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The picture that emerged in new campaign finance reports was of Donald J. Trump waging a public relations effort to falsely argue that he had won the election rather than mounting a serious legal push. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r6Npfq

Key Takeaways From Trump’s Effort to Overturn the Election

A Times examination of the 77 days between election and inauguration shows how the president waged an extralegal campaign that convinced tens of millions of Americans the election had been stolen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j7027C

Who’s the Front-Runner? 5 Takeaways From the First Mayoral Debate

Questions about the Yang campaign’s treatment of women and Citigroup’s role in the mortgage crisis created moments of friction among the New York City contenders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39AD6ug

Trump Names Two Members of Impeachment Defense Team

The announcement came a day after he parted ways with five lawyers, and with his trial looming next week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YzCkHo

Covid-19: Rape and domestic abuse support services to get extra £40m

The government cash will fund staff and helplines, amid a reported rise in cases during the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aoMIaD

Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England

PM hails "milestone" in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3reVWx3

Effort to Include $15 Minimum Wage in Relief Bill Poses Test for Democrats

The measure will test their willingness and ability to use procedural maneuvers to shepherd big policy goals past entrenched Republican opposition in an evenly divided Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3apbbfO

77 Days: Trump’s Campaign to Subvert the Election

Hours after the United States voted, the president declared the election a sham — putting himself at the center of a movement that would shatter democratic norms and upend the peaceful transfer of power. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r8yAc9

Cladding: Government should 'get a grip' on crisis - Labour

The Labour leader criticises 'half-baked solutions' while homeowners face "ruinous costs". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j4ETL2

The Gerrymander Battles Loom, as G.O.P. Looks to Press Its Advantage

With new census results coming, Republicans control redistricting in key states, while Democrats prepare for legal challenges and look to redraw some maps of their own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36tx3p7

Eleanor Holmes Norton Calls for Sledding on Capitol Grounds to Be Allowed

Washington’s representative in Congress urged the Capitol Police to allow sledding to continue on the complex’s heavily secured grounds. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YuZVJx

Ghosts of 2009 Drive Democrats’ Push for Robust Crisis Response

In their quest for Republican backing, Democrats say they missed opportunities in 2009 for a stronger response to the Great Recession. They are determined not to repeat the mistake. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L5I9t3

As Biden Plans Global Democracy Summit, Skeptics Say: Heal Thyself First

The sense of a dysfunctional, if not entirely broken, democratic system in the United States has foreign rivals crowing — and suggesting that it has no business lecturing other nations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tbMwnC

21 Men Accuse John Weaver, Lincoln Project Co-Founder, of Online Overtures and Harassment

John Weaver, a longtime G.O.P. operative who advised John McCain and John Kasich, made sexual overtures to young men, sometimes offering to help them get work in politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3afoXSe

Covid: Labour stands by teacher vaccination policy

Prioritising staff would be 'sensible' and should be considered by the expert body, the party says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3anAwqD

Scottish Labour leadership: Candidates admit need for change

Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar tell BBC Scotland things have gone very wrong for the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r8Nu2k

Trump Raised $255.4 Million in 8 Weeks as He Sought to Overturn Election Result

The former president’s fund-raising slowed significantly after the Electoral College delivered its votes to make Joseph R. Biden Jr. the 46th president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MnTuVX

Lawmakers Look at GameStop Furor and See a Populist Issue to Seize

Ted Cruz. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The rush by both parties to side with young traders disrupting the markets reflects the broad recognition of the impulses driving American politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39ymjYE

Democratic Party Enters 2021 in Power — and Flush With Cash, for a Change

The Democratic National Committee has a roughly $75 million war chest, raising the party’s hopes of keeping power in 2022 and accelerating a Democratic shift in the Sun Belt states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r6ZHEr

Covid: EU and UK 'reset' relations after NI vaccine row

Ministers said they are confident that the EU will not block vaccines entering the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NRKDwg

Trump Parts Ways With Lead Impeachment Lawyer

The move comes a little over a week before the former president’s Senate trial is set to begin and after a frantic search to secure a lead lawyer for his defense team. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mm9GXV

Pentagon Halts Plan to Vaccinate the 40 Prisoners at Guantánamo Bay

The decision to vaccinate the prisoners ignited criticism over whether the government was prioritizing terrorism suspects over American citizens. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j3ekWP

Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36rYCiE

UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP

If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tbATNz

Post-Brexit taxes for steel 'very damaging', says Kinnock

Stephen Kinnock MP says the UK's steel industry needs state aid and new export quotas with the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39yaLVp

How Trump’s Focus on Antifa Distracted Attention From the Far-Right Threat

Federal law enforcement shifted resources last year in response to Donald Trump’s insistence that the radical left endangered the country. Meanwhile, right-wing extremism was building ominously. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pxf5JW

Covid: EU 'made a mistake' over vaccines, Gove says

The Cabinet Office minister says he is "confident" the UK can continue with its planned jabs rollout. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YtltWL

Biden's Fast Start Echoes F.D.R.'s. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The most daunting challenge for Mr. Biden in the weeks ahead will be balancing his stated desire for bipartisanship with his sense of urgency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t8vAyh

For McCarthy and McConnell, Two Paths on Trumpian Crisis Management

Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell want to take back control of Congress in 2022. But first they have to figure out how to handle Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r6eWh6

Fact-Checking Biden’s First Week in Office

All but three of 20 claims the president made were accurate, demonstrating his regard for basic facts and his proclivity to err when speaking off the cuff. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ouIi6Z

Trump’s Shadow Lingers Over Divided G.O.P.

Republicans seem more focused on attacking those who break with the former president, than members who continue to push violent conspiracy theories that flourished under his leadership. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ouIhjr

Federal Court Lifts Block on Trump Policy Expelling Migrant Children at the Border

The prospect of border agents again turning away children is likely to renew pressure on the Biden administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3agt9kH

HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?

Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36spa3w

G.O.P. Quiet as Pressure Mounts to Address Lawmaker’s Conspiracy Claims

In a newly unearthed video from 2018, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that 9/11 was a hoax, President Barack Obama was a Muslim and the Clintons were guilty of murder. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3afwwIL

Biden Visits Walter Reed, Where His Son Battled Brain Cancer

“I’ve spent a lot of time at Walter Reed,” Mr. Biden said as he left the White House for the visit on Friday. “They’re great Americans. They’re great people.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j0veoM

EU vaccine export row: Bloc backtracks on controls for NI

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Boris Johnson had "constructive talks". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pvbEU4

Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'

A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3af8m0R

Automakers’ Transition to Electric Cars Got a Jolt From G.M.

Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before governments force it and Tesla and other start-ups lure away drivers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t4gXfD

Macron Tells Biden that Cooperation With U.S. Cannot Be Dependence

In a “very agreeable call,” the French president told his American counterpart that Europe wanted “strategic autonomy.” In an interview with foreign media, he also reflected on the pandemic and threats to democracy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3coE1ji

U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader in Iraq

The joint operation with Iraqi forces was aimed at stemming the group’s resurgence, and illustrates Iraq’s continued reliance on the U.S. military. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3orHoIB

Brexit: EU introduces controls on vaccines to NI

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster describes the move as "an incredible act of hostility". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MdAObm

Former U.S. Climate Leaders Press Biden on Amazon Deforestation

Former environmental officials from both parties are pressing President Biden to counter deforestation in the Amazon, especially in Brazil. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ahAjoK

Covid: Sir Keir Starmer's vaccine stance shot by both sides

The Labour leader's distinctive position on Covid jabs for teachers doesn't make him immune from criticism, writes Iain Watson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3acP8ZP

Coronavirus: EU confirms export controls on vaccines

The controls will apply to vaccines made within the bloc, amid a shortfall in deliveries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r6Ny2f

Covid-19: Drakeford on vaccines for teachers in Wales

The Welsh government will "stick with" the advice of medical experts on which groups will be prioritised for a virus vaccine, says the First Minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3agbZn7

Covid: No split over vaccines policy, Labour insists

Labour's Welsh first minister distances himself from his party's call to vaccinate teachers in half-term. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r5VMHU

Kwasi Kwarteng: Debate about British Empire has 'cartoon-like view' of history

The business secretary tells the BBC's Nick Robinson people should learn more about UK's imperial past. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r2coAp

Biden Moves Cautiously on Health Care

“There’s nothing new that we’re doing here”: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tarmpR

No 10 replaces Frost as National Security Adviser days before he starts

The chief Brexit negotiator was due to start on Monday, but Sir Stephen Lovegrove will take his place. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r1SCoD

Covid: Two ministers took part in Novavax vaccine trials

The Novavax vaccine has been shown to be 89.3% effective in large-scale UK trials. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39tvl9n

Covid: AstraZeneca contract must be published, says European Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen's call follows a row over the firm's deal to supply its Covid jab to the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3t4scEF

Job Seekers With Trump White House on Their Résumés Face a Cold Reality

Working at the White House has traditionally been a ticket to a lucrative future. But that hasn’t been the case so far for Trump alumni. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qYiJwT

America’s Next Great Economic Experiment: What if We Run It Hot?

