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The first lady was in Delano, Calif., to mark the birthday of César Chávez, the labor organizer who formed the country’s first successful farmworkers’ union. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fvlsLD

40 Years After Reagan, a Bet Big Government Can Get Something Done

President Biden feels a burning sense of competition, his aides say, to prove that democratic capitalism can work. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3uaLdVF

Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dm9ul0

Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

A manufacturing subcontractor in Baltimore mixed ingredients from the coronavirus vaccines of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, setting back U.S. production of the “one-and-done” shot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pf1b2p

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Meets Skepticism, Signaling Fight to Come

With Republicans lining up in opposition and some Democrats unsatisfied, the package faces hurdles on Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3u9TQjb

COP26: Government has 'no plans' to delay climate summit

Downing Street sources reject reports the COP26 meeting in Glasgow will be postponed until next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OcOgNS

David Cameron and Greensill: What's it all about?

Why the former PM is facing calls to be investigated over his links with a controversial financier. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fuc0br

Campaigners criticise 'deeply cynical' race report

The government-commissioned report finds UK system is "no longer" rigged against ethnic minorities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dkAbqd

Lisa Nandy: Foreign policy affects people at home

Labour's shadow foreign secretary says she wants to rebuild the UK's reputation and recognise its impact. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3m5LS8b

Prabal Gurung on Anti-Asian Violence, Discrimination and the Duties of Success

The Nepalese-American designer on mistreatment by investors, how he’s kept his business alive and his fears for his mom. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QLb202

Ex-politicians should be very careful - minister

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says it's important not to "harm" public life after leaving office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3m8wOXk

English local elections: UK needs 'a green recovery' says Greens co-leader

Launching their English election campaign, Greens co-leader says people "need hope" after "tough year". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3udllZ9

Councils filling potholes 'every 19 seconds'

The number of repairs has increased to 1.7 million in England and Wales in the past year, a survey says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3u8cmZf

Trump Is Sued by Two Police Officers Over Capitol Riot

Former President Donald J. Trump “inflamed, encouraged, incited, directed, and aided and abetted” the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, the officers’ lawsuit said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39tIcIm

Covid: Ministers urged to help tenants and landlords with rent arrears

MPs say the government should act to prevent a rise in homelessness after the eviction ban ends. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ucZ9hN

Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy

The president will begin selling his proposal on Wednesday, saying it would fix 20,000 miles of roads and 10,000 bridges, while also addressing climate change and racial inequities and raising corporate taxes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cCl4ZQ

Supreme Court Arguments May Be Turning Point for N.C.A.A.

The justices will consider whether limits on payments to student-athletes violate antitrust laws. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fr1PUX

Bobby Storey funeral: Byrne has 'lost confidence' of unionists, says Foster

First minister says it would be "folly" for chief constable to ignore unionists' concerns over Storey funeral. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dgYyF8

How tampon tax, hedgerows and sanctions have changed since Brexit

Tampon tax, hedgerows and sanctions: what's changed since Brexit? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sPAWOF

Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight

BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39scCdZ

Race and racism 'less important in explaining social disparities' - report

Inequalities in the UK have as much to do with social class and family structure, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cy92AN

G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind Behind Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90

Unlike other defendants in the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon, Mr. Liddy refused to testify and drew the longest prison term. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rCqp7U

Biden to Pay for Infrastructure Plan With Corporate Taxes

The president will propose using the revenue from increasing corporate taxes to pay for eight years of ambitious spending on roads, bridges, utilities and other needs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39oUXnp

'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England

The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fnjLjs

Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3warOpI

Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

President Biden and leading congressional Democrats have made the far-reaching bill a top priority, but some proponents believe it needs major changes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3u9qvFS

State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

Even as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken similarly condemned abuses and oppression from China to Syria to Venezuela, he overturned aspects of the Trump administration’s human rights agenda. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cBPsnb

Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks

“We can’t be silent in the face of rising violence against Asian Americans,” President Biden said after an assault on a woman in New York. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3frEv9G

Hunter Biden’s Memoir: 7 Takeaways From ‘Beautiful Things’

President Biden’s son opens up about crack addiction, his romantic relationship with his sister-in-law and the new love that halted his cycle of despair. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sCtu9t

Biden’s Judicial Counterpunch to Trump Begins

With a diverse initial slate of nominees, the president is starting to try to neutralize his predecessor’s profound influence on the courts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39pEi2Y

Scotland election 2021: Party leaders clash over need for indyref2

The leaders of the country's five larger parties went head-to-head in a live BBC Scotland debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cxtHF7

Matt Gaetz Is Said to Be Investigated Over Possible Sexual Relationship With a Girl, 17

An inquiry into the Florida congressman was opened in the final months of the Trump administration, people briefed on it said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fFyfvl

Here’s How Democrats’ Sweeping Voting Rights Law Would Work

The expansive measure would set a nationwide floor on ballot access, nullify many voting restrictions, change the way political districts are drawn and rein in campaign donations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31xrBij

Lex Greensill: Labour questions ex-adviser's No 10 business card

The party wants an inquiry into the influence of Lex Greensill under David Cameron's government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39uo4FL

As Biden Weighs Infrastructure, One Group Fights for Inclusion: Mothers

For many mothers newly burdened by the pandemic, resentment lingers that the government is helping too late. Both political parties are now trying to court them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PDhLJ0

2021 elections: A really simple guide

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NKWJYi

Where do the parties stand in Scotland?

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sk4xPR

Biden's Judicial Nominees Have Diverse Backgrounds

The president’s first choices for district and appeals court openings reflected his campaign promise to choose judges from outside of traditional backgrounds. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ty5Pa

'Right' for Cameron behaviour to be probed - minister

MPs or the standards watchdog could look at claims about the ex-PM, the business secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sNHzRz

Charity warns UK aid priorities to see 63% cut in funding

Charity founded by the U2 singer Bono accuses government of cutting financing for new projects. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3uab6or

Biden Names Diverse Nominees for the Federal Bench

Holyrood 2021: Scottish leaders go head-to-head in first TV debate

The leaders of Scotland's five larger political parties will take part in the BBC Scotland debate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PlPPJL

Bobby Storey funeral: Decisions due from prosecutors

The actions of 24 people were looked into, including Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PmfuC2

Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31sQQSZ

Biden Administration Announces a Major Offshore Wind Plan

The White House said the program could create tens of thousands of new jobs while moving the country toward clean energy from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3sB5MKu

With an Eye on 2024, a Rarely Bashful Pompeo Grows More Combative

Criticized for partisan activity even when he was the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo is taking aim at the Biden administration and talking like a candidate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3m0For8

Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

The administration is stepping up the pace of vaccinations and expanding access to shots, but it remains in a race against a virus on the upswing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cwHc7W

Democrats Look to Smooth the Way for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

House Democrats face hurdles to pushing through the president’s big spending plans, including Republican opposition and resistance from their own ranks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3w5UfVX

Despite Problems In the Past, Biden to Try Again with 'Green' Stimulus

As vice president, Joe Biden oversaw a “green jobs” stimulus package that produced notable failures. This time, with more money and more demand for clean technology, will be different, Democrats say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fo6maX

Greensill Capital: Labour calls for watchdog to probe firm's role

The party wants a standards body to look into access granted to the firm under ex-PM David Cameron. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3m46ttB

Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fvMHG9

Biden Changes His Own ‘Paradigm’

The president is quietly undercutting the exact brand of center-lane politics that he worked hard to enshrine as a senator. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PbnkP8

Covid: Strength of defence against new wave unclear, says PM

Boris Johnson urges "caution" despite the Covid vaccine rollout and easing of rules in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3fqm455

Supreme Court Looks for Narrow Path in Investors’ Suit Against Goldman Sachs

Both sides agreed that generic statements about firms’ integrity and honesty can sometimes be the basis for securities fraud class-action suits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3u1nYNR

Corporations, Vocal About Racial Justice, Go Quiet on Voting Rights

“They are complicit in their silence,” one activist said, as bills that would disproportionately affect Black citizens across the country stir public debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3u7gUzo

PM announces plans for more UK made vaccines

Boris Johnson says the UK will make 50-60 million vaccine doses in the North East of England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rAojFz

Lara Trump joins Fox News as a paid contributor.

The daughter-in-law of former President Donald J. Trump is joining the cable channel after appearing as a frequent guest during the 2020 campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fpkUa0

Grenfell tenants 'bullied' by council before fire

Lawyers for victims of the fire accuse the council of "neglect, indifference and discrimination". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3u524ta

Holyrood 2021: SNP's Sturgeon pledges to double child payment

The SNP leader says ending child poverty should be a "driving mission" for the next Holyrood term. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cwu03d

Rainsbrook: Government urged to take over private youth jail

One MP says promises made by the private jail are "worth less than the paper they are written on". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3w7KK8C

Transgender Girls in Sports: G.O.P. Pushes New Front in Culture War

Lawmakers in a growing number of Republican-led states are advancing and passing bills to bar transgender athletes in girls’ sports, a culture clash that seems to have come out of nowhere. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dv0lGX

Covid: Outdoor meetings and sports to resume in England

People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3svSoqZ

How Murray and DeLauro Scored Big Wins in Biden's Stimulus

After working for decades on the issue, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro teamed up to ensure that the stimulus law included a lifeline to the nation’s poorest families. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3crbuJo

Minister defends David Cameron as 'a man of integrity'

Oliver Dowden says he "has no doubt" the ex PM "behaved properly" in his dealings with a banker. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rxmSaV

Coronavirus: UK vaccine offer to Ireland 'a runner', says Arlene Foster

Arlene Foster says she will again ask Boris Johnson to offer vaccines to the Republic of Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39mvMlv

Covid: Lorry drivers arriving in England to be tested

Hauliers, cabin crew and prison escorts entering the UK will need to take a Covid test from 6 April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3df45Mh

Covid: Vaccine passports could help reopen society - Dowden

They could be used to help theatres and sports stadiums reopen, says the culture secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3w6jVSd

Covid: 'Don't squander gains,' says Prof Stephen Powis

Although "enormous progress" has been made, people must remain cautious, warns Prof Stephen Powis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rtO5Ly

Covid-19: UK 'confident' of second vaccine doses within 12 weeks

Asked about concerns over vaccine supply, the culture secretary says the timetable is on track. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3u4nd6q

Covid vacccine rollout: Government remains 'confident'

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says everyone over 50 will be offered a jab by the middle of April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P6fNkE

Neale Hanvey defects from SNP to new Alba Party

Neale Hanvey, MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath, follows Kenny MacAskill in joining Alex Salmond's new party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rslHcU

Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31pYPQC

Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations

A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lZVsJr

Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2O5tvDO

Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet

Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3w89tte

Green Homes Grant scheme to insulate houses axed

Homeowners were invited to apply for grants to insulate houses but the scheme is being suddenly ended. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ct8LPx

Covid-19: Arlene Foster gets AstraZeneca vaccine

The DUP leader praises the "positive community spirit" and "collective effort" vaccination centres. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NZTVXx

Who Are The Original 20 Guantánamo Bay Detainees?

