact tracers to be reduced by 6,000 in England

The rest will focus on reaching positive cases and their contacts in local areas, alongside local teams. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kyOF8q

Coronavirus: Face coverings now compulsory for NI shoppers

In a bid to suppress coronavirus, people in NI must now cover their face when they enter shops. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33KMOYm

Nicola Sturgeon 'sorry' over Scottish exam results

The first minister accepts her government "did not get it right" with the system for calculating pupils' grades. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31D21YU

Migrant crossings: Conservative MPs urge stronger action

The 23 MPs said ministers must do "whatever it takes" to address boat trips across the Channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CdXvau

Coronavirus: PM understands 'anxiety' over exam grading

Boris Johnson says he is "very keen" that exams should go ahead as normal in the coming year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kwVZBt

Migrant crossings: Use of navy ships to stop boats 'dangerous'

A Calais politician says the measures to stop boats crossing the Channel "won't change anything". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ktCmu5

Trump Goes Around Congress to Provide Pandemic Relief

It’s unclear whether the measures he signed will have any immediate effect, but the president pressed ahead anyway: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33LNvRc

Dawn Butler: MP calls for 'system change' after police stop

Dawn Butler accused police of racial profiling after a car she was in was stopped in east London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PFqd7e

Further 65 migrants picked up in English Channel

Immigration minister Chris Philp says he wants to make the route "completely unviable" for migrants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fLC0LQ

Coronavirus: Fix contact tracing or shut pubs, Mayor Andy Burnham says

Greater Manchester's mayor says the Covid test-and-trace system needs to be "fixed urgently". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fI7F0O

Coronavirus: Gyms, pools and play centres in Wales reopen

Councils have been given extra powers by the Welsh Government to enforce strict legal requirements. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3gKnO75

John Swinney 'hears anger' of pupils over SQA results

The education secretary is to make a statement on Tuesday after the row over exam grading. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aauyIZ

Ambition Has Always Been ‘Ladylike’

Nostalgic for the sexism unleashed in response to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 run? Welcome to the prolonged Democratic veepstakes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fIgA2c

Coronavirus: Little evidence of Covid transmission in schools, says Williamson

The education secretary says a study will downplay the risk of Covid in schools, ahead of reopenings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kr9UZT

Labour MP Dawn Butler says racism led to police car stop

Dawn Butler says she was pulled over by two police cars while travelling through east London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XE555R

Administration Officials Defend Executive Action on Pandemic Relief

Democrats criticized President Trump’s directives and called on top administration officials to resume talks over a broader agreement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31xCY9D

Beirut explosion: UK to pledge further £20m to relief effort

The funds will provide food and medicine to the thousands left injured and homeless by the explosion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fLxsFk

‘Top Cop’ Kamala Harris’s Record of Policing the Police

Senator Harris is speaking out amid the police reform movement. But how did she oversee police misconduct as a district attorney and attorney general? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30D0ra6

Coronavirus: Redundancies rise fivefold as pandemic hits jobs

A Freedom of Information request shows a rapid rise in firms in June saying they were cutting staff. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31BrVw7

Wales 'may question mass gatherings advice'

An adviser says ministers may look back and question decisions around the Wales-Scotland match. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XHMUMA

Coronavirus: Moral duty to get all children back in school - PM

Boris Johnson wants schools in England to be the last sector to close in any future local lockdowns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CffptA

Sidestepping Congress, Trump Signs Executive Measures for Pandemic Relief

President Trump signed the directives after two weeks of stalemate with Democrats over a recovery package, using legally dubious measures to try to restore lapsed benefits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3irwiAJ

Rick Gates, Ex-Trump Aide and Mueller Witness, Is Publishing a Memoir

“Wicked Game” is slated for release in October, at the height of the presidential campaign, but Mr. Gates says, “It’s not a salacious book.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XY66WH

The Voting Will End Nov. 3. The Legal Battle Probably Won’t.

As the two parties clash over how to conduct an election in a pandemic, President Trump’s litigiousness and unfounded claims of fraud have increased the likelihood of epic postelection court fights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DzFLH9

How Kristi Noem, Mt. Rushmore and Trump Fueled Speculation About Pence’s Job

After Ms. Noem, the South Dakota governor, flew to Washington on Air Force One, speculation about her ambitions ensued. She made a second trip to smooth things over with Mike Pence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31AG7p9

Pelosi Is Playing Hardball on Coronavirus Relief. She Thinks She’ll Win.