Supporters of aggressive stimulus see an opportunity to finally correct the mistakes of the last recession and achieve boom times quickly. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pvGSKX

Brexit: NI Protocol 'obstructs free movement of military'

The UUP says the MoD must now fill out customs declaration forms to move equipment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M4R1Ql

Jersey's second political party launches

The Progress Party describes itself as a "grass roots" group with membership "at its heart". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NNSiM3

U.S. Names Iran Envoy in Battle of Wills With Tehran Over Nuclear Negotiations

Robert Malley, a former Middle East adviser to Democratic presidents and a conflict resolution analyst, had faced opposition from conservatives even before his appointment was announced. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t4KGoD

Capitol Police Call for More Security, Prompting Debate Over How Far to Go

The Capitol Police, Washington’s mayor and lawmakers are weighing options for permanent fencing around Congress and bigger forces to respond to continuing threats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3clWmNW

Special UK visa for Hong Kong residents from Sunday

The PM says it honoured the UK's "profound ties of history and friendship" with the ex-British colony. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3t5wGe5

Biden Moves to Expand Health Coverage in Pandemic Economy

President Biden ordered the reopening of Affordable Care Act exchanges and moved to restore coverage mandates and Medicaid plans undermined by his predecessor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MtEA09

Pentagon May Send Troops to Assist With Vaccines, Enlarging Federal Role

The move would be the first significant sign that the Biden administration is taking more control of a vaccine distribution effort that states are struggling to manage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r6cZ4h

Democrats Prepare to Move on Economic Aid, With or Without the G.O.P.

President Biden is trying to persuade Republicans to back a $1.9 trillion spending package, but Democrats are pursuing another path to get the relief approved without bipartisan support. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a7PjWg

Covid: UK-wide school reopening plan 'would make sense'

Welsh secretary suggests differences on schools leave parents and children confused. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qWFaCw

Coronavirus: Germany facing '10 tough weeks' of vaccine shortages

The health minister says supply issues will continue amid a row between the EU and AstraZeneca. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YlXubV

Badger cull: New licences 'to be banned after 2022'

The drive to eradicate bovine TB will focus on vaccinating cattle and badgers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39quXsf

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Is PM's visit to Scotland essential?'

Nicola Sturgeon questions whether an expected visit from Boris Johnson to Scotland is necessary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MrRFHj

Samantha Cameron tells Emma Barnett about the impact Brexit is having on her business

Samantha Cameron tells Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour about the impact Brexit is having on her fashion business. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36hbNCT

Biden Walks the Climate-Economy Tightrope

A climate rollout meant to avoid G.O.P. attacks: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39msgrA

Post-Brexit trading 'difficult' for my business - Samantha Cameron

The fashion brand owner tells Woman's Hour she speaks to her former PM husband about her firm's frustrations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YnQnzK

Covid: UK vaccine supplies 'won't be interrupted' - Gove

A row over vaccine shortages has seen the EU demand AstraZeneca supply it with doses from UK plants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ch7ICy

Coronavirus: Black MPs unite in video to encourage vaccine take-up

The video comes amid concerns black people are less likely to get the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pqRcUz

Michael Gove: 'Only right for PM to visit frontline of vaccine rollout'

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Michael Gove said that Boris Johnson was "a huge asset" in Scotland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NA2OX0

Coronavirus: Tory MP Sir Desmond Swayne criticised over 'dangerous' Covid claims

Sir Desmond Swayne told a campaign group coronavirus statistics "appear to have been manipulated". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39nDkEK

Nicola Sturgeon says transphobia in SNP 'not acceptable'

Nicola Sturgeon says a "significant number" of people have left the party over the issue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3orNdFV

Why Pennsylvania Republican Leaders Are All-In for Trump More Than Ever

Pennsylvania G.O.P. leaders have made loyalty to the defeated ex-president the sole organizing principle of the party, and would-be candidates are jockeying to prove they fought the hardest for him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ciAhjh

Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Mateym

Boris Johnson to visit Scotland despite Nicola Sturgeon warning

The PM will use the trip to argue the Covid response illustrates the strengths of the UK working together. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MwpiI9

Indyref2: Is Boris Johnson an asset or a liability for unionism?

With Scotland's elections looming, the PM must choose how best to handle calls for independence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iRWOEN

Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Boris Johnson will visit Scotland on Thursday as polls suggest support for independence has risen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2trK1TL

John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36iTIEx

Biden Advisers Say U.S. Will Remain Vulnerable to Covid Unless Congress Acts

In pleas for more money from Capitol Hill, the advisers said the United States was still facing shortages of protective gear and other supplies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NzL3XS

Extremists Emboldened by Capitol Attack Pose Rising Threat, Homeland Security Says

The warning was a notable departure for a Department of Homeland Security accused of being reluctant during the Trump administration to publish intelligence reports or public warnings about the dangers posed by extremists and white supremacist groups. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pkDaUh

McConnell Was Done With Trump. His Party Said Not So Fast.

After four years, the minority leader had finally had enough. But with most Republicans rallying around Donald J. Trump, he sided with his colleagues trying to throw out the impeachment case. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aaWGMz

Biden Administration Reviewing Trump Arms Sales to U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia

Officials called the review standard for a new administration, but many Democrats critical of the Gulf States want the president to cancel the deals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36ikPzO

Millions Meant for Public Health Threats Were Diverted Elsewhere, Watchdog Says

The money went to unrelated government activities like the removal of office furniture, news subscriptions and legal expenses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t2Ry5T

Boris Johnson: 'Not possible to open schools immediately after February half term'

The prime minister says schools could begin to return from 8 March, but that there is not enough data yet to decide when to end the lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YiWTYD

Covid-19: Starmer slams PM on UK death toll figures

The UK Covid death toll is the result of a “huge number of mistakes by the prime minister” says the Labour leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ouczDa

Hotel quarantine for some travellers entering UK

Boris Johnson says the government is strengthening its border measures to protect the country against new variants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a54Rdu

PMQs: Blackford and Johnson on government Covid policies

The SNP Westminster leader accuses the prime minister of "mixed messaging" and "devastating polices". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/36hq5n6

PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on school teacher Covid vaccinations

The Labour leader says it should be a “national priority” for schools to reopen, and he says there needs to be a plan but the PM has not gone one. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M0IFt2

Coronavirus: Vaccinate teachers at half-term - Starmer

Labour calls for key workers to be added to the first phase of the vaccination programme. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YkK400

Could Trump Be Convicted? ‘Just Do the Math’

G.O.P. senators appear unwilling to punish the party’s leader: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qUd36R

MyPillow C.E.O.’s Trump Conspiracy Theories Put Company on the Spot

Retailers have stopped carrying its products, though Mike Lindell, the founder and face of MyPillow, blamed “cancel culture” and said he didn’t think it would last. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LYGlCP

Rioters Followed a Long Conspiratorial Road to the Capitol

The Capitol extremists and their cheerleaders did not make a giant leap to “Stop the Steal.” A pathway of conspiratorial steppingstones led them there. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t0A36c

Boris Johnson hopes to publish criteria for easing lockdown next month

Lifting lockdown rules will depend on the number of hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3t1OMOk

The Road to Clemency From Trump Was Closed to Most Who Sought It

Of the nearly 240 pardons and commutations he granted during his term, only 25 came through the regular Justice Department process. The rest were a product of connections, influence and money. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M78veM

Covid-19: 'Monumental mistakes' in pandemic response, says Labour

As the UK passes 100,000 deaths, Labour says Boris Johnson failed to respond to scientific advice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cryb0D

The Battle Lines Are Forming in Biden’s Climate Push

The president is moving rapidly to address global warming, with unlikely allies backing him and huge hurdles, some from his own party, directly ahead. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36ipHVo

Covid: Arrivals to England from virus hotspots face hotel quarantine

The measures will apply to British residents returning to England from areas including southern Africa. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NwCcWU

Who Are House Managers in Trump's Impeachment Trial

The nine House members who will serve as the prosecution team in the Senate trial include notable players from Trump’s first impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KTXI7a

Capitol Police Detail Failures During Pro-Trump Assault

The acting chief of the Capitol Police told lawmakers that the department knew days ahead of time of the risk of violence targeting lawmakers but was unprepared when the mob attacked on Jan. 6. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yh7Jyf

Covid: Will the UK's pubs stay shut until May?

Previous lockdowns suggest hospitality could be facing one of the longest routes back to normality. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iRxY7K

Republicans Rally Against Impeachment Trial, Signaling Likely Acquittal for Trump

All but five Republican senators voted to challenge the constitutionality of the trial, suggesting that Democrats were unlikely to find the 17 they would need to join them in convicting the former president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a45MuF

Biden Pledges to Speed Flow of Vaccines to the States

President Biden said the amount of coronavirus vaccines reaching the states would rise next week and a deal was near to provide enough shots to vaccinate nearly all Americans by the end of summer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qVHl9C

Comparing Biden and Trump's Cabinet Picks

President Biden has chosen policymakers, while President Donald J. Trump valued cabinet secretaries he saw as deal makers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a4JsAY

Coronavirus: Cut jury size to clear courts backlog - Labour

The shadow justice secretary calls for seven-member juries to deal with cases delayed by the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3t0PU4M

Biden Will Restore U.S. Relations With Palestinians, Reversing Trump Cutoff

Despite the move, analysts believe the prospects for an Israeli-Palestinian agreement remain distant. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sYWnx1

Senator Patrick Leahy, 80, is hospitalized as a precaution after reporting feeling unwell.