Starting with the Bush administration, the United States has gradually transferred all but two of the first 20 prisoners at the wartime detention facility to other nations. Here’s who, and where, they are. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rqWPCk

Who Are The Original 20 Guantánamo Detainees? Where They Are Now

They Were Guantánamo’s First Detainees. Here’s Where They Are Now.

The Pentagon called the first 20 prisoners sent to Guantánamo in 2002 “the worst of the worst.” Just two remain there. Others are spread around the world — including four senior Taliban figures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fgLi64

In Washington, Policy Revolves Around Joe Manchin. He Likes It That Way.

Mr. Manchin’s belief in the need to keep the filibuster has set the stage for a collision between Democrats eager to use its majorities to pass sweeping legislation and a political throwback determined to restore bipartisanship. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3w77VzZ

MP Kenny MacAskill quits SNP for new Alba Party

The SNP call for a by-election in East Lothian and describe his departure as "somewhat of a relief". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Pwieww

Big questions over Salmond's return, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon's comments come after Alex Salmond confirmed he would stand for a new pro-independence party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tXQxvx

Covid: England lockdown easing still on course, says PM

Boris Johnson says the "roadmap to freedom" will continue, even as infections rise across Europe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31nfh43

Under Biden, Diplomacy Is an Attractive Career Again

Interest in becoming a diplomat has grown, and President Biden’s outreach to other nations is appealing to aspiring diplomats, many of whom felt alienated by Trump policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cwUDFf

C.D.C. Funding Gun Violence Research For First Time in Decades

As the C.D.C. funds gun violence studies for the first time in a generation, public health experts are hopeful it will eventually guide lawmakers through the partisan gridlock — and save thousands of lives. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lTEGfg

In Washington, Policy Revolves Around Joe Manchin. He Likes It That Way.

Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'

The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Pao4nw

Georgia Law Kicks Off Partisan Battle Over Voting Rights

Civil rights groups quickly challenged a new law placing restrictions on voting, while President Biden denounced it as “Jim Crow.” Republicans in other states are determined to follow suit with their own measures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3srRfB1

Michigan G.O.P. Chair Is Criticized After Calling State’s Top Democrats ‘Witches’

Ron Weiser, who leads the state’s Republican Party, was swiftly denounced after a video surfaced in which he also joked about assassination when discussing two G.O.P. congressmen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3w0Kyb7

A Biden Administration Strategy: Send In the Scientists

Gavin Schmidt, a leading climate scientist, will fill a newly created job of climate adviser to NASA, in a prominent example of Biden’s pledge to focus on climate policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cpkhM4

Supporters of Gun Control Assail Biden Over Delay on Action

After two mass shootings in a week, the president said his next priority would be an infrastructure bill, frustrating those who want to see him put more resources behind gun legislation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3w661j8

Officials Try to Sway Biden Using Intelligence on Potential for Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

If U.S. troops leave before any deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government, the militant group will take over much of the country, an intelligence assessment predicted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cqrsmX

Pompeo Meets With Iowa Voters as He Lays Groundwork for 2024

The former secretary of state became the first big-name Republican to meet with voters in Iowa this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d8UEyb

Bretton Sciaroni, Influential American in Cambodia, Dies at 69

After losing his White House job because of his role in the Iran-contra scandal, he reinvented himself as a business broker and government adviser in Phnom Penh. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rmdqa9

House Taps Military Official to Lead Security

The selection of Maj. Gen. William J. Walker as House sergeant-in-arms will place the security of both chambers of Congress in the hands of accomplished military leaders after the Jan. 6 riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lWoHwJ

Ex-PM David Cameron cleared by lobbying watchdog

It looked into whether the former PM should have been registered for the work he did for a financial firm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dbbSe1

Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports

The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France's foreign minister criticises the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d8BtUX

Batley Grammar School: Prophet Muhammad cartoon row 'hijacked'

Robert Jenrick defends the right of teachers to "appropriately" show images of the Prophet Muhammed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dcrfmH

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond launches new political party

The former SNP leader and Scottish first minister made the announcement on Friday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3coYILp

Jackie Weaver: 'End virtual council meetings? Dreadful idea'

The council officer says more people get involved with council meetings when they take place online. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lR25hp

People may quit if forced to work from home, Rishi Sunak warns

The chancellor urges firms not to scrap offices altogether, warning employees may leave if they do. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cnL23i

Liverpool City Council gave contract to mayor's son’s company

The firm run by Joe Anderson's son was not on an approved contractors list, a critical report found. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3m0SDrS

2021 elections: What elections can I vote in this year?

National elections in Scotland and Wales and local elections in England are scheduled for 6 May 2021. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3clyglV

How The New York Times Covers Mass Shootings

Marc Lacey, an editor who manages live news coverage, shares the organization’s approach in handling extremely sensitive information. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3slgOU6

Uighurs: China bans UK MPs after abuse sanctions

Five MPs are among nine Britons targeted by China after the UK took action over human rights abuses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3roLhzx

Brexit: UK lost 'significant' access to EU policing data under deal, report warns

Ppost-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QA2poZ

Why the Georgia G.O.P.’s Voting Rollbacks Will Hit Black People Hard

The state’s new Republican-crafted law is set to restrict voting access in ways that Democrats and voting rights groups say will have an outsize impact on Black voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QFtgQJ

Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’

In his first formal news conference since taking office, President Biden offered an early glimpse of the man who inhabits the Oval Office and his approach to the presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39fTSOt

Biden Assails Republicans Over Voting Rights and Defends Record on Border

At his first full-scale news conference as president, Mr. Biden doubled the administration’s goal for vaccinations in the first 100 days and said he expected to run for re-election in 2024. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3clgsaA

Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’

Buttigieg Asks Congress for ‘Generational Investment’ in Infrastructure

The transportation secretary defended the Biden administration’s broad plans in a hearing as Democrats laid the groundwork for legislation and Republicans expressed skepticism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tRhWPN

Abortion: Foster tells NIO to "back off" over abortion services

Brandon Lewis says two women have tried to take their own lives over lack of access to services in NI. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3siAojT

Brexit: EU shellfish ban indefensible, says minister

George Eustice says UK fishermen may have to find "alternative markets" away from the EU for their catch. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QG1vaI

Ford Can Be Sued in States Where Accidents Occurred, Supreme Court Rules

The justices unanimously rejected a plea to limit product liability suits in state courts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tUrhWV

Unemployment claims drop to a pandemic low as reopenings offer hope.

The labor market appears to be making gains, even though it has lagged behind other measures of recovery. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39ewhhg

Georgia House Passes Sweeping Bill to Restrict Voting

The bill’s passage cleared a major hurdle in the Republican-led effort to limit ballot access in the state. The legislation will now go back to the State Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3w1UCAP

Liberty Steel: Government looking at 'all options'

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng tells MPs he hopes to support the steelmaker "in its entirety". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3chsEJj

NHS blood infection scandal payments to increase

Relatives of those who died in England will get bigger lump sums, with survivors also getting more help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31jHzws

Downing Street press briefing room to open next week

Boris Johnson is expected to give a press conference from the £2.6m room on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rnwll9

As Biden Pushes Gun Control, A.T.F. Remains Without a Leader

The president, who made an emotional appeal on Tuesday for Congress to enact gun control legislation, has not yet picked a nominee to lead the agency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rgekFe

David Cameron to be investigated by lobbying body

The watchdog said it was looking into whether the former PM had engaged in unregistered consultant lobbying. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31hbnK3

Covid: Jab passports possible 'only after all vaccinated'

A review on certificates showing jab status is due in April but no decisions have been made, says PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tWQPmb

Boris Johnson on Covid vaccinations for pub drinkers

The PM says drinkers will not need to prove they have had a vaccine when pubs in England open for outside trade from 12 April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sloeH7

Why Biden May Not Be Able to Save Unions

Labor leaders are effusive in praising the new president, but experts worry that he may be powerless to reverse unions’ long-term decline. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rjeM5K

MPs to vote on extending emergency Covid powers to autumn

MPs are being asked to extend unprecedented emergency laws brought in a year ago to deal with the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tRtOB7

‘Essential’ Migrant Farmworkers Risk Infection and Deportation

In California, undocumented farmworkers have been labeled essential by the government and prioritized for vaccines. But public health officials face several challenges in reaching an unprotected population. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fcwOEd

