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Boris Johnson warns of the dire consequences of failure at the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZLag8i

COP26 is the last chance saloon - Prince Charles

Prince Charles made his remarks ahead of COP26, at the G20 summit in Rome. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3w1j31u

The Places in New York City Where Republicans Still Stand a Chance

In some New York City Council races, supporting former President Donald Trump is seen as a positive by voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pUnqdY

Why Paid Family Leave’s Demise This Time Could Fuel It Later

In failing to secure a benefit with bipartisan appeal, President Biden joins a long line of frustrated politicians. But some Republicans say it could be resurrected on its own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3btuTbq

Trump Allies Are Prominent at Saudi Investment Conference

But the Biden administration sent only a deputy commerce secretary to the high-profile gathering, amid shifts in global politics and diplomatic strains. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CykSFM

In Texas Abortion Law Case, a Spotlight on Brett Kavanaugh

If the Supreme Court is to reverse course after refusing to block the law in September, at least one conservative justice must change positions. Justice Kavanaugh is the most likely candidate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kdaufB

COP26: 'Window closing' to meet 1.5C warming target - Alok Sharma

The COP26 president has been addressing delegates on day one of the climate summit in Glasgow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BAbShY

UK and France seek solution to Brexit fishing row

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss the ongoing tensions in Rome and agree to work together. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mszGjC

G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y1D2AB

Covid-19 vaccine: Jabs offered to 12-15-year-olds at 800 schools

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says the vaccines "will help keep children in the classroom". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZEyEYU

Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jNM103

Natural Resources Wales: River Llynfi pollution probe 'feeble'

More than 45,000 fish were killed, but an official inquiry concludes without any convictions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jRWyr6

COP26: Limiting temperature rise to 1.5C will be 'very tough'

COP26 President Alok Sharma says he is going ''to try and build consensus'' among countries on reaching 1.5C maximum global warming. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BpSioE

Boris Johnson: Some turbulence between France and UK

The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg presses the prime minister over how he will remedy the fishing row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nGDz3F

COP26: Greta Thunberg on invite to climate change summit

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg says it is "very unclear" if she has been officially invited to the climate change summit in Glasgow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bmOdqQ

Menopause Bill: Liz Kendall calls for free HRT prescriptions

A Labour MP describes being exhausted and aching overnight as she has "no idea what was going on" with the onset of menopause. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ErHeJr

George Eustice on post-Brexit fishing row with France: 'Two can play at that game'

The UK's environment secretary spoke to BBC Breakfast about the post-Brexit fishing row with France. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3GuaKQG

Autumn Budget 2021: Key points at-a-glance

Rishi Sunak has delivered his Budget in the House of Commons. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mlBaw5

Budget 2021: A zoo, a park and a pool - who got levelling up cash?

The Treasury reveals which projects will get funding, but critics question if it will make a difference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nsJ1qI

Budget 2021: How green is Chancellor Rishi Sunak?

From planes and trains to insulation - this is how green the Budget looked ahead of COP26 starting on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pKiV5y

'Agoraphobia makes you feel like a prisoner in your own home'

MP Simon Clarke opted out of a Downing Street Budget photograph because of agoraphobia - what does it feel like to live with it? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZB7VfW

COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit

COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3btgFay

Does the UK have 'bigger fish to fry' in France row?

The prime minister says he does not want to increase hostilities with France over the fishing row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bwTbkx

John Eastman Blamed Pence for Violence at Jan. 6 Riot

John Eastman, the author of a memo that some in both parties liken to a blueprint for a coup, sent a hostile email to the vice president’s chief counsel as the mob attacked. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3w1oX2T

Both Parties Await Election Result in Virginia, and What It Bodes for the Battles Ahead

Republicans hope to hit on a recipe for renewal, while Democrats worry that a loss could force them to defend seats in blue states next year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZAWtka

Pressure Grows on G20 Nations to Get Covid Vaccines to the Poor

The world’s leaders are focusing on preventing future pandemics, but experts say rich nations are not doing enough to help the poor survive the current one. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mvcUY8

Fishing row: Turbulence has hit relations with France, PM says

But Boris Johnson says more unites France and the UK than divides them, despite a row over fishing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZMbrUR

Biden Finds Raising Corporate Tax Rates Easier Abroad Than at Home

As the Group of 20 seals a new global minimum tax for companies, the president has scaled back his plans to tax U.S. corporations more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pNBxl6

A Global Tax Deal Is at Hand. Here’s How It Would Work.

President Biden will sign on to an international pact aimed at ending profit-shifting by large companies. Here’s a look at what it means. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZFQ33u

Garland Revives Effort to Expand Access to Legal Aid

The attorney general acted to reverse a Trump administration decision to cut off funding for the Office for Access to Justice, an Obama-era program to give poor defendants legal representation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CsJ78l

Green Card Backlog Focus of Democrats' Latest Immigration Effort

A proposal in President Biden’s social spending bill would make hundreds of thousands of unused green cards available for immigrants. But it faces an uncertain future under Senate rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EqvIhB

Origin of Virus May Remain Murky, U.S. Intelligence Agencies Say

A declassified report said a clearer answer would require more information from Beijing or new discoveries and reiterated divisions over natural causes vs. a lab leak. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jP38i4

Biden Eases Fray with France and Savors Meeting with Pope as Europe Trip Begins

Mr. Biden sought to mend ties with France’s president over a sabotaged French submarine contract, and expressed gratitude toward Pope Francis after a 90-minute meeting. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zyb9Rh

How Venture Capitalists Think Cryptocurrency Will Reshape Commerce

From banking to gaming, investors are sending billions of dollars to crypto inventors who seek to disrupt industries. Here’s a look at some of those bets. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jRzx7z

Trump’s $300 Million SPAC Deal May Have Skirted Securities Laws

The former president began discussing a deal with a ‘blank check’ company early this year. Investors weren’t told. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BnwbyZ

Inflation Remains High, the Fed's Favored Inflation Index Shows

The Federal Reserve is closely watching inflation, and the numbers have been sharply elevated in recent months. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CqCgw8

Northern Ireland Protocol: No breakthrough after latest talks

Brexit Minister Lord Frost and his EU counterpart Maros Sefcovic will meet again next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bpPqO6

How Venture Capitalists Think Crypto Will Reshape Commerce

Why a Changing Richmond and Its Suburbs Are Key to Virginia’s Vote

The region has been an engine of Democratic victories, but now the party is on defense as Republicans go after swing voters with worries about schools. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31jaKTH

Another Attempt to End 'Remain in Mexico' Immigration Policy

A court ordered the administration in August to reinstate the program, which forces some migrants to wait in Mexico while their asylum cases are pending. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nJwvDk

Letitia James Is Running for Governor of New York

The attorney general, who oversaw the inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo, will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GyRUb9

Andreessen Horowitz's Plan to Dominate Crypto

The Silicon Valley firm Andreessen Horowitz, whose founders played big roles in the development of the internet, aims to own a huge part of the digital currency world — and set the rules for it, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bqJJiR

Fishing row: PM fears breach of EU-UK trade agreement

Boris Johnson says he will do "whatever is necessary" to protect UK interests as the row continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XXiNnL

Davina McCall hails 'brilliant day for women' as HRT prescription cost cut

Women celebrate the government's decision to cut the cost of HRT prescriptions in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mq30XO

Rob Roberts: Disgraced MP back in Conservative Party on Monday

Rob Roberts, who was suspended for sexually harassing a staff member, will be readmitted in days. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bohwcq

In This House, We List Our Beliefs in the Yard

How a lawn sign inspired by mom décor became a liberal mantra — and a symbol of a political battle over white womanhood. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BsF76q

COP26: Climate summit venue becomes UN territory

The Scottish Event Campus is handed over to the United Nations ahead of the start of COP26 on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nIA0Ki

F.D.A. Expected to Clear First Coronavirus Vaccine for Young Children

Experts said the shot could bring relief to parents anxious about their children getting sick, though some worry that those most at risk may slip through the cracks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Gxwyei

Adam Kinzinger, a Republican Trump Critic, Won’t Seek Re-election in House

Mr. Kinzinger’s electoral fate was largely sealed when Illinois Democrats adopted a new congressional map that eliminated the district he has represented for the last decade. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bkYe7V

Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZyI88s

Menopause: HRT prescription costs to fall, says government

Women will now only pay once a year for the menopause treatment in England after Labour MP's campaign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3w33Qgr

COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Br4YeP

Progressives Unmoved by Biden Request for Fast Vote on Infrastructure

Their opposition meant that House leaders were unlikely to be able to muster enough votes to pass the bill on Thursday as they had hoped, despite President Biden’s entreaties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mlOcJV

Supreme Court Lets Two Oklahoma Executions Proceed

By a 5-to-3 vote, the justices lifted a stay of execution that had been imposed by a federal appeals court in a challenge to the state’s lethal injection protocols. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vYmN3N

An Immigration Overhaul is Part of Biden's Spending Framework

Included in the plan is a proposal to protect millions of undocumented immigrants who are longtime residents of the country from deportation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XT8TDt

How $2 Trillion in Tax Increases in Biden's Bill Target Companies and the Rich

The proposal to fund the president’s sprawling spending plan mostly turns up the dial on more conventional tax policies, while trying to curb maneuvers that allow tax avoidance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nx2VB6

Here's What's in Biden's $1.85 Trillion Spending Plan

White House officials refused to say if all holdout Democrats in Congress had expressed support for the framework. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vYpJ0j

Here's What's in Biden's $1.85 Trillion Spending Plan

White House officials refused to say if all holdout Democrats in Congress had expressed support for the framework. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GzwAlG

UK summons French ambassador amid post-Brexit fishing rights row

The UK government condemns "unjustified" threats from France after a British trawler was detained. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mohojy

Covid: All countries to be removed from UK's travel red list

The system will remain in place and locations could be reinstated on the list if cases rise again. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vQXEYO

Billionaires Beat the Working Rich in Biden's Spending Bill

One by one, tax proposals that would have slowed dynastic wealth have been tossed from the agreement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31cTz64

How Biden’s $2 Trillion in Tax Increases Target Companies and the Rich

Geraldo Rivera criticizes his Fox News colleague Tucker Carlson.