Mr. Leahy, whose position in the Senate puts him third in line for the presidency, oversaw the start of the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald J. Trump earlier on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a4IzZa

Covid-19: Vaccine minister 'confident' of supplies amid production delays

Nadhim Zahawi says supply is tight, but he expects the UK to meet its February target of 15 million doses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39iUdAp

Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca

The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KQxz9i

The Road to Clemency From Trump Was Closed to Most Who Sought It

As Senate Weighs Biden’s Commerce Pick, Here’s What to Watch

A Senate committee will question Gina M. Raimondo, President Biden’s pick for commerce secretary, at a hearing Tuesday morning. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KOzISN

How Nan Whaley, Dayton’s Mayor, Sees Ohio Politics and Portman’s Senate Seat

In an interview, Ms. Whaley, a Democrat, discusses what her party needs to do to start winning more statewide races in Ohio, including the 2022 races for Senate and governor that she is mulling. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oiXqEC

Why Is Big Tech Policing Free Speech? Because the Government Isn’t

Deplatforming President Trump showed that the First Amendment is broken — but not in the way his supporters think. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39j7rgx

Poor whites in 'left behind' towns miss out on uni

Watchdog warns of low university chances for white working youths in former industrial towns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MpWrVC

Covid: Quarantine hotel plans set to be announced

The new measures are likely to apply to British residents arriving in England from high-risk countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3or8VtL

Covid: Cancel developing countries' debt, MPs urge

A committee says the pandemic is increasing hardship and food insecurity among the world's poor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MpH2Vy

Biden Raises Daily Vaccination Target and Extends Travel Bans

President Biden now says he hopes to administer 1.5 million coronavirus vaccinations a day, a 50 percent increase from his initial target, and he extended and expanded virus-driven travel bans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iLPqKS

Republicans Waver on Convicting Donald J. Trump

House managers presented the Senate with an article charging Donald J. Trump with “incitement of insurrection.” But Republicans are increasingly indicating they are unlikely to find him guilty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3omuJXc

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will run for governor of Arkansas.

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

Chris Grayling leads MPs' charge to save hedgehogs

Ex-cabinet minister wants "Britain's favourite animal" to get same protections as bats and badgers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sVNVyz

With Impeachment Trial Looming, Republicans Waver on Punishing Trump

Watchdog to Examine Whether Justice Dept. Helped Trump Effort to Overturn Election

The inquiry was announced after revelations about a plot between Donald Trump and a top former department official to promote false claims of voter fraud by replacing the acting attorney general. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sV7vLi

Impeachment Briefing: The Senate Has It From Here

The House of Representatives delivered its article of impeachment against Donald J. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36bMmms

Biden Ends Military’s Transgender Ban, Part of Broad Discrimination Fight

The action reverses a Trump administration move, and came less than a week after the new president issued another wide-ranging civil rights executive order. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sZ3eX4

Biden Names His Personal Doctor, Kevin O’Connor, to Be White House Physician

Dr. O’Connor succeeds Dr. Sean P. Conley, who drew criticism for misleading the public after President Donald J. Trump contracted the coronavirus last year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YdIhK3

For the second time in just over a year, the House delivered the Senate an impeachment charge against Trump.

The heart of the impeachment trial will not begin until Feb. 9, giving the former president time to prepare a defense. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a2ehpX

The House is poised to transmit its article of impeachment against Trump to the Senate.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Is Running for Office. Will Other Trump Allies Follow?

The names of Lara Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and others have been floated as potential political candidates. Here’s what we know about the chances they could run and their considerations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a7AnHw

As Trump Seeks to Remain a Political Force, New Targets Emerge

As Donald Trump surveys the political landscape, there is a sudden Senate opening in Ohio, an ally’s bid for Arkansas governor, and some scores to settle elsewhere. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a1st2p

Senate Confirms Janet L. Yellen as Treasury Secretary

Janet L. Yellen won Senate confirmation along bipartisan lines and now faces a big challenge in confronting an economic threat that has caused financial hardship for millions of Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NqxOsr

Mayor of London candidate Brian Rose fined for lockdown breach

Brian Rose was filming for his Mayor of London campaign when he was fined by police in Southwark. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sSv8nL

G.O.P. Senator Rob Portman Will Not Seek Re-election

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Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU

The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pcsFCm

Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms

MPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iNov1l

Covid: Quarantine hotel plan to be discussed by ministers

The requirement would apply to British nationals arriving in the UK from high-risk countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c9Nfzy

Covid-19: Coffey on future of universal credit extension

Ministers will decide "shortly" whether to extend the £20-a-week increase in universal credit, the work and pensions secretary has said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iKhPkA

Covid-19: Coffey on future of universal credit extension

Ministers will decide "shortly" whether to extend the £20-a-week increase in universal credit, the work and pensions secretary has said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iKhPkA

Republicans’ Trump Dilemma

The former president’s Twitter ban may be a gift to G.O.P. leaders — but his influence isn’t going away. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ch3MSe

Rudy Giuliani Sued by Dominion Voting Systems Over False Election Claims

The suit against Mr. Giuliani, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump who pushed to overturn the election results, accuses him of carrying out “a viral disinformation campaign.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iImnb6

Covid-19: Coffey on future of universal credit extension

Ministers will decide "shortly" whether to extend the £20-a-week increase in universal credit, the work and pensions secretary has said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yf8VSA

Covid-19: Boris Johnson on date for reopening English schools

Boris Johnson says teachers and pupils will be told “as much as we can, as soon as we can” about reopening them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MjvLGi

Coronavirus: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer self-isolates for third time

Sir Keir Starmer says he will be working from home until next Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KKU8vX

Biden to Sign Executive Order Bolstering ‘Buy American’ Provisions

The government is already required to contract with U.S. companies when possible, but waivers have frustrated businesses for years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39gO2gu

Pandemic diaries: How are people coping in lockdown?

The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MfB35v

Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qLthiM

Tory MPs demand 'clarity' on school reopenings

The government is asked to set out a "routemap" for getting pupils back to classrooms in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ohaw57

Trump Administration Quietly Eased Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire

The reversal by the Treasury Department during the administration’s final days came after an appeal by lobbyists with close ties to the former president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iGLVFL

Jeffrey Clark Was Considered Unassuming. Then He Plotted With Trump.

Justice Department colleagues said they were shocked by Mr. Clark’s embrace of the president’s falsehoods and plan to oust the acting attorney general in an effort to overturn Georgia’s election results. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NybIEB

Gordon Brown: UK could become 'failed state' without reform

The former PM warns Covid has exposed "tensions" between Whitehall and the UK's nations and regions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qP0jhQ

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Run for Arkansas Governor

The bid by Ms. Sanders, a former press secretary to Donald Trump who is seen as his preferred candidate in the race, will test the former president’s political strength in a divided Republican Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oc9OWJ

Five Takeaways From the Developing Space War Between China and the U.S.

The Biden administration is inheriting the menace of Chinese antisatellite arms as well as an innovative way of trying to defuse the escalating threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3plK7EM

How Space Became the Next ‘Great Power’ Contest Between the U.S. and China

The Biden administration faces not only waves of Chinese antisatellite weapons but a history of jumbled responses to the intensifying threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iGBbHr

Son Tipped Off F.B.I. About His Father, Who Is Charged in Capitol Riot

“I put my emotions behind me to do what I thought was right,” said Jackson Reffitt, who weeks before the siege alerted the F.B.I. that his father was planning “something big.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39Z60Dl

Divisions Harden in Senate as It Prepares to Receive Impeachment Article

Mitt Romney indicated that he believed the charge against former President Donald J. Trump was impeachable, while Marco Rubio called a trial “stupid.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3peMeK9

Fauci on What Working for Trump Was Really Like

From denialism to death threats, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci describes a fraught year as an adviser to President Donald J. Trump on the Covid-19 pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c7U0C3

Covid: DVLA staff in Swansea 'scared to enter the workplace'

Ministers are urged to intervene amid rising Covid infection numbers at the Swansea office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M0CbtR

Forget ‘Dry January’ and Other New Year’s Resolutions

It seems a long time since we pledged to drink less, eat better, exercise more, cut spending and stop doom-scrolling. Be gentle on yourself: It’s been a tough month. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pg0RwO

UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'

Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y98Y2p

Indyref2: SNP reveal 'roadmap' to another independence referendum

The new plan says they will "vigorously oppose" any legal challenge from the UK government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/397aRmx

David Warburton MP's six stone weight loss secrets revealed

Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton said he "got a bit obsessed" with his home gym. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39cqg56

Sturgeon: I did not mislead Scottish Parliament over Salmond

The first minister denies claims she knew about harassment allegations earlier than she told parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sSooXa