Biden May Be the Most Pro-Labor President Ever; That May Not Save Unions

Labor leaders are effusive in praising the new president, but experts worry that he may be powerless to reverse unions’ long-term decline. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pv4txW

Covid-19: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ckeMhn

Democrats Begin Push for Biggest Expansion of Voting Since 1960s

Democrats characterized the far-reaching elections overhaul as the civil rights battle of modern times. Republicans called it a power grab that would put their party at a permanent disadvantage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vWxwLE

Senate Democrats Plan to Revive Obama-Era Climate Change Rule

Democrats hope to wipe out some of the executive-branch policies enacted in the last days of the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fcLIuk

Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty

“Ending the death penalty comes down to one fundamental question, one question: Is it fair?” said Gov. Ralph Northam, who signed the bill on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39eZZTh

Kamala Harris to Lead Administration’s Migrant Response

The president gave the vice president a prominent role in the politically charged issue at a time when thousands of children are being detained in facilities along the border. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PrU5Y4

Biden Names Harris to Work With Central America on Migration

N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Is Up For Grabs, Poll Suggests

Fifty percent of likely Democratic voters still don’t know whom they want to be the next mayor of New York, a poll found. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OVmMwF

Bidens to Host Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe at Equal Pay Day Event

Two years after Ms. Rapinoe publicly feuded with former President Donald J. Trump over whether she would visit the White House, she accepted the invitation from the Bidens. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39bkosC

Liverpool City Council: Commissioners to oversee authority

Commissioners will oversee parts of Liverpool City Council, the local government secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3skqTAz

Justice Dept. Links Oath Keepers and Proud Boys Ahead of Capitol Riot

A member of the Oath Keepers militia said he was communicating with the far-right Proud Boys, prosecutors said, making their first link between the groups. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OUSGJJ

Covid: Grieving MP urges PM to commit to public inquiry

Afzal Khan, who lost both parents to Covid, says families like his deserve to understand what happened. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31fisec

If the Economy Overheats, How Will We Know?

We asked some prominent participants in the Great Overheating Debate of 2021 to explain what inflationary trends they’re afraid of (or not, as the case may be). from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3u3Dh8T

The latest mass shooting draws a familiar reaction in Washington, with lawmakers splintering along partisan lines.

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Senate Panel Hearing Focuses on Election Overhaul

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, called the voting rollbacks in some states an “existential threat to our democracy” reminiscent of the Jim Crow segregationist laws of the past. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OUCyb9

PM: Davey and Johnson on ‘draconian’ Covid laws

The prime minister is "pushing a bill that will restrict... the right to peaceful protest", the Liberal Democrat leader says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31bElLp

Asylum changes 'risk making situation even worse'

Labour's shadow home secretary criticises government plans to change rules for asylum seekers coming to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39a91kx

Patel: New asylum rules based on 'fairness'

The home secretary says access to the UK's asylum system "should be based on need, not the ability to pay people smugglers". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tRgBZm

PMQs: Johnson and Blackford on election candidates Gray and Ross

The prime minister is asked to make his Scottish leader stand down from his Westminster seat as he bids to become an MSP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QAlNCt

PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on defence manifesto pledges

The front benches go over past pledges and records of UK defence spending levels. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ceUl5E

If the Economy Overheats, How Will We Know?

PMQs: Afzal Khan calls for Covid 'full public inquiry'

A bereaved MP asks Boris Johnson to commit now to a full public inquiry in the handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3992gPQ

Sir Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of 'breaking promise' on Army troop numbers

Boris Johnson says the government is increasing spending on defence "by the biggest amount since the Cold War". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3w3Fser

Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports

The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tQxR0A

'Nobody chooses persecution' - asylum rule changes criticised

An asylum seeker in the UK, Mary, criticises the government's planned changes to asylum rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NN10uh

North Korea Launches Missile Test as Tensions Rise With U.S.

The test was the first by Pyongyang since President Biden took office and came after it accused the United States and South Korea of raising “a stink” on the Korean Peninsula. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3raFXzy

Has the pandemic pushed Wales and England further apart?

The UK's nations have handled Covid differently, prompting some deep thinking about future relations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cfDq2C

Loneliness: 'Alone is ok, but being lonely - it hurts'

A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P5b9TE

Biden Seeks Assault Weapons Ban and Background Checks

After the second mass shooting in a week, the president said tighter gun laws should not be a partisan issue, but Republicans in Congress showed little interest in Democratic proposals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QnI5qP

Democrats Refuse to Back Nominees Until Biden Taps More Asian-Americans

Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono said they would support only “diversity candidates” until President Biden addressed the dearth of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in his administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3chP65g

Postal Service Plans Price Increases and Service Cuts to Shore Up Finances

The 10-year plan, which would lengthen promised delivery times and reduce post office hours, among other provisions, drew immediate condemnation from Democrats in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3f5rBOx

House Reviews Mariannette Miller-Meeks's Narrow Election Victory in Iowa

After one of the closest contests in American history, the House must now decide whether to unseat Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ppwt64

Has Nicola Sturgeon emerged from this crisis unscathed?

The first minister's position is stronger than it has been for weeks - but her government has not escaped criticism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vTqzLC

Covid: 'Step by step' progress a year after lockdown - PM

The country has endured an "epic of endurance", Boris Johnson says, as the UK holds a day of reflection. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31b6J01

Frozen Libyan assets will not be used to compensate IRA victims

The UK government also rejects calls to publish a report examining options to compensate victims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ppt33h

Sturgeon survives Holyrood confidence vote over Salmond row

MSPs reject a motion of no confidence in First Minister Nicola Sturgeon by 65 votes to 31. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39bigAO

Peers and ministers reach genocide rules compromise

The House of Lords drops its long-running attempt to change the government's Trade Bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tO6y7f

Alex Salmond complainers claim government 'dropped' them

The two female civil servants accuse the Scottish government of not giving them enough support. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tHyzx2

Senate Panel to Debate Gun Control After Two Mass Shootings

The Judiciary Committee’s hearing, scheduled by Senate Democrats before the Boulder shooting, comes as the party had already begun advancing stricter gun control measures that face long odds. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vTO3QI

N.Y.C. Creates Racial Justice Commission to Address Inequality

A new racial justice commission will make policy recommendations that could include baby bonds, a jobs guarantee or reparations for Black residents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/399QEvZ

Shrewsbury 24: Court of Appeal clears picketers' convictions

The 14 men, including actor Ricky Tomlinson, were among 24 charged following pickets in Shrewsbury. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cW0OS5

Jobless crisis shows signs of easing but under-25s hit hard

The number of workers on UK company payrolls climbed by 200,000 in the three months to February. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lKsKfQ

Salmond committee criticises 'serious flaws' of Scottish government

A committee of MSPs says the female complainers were badly let down by the Scottish government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tMY405

Organizing Gravediggers, Cereal Makers and, Maybe, Amazon Employees

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union may be one of the most eclectic labor unions in the U.S. And it is on the cusp of breaking into the e-commerce behemoth. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r7qP5W

How Small Restaurants Leveraged Their Pain to Win Stimulus Money

The Independent Restaurant Coalition turned tears into cheers, urging owners to share their angst and use that emotion to lobby Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cdDbW8

Abortion: Brandon Lewis to take powers over Stormont laws

MPs from across Parliament have written to Stormont ministers in support of the significant move. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sg2ImV

UK launching four regional trade hubs to boost exports

The hubs in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and Darlington will aim to provide local firms with advice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NLXpwG

Covid: £5,000 fine for people going on holiday abroad

It is due to come into force in England next week as some other lockdown restrictions are eased. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OR3Zmc

Covid: UK marks one year since the first lockdown

A minute's silence will be held at midday as part of a national day of reflection for 126,000 deaths. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3spXWmM

MPs reject move to shield residents from fire safety costs

MPs overturn an attempt by peers to pass the cost of fire prevention measures on to developers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PjK3rE

Eric Greitens and Mo Brooks Announce Senate Bids in Missouri and Alabama

The hard-right Republicans’ entry to the races for open Senate seats heralded fiercely contested G.O.P. primaries in the two deeply conservative states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lJPuwu

After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security

Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson held top intelligence posts in the military before she joined a post-Jan. 6 security review of the Capitol. She will have an all-female leadership team. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lJAiPY

Infrastructure Plan Seeks to Address Climate and Equality as Well as Roads

The proposal being prepared by the White House is intended to begin grappling with a number of big issues that President Biden focused on during the campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OOLE9j

11 Years On, the Affordable Care Act Defies Opponents and Keeps Expanding

More than 200,000 have used a special enrollment period to sign up for health insurance under the act, while Alabama and Wyoming eye the law’s Medicaid expansion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pjfwu4

A Supreme Court case on registering women for the draft evokes Ginsburg’s legacy.

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Senator Ron Johnson has spread misinformation on the virus, the election, the Capitol riot, even Greenland’s greenness.

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Representative Tom Reed apologizes after groping allegation and says he won’t challenge Cuomo in 2022.

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A Year After Ending Her Presidential Bid, Warren Wields Soft Power in Washington

The progressive Democrat’s proposals for taxing the rich will take center stage as talks on paying for an infrastructure bill ramp up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lBX7oA

Nicola Sturgeon cleared of breaching ministerial code over Alex Salmond saga

An independent report says the first minister's involvement in the Alex Salmond saga did not break the rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/394IGEh

Uighurs: Western countries sanction China over rights abuses

A coordinated effort by the EU, UK, US and Canada seeks to raise pressure on Beijing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sb44j1

Scottish independence: Draft bill for indyref2 published

The SNP wants to hold an independence referendum in the first half of the next Scottish Parliament session. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31767ss

Anti-Asian Attacks Place Andrew Yang in the Spotlight. How Will He Use It?