“I’m probably going to get in trouble for this,” Mr. Rivera said after taking issue with “false flag” claims in Mr. Carlson’s upcoming three-part series, “Patriot Purge.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EuisbR

Angela Rayner 'unreservedly' apologises for Conservative 'scum' comments

Labour's deputy leader says she has reflected and will be "more careful" with her words in future. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jKKGHj

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak's claims fact-checked

Checking claims about air travel, alcohol taxes, debt and low pay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BnCnHp

European Union 'vanity projects' in Wales attacked by UK minister

Welsh secretary says vast sums of cash were wasted on schemes that failed to tackle poverty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pJgFeD

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband vows to continue hunger strike

The British-Iranian aid worker, who has been detained in Iran, faces a return to prison. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BnVzEZ

Angela Rayner: Man charged over threats to deputy Labour leader

A man is charged after MP Angela Rayner receives threatening and abusive phone calls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CqAYkv

Naz Shah: Woman admits threatening Bradford MP via email

Sundas Alam sent the threatening messages to Bradford West Labour MP Naz Shah, a court hears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jKu7v5

Rishi Sunak confuses northern towns in market-visit gaffe

The Chancellor praises the "world-famous Burnley market" during a visit to Bury, 20 miles away. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vRDHRN

Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year

The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bi62qG

Budget 2021: Tax rises likely to leave middle earners worse off, says IFS

An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bkZXtD

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak claims air duty changes will lower emissions

Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30ZwfbI

UK boat detained by France amid fishing rights row

A French minister says the boat did not have a licence to fish in French waters and was seized. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Eu0INP

8 Black Women Who Are Mayors in Some of the U.S.'s Biggest Cities

Black women achieved a historic milestone as mayors of eight major American cities this year. Political analysts say the record number points to “the age of Black women in politics.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Eh7Lcm

Budget 2021: A zoo, a park and a pool - who got levelling up cash?

The Treasury reveals which projects will get funding, but critics question if it will make a difference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nsJ1qI

Budget 2021: Foreign aid cuts to remain until at least 2024 - Sunak

The chancellor says spending could return to 0.7% levels but only once money rules have been met. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CokHwx

Manchin Denounces Billionaires Tax as Divisive

The plan stakes out new territory by putting levies on unrealized gains in the value of billionaires’ liquid assets, such as stocks, bonds and cash. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GpVGnd

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak unveils help for low paid, pubs and businesses

Pubs and high streets also get a boost - but Labour says Chancellor Rishi Sunak is ignoring the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Grwkp6

Angela Rayner: Man arrested over threats to deputy Labour leader

A 52-year-old man is arrested in Halifax on suspicion of malicious communications. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3GtWxTW

Budget 2021: Prosecco and pint taxes to fall, red wine to rise

A shake-up of alcohol duty is announced by the chancellor, with higher taxes for stronger drinks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BqxMV2

Jared O'Mara: Ex-Sheffield Hallam MP denies fraud charges

Jared O'Mara is alleged to have submitted false invoices to parliament totalling £28,650. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZrzubO

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak on cutting universal credit taper rate

Changes are being made to universal credit to let working claimants keep more of their benefits the chancellor announces. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jHNhl4

China’s Weapon Test Close to a ‘Sputnik Moment,’ U.S. General Says

Gen. Mark A. Milley said the Chinese test of a hypersonic missile “has all of our attention.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Goug0W

Oil Executives to Face Congress on Climate Disinformation

The heads of Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron and BP will testify Thursday in the first congressional inquiry into industry efforts to hinder action on climate change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GpBl1b

Budget 2021: Eight ways Rishi Sunak's plans affect you

The chancellor has delivered his Covid recovery Budget, here's how it will affect your money. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bmoZsh

Budget 2021: Schools cash to be restored to 2010 levels after 10 years of cuts

The Chancellor pledged to return schools funding to 2010 levels with an extra £4.7bn investment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nBwQrI

Headlines of Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget in 126 seconds

A walk through the headlines of the announcements from the chancellor in his Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BlDPtV

Budget 2021: Labour's Rachel Reeves responds to chancellor

Some families, businesses and those using public services will not recognise the UK described by the chancellor in his Budget says Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bkI7XC

Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vO0wWp

Budget 2021: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer misses debate after positive Covid test

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves replaces the Labour leader to respond to Rishi Sunak's statement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zs3i8b

Budget 2021 Sunak changes air taxes for UK and long-haul flights

The chancellor announces flights between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will have a lower rate of Air Passenger Duty from April 2023. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3EBdzxN

In Virginia, Early Voting Has an Impact. And a Long Run.

The pandemic has helped convert more and more voters into early voters, as hundreds of thousands of Virginians have made clear in recent weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Bj5ueX

Autumn Budget 2021: Key points at-a-glance

Rishi Sunak is delivering his Budget in the House of Commons. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mlBaw5

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak on UK economy recovering after Covid

The UK is recovering faster than its major competitors from Covid says the chancellor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Bjtuyy

PMQs: Miliband and Johnson on COP26 climate change action

Ed Miliband says it is “easy to make promises” for 30 years’ time but harder to act now over cutting carbon emissions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Ejz9GB

Pastries and Persuasion: How a Global Tax Deal Got Done

Over Zoom calls from basements and a breakfast in Brussels, faltering negotiations to remake the world’s tax architecture were revived. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XMIQOe

How Democrats Would Tax Billionaires to Pay for Their Agenda

Pastries and Persuasion: How a Global Tax Deal Got Done

Over Zoom calls from basements and a breakfast in Brussels, faltering negotiations to remake the world’s tax architecture were revived. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jGwTRQ

This May Be Democrats’ Best Chance to Lower Drug Prices

For patients with certain cancers, out-of-pocket spending can exceed $15,000 a year. Legislation could take aim at prices and the amounts Medicare patients are charged. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GB637Q

In Virginia, Early Voting Has an Impact. And a Long Run.

The pandemic has helped convert more and more voters into early voters, as hundreds of thousands of Virginians have made clear in recent weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BkCy6n

Democrats Hammer Out Novel Plan to Tax Billionaires and Corporate Giants

New proposals would fund social and climate programs by tapping billionaires’ unrealized gains and by ensuring that the biggest companies cannot avoid income taxes altogether. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vNL2S6

Manchin Is in the Middle, With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance

Democrats, including President Biden, are lobbying for Senator Joe Manchin III’s support, knowing he is a crucial swing vote on their domestic agenda. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GrJulW

Budget 2021: Burnley residents' messages for chancellor

Residents in Lancashire explain what they want from the chancellor ahead of his Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3EhoKeH

Manchin Is in the Middle, With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance

Biden Wanted an F.D.R. Presidency. How’s He Doing So Far?

We take a look at how Build Back Better stacks up against the New Deal, 10 months into the Biden presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Cikeff

Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger

The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CmePEe

Sir David Amess: MP's funeral to take place at Westminster Cathedral

Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preside over the service on 23 November. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jAllzG

The Queen will not attend COP26 climate change summit

Buckingham Palace says the Queen, who has been advised to rest, is "disappointed" not to attend. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3beYbKx

House of Commons passes Bill to prevent Stormont collapse

Legislation to prevent any immediate collapse of Stormont's institutions now moves to House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3151z9a

Democrats Lobby Manchin On Budget Deal

In an evenly divided Senate, the fate of President Biden’s domestic agenda could hinge on any one Democratic senator willing to withhold his vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EfIoYz

Democrats Lobby Manchin On Budget Deal

In an evenly divided Senate, the fate of President Biden’s domestic agenda could hinge on any one Democratic senator willing to withhold his vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zujrtu

Authorities on 3 Continents Crack Down on Dark Web Drug Sales

The Justice Department said the global operation led to the arrests of over 150 people and the seizure of large quantities of opioids and other drugs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Bh6xMt

New legal duty promised over sewage as Lords forces issue

The government says it will make utilities take action over waste dumped in rivers after pressure from peers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nz3ev0

Christmas turkey shortage likely, farmers warn

Poultry industry chief tells MPs the government's overseas workers scheme has come too late. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3EhSLuP

Covid: Masks mandatory for everyone in the Commons - except MPs

Parliamentary staff and visitors have been told to cover their faces to combat the spread of Covid. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vKMzZo

Birx Testifies Trump’s White House Failed to Take Steps to prevent More Virus Deaths