South Africa coronavirus variant: 77 cases found in UK

Cases are under "very close" observation and enhanced contact tracing is under way, Matt Hancock says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M2TkmG

Nicola Sturgeon: 'It's right that I am properly scrutinised'

Nicola Sturgeon addresses claims she mishandled sexual harassment claims made about her predecessor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qM5gYP

Matt Hancock says too soon to tell when lockdown rules will be eased

The Health Secretary tells Andrew Marr that he doesn't know when it will be safe to lift restrictions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y8jwif

Andrew RT Davies returns as Welsh Conservatives leader

He replaces Paul Davies who quit after drinking alcohol with other politicians in the Senedd, from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39a6N56

Smart motorways are dangerous, says Yorkshire police chief

The claim comes after a coroner ruled two deaths on the M1 motorway were avoidable. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39d93IY

Border poll would be 'absolutely reckless', says Arlene Foster

A Sunday Times poll shows 51% of people in favour of holding a border poll in NI within five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39XWMar

Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year

Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to cut a record number of jobs during 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3peDh3B

East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost

The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3p8X8kI

UK shadow foreign secretary: transparency around dose gap length needed

Lisa Nandy also tells the BBC's Andrew Marr that current travel restrictions 'are not sufficient.' from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qL5qQf

How Democrats Planned for Doomsday

A huge coalition of activist groups had been working together since the spring to make sure that Joe Biden won and that the “election stayed won” amid Donald Trump’s subterfuge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qGpzXA

Surge of Student Suicides Pushes Las Vegas Schools to Reopen

Firmly linking teen suicides to school closings is difficult, but rising mental health emergencies and suicide rates point to the toll the pandemic lockdown is taking. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ocCb7o

Man Threatened to Assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Officials Say

Garret Miller, who was among those who stormed the Capitol, also threatened the officer who fatally shot a Trump supporter, saying he would “hug his neck with a nice rope,” prosecutors said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qLTbmC

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Played Key Role in Trump’s Plot to Oust Acting Attorney General

The involvement of Representative Scott Perry underlined how far the former president was willing to go in using the government to subvert the election, turning to more junior and relatively unknown figures for help. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KIhZfT

PM talks to Biden in first call since inauguration

Boris Johnson said he looked forward to "deepening the longstanding alliance" between the UK and US. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nvn7Fc

Arizona G.O.P. Set to Censure Doug Ducey, Cindy McCain and Jeff Flake

The three Republicans face a rebuke from their own party for refusing either to support former President Trump or his effort to overturn the election results in Arizona, which President Biden won. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a1KE86

The Trump Presidency Is Now History. So How Will It Rank?

As scholars consider the legacy of Donald J. Trump, it appears that even the woefully inadequate James Buchanan has some serious competition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a1LAJG

Biden Administration Removes Trump Allies from U.S.-Funded News Outlets

The Trump administration had been accused of trying to turn the federally funded news agencies into partisan mouthpieces for his presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iGXXPb

Welsh Tory leader quits over alcohol row

Paul Davies is standing down after being seen drinking with other politicians during an alcohol ban. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c6ez1U

How Alvin the Beagle Helped Usher in a Democratic Senate

Senator Raphael Warnock was sworn in this week as Georgia’s first Black senator, and he arrived with a canny canine assist. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y7m7Jy

How Doug Ducey, Arizona’s Republican Governor, Views His Party After Trump

Mr. Ducey, who is facing censure by his state party on Saturday, says the divisions within the Republican Party are nothing new. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39WdEye

Is President Biden Ready for the New Senate?

Mr. Biden, a man of old Washington, might be in for a rude awakening. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/365bAms

10 Republicans Voted to Impeach Trump. The Backlash Has Been Swift.

The House Republicans who voted to charge President Donald J. Trump with inciting the Capitol riot are facing a fleet of primary challengers, censures and other rebukes from their party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LNDUD1

Who is Jonathan Braun? Trump's Last Minute Pardon Still Faces Accusations of Violence

Jonathan Braun’s 10-year sentence for running a drug ring was commuted by the departing president. The White House did not mention that he faces separate accusations of violence and threats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qX7a9l

Why Biden Can Undo Much of Trump's Legacy Via Executive Orders

President Donald Trump came to rely on executive action for many of his achievements. But his successor seems to understand that it is best used to repeal someone else’s legacy, not build his own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LOypnC

Trump’s Last-Minute Pardon Frees Man Still Facing Accusations of Violence

Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy

Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qLamoo

Senate Leaders Agree on Impeachment Trial Delay, Giving Biden Breathing Room

The plan would put off the historic proceeding until Feb. 9, giving former President Donald J. Trump time to prepare his defense and allowing President Biden to fill his cabinet and begin work on his agenda. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3973YSa

Trump and Justice Dept. Lawyer Said to Have Plotted to Oust Acting Attorney General

Trying to find another avenue to push his baseless election claims, Donald Trump considered installing a loyalist, and had the men make their cases to him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39Ts02p

White House Orders Assessment on Violent Extremism in U.S.

The order for the evaluation from the intelligence community comes as judges continue to deny bail for suspects in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3odhkk6

Pfizer Will Ship Fewer Covid-19 Vaccine Vials to Account for ‘Extra’ Doses

After the surprise discovery of an extra dose in every vial, Pfizer executives successfully lobbied the F.D.A. to change the vaccine’s formal authorization language. The company charges by the dose. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o3AxEY

Covid-19: Parties urged to suspend doorstep campaigning

Leafleting and other political activities are "neither essential nor necessary", the government says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/364NLLg

C.D.C. Eases Coronavirus Vaccine Rules for ‘Exceptional Circumstances’

The agency now says patients may switch authorized vaccines between the first and second doses, and also extend the interval between doses to six weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3paQ6fo

Pfizer Will Ship Fewer Vaccine Vials to Account for ‘Extra’ Doses

What Jerry Brown Could Teach Joe Biden

The former California governor and Mr. Biden both inherited acute crises after taking over from celebrity politicians. One achieved a turnaround; the other is just getting started. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/364dBiz

Brexit: Nissan commits to keep making cars in Sunderland

The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3972x6l

Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU

UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39XqNqE

Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files

Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3o6n7rM

City of London statues removed over 'slavery link'

Statues of William Beckford and Sir John Cass are to be removed from the Guildhall in Moorgate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XYVpTh

National Guard troops who protected the Capitol for Biden’s Inauguration were told to sleep in a parking garage.

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Lawmakers seek to return National Guard soldiers to the Capitol after they were relocated to sleep in a parking garage.

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Banished by Trump but Brought Back by Biden, Fauci Aims to ‘Let the Science Speak’

Using the kind of blunt language that so often infuriated the former president, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the health threat from the virus was still “very serious.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39Xdoz1

Forced to vacate the Capitol, National Guard soldiers are now sleeping in a parking garage.

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Covid-19: Ministers to consider £500 Covid payment to boost self-isolation rates

A leaked document outlines plans to encourage people with Covid symptoms to get tested and stay home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KzY9mO

Psaki Tries to Strike a New Tone in the White House Briefing Room

After the Trump White House’s undisguised hostility toward reporters, President Biden’s press secretary promised to “share the truth, even when it’s hard to hear.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y13Sp5

McConnell Seeks Impeachment Trial Delay as Senate Dysfunction Reigns

The Republican leader’s call to delay former President Donald J. Trump’s trial left the timetable uncertain as party leaders wrangled over the basics of a functioning Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iyr7jJ

Who is Butch Bowers? Trump's New Impeachment Lawyer

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What Does Biden Mean by ‘Unity’? Republicans Want More Than Words

The new president seeks bipartisanship, but he is caught between Republicans who want tangible concessions and Democrats who are in no mood to compromise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sLy9Gr

Pentagon Official Approves Guantánamo Trial of 3 Men for Indonesia Bombings

The case was dormant throughout the Trump administration, and then a military official suddenly approved it as the first new case at Guantánamo since 2014. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39RqIop

Here’s What’s in Biden’s Executive Orders Aimed at Covid-19

President Biden’s new executive orders included moves to increase testing, organize Covid-19 data and require mask wearing for interstate travel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/364yZ7p

Can Someone Please Open the Door?

The Bidens waited for an awkward moment in front of a closed door when they arrived at their new residence, a protocol breach that turned out to be a small but curious bit of disarray. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/398dqVD

Biden Orders Sweeping Assessment of Russian Hacking, Even While Renewing Nuclear Treaty

There will be no “reset” of the American relationship with Moscow, administration officials say. But in an era of constant confrontation in cyberspace, the president seeks to avoid a nuclear arms race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p1Nf8t

For Prosecutors, Trump’s Clemency Decisions Were a ‘Kick in the Teeth’

Commutations in high-profile Medicare fraud cases have elicited anger among those who spent years pursuing complex prosecutions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o600xE

Man Accused of Beating Officer With Hockey Stick in Capitol Riot Is Arrested

The arrest is the latest in a growing number of prosecutions against people accused of attacking law enforcement officials in the storming of the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sWaDGW

Why Biden Inherited a Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Unlikely to Grow Before April

But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qHsoI1

Congress Grants Waiver to Austin to Serve as Defense Secretary

The action paved the way for a historic vote on Friday that will make Lloyd J. Austin III, a retired four-star Army general, the first Black American to lead the Pentagon. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KAn2Ph

Buttigieg’s Climate Promises: What Could He Actually Do?