Mr. Yang is seeking to become New York City’s first Asian-American mayor, but critics say that some of his past comments have fed racial stereotypes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r9EiKB

Trump Endorses Hice to Run Against Raffensperger in Georgia

Mr. Raffensperger, a Republican, is among the top targets for former President Donald J. Trump, along with the state’s governor, Brian Kemp. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vQKPgE

Coronavirus: Third wave will 'wash up on our shores', warns Johnson

Boris Johnson says the UK will "feel effects" of growing case numbers in Europe amid a row over vaccines. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lFmjKT

Colin Pitchfork: 'Grave concerns' over double child killer's release

Colin Pitchfork was jailed in 1988 after DNA linked him to the rape and murder of two 15-year-olds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ra95XI

Westminster Bridge terror attack: 'Victims can be too often forgotten'

Travis Frain is campaigning for a permanent memorial to the 2017 Westminster Bridge terror attack. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lB9u4i

Coronavirus: PM warns UK will 'feel effects' of third wave

Boris Johnson says the UK should be "under no illusion" about the impact of increased cases in Europe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3f38ILX

A big week ahead for Nicola Sturgeon

The findings of two investigations are to be published which could decide the political future of the first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3sdMYB4

Bristol riot: Violent clashes with police 'shameful'

Police, who have arrested seven people so far, say "thuggish citizens" will be brought to justice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OVsuyr

Does Requiring Only Men to Register for the Draft Violate the Constitution?

The Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether one of the last sex-based distinctions in federal law should survive now that women can serve in combat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lC0hIV

A Complex Website, a Cautious Government: Why New Obamacare Subsidies Will Roll Out Slowly

The stimulus bill spends billions to help more Americans buy affordable health insurance. But getting those dollars will take some work, and some waiting. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cPwFUs

Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs

A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vNliFe

Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed

EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/315UX7i

Covid: Boris Johnson's roadmap very optimistic - Mark Drakeford

Mark Drakeford says he wants to be honest and realistic, not "paint the most optimistic plan I can". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/317MmAI

Defence review: Army 'to be reduced by 10,000 troops'

A review of the UK's defence policy sees new investment in cyber warfare, robotics and drones. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c5Xgxe

Tom Reed, Facing Groping Allegation, Says He Won’t Seek Re-election in 2022

The New York congressman, who apologized to a former lobbyist who accused him of touching her inappropriately, also said he wouldn’t run for governor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c86o4t

Evidence in Capitol Attack Most Likely Supports Sedition Charges, Prosecutor Says

“I personally believe the evidence is trending toward that, and probably meets those elements,” said Michael Sherwin, who had led the Justice Department’s inquiry into the riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/311uxUd

Postal Service Struggles to Speed Up Delivery, Compounding Its Troubles

Months after the election highlighted the agency’s problems, delivery times are still falling short of its standards, and a plan to try to shore up its finances could further slow some mail. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tNYIut

Why Some Georgia Lawmakers Want Last Week’s Shootings Labeled Hate Crimes

Violence that left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent, will be the first stress test for a Georgia hate crime law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OTIUHC

How Senator Ron Johnson Helps Erode Confidence in Government

Pushing false theories on the virus, the vaccine and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Mr. Johnson, the Republican senator from Wisconsin, has absorbed his party’s transformation under Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/313CI29

Covid-19: Record-breaking day with 873,784 vaccine doses given in UK

Boris Johnson thanks "everyone involved" and calls on people to get the vaccine when they are invited. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vHBjwx

Liverpool City Council: Takeover would 'render new mayor powerless'

A rumoured takeover of Liverpool City Council would see commissioners take control of the authority. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r7IXwH

Liberal Democrats propose 'sovereign green wealth fund'

Sir Ed Davey calls for profits from green projects to be invested into climate action and jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NIKueY

$325,000 Settlement for Teacher Over Trump References Removed From Yearbook

A New Jersey teacher was suspended in 2017 after, she says, the school administration told her to remove a reference to Mr. Trump from a student’s shirt in a photo. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vMBhTV

Covid: Minister refuses to rule out holiday ban extension

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warns that booking a trip abroad would be "premature". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/314SrOG

Covid: Tory MPs question renewal of emergency powers

The Commons will vote on Thursday over whether to grant a six-month extension to emergency measures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c7nOOY

Covid: EU should not 'build walls' around vaccines - Wallace

The EU should seek to meet its contractual "obligations", Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30ZFntK

Ben Wallace: 'Booking holidays is 'premature'

Ben Wallace says he will not do anything that "puts at risk" the national effort to control the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r7K5QA

Lisa Nandy: 'I won't be booking a foreign holiday'

Shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy says it's too soon to make travel plans because of Covid-19. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vNAvWU

Mairead McGuinness: 'We all need to calm down' over vaccine row

Mairead McGuinness told the BBC that all sides needed to "calm down" over Covid-19 vaccine row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vGddlL

Census 2021 to provide snapshot of life during pandemic

There will also be voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3932xUt

Erasmus replacement: Welsh students to get new scheme

It aims to allow 15,000 people from Welsh universities to go overseas over the first four years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cRCuRf

Access, Influence and Pardons: How a Set of Allies Shaped Trump’s Choices

A loose collection of well-connected groups and individuals led by a pair of Orthodox Jewish organizations had striking success in winning clemency for white-collar criminals during the Trump presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tFUK74

Government decision to cut aid budget 'unlawful'

Last autumn, the government said it would not meet the 0.7% aid target in the coming financial year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NA5DYw

New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OS2OCS

Mandelson urges Starmer to begin Labour policy review

The former cabinet minister says the Labour leader still has the "2019 manifesto round his neck". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OS0NGM

After Being Scratched and Punched, Trump Wax Figure Is Removed

The figure at Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax in San Antonio was so badly battered that it required repairs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/312Jqpk

MPs want government to help festivals with insurance support

Underwriting insurance would give festivals organisers the certainty to go ahead, a group of MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QnDGV0

Biden Clashes With China and Russia in First 60 Days

It may look like the bad old days of the Cold War, but today’s bitter superpower competition is about technology, cyberconflict and influence operations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pbo3PE

Fact-Checking Claims on the Migrant Surge at the U.S.-Mexico Border

As migrants arrive at the southwestern border in increasing numbers, lawmakers and officials are misleading about border policies, migrants, the coronavirus and immigration flows. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38Z2mJW

How the Pandemic Changed Your Politics

Worry, anxiety, hope: Readers shared how they experienced a wild year in American life and politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3s6V2TQ

Louisiana Special Election Sets Up a Democratic Showdown

The first competitive special congressional election of 2021 will unfold on Saturday, with two rival Democrats poised for a runoff to succeed the Biden adviser Cedric Richmond. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3s9IT0A

Coronavirus: Protests should be allowed during lockdown, say 60 MPs and peers in letter.

It comes as more protests are planned for Saturday, including by people campaigning against the lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Qfc0kW

Election watchdog quizzes Tory party over funding of PM's flat makeover

It follows reports by the Daily Mail that £60,000 of party funds went towards the refurbishments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rZym89

Covid: Plan unveiled to 'spruce up' coastal areas and high streets

Ministers hope extra money and easing of rules will help areas reopen safely as lockdown eases. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cPnXFB

Confronting Violence Against Asians, Biden Says That ‘We Cannot Be Complicit’

Vice President Kamala Harris joined the president in forcefully condemning the killings in Atlanta. “Racism is real in America, and it has alway been,” she said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qXTkmw

House Votes to Avert Deep Medicare Cuts to Pay for $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan

The measure is likely to become the subject of negotiations later in the year over government spending and debt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bZmVI2

Five Who Used Marijuana in Past Will Exit White House, Calling New Guidelines Into Question

The episode highlighted how murky new guidelines toward past use are, particularly for a White House that has pledged to embrace progressive positions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/310HDAU

Insiders Jockey for Whittled-Down Ambassadorship Slots

Hundreds of donors and former lawmakers, who have not been Foreign Service officers but are close to the president, are said to be clamoring for about 35 ambassadorship slots available. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vKPPDJ

As Republicans Shun Vaccines, Congress Toils to Return to Normal

A quarter of lawmakers have yet to receive a coronavirus vaccine, even though they have been available since December. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3s4D3xz

Indictment Details Proud Boys' Group Chat Before Capitol Riot

Prosecutors detailed a chat among group members on the eve of the insurrection by a pro-Trump mob. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vJBxD1

With Disruption and Trolling, Greene Reflects G.O.P.’s Shift

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said being booted from committees left more time for her to push her party to the right. She’s part of a new wave of lawmakers more interested in brand-building than lawmaking. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r7cpCO

Covid vaccine: PM receives AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do same

Boris Johnson says he "cannot recommend it too highly" as he urges the public to get vaccinated. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38ZEe9X

Paul Williams: Labour candidate sorry for 'inappropriate' tweet

Paul Williams has faced criticism for the 2011 posts, which included a vulgar term used about women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tDf6xK

Covid: UK death rate 'no longer Europe's worst' by winter

Six other countries were worse affected during the second wave of the pandemic, according to ONS figures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qVizG8

Biden Nominates Bill Nelson to Lead NASA

Bill Nelson flew on a space shuttle in 1986 and lost re-election for a fourth Senate term in 2018. Some space advocates fear his approach to the agency could take it backward. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38XsqFd

Care workers lose 'sleep-in shift' court challenge

One worker who had to sleep at her job argued she should be paid minimum wage for the whole shift. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bYEGXQ