Dr. Deborah Birx, who helped run the pandemic response for former President Donald J. Trump, lashed out at Dr. Scott Atlas, a former Stanford neuroradiologist who advised Mr. Trump and advocated for allowing the virus to spread through much of the population. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BgJ1iC

Ministers face High Court battle over WhatsApp use

Campaigners are seeking a crack down on ministers' use of private emails and auto-deleting messages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jzJ3Mj

What Happens Next as F.D.A., C.D.C. Weigh Covid Shots for Children

Once the experts weigh in, the Food and Drug Administration itself makes a decision and then a similar process happens at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mhqi2i

F.D.A. Panel to Consider Pfizer Vaccine for Young Children

Federal officials hope the pediatric dose can help close a major gap in the nation’s vaccine campaign that has worried parents, educators and public health leaders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nwelVO

White House to Name Rosenworcel as F.C.C.’s First Female Leader

Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of the powerful regulator, campaigned vigorously for a permanent appointment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mlGsrv

Biden and Democrats Push for Budget Deal This Week as Rifts Remain

Negotiators were closing in on a deal that could spend around $1.75 trillion, but lawmakers were still haggling over critical disagreements on the sprawling social policy bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jVVtP9

Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak

The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3baX66E

Manchin Pushes for More Climate Cuts from the Budget Bill

He has already effectively succeeded in stripping the bill of its most powerful climate change provision. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bcwcLw

Proposed Tax on Billionaires Raises Question: What’s Income?

Democrats are homing in on unrealized capital gains raises as a way to help fund their social spending bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZeCszL

Some From Nations With Low Rates and Unvaccinated Children to Be Exempted From U.S. Travel Rules

The Biden administration has announced that it would lift travel restrictions on Nov. 8 and reopen the United States to fully vaccinated international travelers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3noWO1L

Missing Foreign Workers Add to Hiring Challenges

Fewer foreign people have been able to work in the U.S. amid the coronavirus, leaving a hole in the potential labor force. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XGK51o

Border Patrol Repeatedly Gave Agents Light Punishments, Report Finds

After an inquiry into a private Facebook group where racist memes were shared, 60 employees were found to have violated the agency’s code of conduct. Two were fired. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BcuNiS

How Biden’s Visit to New Jersey Highlights an Ongoing Debate over SALT

The SALT limit helped Democrats capture some House seats previously held by Republicans in New Jersey, California and elsewhere. Many of those representatives are pushing to lift the cap now. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jvDA9q

Biden Delays Release of Some J.F.K. Records, Citing Pandemic

The National Archives require additional time to work on redactions, a White House statement on Friday said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bawItG

Budget 2021: What has already been announced?

Rishi Sunak's statement isn't until Wednesday, but several pledges have been announced. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3GodnUi

Northern Ireland Protocol problems 'need to be resolved by autumn'

Lord Frost says issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol need settled "one way or the other". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vH87Gd

Biden’s Visit to New Jersey Highlights an Ongoing Debate over SALT

Tory MPs defend votes after uproar over sewage proposals

Conservative MPs are facing a backlash on social media after rejecting tougher sewage protections in the Environment Bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgYIsM

Speaker Hoyle’s anger over Budget briefing to the media

Lindsay Hoyle says it is “not unacceptable" for ministers to give briefings to the media, instead of making announcements in the House of Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BdRpQ3

National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour

The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jxmV5k

Recycling plastics does not work, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson also jokingly suggested feeding human beings to animals to "bring nature back". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mdtUlU

Boris Johnson on COP26 climate change Glasgow conference

The PM says he is “very worried” about the upcoming COP 26 climate conference, telling a group of children: "It’s going to be very, very tough”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pzKyyb

Sajid Javid says £5.9bn for NHS is 'new money'

The heath secretary says an extra £5.6bn for the NHS will be "new money" to tackle waiting lists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30StQzz

Chancellor says investment in public services is a priority

Rishi Sunak tells Andrew Marr that next week's Budget will see investment in public services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmjXK0

Time for Covid Plan B, Labour's Rachel Reeves says

But the shadow chancellor added she doesn't want to "let the government off the hook" with Plan A. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jwm1Gj

Kim Leadbeater: Serious conversations needed on safety for MPs

Kim Leadbeater says a "serious conversation" about the safety of people in public life is needed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vGuyuZ

How 4 Weeks of U.S. Paid Leave Would Compare With the Rest of the World

The U.S. is one of six countries with no national paid leave. The Democrats have cut their plan to four weeks, which would still make it an outlier. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GjH9t5

Russia Challenges Biden Again With Broad Cybersurveillance Operation

The new campaign came only months after President Biden imposed sanctions on Moscow in response to a series of spy operations it had conducted around the world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3puYmtH

Covid: Protect schools from anti-vax protests - Starmer

Councils should be able to use exclusion zones to stop the protests outside schools, Labour says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jyLwqy

Biden Meets With Manchin and Schumer to Iron Out Spending Bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hoped to pass an infrastructure bill and have a deal in hand on the social policy bill by the end of the week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vG4RL7

Biden Meets With Manchin and Schumer as Democrats Race to Finish Social Policy Bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hoped to pass an infrastructure bill and have a deal in hand on the social policy bill by the end of the week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3puawmB

Budget 2021: Extra £5.9bn pledged for NHS backlog in England

Health leaders welcome the money but say it only goes so far and staff shortages need to be fixed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nrGBIT

Inside the Decade-Long U.S. Fight Against Al Shabab in Somalia

The hunt for an elusive Somali militant illustrates why Al Shabab, despite a decade of American covert action, are at their strongest in years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30XyCvN

F.D.A. Says Pfizer Vaccine’s Benefits Outweigh Key Risks in Children 5 to 11

The findings could add momentum for F.D.A. authorization of the pediatric dose, perhaps as early as next week, a long-awaited development that would affect 28 million children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CcPkVN

Biden Bolsters Senate Filibuster Foes, but a Fight May Wait

The president’s criticism of the Senate tactic was a recognition that legislating has become nearly impossible when the filibuster is routine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GfqLd3

Covid passes: Ministers consider widening use in Wales

Welsh government "thinking about" changes amid concern about high levels of Covid-19, says minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XFEnNr

Covid: Labour calls for Plan B measures in England

But the chancellor says the data does not suggest "immediately" moving to government's back-up plan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ptmBZj

Budget about investing in public services - Sunak

The chancellor says he will set out a plan for rebuilding the economy next week based on skills. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3m7Y6yw

How Misinformation Threatened a Montana National Heritage Area

Civic boosters in central Montana hoped for some federal money to promote tourism. A disinformation campaign got in the way. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jyrCfn

Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding

The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3B8BGBH

Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'

A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgBJP5

Letitia James Hires Staff Ahead of a Possible Bid for Governor

Ms. James, the New York attorney general, has recently recruited several advisers and fund-raisers ahead of a possible run for the state’s top office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3B8KmYE

Biden's Compromise on Spending Bills Could Have Consequences

The president pushed for an expansive agenda knowing that he would most likely have to pare it back, leaving a sense of disappointment that could hurt his party at the polls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3m9Pdoq

Letitia James Isn’t Saying Whether She’s Running for Governor. But She Is Hiring.

U.S. Struggles With Afghan Evacuees Weeded Out, and Now in Limbo

No final decisions have been made, but dozens red-flagged for apparent criminal pasts or links to militants have been sent to a base in Kosovo, where their fate is uncertain. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GcYTpX

Twitter says Online Safety Bill needs more clarity

The government says it will tackle extreme posts but Twitter warns Ofcom will be "muddling through". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3G86kPn

Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3GoRnZt

Biden Said the U.S. Would Protect Taiwan. But It’s Not That Clear-Cut.

After the president’s remarks at a CNN event, the White House quickly declared that the American policy of “strategic ambiguity” over the island’s defense had not changed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b9dWCF

Illegal Border Crossings Soar to Record High, New Data Shows

The 1.7 million migrants encountered in the last 12 months was the highest number of illegal crossings recorded since at least 1960. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3E7geyJ

Supreme Court Again Refuses to Block Texas Abortion Law

But the court said it would hear arguments on Nov. 1 on challenges to the law from the Biden administration and abortion providers in the state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3m3LfgL

Pfizer Says Its Vaccine Is Highly Effective in 5- to 11-Year-Olds

The companies reported that a lower dose of the vaccine had a 90.7 percent efficacy rate in preventing symptomatic Covid-19 in a clinical trial. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b09LsW

Facebook Employees Warned About Election Misinformation, to Little Effect

Company documents show that the social network’s employees repeatedly raised red flags about the spread of misinformation and conspiracies before and after the contested November vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nhYKsF

After Dropping Free Community College Plan, Democrats Explore Options

Expanded tuition assistance remains an option for the budget bill, but how much it would help students — and economic competitiveness — remains to be seen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nmMsiK

Biden Crafts a Climate Plan B: Tax Credits, Regulation and State Action

The new strategy could deeply cut greenhouse gases that are heating the planet but it will still face considerable political, logistical and legal hurdles. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30RSG2F

Bye, Maryland? Lawmakers in 3 Counties Float a Plan to Secede From the State.