Emboldened by Republican divisions and a favorable political landscape, the speaker is refusing to agree to a narrow relief measure, unbothered by charges that she is an impediment to a deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3imNxmF

Trump’s Axios Interview, Kanye West’s Campaign: The Latest in the 2020 Race

President Trump wants to brand Joe Biden as a doddering gaffe machine. But the incumbent’s own rhetoric causes so much controversy it is overwhelming the strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3af9f9q

How Russia Findings Divided Trump and Intelligence Agencies

Officials told The New York Times Magazine that the draft of a classified document reporting that Russia favored President Trump in the 2020 election was changed to soften its assessment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DIF8ec

Without $600 Weekly Benefit, Unemployed Face Bleak Choices

A federal supplement to jobless pay was a lifeline for millions and for the economy. Its cutoff, even if temporary, may have lasting consequences. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30GzZMV

Katie Hill, Who Stepped Down From Congress After Nude Photos, Publishes Book

Nine months after stepping down from Congress, she is trying to move forward. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fGmoJs

Biden's V.P. Search: Chris Dodd, a D.C. Insider Helping Pick the Democratic Running Mate

As Biden works to win over progressive voters, he has empowered a Washington uber-veteran long trailed by allegations of personal and financial indiscretion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DFxYaB

Trump Wants U.S. to Get Cut of Any TikTok Deal. No One Knows How That’d Work.

The president has repeatedly called for a big payment to the Treasury Department if a Chinese company sells the app to Microsoft, but there is no provision in the law for that. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gG5hJk

Unwanted Truths: Inside Trump’s Battles With U.S. Intelligence Agencies

Last year, intelligence officials gathered to write a classified report on Russia’s interest in the 2020 election. An investigation from the magazine uncovered what happened next. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30Cz4gb

UK urges France to crack down on migrant crossings

The government is also looking at using "maritime assets" to stop people crossing the Channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fyC55C

Coronavirus: Face covering use expanded in England and Scotland

The new rules apply to cinemas, museums and places of worship as more quarantine restrictions start. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fFVcKU

Away From Gridlock in Washington, Trump Puts on a Show for His Club

The president held what was billed as a news conference. But there was almost no news, he again said the virus would disappear and his audience seemed at times less the nation than his golf club members. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33DSPWT

Postal Service Leader Sets Reorganization Amid Scrutiny Over Mail Ballots

The Trump appointee and donor who runs the post office pledged that such changes would not affect the ability to deliver ballots on time this fall. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33FyLn4

Coronavirus: Millions for small business 'sitting in council accounts'

Government grants for small firms have to be claimed by the end of August. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2DpMDXQ

Joe Arpaio Loses Arizona Primary to Reclaim His Old Job as Sheriff

Voters instead backed Jerry Sheridan, Mr. Arpaio’s former chief deputy, who promised to revive many of Mr. Arpaio’s policies but without the showmanship. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Cc9n9

Trump Prepares to Bypass Congress as Stimulus Talks Fail Again

Democrats said the talks had been “disappointing,” and White House officials said they would encourage President Trump to use executive orders to provide relief. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DncDDe

Red Cross Cancels Guantánamo Visit Over Coronavirus Cases

The pandemic has forced the longest absence of the humanitarian organization from the remote military prison in Cuba since it opened in January 2002. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Dhhrh

Nicola Sturgeon: Internal disputes 'risk to SNP success'

The first minister says her party should focus on "what matters to people" ahead of next year's Holyrood vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ilzu0I

Gigabit broadband: Rural households urged to claim upgrade cash

The government's gigabit voucher scheme has £70m available to poorly served communities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2C8gdjM

Pence Will Visit Wisconsin While Biden Stays Home From Milwaukee Convention

The vice president’s decision underscored the different political wagers the two campaigns are making about the value of traveling to battleground states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XEDhhP

Is TikTok More of a Parenting Problem Than a Security Threat?

Even as the White House moves against the Chinese social media app, the intelligence agencies do not see it as a major issue along the lines of Huawei. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PvmGZ8

House Can Sue to Force Testimony From McGahn, Appeals Court Rules

A court endorsed the House Judiciary Committee’s ability to pursue testimony from the former White House counsel as part of its oversight responsibilities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PAVV5K

Marquita Bradshaw on Her Tennessee Primary Victory: ‘I Could See the Momentum’