Labour seeks probe over Cameron Greensill lobbying

Report alleges former Prime Minister met officials to push for business for collapse finance firm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r2uPom

Abortion: DUP criticises Westminster intervention

Compelling Stormont to implement laws would be a "serious breach of the devolution settlement", Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QlxIUB

Deb Haaland Makes History, and Dresses for It

When she took her oath of office, the first Native American cabinet secretary also took a stance for self-expression. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cQ7K30

What a 'Talking Filibuster' Might Mean for the Senate

President Biden and some Democrats support changing Senate rules to require holding the floor with speeches — and, perhaps, singing and recitations from Dr. Seuss. Here’s how that worked in the past. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38WlDM9

In Restricting Early Voting, the Right Sees a New ‘Center of Gravity’

Donald Trump is no longer center stage. But many conservative activists are finding that the best way to raise money and keep voters engaged is to make his biggest fabrication their top priority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38XZPzz

For Political Cartoonists, the Irony Was That Facebook Didn’t Recognize Irony

As Facebook has become more active at moderating political speech, it has had trouble dealing with satire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30Y3Uj2

Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

The government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3s1hT3t

North Korea Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Malaysia Over U.S. Extradition

The extradition is part of Washington’s efforts to crack down on what it has called widespread sanctions-evading activities by North Korean businessmen and diplomats around the world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eVA8Ug

Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same

Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38W5KoO

Asian-American Lawmakers Call Out Racist Language: ‘I Am Not a Virus’

House lawmakers described the fear and trauma rippling through the Asian-American community, and they argued that an uptick in violence was a result of the rise of anti-China messaging stoked during the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30WQung

In First Talks, Dueling Accusations Set Testy Tone for U.S.-China Diplomacy

U.S. officials said the two days of discussions would continue, but accused the Chinese delegation of violating the format for meetings that had sought to find common ground between the superpowers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tFsGAJ

House Votes to Give Millions of Dreamers and Farmworkers a Path to Citizenship

Democrats vowed the votes would be the first step toward enacting President Biden’s immigration agenda. But Republicans galvanized by border politics promised to stop even the most popular measures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qW1PyB

4 in 10 Republicans Say Capitol Rioters’ Anger Was Justified, Poll Finds

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The U.S.-China Talks: A Meeting of Friends and Foes

What, exactly, are the political stakes? We asked our correspondent David Sanger for a rundown. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ltuvhb

MP Carolyn Harris gets 'horrendous abuse' over PMQs screenshot

Carolyn Harris said the abuse centred on her appearance and it was "bullying and misogyny". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lteaJg

A New Kind of Political Spouse Arrives in Washington

From the second gentleman to the first openly gay cabinet husband, a small club of political spouses is challenging conventional ideas of high-powered relationships. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cMGIJV

Homelessness in U.S. Rose for 4th Straight Year, Report Says

A new report almost certainly underestimates the spread, depth and urgency of the crisis given that the data doesn’t yet reflect the pandemic, federal officials warned. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qmls6f

Alex Salmond inquiry says Nicola Sturgeon misled committee

A majority of MSPs on the Alex Salmond committee have said Nicola Sturgeon misled their inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cNUZWQ

Labour unveils ex-Stockton South MP for Hartlepool seat

He previously represented Stockton South for two years and now hopes to become Hartlepool's MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vNlRz1

Biden’s Aid Package Funnels Millions to Victims of Domestic Abuse

The aid and housing assistance to victims who have been trapped during the pandemic with their abusers further signal that the president’s agenda will aim to combat domestic violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P4yrsL

Senate Approves Burns to Lead C.I.A.

William J. Burns, a veteran diplomat, has vowed to rebuild morale at the C.I.A. after it deteriorated during the Trump administration and to intensify its spying on China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3s1gN7K

Liberals Grow Impatient With President Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

A recent endorsement of his Iran policy from Jared Kushner inflamed frustrations among Democratic allies calling for bolder action abroad. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38U4Lpe

Liberals Grow Impatient With Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

A recent endorsement of his Iran policy from Jared Kushner inflamed frustrations among Democratic allies calling for bolder action abroad. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3s0lTBh

EU agency says AstraZeneca vaccine is 'safe and effective'

The medicines regulator reports back after 13 EU states suspended use of the jab as a precaution. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eXpYST

Right to challenge government in courts overhauled

Labour accuses the government of trampling over the public's right to challenge government decisions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OPJdTH

Xavier Becerra Confirmed as Health Secretary

Mr. Becerra will become the first Latino to oversee the sprawling agency, and will take charge as the Biden administration is working to lead the nation out of the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r4d1ZL

Covid vaccine: Supply issues 'will not impact roadmap' - Hancock

The health secretary confirms the UK's supply is being hit by a delayed AstraZeneca shipment from India. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3txswv1

UK to consider sending asylum seekers abroad

The idea is expected to be included as part of government plans to overhaul the UK's asylum laws after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vFU5Ef

Labour calls for Covid public inquiry to start in June

Rachel Reeves says families need "closure and justice" now rather than the promise of a future inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2P0m1Sy

Tribal Communities Set to Receive Big New Infusion of Aid

President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief package provides $31 billion for tribal nations and Indigenous people to address longstanding problems like poor health care. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bXOr8F

North Korean Threat Forces Biden Into Balancing Act With China

Washington’s recent attempts to communicate with Pyongyang were rebuffed, leaving American officials to appeal to countries in the region to help pressure North Korea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vFgxh4

Covid vaccine: Government facing questions over supply to UK

It is understood there is a delay to a shipment of millions of doses of the AstraZeneca jab from India. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nt4SjX

Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband

The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eWUzjH

Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NrIQhw

As Biden and Xi Begin a Careful Dance, a New American Policy Takes Shape

Top administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts for the first time on Thursday as the United States shifts to a more competitive posture with Beijing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eUXYzh

White House to Spend Billions to Increase Virus Testing and Ease Reopening

As coronavirus infection rates decline, fewer are getting tested for the virus. The Biden administration wants to reverse that to ensure that schools and workplaces can reopen safely. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cH20bY

The Intelligence on Russia Was Clear. It Was Not Always Presented That Way.

A newly declassified intelligence report made clear that government agencies long knew of Russia’s work to aid Donald Trump, but he and allies muddied the waters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P1vvNx

Proud Boys Leaders in Four States Are Charged in Capitol Riot

Prosecutors accused prominent members of the far-right nationalist group of conspiring together in connection with the Jan. 6 attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vDwWCn

Covid: NHS warns of 'significant reduction' in vaccines

Local health organisations have been told to expect a reduction in vaccine supply at the end of March. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vuIiJ3

Biden Says Withdrawing U.S. Forces From Afghanistan by May Deadline Is ‘Tough’

The president’s comments come as a May 1 deadline negotiated by the Trump administration is fast approaching. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cGzMOz

U.S. Health Agency Jobs Go Unfilled

Fights over President Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and Human Services have centered on transgender policies, abortion and contraception coverage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eTsHN9

How Covid Survivors Are Finding Their Way Into Politics

Through Zoom trainings and virtual lobbying days, people who have lost loved ones or their own health to the coronavirus are trying to influence federal policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tuFNEB

PMQs: Starmer urges action over violence against women

Boris Johnson stresses society needed to change in attitude to ensure women are heard and protected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eTgVlV

Government sets out £1bn plan to cut industrial carbon emissions

The government wants firms to waste less energy and develop low-carbon technologies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3f16vkv

PMQs: Blackford and Johnson on nuclear weapons on Clyde

The SNP Westminster leader says actions this week “expose a tale of two governments, with two very different sets of values". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38KXI23

PM approached me to help sort out Brexit - Cummings

The prime minister's former aide says he wanted science funding to be doubled. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q5N7YU

Dominic Cummings tells MPs the deal he struck to work at Number 10

Dominic Cummings says the deal to come and work in government was agreed with Boris Johnson in his living room. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tuSsaF

Treasury Ramps Up Racial Equity Review as It Deploys Relief Funds

The review follows an executive order signed by President Biden requiring federal agencies to pursue racial equity and to support underserved communities in their policies and programming. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q8BXTb

Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags

Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cGQUDO

Covid: Catch-up tuition not helping poorest pupils, says NAO

Fewer than half of pupils who have received tuition are among poorest, says National Audit Office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2NqC8Zh

Scotland voters weigh up priorities as polls approach

Independence, Covid, the economy and the NHS are on voters' minds ahead of elections in May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3140ATz

Top U.S. officials strike a critical tone toward China during a visit to Japan.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vv1ztM

Republican Attorneys General Press Biden Over Restrictions on State Aid in Stimulus Plan

In a letter, 21 officials asked the Treasury secretary, Janet L. Yellen, to clarify how expansively her department would interpret a portion of the law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vwvsKj

McConnell Threatens Retaliation for Filibuster Change as Idea Gains Strength

Activists urge Democrats to build a case by showing Republicans are determined to block popular liberal legislation on voting rights, immigration and guns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tqkOmo

Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee

MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qYIkFj

Surge in Migrants Defies Easy or Quick Solutions for Biden

The administration expects more apprehensions at the border this year than at any point in the past two decades. Enacting policy to deal with the problems faces deep-rooted political and logistical challenges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eJR6Vq

Feinstein’s Future Could Swing on Husband’s Potential Posting Overseas

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, is seeking an overseas posting, which could pave the way for her to leave the Senate. She said she would “absolutely’’ serve out her term. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P3sig5

How Cuomo’s Team Tried to Tarnish One of His Accusers

People tied to Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to damage the credibility of Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse Mr. Cuomo of sexual harassment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OGD63Z