The proposal to join West Virginia seems destined to go nowhere. But it has tapped into deep-seated feelings of alienation in western Maryland, a mountainous panhandle wedged against the Mason-Dixon line. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3E4l67R

Democrats Consider Billionaires Tax

Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s refusal to accept corporate, individual or capital gains tax rate increases has led Democrats to consider proposals once championed by the party’s most liberal flank. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XzoVCi

Biden Names Neera Tanden as White House Staff Secretary

The move comes after her nomination as budget director was pulled earlier this year over her frequent caustic remarks on social media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3m7GWBn

Woman Charged in Submarine Secrets Case Will Stay in Custody

Prosecutors used text messages to argue that Diana Toebbe and her husband had discussed leaving the country years ago. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jseXKF

‘American Veteran’ Honors the Many Faces of the U.S. Soldier

On the heels of America’s longest war, a new PBS documentary series sits down with nearly 50 veterans in hopes of helping to bridge a growing gap. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3B5GQyc

Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali to face trial in March next year

Ali Harbi Ali, charged with the murder of Sir David Amess MP, appears via video at the Old Bailey. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zkaq6j

Victims to get more time to report domestic abuse in England and Wales

Home Secretary Priti Patel agrees to change the law after the BBC revealed a big rise in cases being dropped. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Cbjf0s

Pfizer Says Its Vaccine Is Highly Effective in 5- to 11-Year-Olds

The company reported that a lower dose of the vaccine was 90.7 percent effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19 in a clinical trial. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3GeTezC

U.S. Warns of Efforts by China to Collect Genetic Data

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center said American companies need to better secure critical technologies as Beijing seeks to dominate the so-called bioeconomy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3C1mYO5

Sir David Amess: Community falls silent to remember MP

Conservative MP Sir David was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery a week ago. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30Faaiv

MPs offered security guards at constituency surgeries

Home Secretary Priti Patel and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle urged MPs to take up the offer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pruNch

Give every household £320 for spiralling energy bills - Greens

The Green Party of England and Wales says the £9bn plan could be paid for with a tax on landlords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3prslCT

Ex-Labour MP Frank Field is dying, peer reveals

A statement from the veteran politician was read out in the Lords, backing a new assisted dying bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jqQmWV

Democrats' Plan Takes Gender-Neutral Approach to Family Policies

Compared with its peers, the U.S. has little in the way of family policy, but where it exists, it has mostly treated men and women the same. The Democrats’ plan would cement that. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nltbOE

Fire-and-rehire: Labour backs bid by MP Barry Gardiner to curb 'worst excesses'

A Labour MP is seeking to make it more difficult to lay off workers and rehire them on worse terms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BfDkBH

Climate Change Poses a Widening Threat to National Security

Intelligence and defense agencies issued reports warning that the warming planet will increase strife between countries and spur migration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3E6bFVg

Politicians too willing to turn blind eye to extremism, says ex-minister

Ex-Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says the UK's counter-extremism strategy has "lost its way". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XxPFDd

Two Top Federal Prosecutors Join Matt Gaetz Case

The move by the department is a sign of the complex and high-stakes nature of the sex trafficking investigation into Representative Gaetz, a close ally of Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jJfB71

House Finds Bannon in Contempt for Defying Jan. 6 Inquiry Subpoena

The vote came after a bitterly partisan debate over the Capitol attack and as Republicans sought to deflect questions about Donald J. Trump’s role in the violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30Oi3Cu

Stocks Hit a Record as Investors See Progress Toward a Spending Deal

After weeks of fluctuations driven in part by Washington gridlock, share prices hit another high and put a dismal September in the rearview mirror. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XxGkva

Kevin McCarthy or Liz Cheney? Consultants Forced to Choose

The message, delivered by a lobbyist close to the House minority leader, Kevin McCarthy, has already led one Republican firm to cut ties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3E4nHig

N.I.H. Says Bat Research Group Failed to Submit Prompt Virus Findings

The federal agency told a G.O.P. House member that it had notified EcoHealth Alliance, a group criticized for its U.S.-funded work with Wuhan scientists, to file data within five days. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DY5nac

Texas Urges Supreme Court to Leave Its Restrictive Abortion Law in Place

The Biden administration had asked the court to block the law. State officials called the request procedurally flawed, saying the court was powerless to grant it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DUBurw

U.S. agrees to drop tariffs on countries that imposed digital services taxes as a global tax overhaul moves ahead.

The agreement comes as more than 130 countries agreed this month to an overhaul of the international tax system that will see nations adopt a global minimum tax of 15 percent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jqwJhr

MPs face problems getting funding for security

The body that pays expenses says it will meet the costs of security - but MPs say it has been difficult. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZaugjQ

Elizabeth Warren asks the Fed to release its March 2020 ethics warning regarding trading.

Ms. Warren, a Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, asked the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to release an email sent to reserve banks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XCqjUW

How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms

Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aZyAoW

Labour accuses government of U-turn over timetable for Online Safety Bill

Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg did not give a date for when the long-awaited bill would come to the Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jo8iS1

Covid: Get your booster jab, says Boris Johnson, as cases rise

Boris Johnson urges those who are eligible for a third dose to organise appointments straight away. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZdNPIs

5 Veterans Quit Kyrsten Sinema's Advisory Council

The furious members accused the Arizona Democrat of “answering to big donors rather than your own people,” in the latest sign of the political pressure she faces. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aVEaZq

Government should tell obese to eat less, says ex-minister Lord Robathan

Tory peer Lord Robathan says the government's anti-obesity drive is not working - but a minister defends it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZbLuO4

James Brokenshire: Chancellor and home secretary attend MP's funeral

Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Priti Patel attend the former cabinet minister's funeral. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3C7XsGY

Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of MP

North Londoner Ali Harbi Ali, 25, has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3B3nR7A

Tory MPs can make own choice on face masks, says minister

Labour say the Tories should cover their faces in the Commons to set an example to the public. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aZXnZS

Peers urged to reject bill to legalise assisted dying

Medical professionals and religious leaders have warned against a new bill being debated on Friday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jnFlFv

Tax cheat schemes cost governments billions

Major tax evasion and avoidance schemes have deprived countries of £127bn, research shows. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3B0R036

Middlesbrough: 'Not very bright' councillors cost taxpayers dear, says mayor

Middlesbrough's mayor calls for an end to in-fighting among "not very bright" council members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XvbV0v

Blinken Cites ‘Democratic Reckoning’ in South America

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of an eroding trust in democracy in the Western Hemisphere and described challenges posed to open government by authoritarian leaders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pj5eu4

Democrats Back Away From Raising Tax Rates to Pay for Agenda

Responding to concerns from a key centrist, Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, the White House and leading Democrats are instead discussing a range of other taxes to pay for the plan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BWbPOx

Couple Pleads Not Guilty in Spy Case as Prosecutors Lay Out New Details

Jonathan and Diana Toebbe planned for years to sell classified materials about submarine technology to a foreign government and were seeking as much as $5 million, the prosecution said in court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z6Ev9y

Rahm Emanuel Addresses the McDonald Killing and China During His Confirmation Hearing

At his confirmation hearing, President Biden’s pick for envoy to Japan issued a warning to Beijing and explained his actions as mayor of Chicago after the killing of Laquan McDonald. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3C2SbAz

Democrats Search for Path on Voting Rights Amid Republican Blockade

Backers of the legislation said they were not giving up as they shifted focus to the need to “restore” the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vxksg7

Biden’s Pick for Education Dept.’s Civil Rights Chief Squeaks Through Senate

Catherine E. Lhamon, who had held the post under the Obama administration, faced a G.O.P. wall over her views on transgender students’ rights and how to address sexual assault on campus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z5P6RJ

F.D.A. Authorizes Moderna and J.&J. Boosters and Mix-and-Match Strategy

The authorizations arrived in the middle of a busy stretch of regulatory decisions on vaccines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3m1ejFY

UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nfs6Ia

Climate plan urging plant-based diet shift deleted

A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DSWw9Q

Terror threat against MPs raised to substantial - Patel

Home Secretary Priti Patel says police will change their plans to "properly" reflect the situation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pkN1fD

Detention of an Afghan at Guantánamo Bay Is Ruled Unlawful

The decision does not assure the release of the prisoner, who was captured in 2007; Uyghurs who won a similar case languished at the prison for years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZfEK1Z

Sajid Javid says MPs should set example over wearing masks

The health secretary is asked whether MPs should wear face coverings in the House of Commons chamber. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3E5sQ9P

Get Covid jab or restrictions more likely, Sajid Javid says

Additional measures are not needed in England at this point, the health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BZCh9T

Arrest after mock gallows erected outside Houses of Parliament

MPs call the action by anti-vaccine protesters "scandalous" in the week after Sir David Amess's death. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ndVgr3

Burns Calls for a Mix of Competition and Cooperation with China

“Beijing proclaims that the East is rising, and the West is in decline,” said R. Nicholas Burns, President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to China. “I’m confident in our own country.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30As2Lq

Who is On the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Questioning Burns and Emanuel?