The Transportation Department, which holds sway over planes, trains and automobiles, faces limits on how it spends money. Still, here are five possible steps. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iBYMJq

Covid: England's schools to get two weeks' notice for reopening

The education secretary says he is "not able to exactly say" when pupils in England will return. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3o3iUFh

Stormont: 'Culture of indifference' shown over public money

A Stormont report says BT "ran rings around civil servants" over contracts for online services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KyXzWt

A boy who bonded with Biden over stuttering will write a children’s book.

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Some people pardoned by Trump can still be tried, an ex-Mueller prosecutor argues.

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Peter Robb, Trump Labor Appointee, Is Fired

Peter B. Robb, the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, was deeply unpopular with prominent labor unions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35VJTwc

Critic’s notebook: ‘Celebrating America’ promised that daylight is coming.

The Biden inauguration special kept its politics light while pointing a way out of dark times. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sMdO3F

Clyburn says Bush told him he was ‘the savior’ for endorsing Biden.

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Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and more perform at inaugural concert.

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Inauguration Fashion: What Did It All Mean?

A new American story told clearly and concisely in clothes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NkcIfj

Jen Psaki’s Debut: No Attacks, No Lectures, No Crowd Size Fixation

Ms. Psaki, the new White House press secretary, offered an olive branch to reporters after four years of combativeness from the Trump administration, in a briefing designed as a return to normalcy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p302rn

Michael Ellis, Trump Appointee at N.S.A., Is Placed on Leave

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Taking over @POTUS, Biden sends his first tweet as president.

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UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status

The EU's top representative in London is not being accorded the same privileges as other ambassadors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y5eWRL

Could Alex Salmond bring down Nicola Sturgeon?

The next few weeks could be bloody for the SNP as a Scottish Parliament inquiry kicks off. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iyex3H

Universities degree 'not the only route to success'

Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bYWBxV

Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney

NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3p4iQ9D

Biden’s Calls for Unity Are Already Being Tested in Congress

The new president, like many before him, said he wanted to bring lawmakers together, but much has changed since he served on Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o1q9gT

Who is Jen Psaki? Biden's Press Secretary Pledges to Bring Transparency Back

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, conducted the first news briefing of President Biden’s administration on Wednesday and vowed to bring “truth and transparency back to the briefing room.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qBbavO

Trump Financial Disclosure Reveals a Business Upended by the Pandemic

Revenues for the Trump Organization fell nearly 38 percent in 2020 as the coronavirus took a steep toll on the hospitality industry. Mar-a-Lago was a bright spot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3949LYW

An Old Role With a New Gender: Emhoff Becomes the First Second Gentleman

Vice President Kamala Harris’s husband has to define the job to suit himself — and to alter perceptions of the high-profile political spouse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iEb7wE

In Trump’s Pardons, Disdain for Accountability

President Donald J. Trump’s clemency actions underscored his animosity toward a justice system seeking to punish corruption and betrayals of public trust. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iuHJJ7

Biden, taking office amid chaos, seeks to project ‘calm resolve.’

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A First for a First Lady: Jill Biden Will Balance Her Career and East Wing Duties

Dr. Biden, who holds a doctorate in educational leadership, will continue to teach writing at Northern Virginia Community College, where she taught full-time during her two terms as second lady. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39TLBPI

With Hours Left in Office, Trump Grants Clemency to Bannon and Other Allies

The president continued using his power to help his supporters, including his former chief strategist and one of his top 2016 fund-raisers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p0LiZL

How Gerrymandering Will Protect Republicans Who Challenged the Election

Taking a position as inflammatory as refusing to certify a fair election would be riskier for G.O.P. lawmakers if they needed to appeal to an electorate beyond their next set of primary voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KtjjTA

With hours left in office, Trump pardons Bannon.

The president made the decision to pardon Stephen K. Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, after a day of frantic efforts to sway his thinking. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qtmgD8

Deepening Schism, McConnell Says Trump ‘Provoked’ Capitol Mob

The Senate majority leader’s remarks were the clearest signal yet that he has come to regard President Trump as a force who could drag down the Republican Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NkYKdf

NASA’s Decision for Moon Rocket: Test Again or Prepare for Launch?

The booster of the Space Launch System was in good condition after a test was cut short, officials said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p2GcfH

Biden to Announce Broad Plan to Reverse Trump Immigration Policies

Legislation he will propose on his first day as president will give undocumented immigrants the chance to become citizens and restore and expand programs for refugees and asylum seekers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XWkRc8

Fox News Fires a Key Player in Its Election Night Coverage

The politics editor who defended the network’s accurate projection that Biden had won Arizona is out after a backlash from viewers, including President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38XKq2t

On Night Before Inauguration, Biden Leads Mourning for Virus Victims

“To heal we must remember,” Mr. Biden said, standing in front of the Reflecting Pool, which was surrounded by 400 lights meant to mark the 400,000 people who have died from Covid-19. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ixGHvN

In Farewell Video, Trump Repeats Familiar Falsehoods

The remarks contained some of the staples of his four years of inaccurate claims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bUxIUn

Oath Keeper Suspects Charged With Conspiracy

While most arrests in the Capitol riot have been individuals, new charges accused three people tied to a right-wing militia of conspiring to commit violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qFfxGn

Justice Dept. Ends Stock Trade Inquiry Into Richard Burr Without Charges

Law enforcement officials told the senator that they would not pursue charges over his dumping of hundreds of thousands of dollars of stock after Senate coronavirus briefings early in the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bTfvXd

In Confirmation Hearings, Biden Aides Indicate Tough Approach on China

Hearings for Biden nominees for top intelligence, diplomacy and military posts offered glimpses of where there will be a resumption of the Obama administration’s approach and where they could differ. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kv0y29

Who’s Got the Nuclear Football? Actually, the Question Is When Biden Gets ‘the Biscuit’

The handoff of power from President Trump to President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Wednesday involves choreography that includes two nuclear footballs and two sets of launch codes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38XDlip

How Gerrymandering Will Protect Republicans Who Challenged the Election

Biden Nominee Vows to Track Foreign Influence on Domestic Extremist Groups

Avril Haines, who has been nominated to be director of national intelligence, told senators that she would assist with a public written assessment of the threat from QAnon. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38YE5UE

At his confirmation hearing, Biden’s pick for defense secretary addresses the waiver he needs, which some do not want to grant.

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A career official with a low profile is expected to temporarily lead the Justice Department.

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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says predecessor

The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sGmKry

Yellen Outlines Economic Priorities, and Republicans Draw Battle Lines

Janet L. Yellen, the Treasury secretary nominee, said at her confirmation hearing that the U.S. economy needed more help to get through the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oYEonW

More Capitol Police Officers Test Positive for Coronavirus After Riot.

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Biden is Wary of Prosecuting Trump, but His Voters are Eager

Urging unity, the president-elect has tried to focus on his policy plans. But many of those who elected him are still fixated on his predecessor: “He’s a crook and he needs to pay.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bTo8ks

All the Key Questions Surrounding Trump and Biden in Next 24 Hours

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Avril Haines Says She'll Help on Public Threat Assessment of QAnon

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Biden’s pick for Health and Human Services role would be first transgender federal official confirmed by the Senate.

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When Joe Biden Takes the White House, He’ll Also Take @WhiteHouse Twitter

The transition of official White House social media handles is more complicated now than four years ago. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ipABxH

Coronavirus Travel Ban: Trump Orders Lifting While Biden Aides Vow to Block Move

The president’s proclamation, which would not take effect until Jan. 26, after Joe Biden assumes office, was part of a flurry of orders that Mr. Biden is likely to reverse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iqqWqo

Coal mine go-ahead 'undermines climate summit'

The UK's push to secure a deal over fossil fuels is being undercut by a decision to allow a new coal mine, MPs warn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sDxsPf

How Joe Biden Will Take Over the Trump Administration’s Twitter Accounts

The transition of official White House social media handles is more complicated now than four years ago. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35QtTvq

Brexit: NI secretary 'like emperor with no clothes'

Edwin Poots hits back after Brandon Lewis claimed trade disruption was caused by the pandemic, not Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LESrkm

What to Expect Over a Frantic Few Days

Trump’s final pardons, Biden’s first executive orders: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nYAme6

Covid: Health secretary Matt Hancock self-isolating after app alert

Matt Hancock says he will stay home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35SQsje

Conservative rebel MPs pressure government over genocide clause

Tory MPs want Parliament to debate ending trade deals with countries deemed responsible for genocide. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3p4jXpW

Covid: Self-employed mothers 'deserve equal help'

Campaigners say 75,000 women who took maternity leave are losing out on government Covid payments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39HgtTO

The Arizona G.O.P. Is Sticking With Trumpism, Whether Arizona Republicans Like It or Not

Despite losing a Senate seat and seeing Joe Biden win the state, state party leaders in the land of Barry Goldwater and John McCain aren’t switching gears. They’re doubling down. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XVC1Xk

Amanda Gorman Captures the Moment, in Verse

The youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history will read a work she finished after the riot at the Capitol. “I’m not going to in any way gloss over what we’ve seen,” she says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XWDTPe

Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers

Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KvWxdY

Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights?