Potential Posting for Husband Renews Questions About Feinstein’s Future

Biden Highlights Small-Business Help, as Problems Persist With Lending Program

President Biden visited a Black-owned flooring company as he continued his weeklong push to highlight the $1.9 trillion economic relief package. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P3ZCna

'Real risk' armed forces 'will be stripped back even further' - Sir Keir Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the government's review "won't end the era of retreat, in fact it will extend it." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vupKbD

Visiting Japan, Top U.S. Envoys Set Combative Tone for China Talks

American and Japanese officials issued a two-page statement that left little doubt that President Biden would defy Beijing in territorial disputes, challenges to democracy and other regional crises. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30NFOHt

Boris Johnson: 'Most comprehensive review since Cold War'

Boris Johnson says Britain needs to "relearn the art of competing against states with opposing values". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bTgPss

Mike Hill: Hartlepool MP quits 'with immediate effect'

Mike Hill, MP for Hartlepool, was due to face a tribunal into claims of "sexual harassment". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vte2hF

Integrated review: UK nuclear stockpile to increase

The UK will also shift focus towards Indo-Pacific countries, following a year-long foreign policy review. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eIwHQq

Dr Alex George on use of language 'damaging' young people

Phrases such as "lost generation" and "catch up" are "hugely potentially damaging to young people", the government's youth mental health ambassador says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tk9NCY

Green Brexit didn't happen, says environmental coalition

But the government says Brexit enables the UK to set its own rules to deliver better environmental outcomes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38GNZJR

Democrats, Pushing Stimulus, Admit to Regrets on Obama’s 2009 Response

In pitching President Biden’s relief package, Democrats have said their 2009 stimulus efforts under Barack Obama were insufficient. Those close to Mr. Obama have noticed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rSXldj

Downing Street press briefing room pictures revealed

Some have criticised the £2.6m spend, but Dominic Raab defended the need to communicate with the public. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38LCCAt

A Secret War. Decades of Suffering. Will the U.S. Ever Make Good in Laos?

America has never taken responsibility for spraying Agent Orange over the neutral country during the Vietnam War. But generations of ethnic minorities have endured the consequences. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NlNmhw

New safety measures after Sarah Everard death

Moves include a pilot scheme to put plain-clothes police in clubs and extra funding for lighting. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vvVMEc

Covid: The inside story of the government's battle against the virus

Twenty of Downing Street's most senior politicians, officials and former officials take you "into the room" where essential Covid decisions were being made. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qPase7

Sturgeon to set out dates for easing Scotland's lockdown rules

The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vrzWSr

Democrats, Pushing Stimulus, Admit to Regrets on Obama’s 2009 Response

Post-Brexit UK to reshape its foreign policy

A focus on the Indo-Pacific region and a White House-style situation room are part of the strategy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rSNpR4

President Biden and Immigration: House Tackles Plans Amid Migrant Influx

Democrats are preparing to push the first pieces of President Biden’s immigration plan through the House this week as a migrant surge threatens to unravel an already delicate coalition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q8xoZf

As Biden Confronts Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Republicans Are a Particular Challenge

The administration is seeking help in urging Republicans to get inoculated. But the president said he was not sure how much value there was in enlisting his predecessor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30OLEZk

New EPA Head, Michael Regan, Says Agency Has Climate Regulations Underway

Michael Regan says the E.P.A. is already working on new rules to control planet-warming emissions from cars and power plants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rM6cNP

House Tackles Biden’s Immigration Plans Amid Migrant Influx

Biden, Pitching Stimulus, Promises Milestones for Covid-19 Vaccines and Checks

The president kicked off a week of events to promote his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan by appointing Gene Sperling, a longtime Democratic aide, to oversee spending under the bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lkNRF3

Two Are Charged With Assault on Officer Brian Sicknick, Who Died After Capitol Riot

The suspects used a chemical spray to attack a group of officers, law enforcement officials said, but the authorities stopped short of filing charges in the death of Officer Brian Sicknick. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cEfcOu

Can Biden Stay on the Sidelines of the Andrew Cuomo Saga?

The New York governor has been abandoned by top Democrats in his state, but the president is asking for investigations to proceed before passing judgment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qRqzHW

As Biden Confronts Vaccine Hesitancy, Republicans Are a Particular Challenge

Sturgeon 'aware of a concern' about MP Patrick Grady

The SNP leader says she was aware of "a concern, but not a formal complaint" about MP Patrick Grady. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bNp0qd

Priti Patel on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

The home secretary says Labour will be voting against “crucial measures” to support victims of violent crime. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30KKlKH

Misogyny: Why is it not a hate crime?

Calls for a new law to be introduced are being repeated after the killing of Sarah Everard. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vuY6LF

Senator Alex Padilla Wants an Immigration Overhaul Now

Senator Alex Padilla, the Democrat who was appointed to fill Vice President Kamala Harris’s seat, is pressing to legalize 5 million unauthorized immigrants who are essential workers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eKAkW6

Scholar of World War II Homefront Wins American History Book Prize

The New-York Historical Society award goes to a study of fractures in American society a year after Pearl Harbor, which resonates amid the pandemic today. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eG1ZaT

2 Arrests in Death of Police Officer Injured in Capitol Riot

The Justice Department has charged two men in the assault on Brian D. Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died the day after he fought rioters storming the Capitol, according to a law enforcement official. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bQKFOC

Abortion: Arlene Foster hopes for NI abortion law change backing

MLAs are debating a DUP bill to change Northern Ireland's abortion law at Stormont. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38GxKwA

Scottish Conservative pledge 'skills revolution' to rebuild after Covid

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans a £500 "Retrain to Rebuild" grant to help people learn new skills from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OAqmvL

Boris Johnson on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

A new policing bill will “toughen” sentences for rapists, stopping the early realise of sexual and violent offender, says the PM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vpm7DW

How the U.S. Got It (Mostly) Right in the Economy’s Rescue

Though the recession has been painful, policymakers cushioned the pandemic’s blow and opened the way to recovery. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lkgUZj

Keir Starmer on police arrests at Sarah Everard vigil

The Labour leader says images of the police making arrests at a vigil for Sarah Everard were “deeply disturbing”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Ef4gM

What is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and how will it change protests?

Public protests have pushed the government's controversial new police bill into the spotlight. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Go99b

Biden picks Gene Sperling, a Democratic policy aide, to oversee spending from the $1.9 trillion relief plan.

During President Barack Obama’s administration, Mr. Sperling helped coordinate a bailout of Detroit automakers and other parts of the response to the 2008 financial crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NhtlbQ

Brexit: EU to begin legal action over alleged NI Protocol breach

A letter will be issued stating the reasons why the EU believes the protocol has been breached. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tllN7u

MPs call for more action on violence against women in policing bill

Opposition parties say legislation being debated in the Commons later does not go far enough on the issue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Nha5v6

Foreign Office to move 500 jobs to East Kilbride

The UK government has said more than 1,000 civil service roles in total are to be relocated to Scotland from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3tx659x

Stimulus Bill as a Political Weapon? Democrats Are Counting on It.

The $1.9 trillion package is a big bet by the party that it will restore a sense of normalcy by the 2022 elections and that voters will defy history and reward Democrats with more seats in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rOe2qe

Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30KBg4O

Sarah Everard: Boris Johnson 'deeply concerned' by vigil footage

Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the crime and justice taskforce to discuss how to protect women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cxaIsZ

Johnson: Defence reforms 'will help make UK match-fit'

Boris Johnson promises more investment and jobs ahead of his long-awaited update on the military. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cxHTgg

Capitol Police Will Begin Scaling Back Fencing Put Up After Riot

An inner perimeter will be moved closer to the building and an outer perimeter will be removed altogether as Congress tries to return to normal after the Jan. 6 attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30JouDG

Biden Goals Converge in Asia: Rebuilding Alliances and Countering China

A flurry of diplomacy, which includes talks in Tokyo and Seoul, is a prelude to the administration’s first in-person meeting with top Chinese envoys. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vhSJzo

Biden Goals Converge in Asia: Rebuilding Alliances and Countering China

Biden Administration Directs FEMA to Help Shelter Migrant Children

The agency will help provide basic care as criticism mounts over the treatment of the increasing number of young migrants who have filled detention facilities at the southwest border. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cKA2fx

White House Weighs New Cybersecurity Approach After Failure to Detect Hacks

The intelligence agencies missed massive intrusions by Russia and China, forcing the administration and Congress to look for solutions, including closer partnership with private industry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rMQDFr

Government defends plans for noise limits at protests

A bill limiting noise at demonstrations will only affect "very disruptive" events, a minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bJnLbG

U.S. Has 1,000 More Troops in Afghanistan Than It Disclosed

The undercount complicates President Biden’s decision on carrying out a complete withdrawal by May 1, as his administration tries to jump-start peace talks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3voNqyk

Victoria Atkins: Hate crime laws 'focused on minorities', not women

Tory MP Victoria Atkins tells Andrew Marr hate crime laws are "focused on minority groups", not women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qOmCDY

Jess Phillips: 'Women don't matter as much as statues'

Jess Phillips MP tells Andrew Marr that laws need to change to better protect women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ctrbhR

Sarah Everard: Met criticised over Clapham vigil policing

The police's actions at a gathering to mourn the 33-year-old are condemned by politicians from all parties. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ONW3Si

Ageing equipment puts Army at risk, MPs warn

The British army is likely to find itself "outgunned" in any conflict with Russian forces, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qIbB75

Police Shrugged Off the Proud Boys, Until They Attacked the Capitol

Two Proud Boys accused of leading a mob to Congress followed a bloody path to get there. Law enforcement did little to stop them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lgW39f

Small Piece of the Stimulus Has Ambitious Aim of Saving Mothers’ Lives

The expansion of Medicaid is an effort to address the highest maternal death rate among wealthy nations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OVWOc4

Local elections: Covid-19 pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'

The survey from the University of Essex also reveals the impact of the pandemic on mental health. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3crCx64

The Rise and Fall of Andrew Cuomo

Even as he tries to plot a political survival strategy in the face of sexual misconduct allegations, Mr. Cuomo is an object lesson on the dangers of kicking people on the way up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eAayDT

How Shifting Politics Re-energized the Fight Against Poverty

The pandemic and a set of other economic and social forces changed the calculation for Democrats when it comes to government aid. The question now is how long the moment will last. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ezWx9b

President Biden Takes 1st Tentative Steps to Address Global Covid-19 Vaccine Shortage

Under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy,” President Biden says he will help finance vaccine manufacturing capacity but is still resisting exports of doses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3tjf2mm

Why Al Franken Hovers Over the Debate About Cuomo’s Future

When the Minnesota senator resigned, Democrats weighed how to handle sexual misconduct allegations. Now that conversation is evolving, with the New York governor at the center. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vecXdk

A Political Hurricane Blew Through Georgia. Now It’s Bracing for More.