The committee is chaired by Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who ripped President Biden’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nhN21s

Clean out online cesspit now, Keir Starmer tells Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson promises to push through "tough" online safety laws, at Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lXfYvW

Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles

It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3AYNwya

'Amess amendment' for last rites at crime scenes

Plans for legal rights to ensure Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3jiddng

The Murder of Laquan McDonald Looms over Rahm Emanuel’s Confirmation

Rahm Emanuel is expected to be confirmed, with the support of several Republicans, including Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lVEiyr

Boris Johnson to consider calls to legalise magic mushroom drug psilocybin

Conservative MP Crispin Blunt says psilocybin has "exciting potential" as a treatment for mental health conditions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3plETf0

People won't have to pay more to go green, says Kwarteng

The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZabGJa

‘Promises Made Just Have to Be Promises Kept’: Black Colleges Feel Stung by Democrats

A rift is forming over a plan to provide only $2 billion out of the $20 billion President Biden proposed to help level the playing field in his social spending package. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vsBBHL

Iowa Democratic Chair Says He Received Lynching Threat After Criticizing Trump

Ross Wilburn, the first Black person to lead Iowa’s Democratic Party, said he received several racist messages after writing a column in The Des Moines Register. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vqWgfj

U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Heat Up Again After Extradition of Maduro Ally

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region, the window of opportunity for a political resolution has slammed shut. At least for now. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3piO5k4

If China Tested a New Orbital Weapon, It’s Not Much of a Surprise

Experts report that similar technologies were developed by Russia and the United States starting more than a half century ago. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pjBo8U

Iowa Democratic Chair Says He Received Lynching Threat After Criticizing Trump

Mayorkas, Homeland Security Secretary, Tests Positive for Virus

Mr. Mayorkas had been vaccinated and was “experiencing only mild congestion,” a spokeswoman said. The infection was caught by routine testing ahead of a trip abroad. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vzRGvq

F.B.I. Raids Homes Linked to Russian Oligarch

Agents investigating whether Oleg Deripaska violated U.S. sanctions searched homes he has used in New York and Washington, D.C. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30GYpbv

Virginia’s Governor Race Holds Clues for Control of Congress in 2022

The tight governor’s race in Virginia is a proving ground for strategies that could help determine control of Congress next year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DT8eBm

Iraq war: Abuse claims against soldiers close with no prosecutions

While some allegations against British troops are credible, others are not, defence secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vtmZYs

U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Heat Up Again After Extradition of Maduro Ally

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region, the window of opportunity for a political resolution has slammed shut. At least for now. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jhbgYj

Net zero announcement: Obstacles facing the UK government's plans

Potential hazards for ministers include sceptical Tory MPs and voters worried about rising bills. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vrFSuS

Facebook Settles Claims That It Discriminated Against American Workers

The Justice Department sued the company in December, arguing that Facebook had declined to “recruit, consider or hire” qualified Americans for more than 2,000 positions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z21sL2

Trump’s Claim of Executive Privilege in the Jan. 6. Inquiry, Explained

A new lawsuit by the ex-president and a move to hold Stephen Bannon in contempt of Congress are raising untested issues about secrecy powers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pnaIUN

Michael Gove: No 10 condemns anti-lockdown protesters over confrontation

Video footage online appears to show Housing Secretary Michael Gove being harangued by protesters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30v9hcf

MPs suspended for bullying or sexual harassment could face by-elections

MPs close a loophole that protected those suspended for harassment from facing a recall petition. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aSKjpa

Stephen Timms: East Ham MP wants to meet woman who stabbed him

Stephen Timms was stabbed in the stomach by Roshonara Choudhry at a constituency surgery in 2010. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vqPMgs

Democrats to Scale Back Proposal for Banks to Report Account Balances to IRS

Under the new plan, banks would only be required to provide data on accounts with total annual deposits or withdrawals worth more than $10,000, not including payroll and beneficiary deposits, rather than the $600 threshold that was initially proposed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jcwwOQ

Lord Janner: Police shut down MP child abuse investigations - report

An inquiry finds police seemed "reluctant to investigate" claims against former MP Lord Janner. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FTpXue

Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FZqjj8

UKIP: Ex-Conservative minister Neil Hamilton elected party leader

Mr Hamilton joined UKIP in 2011 and represented the party in the Welsh Parliament for five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3AV0kFP

The Viktor Orban Effect: Why U.S. Conservatives Love Hungary

Some U.S. conservatives are taking a cue from Prime Minister Viktor Orban — how to use the power of the state to win the culture wars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n0sIRW

Democrats’ Divide: Should Obama-Era Economic Ideas Prevail in 2021?

A more traditional view is competing against a newer approach that has become mainstream among economists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vmRcZq

After Del Rio, Calls for Fairer Treatment of Black Migrants

The treatment of Haitians apprehended in Del Rio, Texas, has galvanized civil rights groups and others to press for change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xo2WOC

F.D.A. to Allow ‘Mix and Match’ Approach for Covid Booster Shots

The agency may act this week, when it is expected to authorize booster shots for recipients of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vmg0kh

Welsh independence to be considered by commission

Independence is one of the options a commission on Wales' future in the UK will look at. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30Fei28

Trump Sues to Block Release of White House Papers to Jan. 6 Inquiry

The case raises novel constitutional questions about the scope of an ex-president’s executive privilege powers if the current president disagrees. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FZ29VW

Treasury Warns That Digital Currencies Could Weaken U.S. Sanctions

A review found that the sanctions program must be modernized to maintain its effectiveness. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YYDHn3

What Scientists Know About the Risk of Breakthrough Covid Deaths

Deaths among people who have been fully vaccinated remain rare, but older adults and those with compromised immune systems are at much higher risk. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZaJSEm

Zalmay Khalilzad, Biden’s Envoy for Afghanistan, Steps Down

An Afghan American and a rare Trump appointee who survived into the Biden administration, Mr. Khalilzad played a central role in the U.S. exit from the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BTyQS1

Supreme Court Bolsters Legal Shield for Police in 2 Rulings

The unsigned decisions, without noted dissents, indicated that the court continued to support the widely criticized doctrine of qualified immunity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pg2v4I

Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating

The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30smO4j

Justice Department Asks Supreme Court to Block Texas Abortion Law

Saying the law is “plainly unconstitutional,” the department also asked the court to add the case to its docket in its current term. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aVl19P

Video Shows Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Slamming Black Woman to the Ground

The A.C.L.U. said that the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office had opened an investigation into the violent encounter. The woman was treated at a hospital, and no charges were filed against her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BT7mvP

Biden's Stimulus Is Stoking Inflation, Fed Analysis Suggests

The American Rescue Plan could be pushing inflation up slightly and temporarily, a Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco analysis said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n88uFJ

Sir David Amess: MPs pay emotional tributes to former colleague

MPs have been remembering their former colleague, who was stabbed to death in his Essex constituency. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lSebIM

A regional Fed analysis suggests Biden’s stimulus is temporarily stoking inflation.

The American Rescue Plan could be pushing inflation up slightly and temporarily, a Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco analysis said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lRFrH9

Lawmakers question whether Amazon executives, including Jeff Bezos, misled Congress.

A bipartisan group told the company that they were considering referring their concerns to the Justice Department for a potential criminal inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30wxG13

Decoding Kyrsten Sinema’s Style

Sometimes a dress is just a dress. Sometimes it’s a strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vp5kRG

Powell Said That Backing Iraq War Was a 'Blot' on His Record

As secretary of state, he reluctantly supported President George W. Bush’s push to invade Iraq after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3naRVt8

How 3 Strangers a World Away Came to the Rescue of a Badly Burned Afghan Girl

The story of 8-year-old Asma, injured by a U.S. tear-gas canister, echoes the heartbreak and heroism of the 20-year American misadventure in Afghanistan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XtcIPK

No 10 denies PM broke Christmas Covid rules

Downing Street faced questions whether the PM and Mrs Johnson hosted a friend on Christmas Day despite restrictions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pdOCUD

Colin Powell's Blood Cancer Made Him Vulnerable to Covid-19

He had been treated for multiple myeloma, a cancer of white blood cells in the bone marrow, which made vaccines less likely to protect him from severe Covid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mZ5vj0

Colin Powell Dies at 84 From Covid-19 Complications

A former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, secretary of state and national security adviser, Mr. Powell died on Monday, his family said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lYpoHT

Our families fear for our personal safety, say MPs

MPs have described their experience of threats to their safety as tributes are paid to Sir David Amess. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vAitb3

Sir David Amess death: Mural appears at Leigh-on-Sea skatepark

The artist who sprayed the tribute says it is a "thank you from this community" to the MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pdzEOu

Supreme Court Typo From 1928 Has Been Cited in 14 Decisions

A sweeping statement in a 1928 opinion about property rights was revised soon after it was issued. But the error lived on. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YX1jIM

Explaining the Impact of Redistricting in Texas, Visually

When Texas Republicans revealed their new congressional map last month, our reporters and graphics editors used maps and data to examine the effects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lNFnbA

Sir David Amess death: Jo Cox's husband had 'physical reaction' to killing

The husband of murdered MP Jo Cox says he had a "physical reaction" to Sir David Amess' death. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pa2hMb

Brighton bin strike: Deal could end weeks of waste pile-up, union says

Union and council officials reach a provisional agreement after 13 days of industrial action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pc1U40

Tributes following death of former Labour MP Ernie Ross

Ernie Ross, who was the MP for Dundee West from 1979 until 2005, died in the city on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aMldbt

Sir David Amess: Man arrested over MP Chris Bryant death threat

An MP says he was threatened after asking people to be kinder following Sir David Amess's death. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YXys6y

Sir David Amess: Death threat to Rhondda MP Chris Bryant after kindness plea

Welsh politicians voice concern about security and violent threats after Sir David Amess's killing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FX0mAP

As Manchin Blocks Climate Plan, His State Can’t Hold Back Floods

As the senator thwarts Democrats’ major push to reduce warming, new data shows West Virginia is more exposed to worsening floods than anywhere else in the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BU6EyK

Sir David Amess death: Show kindness and love, say MP's family

"We are absolutely broken, but we will survive and carry on for the sake of a wonderful and inspiring man," the family of Sir David Amess say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j7KHVy

Biden’s Plans Raise Questions About What U.S. Can or Cannot Afford to Do

Democrats are debating whether doing nothing will cost more than doing something to deal with climate change, education, child care, prescription drugs and more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n1SBkr

Washington Hears Echoes of the ’50s and Worries: Is This a Cold War With China?