The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35SpQPs

Johnson 'glad' to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill

People who say Boris Johnson does not want Joe Biden as president are "mistaken", says Lord Sedwill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sC20AV

Trump’s 1776 Commission Critiques Liberalism in Report Derided by Historians

The report charges that Americans are being indoctrinated with a false narrative of the nation’s founding and identity, including the role of slavery in its history. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3swehH8

Trump Orders Lifting of Virus Travel Ban, but Biden Aides Vow to Block Move

They Prepare the White House for a New President. They Have 5 Hours.

Inauguration Day brings with it an awkward transition when one family moves in and another moves out, made all the more so this year by the coronavirus and President Trump’s stormy departure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p0Zuly

Biden Will Kick Off Inaugural Events at a Ceremony Honoring Victims of Covid-19

Events on Wednesday, when Joseph R. Biden Jr. takes the oath of office, will have a more celebratory theme. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39NHC7m

Sharpshooters, Protesters, a Secret Train Trip

The inaugural of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. is not the first to take place at a tense moment in American history. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3swOrD3

Jeremy Corbyn: Details of Labour inquiry into ex-leader made public

Sections of an internal party report into the ex-leader's conduct are released by his lawyers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2M40tTq

Biden to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline in Inauguration Day Executive Order

The project had already been languishing, but the action by Mr. Biden would signal his determination to undo President Trump’s environmental legacy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/369UXpR

Trump Prepares Pardon Wave for Final Hours

Among those under consideration for grants of clemency are the former New York Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver and the rapper Lil Wayne. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38SnJgd

Pentagon Accelerates Efforts to Root Out Far-Right Extremism in the Ranks

The nation’s military has a history of downplaying white nationalism and right-wing activism, but the siege of the Capitol has created a new urgency for dealing with them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XP7YR0

Investigators Eye Right-Wing Militias at Capitol Riot

The F.B.I. has arrested several members associated with violent right-wing extremist groups known as the Oath Keepers and the Three Percenters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bPB22O

Alex Padilla, California’s First Latino Senator, on Needing to ‘Walk and Chew Gum’ in Washington

He was appointed to fill Kamala Harris’s seat, and will take office as his state struggles with record Covid rates, especially in the neighborhood he grew up in. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38VTghy

Covid-19: Four million in UK get their first vaccine

People in their 70s and those deemed clinically extremely vulnerable are now being offered the jab. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XU6FjL

Yellen Readies Big Changes for Treasury

From financial regulation to minority lending, Biden’s pick is poised to change course sharply from the policies of Secretary Steven Mnuchin. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39GhThf

British Virgin Islands corruption inquiry launched

Allegations include reports that £5m of public money was spent on an airline that did not exist. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XOf9Jc

Regnery Publishing Picks Up Senator Hawley's Book

The conservative publishing house said Senator Josh Hawley had been the victim of cancel culture. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bQznKA

Alex Davies-Jones MP 'lost most of cervix after delaying smear'

Alex Davies-Jones said "like so many others" she put off having a test for months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oYgitv

G7 Cornwall: Residents concerned about impact of event

World leaders are set to attend the event held in Carbis Bay, near St Ives, in June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38WeGL6

Karl McCartney: MP warned over election leaflet

Conservative Karl McCartney acted against guidance by touting his magistrate role, a panel finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kp4rWk

Biden Will Be the Oldest President to Take the Oath. Who Were the Youngest and Oldest?

Until Joe Biden is sworn in on Wednesday, President Trump holds the record for the country’s oldest chief executive. At 42, Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bOnk0j

Covid vaccine: Drakeford faces 'go-slow' roll-out criticism

Wales' first minister says he is trying to prevent staff "standing around with nothing to do". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sIjhJ5

Inauguration History: Who Was the First New President to … ?

The inauguration has evolved a bit from George Washington’s day. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iqsdO8

Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption

Fresh fish exports have been severely disrupted by new border controls with the European Union. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oVxjVi

Monica Lennon to stand in Scottish Labour leadership contest

The Central Scotland MSP will challenge Anas Sarwar in the race to replace Richard Leonard. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LHcz5g

This M.L.K. Day, America Has a ‘Long Road Ahead’

White supremacy was built on lies. In a reality-denying age, it follows that racism has flourished. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oW3hAN

Rivals Mock Andrew Yang: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race

Andrew Yang’s visit to a “bodega” drew digs from other contenders, and his entry in the New York City’s race seemed to shake up the contest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ioCrPa

In Minnesota, a G.O.P. Lawmaker’s Death Brings Home the Reality of Covid

Minnesota Republicans celebrated election victories with a gala party. A state senator’s death from Covid-19 underlined the consequences of the G.O.P.’s rejection of health experts’ guidance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XSWbB0

The Potential Plus of Having a Former ‘English Learner’ as Education Secretary

Like a growing number of U.S. students today, Miguel Cardona learned English in school, not at home. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35QItmH

Mike Pompeo Leaves State Department With a Dubious Legacy

As Secretary of State Mike Pompeo looks to his political future, his turbulent tenure is characterized by investigations into his leadership and ethics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oWabpJ

Brexit: 'Putting UK, not GB, delayed my fish for 24 hours'

New trading rules are causing problems for some firms, creating backlogs and uncertainty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38QFcFK

Covid: UK closes all travel corridors until at least 15 February

Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, must show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39Dczva

Covid-19: Vaccination rollout begins for over-70s in England

The move comes as 10 new mass vaccination hubs open in England, and the UK's travel corridors close. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sB2uaw

Universal Credit: Labour presses PM for action ahead of benefit vote

Labour calls on Boris Johnson to give millions a "helping hand" by extending £20 Universal Credit uplift. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LKipme

N.S.A. Installs Trump Loyalist as Top Lawyer Days Before Biden Takes Office

The acting defense secretary ordered the spy agency to appoint Michael Ellis, who has been accused of having a hand in one of the Trump administration’s most contentious legal decisions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oXvoj8

Coronavirus: Concerns over bosses breaking Covid safety rules

The Health and Safety Executive says it received 2,945 complaints about workplaces in one week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sypZ49

Who Is MyPillow C.E.O. Mike Lindell, One of Trump's Last Remaining Supporters From Corporate America?

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Universal Credit: Benefit increase only 'temporary', says Raab

A decision on whether to extend £20 Universal Credit rise is unlikely before March's Budget, minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qwCPxM

Covid-19: UK increases border checks for travellers to keep new cases and variants out

The foreign secretary added there would be a crackdown on those failing to isolate after travelling abroad. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sBruia

Covid-19: Beating September vaccine target for all over-18s would a 'bonus' - Raab

The UK has the capacity to meet target to reach every adult by autumn, the foreign secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XN3gD9

How Republicans Are Warping Reality Around the Capitol Attack

Loyalists to President Trump are increasingly relying on conspiracy theories and misinformation, drawing false equivalence with last summer’s racial protests and blaming outside agitators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38PcDZh

Prospect of Pardons in Final Days Fuels Market to Buy Access to Trump

The president’s allies have collected tens of thousands of dollars — and potentially much more — from people seeking pardons. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39D3lyN

What’s It Like to Have Kamala Harris As ‘Momala’? We Asked Her Stepkids.

A Zoom interview with Ella and Cole Emhoff. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qqUc3d

Migrant Caravan, Now in Guatemala, Could Pose Early Test for Biden

As many as 9,000 migrants from Honduras are hoping to reach the United States to escape poverty intensified by hurricanes and the pandemic. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to ease asylum rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LvILbP

Statues to get protection from 'baying mobs'

The government is planning new laws to stop England's monuments being removed "on a whim" by protesters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bLZWk7

Home Office 'working to restore' lost police records

Hundreds of thousands of DNA and arrest records were deleted after a human error, the Home Office says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bTcHsS

Covid: Airport support scheme to open in England

The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3imX7a8

Loews Hotels says it won’t host a fund-raiser with Senator Josh Hawley.

The decision to call off the event was the latest indication that many companies are distancing themselves from Republicans who voted to overturn the election results. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35PyVbx

Facebook will temporarily stop showing ads for gun accessories and military gear.

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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3szRCcU

Before the Capitol Riot, Calls for Cash and Talk of Revolution

A network of far-right agitators across the country spent weeks organizing and raising money for a mass action to overturn President Trump’s election loss. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3svttEv

Biden and Harris will introduce members of their White House science team this afternoon.