The country’s most hotly contested state has calmed down after months of drama, court fights and national attention (even the death threats have slowed). But new storms are on the horizon. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bEGcyi

Schumer and a Teachers’ Union Boss Secure Billions for Private Schools

The pandemic relief bill includes $2.75 billion for private schools. How it got there is an unlikely political tale, involving Orthodox Jewish lobbying, the Senate majority leader and a teachers’ union president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3exTq1J

Will Republicans Pay a Price for Opposing the Stimulus?

It’s complicated. But so far, their messaging has been scattershot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NkuoIg

After Capitol Riot, Lawmakers Chafe at Security Measures

There is bipartisan interest in removing fencing around the Capitol and dismissing the National Guard troops deployed there, but law enforcement officials fear new threats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ncxa22

How Democrats Hope to Press Their Advantage on the Stimulus

Our political reporter lays out Democrats’ messaging goals for the relief bill as they eye the midterms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qM78Aq

A Last-Minute Add to Stimulus Bill Could Restrict State Tax Cuts

Republicans say Congress is infringing on state sovereignty by trying to limit the ability of local governments to control their finances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OjIkCU

Who is Kathy Hochul? Governor Cuomo’s Possible Successor

Ms. Hochul, who has served as New York’s lieutenant governor since 2015, would become the first female governor in the state’s history if Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned or was removed from office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vmxnkk

Biden’s Goals Are Clear. Now He Has to Achieve Them.

The president has raised expectations regarding vaccine supply and his complex, sprawling $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3exYWkN

Liz Truss promises ban on gay conversion therapy

The equalities minister makes the remark after a week of backlash from LGBT+ campaigners. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30QQpBH

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

Jaime Herrera Beutler Is Undaunted

After seeing her eldest child through a medical nightmare, the six-term Republican from Washington was not intimidated by the idea of breaking with her party to support Donald J. Trump’s impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vilYlz

School uniforms: MPs back law aiming to cut costs

The legislation would make it a legal duty for schools in England to keep uniform costs down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3exbby1

UK borders: Cost of IT failures 'staggering', says spending watchdog

Spending watchdog warns over delays to new systems for checking people entering and leaving the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rGDRbJ

Gavin Williamson on coping with 'lonely' leadership

Under-fire Education Secretary Gavin Williamson tells heads how he has dealt with personal pressure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bGRDpm

Boris Johnson visits Northern Ireland amid unionist tension

Sinn Féin snubs what it calls a "PR exercise" by Boris Johnson, while the DUP raises NI Protocol concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qGmFBQ

Labour MP Margaret Beckett apologises over 'silly cow' remark

The veteran MP says she did not realise her mic was on but had apologised to colleague Laura Pidcock. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qJjTf0

Sarah Everard: Court challenge over Clapham vigil ban

Lawyers for a Reclaim These Streets event go to the High Court after police say it would be unlawful. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OMBe9y

Census: Cornwall Council encourages people to identify as Cornish

Cornwall Council is urging households to "tell them we're Cornish". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q00GJD

MSPs approve Scotland's controversial hate crime law

The controversial legislation consolidates existing law and extends protection for vulnerable groups. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qDXrEa

In Nevada, Unemployed Workers Wait for Aid That Will Still Not Be Enough

Stimulus checks may be on their way, but those struggling to get by worry that the money will soon be gone. “Every morning I wake up thinking about where my help is going to come from,” one woman said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cpdhNN

Need Health Insurance? A Guide to New Options Under the Stimulus.

There is more financial assistance for more people seeking coverage. And many people who are already covered can get discounts, too, if they sign up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rL6h4k

Turing Scheme: What is the Erasmus replacement?

What will Brexit mean for students in the UK wanting to work or study abroad? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2T7bfdA

Trump as You’ve Never Seen Him Before

A furniture maker and decorator in China created a stir — and inspired copycats — by casting a ceramic sculpture of the former president in a meditative pose that evokes the Buddha. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vk986D

UK exports to European Union drop 40% in January

Official figures show a sharp drop in trade in goods with the EU as the Brexit transition period ended. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OJ1lyq

Biden Tells Nation There Is Hope After a Devastating Year

In his first prime-time address from the White House, the president said that he would order states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by May 1 and that a return to normalcy was possible by July 4. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qNHADf

In Lady Bird Johnson’s Secret Diaries, a Despairing President and a Crucial Spouse

A new book reveals how the former first lady not only provided a spouse’s emotional ballast but also served as an unrivaled counselor who helped persuade Lyndon B. Johnson to stay in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qDNSoN

The Lessons of One of the Worst Years in American Life

President Donald J. Trump lost his job in large part for mishandling a crisis he at first denied. President Biden knows his legacy depends on bringing the catastrophe to a swift conclusion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vhfK5x

Can Democrats Still Count on the Grass-Roots?

An internal study by Democratic consultants found that some small-dollar donors plan to cut back on giving. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qCTHmj

The Fight Is On to Define the Pandemic Aid Bill

Democrats have embraced the scope and cost of the stimulus measure, daring Republicans to campaign against the myriad benefits it delivers for their constituents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bDQ8Iv

On First Day, Garland Vows to Restore Justice Dept. Independence

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was sworn in and briefed on the department’s investigation into the Capitol riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qE4e0K

The U.S. Is Sitting on Tens of Millions of Vaccine Doses the World Needs

Those tens of millions of doses from AstraZeneca are waiting for trial results, while countries that authorized the vaccine beg to have them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3clRlmI

Rushanara Ali: 'End of distressing period' for MP after 'stream of abuse'

Labour's Rushanara Ali speaks out after an 18-month barrage of abusive messages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vced0x

Winston Churchill's cigar box sells for £79,000 at auction

The humidor box contained two personalised cigars in their original tubes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3etBwwY

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch urged to quit over LGBT+ stance

Kemi Badenoch is criticised by former adviser amid anger over delays to banning conversion therapy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vf37rK

Brexit: EU calls for reset after rising tensions with UK

The EU's chief diplomat to the UK urges both sides to "give up on trying score points". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l6X57P

Local elections: Labour promises to 'support our nurses'

The party launches its local elections campaign, promising better NHS pay and "new leadership". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3v9BWPb

Sarah Everard vigil planned as women share concerns

Organisers say it's wrong the response to violence against women requires them to behave differently. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OMHMFu

Where Fitness Is the Job, Army Struggles to Be a Fair Boss With Female Troops

As the Army revises its physical test and otherwise rethinks fitness, it faces difficult questions: Do current requirements penalize women? Do they overshadow expertise and intellectual preparation? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3etSBGY

When Your West Wing Job Is Really, Really Far From the Oval Office

Because of the pandemic, some Biden administration officials continue to work from homes a long way from Washington. They see advantages in being outside the bubble. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t7GN1b

Impasse Over Iran Nuclear Talks Sets Off International Scramble to Save Accord

The Biden administration is caught between critics in Congress and allies in Europe over returning to an accord to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions without bending to Tehran’s demands for financial relief. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bCw9K2

Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections

Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PU8pJ2

Devolution of broadcasting powers gets cross-party support

More powers over broadcasting should move from Westminster to Cardiff, a Senedd inquiry concludes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38tQcZi

Brexit: UK acted prevent empty shelves, says Brandon Lewis

Brandon Lewis defends the decision to extend Brexit check grace periods without the EU's agreement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qCmp6E

Biden, Champion of Middle Class, Comes to Aid the Poor

President Biden’s new role as a crusader for Americans in poverty is an evolution for a politician who has focused on the working class and his Senate work on the judiciary and foreign relations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N6HUyV

Christopher Steele: Urgent need for laws to stop foreign influence

Christopher Steele, who compiled the Trump-Russia dossier, says Russia and China are concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qz6PsM

Brexit: NI official being sent to US amid UK-EU tensions

US president Joe Biden has previously expressed concerns about the situation in Ireland after Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3czY6BJ

UK environmental protections 'being flouted'

Campaigners say UK government protections on the environment are already being flouted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38oai7d

Facing Pressure, Biden Administration Scrambles to Shelter Migrant Children

The White House also revived an Obama-era policy that allows Central American children to apply for admission to the U.S. from their home country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qC49KI

U.S. Allows Indoor Visits in Nursing Homes. Here’s What to Know.