Incursions into Taiwan’s air zone, a space launch and what looked like a prisoner swap raise a question that is about more than just semantics. It could signal a dangerous new mind-set. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lRoZXE

As Trump Thunders About Last Election, Republicans Worry About the Next One

Donald Trump is the Republicans’ greatest asset in mobilizing voters. But some fret that his obsession with false claims about the 2020 election could cost the G.O.P. in 2022. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aSi6yF

F.D.A. Panel Unanimously Recommends Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots

But many panel members said J. & J. recipients might also benefit from the option of a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster, an action that an F.D.A. official said was possible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BO1uUQ

Bill Clinton Is Released From Hospital

The former president was admitted to a California hospital on Tuesday for treatment of an infection that developed into sepsis, officials said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BSheWK

Concerns About Diversity as Black Staff Members Leave Congress

Low pay, a high cost of living and an insulated culture make it hard for Black aides to build a career in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aMMrio

David Amess death: MPs could get police guards at surgeries

Priti Patel says she is looking at ways to protect MPs but action should be "proportionate" to risk. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3vi4Cps

NI MPs contacted by police over security after Sir David Amess killing

The justice minister says the chief constable has contacted MPs following the killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XjcvOP

Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to stabbed MP

Campaigning to get Southend city status will be a fitting tribute to the stabbed MP, colleagues say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ANcBMn

Sir David Amess: MP murder suspect held under Terrorism Act

The man arrested over the killing of Sir David Amess is named as Ali Harbi Ali, a Briton of Somali heritage. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FWo2oE

Sir David Amess: MPs' security being reviewed at pace, says Commons speaker

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who oversees MPs' safety, says he is working with police to find solutions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j7B5dc

Glenn Youngkin Talks About Virginia. His Base Talks About Donald Trump.

Republicans in Virginia are saying what their nominee for governor will not: The governor’s race is a proxy for Mr. Trump’s grievances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aOwOqo

Democrats Work to Sell an Unfinished Bill

As President Biden and his allies in Congress work to whittle down the size of their ambitious domestic plans, Democrats must sell a bill without knowing precisely what will be in it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FQRAUT

How 3 Strangers a World Away Came to the Rescue of a Badly Burned Afghan Girl

Matt Hancock's United Nations role withdrawn

The ex-health secretary said this week he had been given a job helping Africa recover from Covid. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3n2Ou7u

Guantánamo Bay Cemetery Offers a View of the Base's History

The U.S. military cemetery at Guantánamo Bay offers a history of the century-old base — minus the outpost’s war-on-terror mission. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mYgR6L

Money Floods the Race for Control of Congress, More Than a Year Early

The main House war chests for both Democrats and Republicans have a combined $128 million in the bank — more than double the sum at this point in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vkh8EN

Sir David Amess: Police at Welsh MP's surgery as security boosted

Politician says he attended his own constituency meeting with "trepidation" after MP's killing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YSpDer

Sir David Amess: Can MPs be kept safe and still meet the public?

The stabbing of Southend West MP Sir David Amess has thrown a spotlight on the risks politicians face. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j7DHaS

Newspaper headlines: MP safety review and terror cops probe death

The killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess, stabbed at his constituency surgery, leads the front pages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3p755tJ

U.S. Pledges to Pay Family of Those Killed in Botched Kabul Drone Strike

The Pentagon offered unspecified amounts to relatives of the 10 civilians who died in Aug. 29 attack and agreed to help relocate those who want to move to the U.S. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n1LPuG

Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, Met Police say

Police say the fatal stabbing of the Conservative MP has a potential link to Islamist extremism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j9wXcH

Pete Buttigieg Joins the Parental Leave Debate: ‘This Is Work.’

“It’s one thing to believe something as a matter of policy,” Mr. Buttigieg said about taking paid time off. “It’s another to live it and see how much of a difference it could make.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p8P0n1

Illinois Democrats Propose New Gerrymandered Congressional Maps

The districts would be among the most gerrymandered in the country. The Republican-friendly seat held by Representative Adam Kinzinger, a Trump antagonist, would be eliminated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YRtrNr

Capitol Police Officer Charged With Obstructing Justice in Jan. 6 Case

Michael A. Riley, a veteran of the force, encouraged a man in the Capitol during the riot to delete social media posts showing he was there, according to the indictment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j94q70

Funding Fight Threatens Plan to Pump Billions Into Affordable Housing

A federal voucher program is at risk of being sharply scaled back as the White House seeks to slash its social policy package to appease two centrist senators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mR9iyE

Sir David Amess: Tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed

Boris Johnson calls Sir David, who has died after being stabbed, one of the kindest people in politics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3AGzb9j

Justice Dept. to Ask Supreme Court to Block Texas Abortion Law

The Texas law prohibits most abortions after about six weeks, before many women are even aware they are pregnant. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FPRzRa

COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told

The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j6CMHY

Sir David Amess: Conservative MP dies after stabbing

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3p73V1m

Obituary: Conservative MP Sir David Amess

A backbencher for nearly 40 years, the MP was known as a tireless champion of his Southend West constituency. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BN7tsS

Vaccinated Travelers From Abroad Can Enter U.S. on Nov. 8.

The date helps clarify the end to restrictions that had walled off tourists and relatives seeking to visit their families in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BQ3Hz2

Claudia Webbe: MP faces Labour Party expulsion

Leicester East MP Claudia Webbe has 14 days to appeal after Labour begins fresh disciplinary action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mVqrHM

Stabbing as Tory MP Sir David Amess meets constituents

Police say a man was arrested and a knife recovered after the incident in Leigh-on-Sea. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BJPcwM

F.D.A. Panel Recommends Moderna Booster for Certain Groups

Those eligible for the extra shot would include adults over 65 and others at high risk — the same groups now eligible for a Pfizer-BioNTech boost from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jnlMNV

Trump Fans Wear Their Grievances at Conservative Rallies

For some, it’s not enough to go to an event in the name of Donald J. Trump — their attendance also requires wearing something that embraces some of his political calling cards. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XhCiXQ

Texas Removed an L.G.B.T.Q. Resource Page After a Candidate Complained

Don Huffines, who is challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in next year’s Republican primary, said the content on the state web page was “offensive.” It was quickly removed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lDZQ2q

F.B.I. Official Fired Under Trump Wins Back His Pension

Andrew G. McCabe, the former F.B.I. deputy director, will receive his pension and other benefits after settling his lawsuit with the Justice Department. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lHAi4D

Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas

The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DKb77k

U.S. Renews Its Support for Trade Group It Once Made a Punching Bag

Trade Representative Katherine Tai outlined her vision for the battered World Trade Organization, saying the U.S. wanted to re-engage and see it address working people’s concerns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DGDpQd

Democrats Plan Another Bid to Break G.O.P. Voting Rights Filibuster

Senator Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat, announced he would force another vote next week to bring legislation to the floor despite a Republican blockade. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j53oJs

In Budget Bill, Democrats Bet the Temporary Will Become Permanent

The authors of the sprawling legislation believe that even if the new programs are temporary, their benefits will become so popular that Congress will keep them. History shows they are probably right. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FMG1xV

Jan. 6 Panel Sets Vote to Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bannon

The House select committee investigating the Capitol riot will vote next week to recommend a criminal contempt of Congress charge against Stephen K. Bannon after he defied a subpoena. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aAkev7

Biden Considering Robert Califf to Lead F.D.A. Again

The F.D.A. has been without a permanent chief since President Biden took office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p2C95P

Channel migration: Border boat staff don't need immunity from prosecution, says union

Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly planning to exempt staff from prosecution if migrants die. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DMvIIx

YouTube U-turns over David Davis vaccination passports clip after protest

The site says "sometimes we make the wrong call" after being accused of attacking free speech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DWbBaX

Ban MPs accused of sexual offences from Parliament - unions

Four unions argue the current rules mean MPs are "immune from normal workplace standards". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3j4PaIp

Biden to Meet With Kenya’s President Amid Crisis in Ethiopia

The two leaders are expected to discuss the situation in the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, where fighters have been accused of atrocities against civilians. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j29xWM

Biden calls on businesses to ‘step up’ as he expresses optimism about the fight against the virus.