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The Pariah Post-Presidency

Isolated and angry, a diminished President Trump is leaving Washington for an uncertain future. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35LFiwA

Banner Headlines for Tumultuous Times

For this newspaper, the extraordinary events of the past few months have demanded headlines that take up space. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LV8UR0

Covid: 'Urgent' aviation support plea over travel curbs

Air industry bodies call for more support ahead of the UK's tighter quarantine rules on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XY1krP

‘Hell, Yes,’ Republicans Are Headed for a Bitter Internal Showdown

G.O.P. leadership would like to blunt President Trump’s influence over the party. Mr. Trump and his allies want to punish those who have crossed him. A series of clashes looms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39zhLjG

Inside Twitter’s Decision to Cut Off Trump

Jack Dorsey, the chief executive, had reservations about locking the president’s account. But the calls for violence that his tweets provoked were too overwhelming. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iiVcU5

A First for an American President, and a First for Donald Trump

In the final moments of his presidency, Mr. Trump is confronting an unfamiliar fate: He is being held to account as never before for things he has said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XIFXun

One Sentence in Biden Stimulus Plan Reveals His Health Care Approach

An increase in subsidies could drive millions to enroll in Obamacare marketplaces, experts say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39EwFVE

Trump’s ‘Law and Order’: One More Deceptive Tactic Is Exposed

The president’s response to the riot at the Capitol underscored the ways he has twisted the phrase “law and order” over the past four years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nOAbSC

U.S. Executes Dustin Higgs for Role in 3 1996 Murders

It was the 13th and final scheduled federal execution under President Trump. President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has said he opposes the death penalty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3igNgTo

Last-Minute Rule Seeks to Impose Term Limits on Top Career Health Officials

The Trump administration wants to mandate job reviews for top government scientists and managers every five years, which could lead to reassignment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LYXE63

Top Lawmakers Not Told of Police Request for Backup Before Riot, Aide and Others Say

The rejected request was another key breakdown in the security failure ahead of the violence at the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qhEdo6

Boris Johnson says girls' education key to ending poverty

The UK prime minister wants girls' education in developing countries to be a key international focus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XNz4HW

To poll or not to poll? That is still the question

Ministers seem set on England's May elections taking place, but some in local government are pushing back. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sv1Uva

Lankford Apologizes to Black Voters for Backing Trump’s Election Deceit

The Oklahoma senator, who is up for re-election in 2022, said he had not realized his objection to the election results would be seen as a direct attack on the voting rights of people of color. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XJAjIf

Pentagon Moves to Block Exam of Tortured Guantánamo Prisoner

In his final days in office before a new administration takes over, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy changed a regulation to sidestep court rulings requiring the medical examination. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nOq2Fh

Biden to Elevate Science Adviser to His Cabinet

The President-elect will nominate Eric S. Lander to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy, a post left vacant by President Trump for 18 months. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LU30j4

Atlanta Prosecutor Appears to Move Closer to Trump Inquiry

The Fulton County district attorney is weighing an inquiry into possible election interference and is said to be considering hiring an outside counsel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sxfUUU

Pelosi Holds Back Impeachment Article as House Builds Case

The speaker called the impeachment of President Trump “urgent,” but did not send the charge to the Senate to prompt the start of a trial, nor commit to when she would do so. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oP9Uos

Photos capture notes from Trump ally leaving the White House on Friday.

President Trump, isolated and watching the clock count down on his time in the White House, spent some of it on Friday with the C.E.O. of MyPillow, Mike Lindell, who brought some notes with him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qmyHAw

Biden Pledges Federal Vaccine Campaign to Beat a Surging Coronavirus

Facing looming shortages and rising infections, the president-elect promised mobile vaccination sites, National Guard troops and a federal push to increase vaccine production. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3suvwbX

New Warnings of Violence as Security Tightens for Inauguration

Commercial airlines have tracked an increase in checked weapons, and federal law enforcement raised fresh alarms about extremist plots. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oR2h0F

Federal Watchdogs Open Investigation Into Capitol Riot

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Federal watchdogs open broad investigation into possible failures before Capitol riot.

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Child social care review chair promises 'radical plan'

The new chair of the independent review in England explains to the BBC the inquiry's remit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sw0twf

Ex-civil service boss: I'd grab Nato leader role

Sir Mark Sedwill is "flattered" to be a candidate, but admits a politician is more likely to get the job. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nTef8Y

Review of children's social care system launched

Former teacher Josh MacAlister has been asked to examine every area of the care system of England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39t2VuI

Brexit: 'Most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'

Some hauliers say they have faced long delays and fear things will get worse before they get better. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38OO27f

Lankford Apologizes to Black Constituents for Election Objections

Senator James Lankford said in the letter that he had never intended to “diminish the voice of any Black American” by questioning the election results. Still, he added, “I should have recognized how what I said and what I did could be interpreted by many of you.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XKzj6F

The Big Promises Biden Is Making

The president-elect signals an aggressive economic agenda: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35Iszup

Tom Kerridge: There has to be a solution to free school meals

Celebrity Chef Tom Kerridge calls for "robust" measures to help disadvantaged children. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3srAG8p

Biden Appoints Former C.I.A. Deputy to Return to Job

The former agency official, David Cohen, is seen as a potential successor to the nominee to run the C.I.A. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oO5cXV

Biden Picks Former F.D.A. Chief to Lead Federal Vaccine Efforts

Dr. David Kessler, who helped speed the development and approval of AIDS drugs in the 1990s, will become the top science official at Operation Warp Speed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bD7gOR

Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says

It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XESsXA

UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November

The economy contracted as lockdown restrictions in England hit the service sector hard, official figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ideY3v

Technical issue resolved after '150,000 police records lost'

The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LqPQdK

Rules of origin: Why are Percy Pigs a headache for M&S?

Rules of origin are a key part of the UK's trade deal with the EU. What are they? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39yqyCj

Inaugural Security Is Fortified in D.C. as Military and Police Links Are Eyed in Riot

Dozens of people in Washington on the day of the attack on the Capitol were said to be on a terrorism watch list. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kgsyqh

Senate Balances Impeachment Trial With an Incoming President

Senate leaders were working to agree on a dual track to try the departing president at the same time it considered the agenda of the incoming one, an exercise never tried before. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oLDvz6

After Second Impeachment, Giuliani Vows to Support Trump

White House officials are universally angry with Rudolph W. Giuliani and blame him for both of President Trump’s impeachments. But he remains one of few people still willing to join Mr. Trump in the foxhole. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bSVBf5

What’s in Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan

The president-elect is rolling out a large spending package aimed at helping battle the virus and alleviate the economic toll it has taken. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kf1zLE

Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn

The president-elect detailed plans for an initial effort to fight the coronavirus and a subsequent one to address economic recovery. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38GFnDE

'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'

Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3srnGzO

Top Official at Indian Health Service Will Step Down

The next director of the health service will inherit an agency that has drawn intense criticism for its failures to provide adequate care both before and during the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35DGZvW

Impeachment Briefing: Republicans Divided

Some Republicans are thinking about voting for President Trump’s impeachment, as the Senate prepares for a trial. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oNtIZf

A Historic Impeachment and a Big Choice for the Senate

Trump enters the history books. Now what will McConnell do? This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LvRfQ5

Ask for 'ANI': Domestic abuse help scheme explained

Safeguarding Minister Victoria Atkins says anyone can go into a pharmacy and ask for domestic violence help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nE1YoJ

Biden Set to Call for Big Spending on Stimulus and Vaccines

The president-elect is expected to lay out his plans today for an initial effort to combat the coronavirus and a subsequent one to address economic recovery. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qnLgvh

Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government

The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oJdoZF

The Impeachment of President Trump: A Preordained Coda to a Presidency

The impeachment of President Trump for a second time — in a Capitol ringed by troops — seemed like the almost inevitable culmination of four years that left the nation fractured, angry and losing its sense of self. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39wL868

Coronavirus: Government's rough sleeping strategy 'out of step'

Boris Johnson pledged to end rough sleeping by 2024, but a watchdog says plans need reviewing post-Covid. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iaTLHc

Under Heavy Pressure, Trump Releases Video Condemning Capitol Siege

The video was made public after President Trump was impeached a second time and after he told his followers during the riot a week ago that “we love you.’’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XE3aOo

Trump Impeached for Inciting Insurrection

President Trump became the first president to be impeached twice, after the House approved a single charge citing his role in whipping up a mob that stormed the Capitol. He faces a Senate trial that could disqualify him from future office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nJdLlo

As His Predecessor Is Impeached, Biden Tries to Stay Above the Fray

The president-elect has long tried to keep from being sucked into President Trump’s dramas. He may find that posture hard to maintain when he takes office and the Senate puts Mr. Trump on trial. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LuKRsk

Impeachment Briefing: Trump Is Impeached, Again

The House impeached President Trump for inciting a violent insurrection against the U.S. government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nIbzdS

A Fitting Coda to a Presidency

A Proud Boys Supporter Threatened Violence Against the Rev. Raphael Warnock

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A man charged with threatening Pelosi also mused about shooting the Washington mayor, prosecutors say.