The recommendations are the first revision to the federal government’s nursing home guidance since September. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38tDBoS

Congress Clears $1.9 Trillion Aid Bill, Sending It to Biden

The sweeping legislation had no support from Republican lawmakers, who called it bloated and unaffordable. It will deliver emergency aid and broader assistance to low- and middle-income Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3chJ6Ip

What Does $1.9 Trillion Buy?

President Biden’s much-anticipated stimulus bill is on the verge of becoming law. Here is what’s actually in it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bxJ3sG

Blinken Will Meet Chinese Officials After Asia Tour Next Week

In his first foreign trip, the secretary of state will visit Japan and South Korea before the first in-person diplomatic encounter between the United States and China in several months. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rCBzue

Biden Plans Messaging Blitz to Sell Economic Aid Plan

Drawing on a lesson from early in the Obama administration, the White House wants to tell voters how the legislation will help them and keep Republicans from defining it on their terms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qC6l4S

Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick to Lead E.P.A.

Michael S. Regan has said he intends to act aggressively in carrying out the president’s agenda of fighting climate change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3t8y4vT

Oath Keepers Founder Is Said to Be Investigated in Capitol Riot

The inquiry is in its early stages, an official cautioned, but prosecutors have begun laying out evidence in court papers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bxpnFk

Obamacare’s About to Get a Lot More Affordable. These Maps Show How.

For this year and next, the stimulus bill boosts subsidies for nearly all those buying their own coverage, making insurance free for more people and giving higher-income people discounts for the first time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eqC72m

Iowa Journalist Who Was Arrested at Protest Is Found Not Guilty

In a rare case, Andrea Sahouri, a Des Moines Register reporter, was prosecuted after covering a protest against racism and police violence in May. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lc5EhS

Merrick Garland Is Confirmed as Attorney General

The federal judge will take over a Justice Department battered during the Trump administration and confronting the threat from domestic extremism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qBpNPe

Iowa Journalist Who Was Arrested at Protest Is Found Not Guilty

In a rare case, Andrea Sahouri, a Des Moines Register reporter, was prosecuted after she was arrested while covering a protest against racism and police violence last May. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l1vTHJ

Boris Johnson accused of lying to MPs over Labour's NHS pay stance

Downing Street rejects calls for the PM to apologise to MPs, saying the record has been corrected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bBbNRz

LGBT+ adviser quits government over 'hostile environment'

Jayne Ozanne accuses ministers of acting against her advice and makes an appeal to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vf12vI

Covid-19: Too early to book a foreign holiday, Grant Shapps says

The transport secretary says there are questions about how safe it will be to "travel around" in June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PQXZtJ

Alex Allan: Patel inquiry head urges complaints process reform

Sir Alex Allan, who quit as the PM's standards adviser, says the role could benefit from more powers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2OjOW3Z

Covid-19: Evictions ban in England extended until May

It will come as a relief to many "frightened" renters but was not a long-term answer, say campaigners. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38rTkVD

Covid-19: UK hasn't banned export of vaccines, says PM

Boris Johnson "corrects" the European Council president over his claims about the government's stance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lecgfL

PMQs: Give MPs a vote on NHS pay, says Sir Keir Starmer

Boris Johnson rejects Labour claims nurses and other NHS staff in England are getting a pay cut. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2N6QduI

Meghan and Harry interview: MP aims to raise press 'hounding' of high profile women

Labour's Holly Lynch makes the call after the revelations from Meghan Markle's interview. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ryRIAX

Police Unions Won Power Using His Playbook. Now He’s Negotiating the Backlash.

As officer perks and protections draw new scrutiny, an architect of longtime police bargaining tactics says unions are at risk of losing it all. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l3t9JR

Biden Got the Vaccine Rollout Humming, With Trump’s Help

Trump administration officials grumble that they laid the groundwork for surging vaccinations, but some hard work in the trenches has helped pick up the pace of production. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rAAYsK

SNP chief whip steps aside following complaint

Patrick Grady will relinquish his House of Commons job until an investigation is completed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bzysh8

Covid: English councils at risk from budget 'scarring,' watchdog warns

English councils will take a long time to recover without more help, a spending watchdog warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2PH8K1u

Covid-19: NHS Test and Trace 'no clear impact' despite £37bn budget

It was set up to help prevent lockdowns but there have been two more since its launch, MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30uuFLu

Court Dismisses Trump Campaign’s Defamation Suit Against New York Times

A New York State judge ruled that the opinion essay at the center of the suit was constitutionally protected speech. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qv8uQ4

Biden Nominees Vow to Avoid Politicizing Justice Dept.

The president’s picks for the department’s No. 2 and 3 spots pledged to restore independence to law enforcement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bwPRHe

Air passenger duty: Review of tax on domestic flights planned

Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38qnDvC

As House Pushes Labor Rights Expansion, Senate Chances Are Slim

The House was poised to pass the most significant enhancement of labor rights since the New Deal, but the measure appeared headed for a Senate filibuster amid widespread Republican opposition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qywq4Q

The D.C.C.C. Blacklist Is No More

Consultants who work with challengers are no longer barred from receiving Democratic campaign money. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bxQOyS

Move Over, Nerds. It’s the Politicians’ Economy Now

Leaders of both parties have become willing to act directly to extract the nation from economic crisis, taking that role back from the central bank. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OGflbV

Health Minister Lord Bethell on pay for nurses in England

Lord Bethell rejects a claim that a planned 1% rise for nurses in England represented a pay cut. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3elOa15

Covid-19: Don't think pandemic is over, Whitty warns

Unlocking too quickly would lead to a substantial surge in infection, the UK's chief medical adviser says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3t283y7

Covid: Labour urges 'germ games' to plan for pandemics

The party's shadow health secretary says yearly drills would help the UK prepare for future threats. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3t3t8bD

Biden’s Dogs Moved After a ‘Biting Incident’

The dogs joined the Bidens at the White House shortly after the Bidens relocated to Washington. Since then, they have been allowed to roam unleashed on the White House grounds from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3v1rp8q

Pay rise was set to be 2.1% - NHS England chief Simon Stevens

The head of NHS England says he supports the government's approach to resolving the pay dispute. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l0DOop

How Biden’s Solidarity Emboldened a Liberal Push for Power in Alabama

The president’s support for the rights of unionizing Amazon workers delighted political organizers in Alabama who are hoping to build long-term Democratic momentum in a reliably red state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OdYbmh

President Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border

The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3enm7Oz

Covid-19 Relief Bill Fulfills Biden’s Promise to Expand Obamacare, for Two Years

With its expanded subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care Act, the coronavirus relief bill makes insurance more affordable, and puts health care on the ballot in 2022. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qtPMrS

President Biden Will Revisit Trump Rules on Campus Sexual Assault

The Biden administration will examine regulations by Betsy DeVos that gave the force of law to rules that granted more due-process rights to students accused of sexual assault. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l1LLtB

Biden’s two German shepherds are moved to Delaware after a ‘biting incident’ at the White House.

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Child abuse laws to be expanded in England and Wales

It would put sports coaches and faith leaders on par with roles like teachers and social workers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kWpMnQ

Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border

The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PN7tGk

Man Threatened to Lynch 2 Congressmen, U.S. Says

A judge on Monday ordered Kenneth R. Hubert of Missouri held in jail, saying his words rose to the level of posing danger. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3enbco3

Biden’s Pick for Justice Dept. No. 3 Wins Backing of Law Enforcement

The nominee, Vanita Gupta, had served as the department’s top civil rights official during the Obama administration. Some Republicans have already signaled that they will oppose her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3v4qQe5

Should local council power be 'turbo-charged'?

As we await a report from government on devolution, the debate on where power should lie grows louder. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Od6Zc5

Sanctions Are Reimposed on Israeli Billionaire Granted Relief Under Trump

The Biden administration moved to reverse an action that had benefited Dan Gertler, who has been accused of corruption over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PGwQtb

Pandemic Relief Bill Fulfills Biden Promise to Expand Obamacare, for Two Years

With its expanded subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care Act, the coronavirus relief bill makes plans more affordable, and puts health care on the ballot in 2022. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PDgeCE

Biden Gives Venezuelans Reprieve to Remain in U.S. Trump Had Rejected

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans can temporarily continue to live and work in the United States as the administration considers its next steps in the effort to force out Venezuela’s president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c9lQMC

Biden Will Revisit Trump Rules on Campus Sexual Assault

In Biden, Labor Leaders See a President Who ‘Is Not Playing’

He has put organized labor at the heart of his plan to rebuild the economy, signaling a break with previous administrations of both parties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3brvGdr

U.S. Lawmakers Suggest 25 Movies About Latinos to the Film Registry

By diversifying the films added to the national registry, members of Congress hope that more opportunities will open up for Latinos in Hollywood. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ruehX7

Roy Blunt of Missouri, No. 4 Senate Republican, Plans to Retire

Mr. Blunt, a fixture of Republican leadership in Congress who had been known for his ability to work with both parties, said he would not seek re-election in 2022. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PMxh5t

Biden Signs Executive Order to Advance Gender Equity

On International Women’s Day, the president established a Gender Policy Council that reports directly to him and that requires the participation of almost every cabinet secretary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3buYJgx

Climate change: John Kerry praises 'ambitious' UK emissions target

US climate change envoy John Kerry urges the world's top 20 polluters to cut greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38mVgP4

After a briefing by a task force investigating Capitol security, House members urge swift action.

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Biden Cancels Visit to Emergent Facility After Times Report on Its Tactics

The White House scrapped a trip to a vaccine plant in Baltimore run by Emergent BioSolutions after a New York Times investigation into the company. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38mKxUO

A task force that investigated the Jan. 6 security lapses will update House members today.

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How Emergent BioSolutions Put an ‘Extraordinary Burden’ on the U.S.’s Troubled Stockpile