“I’m calling on more business to step up. I’m calling on more parents to get their children vaccinated when they are eligible,” President Biden said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mSucOa

Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott resigns

Commissioner Philip Allott quits his role following a two-week storm of sustained criticism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mUTfzT

As Western Oil Giants Cut Production, State-Owned Companies Step Up

In the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, government-owned energy companies are increasing oil and natural gas production as U.S. and European companies pare supply because of climate concerns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DG0x1n

Nicholas Kristof Leaves The New York Times as He Weighs Political Bid

Mr. Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, is weighing a run for governor of Oregon, the state where he grew up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YM4nHC

Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott hit by no-confidence vote

Philip Allott faces further pressure to resign after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lBPpMO

Plan for changes to electoral map as Scotland loses two MPs

Consultation begins on "significant" changes to Scotland's electoral map for Westminster elections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lGmKpG

London New Year fireworks perfectly safe - Sajid Javid

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he "can't understand" the rationale for cancelling the display. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XeEZta

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab can't say when court backlog will be cleared

The justice secretary tells the BBC delays to prosecutions in England and Wales will fall in the next 12 months from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FK9CrQ

Ian Paisley claims Boris Johnson said he would 'tear up' NI Protocol

DUP MP Ian Paisley says Boris Johnson promised to tear up the protocol before he signed the Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YKlk4D

Prince William: Saving Earth should come before space tourism

The prince says great minds should focus "on trying to repair this planet" not exploring space. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aAZWSg

Sunak: Doing all we can to fix supplies for shops

The Chancellor said shoppers "should be reassured" the government is working to fix port delays. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DE2Jqe

Brexit: EU has gone extra mile with Northern Ireland offer - ambassador

Our proposals to help fix Northern Ireland trade problems are unprecedented, the bloc's UK ambassador says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BG3crj

As Budget Bill Hangs in Limbo, Kyrsten Sinema Heads to Europe

With the Senate out of session, Ms. Sinema, the Democratic senator from Arizona, has been in Europe on a fund-raising trip. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FEqD6N

Justice Dept. to Investigate Abuses in Texas’ Juvenile Prisons

Reports of excessive force, sexual misconduct, and the use of isolation and pepper spray prompted the inquiry into the treatment of incarcerated children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Dyx9tM

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Jeffrey Clark, Former Justice Dept. Official

The committee asked for testimony and documents from the little-known former official who pressed his colleagues to pursue Donald J. Trump’s election fraud claims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YNeBGZ

Data from Federal Scientists Raise Questions About J.&J. Booster Shots

People who have received the company’s one-shot vaccine may benefit from a booster with another brand. F.D.A. advisers will discuss the data on Friday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lG8o97

Two More Guantánamo Detainees Are Approved for Release

A board has now backed the release of 12 out of the 39 men remaining at the prison, but U.S. diplomats must first reach security agreements with destination countries. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mJU0vy

Supreme Court Weighs Boston Marathon Bomber's Death Sentence

The Biden administration has pursued the case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in spite of its own moratorium on capital punishment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lBoel5

U.S. Antigovernment Groups Are Influencing the French Far Right

The top French intelligence official, who is visiting Washington this week, said QAnon and other conspiracy theories were spreading to Europe. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p7gWHU

Democrats Scramble to Keep Immigration Overhaul Alive

Democratic leaders are considering a long-shot proposal intended to get around political and procedural roadblocks to provide temporary legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DEcWTr

The Voters Democrats Say Are Crucial to Flipping Texas

Young people who are unregistered or do not vote consistently are the focus of an ambitious new push to turn Texas blue, a long-elusive goal for Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aBMRI6

September Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises

Consumer Price Index data from the Labor Department showed that prices continued their ascent in September, as troubles such as supply chain snarls fueled rapid inflation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3vfaLCY

Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The EU has outlined new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Ak3rH0

Lords return Environment Bill to the Commons with big changes

The government faces pressure to get the bill passed ahead of the COP 26 climate conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mSvSqK

Scrapping B-Tecs 'hammer blow for social mobility'

MPs and Peers back a campaign against replacing some of the vocational qualifications with T-levels. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ACSlwX

Claudia Webbe: MP guilty of threatening and harassing woman

Claudia Webbe was accused of using a misogynistic insult and threatening the woman with acid. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ABnpNG

Jail Officials Held in Contempt for Treatment of Jan. 6 Defendant

A federal judge ruled that top officials of Washington, D.C.’s jail had improperly delayed medical treatment for a man being held without bail in connection with the attack on the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p3h5fB

Lord Frost on UK agreeing to NI Protocol in Brexit deal

The UK’s Brexit minister says the 2019 agreement with the EU he wants to rewrite "was a very good deal". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mTFFwT

Dominic Raab and Liz Truss agree to share 115-room mansion

Senior ministers had reportedly argued about who should have use of grace-and-favour home Chevening. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iXWbuE

Miliband on COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow

Labour’s business and energy spokesman sets out five demands for the UK government ahead of the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YPVZGW

COP26 summit: UK failing on climate diplomacy, says Ed Miliband

The shadow energy secretary says ministers lack a plan to persuade nations like China to cut carbon. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YIXPZI

Brexit: Irish deputy PM Leo Varadkar warns nations UK might not keep its word

Leo Varadkar speaks out after Dominic Cummings says the UK had never meant to stick to Brexit deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FINRsj

House Approves Bill to Avert U.S. Default, Sending It to Biden

The legislation, which the president is expected to sign quickly, lifts the debt ceiling until early December, when another congressional showdown looms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oTddxP

F.D.A. Stays Neutral on the Need for a Moderna Booster

An advisory panel is to vote later this week on whether to recommend emergency authorization of boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mMy3Mr

In Virginia Governor's Race, National Issues Dominate Ad Wars

In a governor’s race deemed a bellwether for the 2022 midterms, the battle between Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin has ignited over national cultural issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3v6F7ar

Cases of ‘Havana Syndrome’ Reported at U.S. Embassy in Colombia

The State Department is investigating new complaints of mysterious brain injuries before Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s visit to the country next week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FQM1Wy

How Schools Are Shaping the Virginia Governor's Race

Virginia Republicans in a tight governor’s race have been staging “Parents Matter” rallies and tapping into conservative anger over mandates and critical race theory. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oXVSDF

American and Southwest Airlines reject the Texas order banning vaccine mandates.

“This does not change anything for American,” a spokeswoman said. When the airline introduced its mandate, it cited a presidential order that employees of government contractors be vaccinated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mQOPtM

Supreme Court Focuses on Procedure in Kentucky Abortion Case

After the state’s political landscape shifted in 2019, the Democratic governor and the Republican attorney general disagreed on defending the law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2X6r5sV

John Yarmuth of Kentucky, House Budget Chairman, Announces Retirement

Mr. Yarmuth, the lone Democrat in his state’s congressional delegation and a key proponent of President Biden’s domestic agenda, said he would not seek re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lzzkav

Climate change: 'Adapt or die' warning from Environment Agency

The Environment Agency says hundreds could die in a flooding event at some point. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Av3zmZ

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock given United Nations role

The former minister will become a special representative for a United Nations body in Africa. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mK1m2p

Ministers could face self-deleting WhatsApp text ban in court challenge

Campaigners win a judicial review of rules that order ministers and officials to delete instant message chats. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lBCfQ2

UK minister promises to ban virginity testing and hymenoplasty

Lord Kamall tells the House of Lords the two procedures should be outlawed "as soon as possible". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X6CJ7h

Haulier shortage: Keir Starmer fails mock lorry driving test

The Labour leader is warned to move to the left while visiting a HGV driver training centre and taking a lesson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iVPqcK

Maryland Couple Accused of Selling Submarine Secrets Appear in Court

Jonathan and Diana Toebbe face life in prison if convicted on the charges. Prosecutors, saying they are flight risks, are seeking to keep them in detention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2X33tp0

Moderna Argues to F.D.A. for Half-Dose of Vaccine as Booster

The Food and Drug Administration and the drug maker released documents before an advisory committee to the agency meets later this week to discuss whether to recommend emergency authorization of Moderna boosters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3v3kyvA

Brexit: Lord Frost proposes 'entirely new' NI protocol

The UK's Brexit minister says the existing protocol cannot survive and warns the UK could still trigger Article 16. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oWC2sK

Labour presses minister on 'cost of living crisis' for households

The government is asked about its steps to “avoid a cost of living crisis” with rising fuel bills, inflation and the end of the universal credit uplift. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3v5xRf8

£58m to councils for home building on derelict land

Councils in England have been given money to redevelop disused land as part of ministers' levelling up plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X3U4O2

Bring forward Covid public inquiry, says Keir Starmer

The MPs' report into the handling of Covid was a "damning indictment" of the government says the Labour leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X4RFCJ

UK Covid response: 'You can't apply hindsight' says minister

Stephen Barclay is asked by the BBC's Amol Rajan whether the UK 's early Covid response was too slow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DysdoR

Charity asks Tory MP who confuses two Asian ministers to step back from role

The Conservative denies saying "they all look the same to me" after the mix-up at a parliamentary event. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DxPRBY

Dominic Cummings reacts to Covid pandemic lockdown report

Dominic Cummings calls for a "new political system" as the UK has a "joke" PM and opposition leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BNH6mV

'Was it a mistake not introducing lockdown earlier?'