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National Guard Fills Capitol for Impeachment Vote

One week after the siege of the Capitol, lawmakers impeached President Trump a second time under heavily armed guard. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38LxyNb

Amid Riot Chaos, Some National Security Leaders Are Absent From View

The Trump administration’s response to the attack, incited by the president, has lacked broad reassurances to a country on edge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nB78li

More Arrests Made Amid New Calls for Investigation of Capitol Attack

Democratic lawmakers also demanded answers about visitors to the Capitol a day before the riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39u0zfp

A Republican Lawmaker for Whom the Spectacle Is the Point

Rep. Lauren Boebert represents an increasingly clamorous faction of the party that carries Mr. Trump’s anti-establishment message and is ready to break all norms in doing so. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bAdejl

Pressure Mounts on Republicans to Buck Trump

A lengthening list of blue-chip giants of corporate America are pledging to cut off funds to Republicans who opposed certifying the election, and Democrats are planning ad campaigns against them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XCOhf5

How to decode the far-right symbols at the Capitol riot.

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Who is Joe Neguse?

Mr. Neguse described his first vote to impeach President Trump, in 2019, as defending democracy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qjyAWk

Pentagon Marching Where It Once Feared to Go: Armed Troops on the Streets

The troops will be National Guard, and not active-duty. But officials know such events are fraught with risk, and cite Kent State in 1970, Tiananmen Square in 1989 and Tehran in 2009. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bDcN8c

Trump Polls: What They Say About Impeachment and His Possible Removal

Clear majorities of Americans believe the president is responsible for the riot at the Capitol last week, but support for impeaching and removing him is not as widespread, polls suggest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39sMa2R

U.S. Authorities Warn That the Capitol Breach Will Be a ‘Significant Driver of Violence.’

The deadly breach at the Capitol last week will be a “significant driver of violence” for armed militia groups and racist extremists who are targeting the presidential inauguration next week, according to a joint intelligence bulletin issued by federal authorities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qgee0e

Biden to Restore Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Aides to Senior White House Posts

The two appointments illustrate how the president-elect appears determined to rebuild a White House national security team to focus on threats that critics say were ignored by President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XElOoY

Can Conservative Media Still Return to Business as Usual?

President Biden ought to be good for ratings. But it’s impossible to imagine small-bore scandals satisfying an audience that thinks the presidency was stolen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39sbQwD

Covid-19: We can make this the peak by following rules, says Hancock

The health secretary urges people to follow rules, saying "individual decisions" make a difference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38DI2Oe

Brexit: DUP MP to table Westminister question on Irish Sea border

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is due to table an urgent oral question, describing the impact on NI business. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bFN2nL

What Time is Trump's Impeachment Vote? Streaming, Guide and More

The House will hold a vote on Wednesday to impeach President Trump. Heres how to follow along. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KaV38P

'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled

Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LjNgGp

U.S. Executes Lisa Montgomery for 2004 Murder

She was the first woman to be put to death by the federal government since 1953 and had been the only woman on federal death row. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LIOquI

YouTube Suspends Trump’s Channel for at Least Seven Days

YouTube is the latest tech company to bar the president from posting online, following Twitter, Facebook and others. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nz8E7q

China: Senior Conservatives call for reset of UK policy

A report from a Tory right group adds to internal pressure on the government to harden its stance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Iy5PX

Impeachment Briefing: The House Prepares to Vote

Momentum is building among Republicans to vote for impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nL3WUo

Manhunt Intensifies as Authorities Warn Some Rioters May Face Sedition Charges

Evidence emerged that top officials, including at the F.B.I., had warnings about violence before the riot at the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oArfkO

Pentagon to Arm National Guard Troops Deploying to Capitol for Inauguration

The armed National Guard troops will be responsible for security around the Capitol building complex, officials said. About 15,000 Guard troops are expected to be deployed in the city. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XyLwvp

Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'

A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LNoqOF

Pence Reached His Limit With Trump. It Wasn’t Pretty.

After four years of tongue-biting silence that critics say enabled the president’s worst instincts, the vice president would not yield to the pressure and name-calling from his boss. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xxi0Gc

McConnell Privately Backs Impeachment as House Moves to Charge Trump

The House was poised to formally call on Vice President Mike Pence to move to wrest power from the president, as Republican support built for impeaching him of inciting violence against the nation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sfpCvj

Meet the House G.O.P. Freshmen Emerging as Some of the Party’s Sharpest Critics

Even as many freshmen have avoided breaking with President Trump, some have called for a partywide reckoning most of their caucus’s leaders have shied away from. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bFev97

9/11 United Congress. The Capitol Riot on 1/6 Has Deepened the Divide

Many Democrats are in no mood for calls for unity, pushing instead for accountability for Republicans who refused to recognize the election result and fueled divisions that erupted in the Capitol riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bzZNjl

Civil service: Call to move 50,000 officials out of London

Tory think tank says government departments should re-locate to Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3i7sbuA

Free school meals: Minister demands 'urgent improvement'

It comes after footballer Marcus Rashford said images of food parcels online were "not good enough". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oQZqEQ

Congress United After 9/11, but 1/6 Has Deepened the Divide

Military Chiefs Remind Troops of Their Oath After Fallout From Assault on Capitol

The Joint Chiefs of Staff told the United States’ armed forces to defend the Constitution and reject extremism in a memo that condemned last week’s violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38DN5OJ

Feds Order States to Expand Covid-19 Vaccine Targets as Deaths Surge

Racing against a rising death toll, the Trump administration has ordered states to offer coronavirus vaccines to people over 65 or with a medical condition that puts them at risk. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35wIw6P

How Sheldon Adelson’s Death Could Affect the GOP's Future

The death of Mr. Adelson, who spent over half a billion dollars to help Republicans, may complicate their efforts to regain control of Congress. “A next generation of Sheldon-level giving does not readily exist,” one strategist said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oGrfQe

UK allows emergency use of bee-harming pesticide

In 2018, the EU and UK imposed an almost-total ban because of the serious damage it could cause. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2LJNINF

Can the U.S. Avoid More Political Violence?

Across the country, security precautions ramp up before Jan. 20: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35uxsas

Holding Fast to Trump, Pompeo Angers Diplomats, Foreign and Domestic

State Department personnel and allied officials expressed outrage that Mike Pompeo has failed to acknowledge, much less protest, President Trump’s role in inciting rioters who stormed the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oCI0vM

Covid-19: Rule-breakers 'increasingly likely' to be fined - Cressida Dick

People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XwzxOL

Covid: Johnson's bike ride 'didn't break rules'

Downing Street defends the PM, while the Met Police chief says he did not act "against the law". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Xw6YkH

Covid-19: NI Executive to meet amid mounting hospital pressures

First Minister Arlene Foster says ministers have few options left to tighten lockdown rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bCizHb

Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3i4LVPl

The History Behind 'Mob' Mentality

Why do some mass gatherings turn violent? Experts in crowd behavior say there’s still much to learn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38As9Z2

Fringe Groups Splinter Online After Facebook and Twitter Bans

Tracking what may be planned in the coming days could become even more difficult as the groups take to lesser-known networks and apps that can’t be easily monitored. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qbb6Td

House Sets Impeachment Vote to Charge Trump With Incitement

Democrats are planning a Tuesday vote to formally call on the vice president to wrest power from President Trump and a Wednesday impeachment vote if he does not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35u8Les

Congress’s Sergeants-at-Arms Face Scrutiny After Siege

The House and Senate sergeants-at-arms, who have resigned, now face questions about why they failed to do more to deter the Trump loyalists who swarmed the Capitol last week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38xL72y

Was the US Capitol Riot a Coronavirus Superspreader Event?

Members of a mob, many unmasked, roamed the halls of the Capitol. Unmasked Republicans jammed into secure rooms. The outcome is worrisome to many members of Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3i3Fdcx

Before Capitol Riot, Republican Lawmakers Fanned the Flames

A “1776 moment”: Several of the president’s closest allies in Congress used bellicose language to urge their supporters to attend the Jan. 6 rally that turned into a deadly riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nwzg9f

Justice Dept. Pursues at Least 150 Suspects in Capitol Riot

Federal law enforcement officials have embarked on a nationwide manhunt as they grapple with the fallout from the government’s failure to protect the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38zRL8o

AT&T, JPMorgan and Coca-Cola Pull Back Political Giving Following Capitol Riots

AT&T and Marriott were among companies that will stop campaign contributions to lawmakers who objected to certifying the election. Other companies, such as JPMorgan, paused all political donations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oDJDt3

Did Mixing a Riot With a Pandemic Yield a Super-Spreader Event?

U.S. Rush to Declare Houthis Terrorists Threatens to Halt Aid to Yemen

The Trump administration did not wait to put in place legal protections for aid workers, a lapse that officials said could halt shipments of food, medicine, gasoline and other assistance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MMHeOC

State Capitals ‘on High Alert,’ Fearing More Violence

Capitals across the country are bracing for any spillover from last week’s violent assault on the U.S. Capitol. State legislatures already have become targets for protesters in recent days. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38yf7er

Fractured by Trump, the G.O.P. Can’t Agree on a Way Back to Power

Many Republican leaders and strategists want to prepare the party for a post-Trump future. But the pro-Trump voter base has other ideas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3q6dR8g

Impeachment Briefing: ‘Incitement of Insurrection’

House Democrats introduced an article of impeachment charging President Trump over the riot at the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oAGVER

An Urgent Reckoning for the Trump Brand