Sajid Javid is asked about a MPs' report criticising the government's early approach to the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oTiTaZ

Budget: Little room for more spending, says IFS

Despite recent tax rises, there is limited scope to spend more on public services, says the IFS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X1oW1C

Covid: UK start to pandemic worst public health failure ever, MPs say

Government too slow to lock down and test-and-trace was chaotic, but jabs rollout a success, MPs say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ByMNVw

‘Is This a Room’ Review: A Transcript Becomes a Thrilling Thriller

Beneath the dry words of an F.B.I. interview, a new play unearths a world of interior terror. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3atwEor

Submarine Spy Case Involved a Babysitter and a Band-Aid

Jonathan and Diana Toebbe seemed like an ordinary suburban couple, but the F.B.I. described them as would-be spies in a plot to pass nuclear secrets — and sloppy ones, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3awKoih

Biden’s Proposal to Empower I.R.S. Rattles Banks and Their Customers

To help fund its new initiatives, the Biden administration wants banks to report more customer information. Account holders aren’t happy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2X3iEyF

As Democrats Trim Spending Bill, Some Americans Fear Being Left Behind

President Biden had an ambitious agenda to remake the economy. But under the duress of negotiations and Senate rules, he has shelved a series of proposals, some of them indefinitely. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Fv4wzs

Ex-Labour staff deny leaking anti-Semitism report

The document claimed factional opposition to Jeremy Corbyn hindered the party's handling of complaints. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FFVGiG

Lawmakers Press to Rescue Afghan Relatives of U.S. Troops

Members of Congress who helped evacuate Afghans who worked with U.S. forces turn their focus to their stranded relatives. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FBOLqp

Boosters Are Complicating Efforts to Persuade the Unvaccinated to Get Shots

The number of eligible people still weighing whether to get a Covid vaccine has sharply dwindled, leaving an unvaccinated population that is mostly hard-core refusers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mHtOBS

East Yorkshire councillor told to apologise over Nazi email

David Rudd sent an email to the Mayor of Market Weighton asking if he had Nazi ancestors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aqEX4j

Gas price rises: Kwarteng asks Treasury to help firms over cost

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng requests support for industries hit by soaring energy costs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mD0xZ4

Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and firms

The business secretary says companies will have a sustainable supply of CO2 even as gas prices rise. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DudScV

Facebook whistleblower to appear before UK Parliament

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen will appear before MPs looking into regulating big technology. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BzQlHc

Seema Malhotra on energy prices and supplies

The government must "keep all options on the table" to guarantee fuel supplies in the UK, says Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lsU4Au

Energy crisis: Kwarteng says price cap will stay

The business secretary says the consumer protection will be maintained despite soaring gas prices. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oOvXyg

Ian Blackford calls for help for businesses through energy crisis

Speaking to BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show, the SNP's Westminster leader warned that energy prices could go up further. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Dud0oD

James Brokenshire death: Tribute from ex-adviser Peter Cardwell

Former government adviser Peter Cardwell says James Brokenshire was "my boss who became my friend". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Br1eL9

Starmer: 'The government is turning on the poorest'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer criticises the decision to end the £20 top-up to universal credit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3AmzQge

Karen Bradley on death of James Brokenshire MP

The former Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire is remembered by his successor in the role. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3iLu2H8

How are the Scottish Greens settling in to government?

The party now has a small voice inside the Scottish government rather than a big one in opposition. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FDNBL5

France to get migrant patrol funds soon, says UK minister

A French minister has complained "not one euro" from a £54m deal has been paid since agreed in July. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YAETNj

Brexit: UK dismissal of NI protocol solutions 'more serious'

The Irish foreign minister says this is "more serious" as EU prepares new package on NI Protocol. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FDSTqe

White Tiger and Cheetah Furs: A Mess of Trump Gift Exchanges

Gift exchanges between U.S. and foreign leaders, a highly regulated process, devolved into sometimes risible shambles during the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FABZbF

Emergency talks over gas price crisis continue

The government is to hold further talks with industry over soaring energy prices. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BAAwzS

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Former U.S. Commander in Iraq, Dies

The four-star general helped carry out the strategy to increase U.S. troop numbers, which was credited with turning the tide of sectarian killings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lrGuxi

How Two Bills in Congress Could Have a Major Impact on Climate Action

Legislation aimed at infrastructure and social programs also includes big changes in energy, transportation and disaster preparation. They would amount to the most significant climate action ever taken by the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oTNRjr

Navy Nuclear Engineer Attempted Espionage, FBI Says

Jonathan Toebbe and his wife tried several times to pass information on nuclear propulsion systems to a foreign government, according to a criminal complaint. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YyS80Z

Iraqis’ Frustration Over Broken Promises Keeps Voter Turnout Low

Iraqis voted in parliamentary elections that were called a year early in response to anti-government protests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DwZOzB

Educator's Black Lives Matter Email Upends Her District

A Black superintendent’s email to parents after the killing of George Floyd engulfed a small, predominantly white Maryland community in a yearlong firestorm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iOe7Yi

Channel crossings: More than 1,100 migrants cross in two days

French authorities prevented 414 people from making the crossing, the Home Office says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3038kHU

Brexit: UK's NI Protocol demands 'could break relations'

Ireland's foreign minister says the demands are a new "red line" that the EU cannot move on. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DrSULT

Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost

The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DqwaMm

Gas prices: Kwasi Kwarteng defends government handling of energy crisis

October 09, 2021

Suppliers want to review the price cap on energy bills but he says keeping it is "non-negotiable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oMHrSZ

Child Care Has High Costs for Parents, Low Wages for Staff

October 09, 2021

President Biden’s social policy legislation aims to address a problem that weighs on many families — and the teachers and child care centers serving them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yzcjew

Sam Anthony, Facing Death, Found the Courage to Find His Father

October 09, 2021

After struggling with cancer for years, Sam Anthony was running out of time. Before he died, he found the courage to mail a letter that he had long been afraid to send. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Fx0Ay3

Nadhim Zahawi vows to tackle persistent pupil absences 'head on'

Disadvantaged children miss out most from not being in school, the education secretary will say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lmWjp6

McConnell Warns Biden He Won’t Help Raise the Debt Ceiling Next Time

A day after agreeing to allow a short-term increase in the federal debt limit to move forward, the Republican leader said Democrats should not expect such cooperation in December. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lpjxLm

At Mexico-U.S. Security Talks, Migration Question Is Largely Avoided

As diplomats from both countries began negotiating a new security agreement on Friday, the focus was on stopping criminal activity while the border crisis was conspicuously sidestepped. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FwCOCA

Benefits for All or Just the Needy? Manchin’s Demand Focuses Debate

As Democrats ponder cutting a $3.5 trillion social safety net bill down to perhaps $2 trillion, a proposal to limit programs to the poor has rekindled a debate on the meaning of government itself. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oIcgs3

Biden Signs Bill to Compensate ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims

The bill leaves it up to the heads of the C.I.A. and State Department to make their own determinations as to who is covered and how much compensation they receive. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mHIUYi

Brexit: EU to make offer to end 'sausage wars'

Chilled meats could continue to go from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, under EU proposals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DnXVF5

Biden’s Pick to Lead N.E.A. Sees Culture as a Community Building Tool

Maria Rosario Jackson, a veteran arts administrator with a background in urban planning, is recognized as an expert in using culture to spur economic development. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BpYjCl

Steve Bannon Rebuffs Subpoena from Jan. 6, Capitol Riot Inquiry

The refusal of the former adviser to President Donald J. Trump to comply with a subpoena raises the prospect of a legal battle for evidence in the inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Br5L0i

Energy prices: Industry calls for government action

Steel manufacturers and other sectors are calling for support in the face of soaring energy prices. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3al2d3S

Lurching From Crisis to Crisis, Congress Is Addicted to Cliffs

Lawmakers almost never act until they absolutely must — and even then, they usually punt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WUQzcF

Bannon Rebuffs Subpoena from Jan. 6 Inquiry

Indian Health Service Reverses Policy on Black Natives

The shift comes as the Biden administration pressures Native tribes in Oklahoma to desegregate their constitutions to comply with treaty obligations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WXpw0s

California Makes ‘Stealthing,’ or Removing Condom Without Consent, Illegal

The state became the first to outlaw the act, adding it to its civil definition of sexual battery and giving victims the ability to sue their assailants for damages. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YtCzaN

James Brokenshire death: Tribute from ex-adviser Peter Cardwell

Former government adviser Peter Cardwell says James Brokenshire was "my boss who became my friend". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Br1eL9

Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis to advise on supply chain crisis

The government wants advice on fixing the supply problems that have led to petrol and other shortages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yu8pDZ

Liberal Voters Hold Firm to Biden’s Stronger Safety Net

In the deep-blue Seattle district represented by Pramila Jayapal, a leading progressive in Congress, voters see the Democrats’ left wing as ascendant and want it to play hardball against moderates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iJjJ66

Newcastle United: UK blocks details of Premier League talks to protect Saudi relations

The Foreign Office says the information could "harm" the UK's relations with Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mxLKPf

Farmer's emotional plea to PM to 'save our bacon'

"Come and speak to me, Boris Johnson, have the guts to stand up", Kate Morgan says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oFWmhO

Global Tax Deal Moves Closer as Hungary, a Low-Tax Holdout, Signs On

A pact among more than 130 countries that would set a minimum tax rate of 15 percent is expected to be announced later Friday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ljPRiC

With Biden Agenda at Stake, Activists Target Sinema, Dividing Democrats