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Simmering tensions between the far-right flank and more traditional conservatives burst into the open on Tuesday, while Republican leaders stayed silent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d7R6MN

How Much Are Latinos Shifting Right?

So far, the data remains mixed. And the defection of Ryan Guillen, a Texas state lawmaker, to the G.O.P. may not have been driven solely by ideology. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d5LnHt

Pfizer Asks F.D.A. to Authorize Boosters for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The request accelerates efforts to expand who is eligible for booster shots, as officials try to head off another wave of coronavirus cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3G7MByx

S.B.A. Gave $3.7 Billion in Improper Relief Payments, Auditor Finds

The Small Business Administration skipped a basic fraud check and sent billions to recipients barred from receiving federal funds, the agency’s inspector general reported. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EhsMnW

Philip B. Heymann, 89, Dies; Prosecuted Watergate and Abscam

He served four presidents over six decades, mostly in the Justice Department and often as a key part of major investigations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d4Z9dy

El Chapo’s Wife Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty in June to helping her husband, Joaquin Guzmán Loera, smuggle drugs into the United States and escape from prison. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xIJ86j

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is running as a Republican for an open Senate seat, described his frustration with the “arrogant, closed-minded people in charge” who shut schools and businesses during the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d1k7Ke

Janet Yellen still supports a plan to make banks give the I.R.S. new customer data.

“I think it’s important that the I.R.S. have visibility into opaque income streams,” the Treasury secretary said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EawKP0

El Chapo’s Wife Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Federal health officials say that they are expanding the search for Omicron in the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was “actively looking” for the variant but had not found a case so far. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D75y2f

Covid variant: MPs back tighter mask and self-isolation rules

Extra measures to tackle the Omicron variant win overwhelming backing, with a small Tory rebellion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lj9FlK

U.S. Removes Colombia’s FARC Rebel Group From Terrorist List

The move is a Biden administration effort to support the country’s fragile 2016 peace agreement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o6toXx

Mark Meadows Cooperating With Jan. 6 Attack Inquiry

Donald J. Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has turned over documents and agreed to be deposed in the House’s inquiry into the Jan. 6 attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31jNOUm

Covid booster jabs offered to all eligible adults by end of January - PM

Everyone over 18 will be offered a booster jab three months after their second vaccine dose. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lnzGQP

Powell Says Fed Could Finish Bond-Buying Taper Early

The Federal Reserve could pull back economic support faster as inflation lasts, and its chair signaled that for now the Omicron variant is a “risk.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3G1s52l

Covid inquiry must probe 111 NHS helpline, say bereaved families

Members of the campaign group say the service "failed to recognise" how ill their relatives were. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xAUR6Q

Covid: We'll throw everything at booster campaign, says PM

Boris Johnson says there needs to be "another great surge" against coronavirus and the new variant. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32MLVA8

No investigation into Sir Geoffrey Cox over Commons office use

The Tory MP was accused of breaking rules by using his parliamentary office for paid legal work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31eCaK4

Channel migrants: France to propose deal with UK

The French PM will write to Boris Johnson without tweeting the letter, the interior minister said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31elNh8

Tony's Law: Plans for tougher child abuse sentences confirmed

The adoptive family of Tony Hudgell, seven, have campaigned for harsher sentences for abusers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3D7V7va

Jake Sullivan, Biden's Adviser, Long a Figure of Fascination

Washington has long been captivated by fallen star narratives, which has made President Biden’s national security adviser a figure of fascination, somewhere between sympathy and schadenfreude. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rjomZN

Angela Rayner: Labour deputy tells of fears over death threats

Angela Rayner says emails have threatened to "hunt her down" like murdered MP Jo Cox. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rmRBes

Covid: Face masks rules return in England amid Omicron spread

Coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport under measures to slow Omicron's spread. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/315hrcd

With Scant Information on Omicron, Biden Turned to Travel Ban to Buy Time

“Here’s what it does: It gives us time,” President Biden said of the flight restrictions. He called the new variant a cause for concern, not panic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cZEbfV

Defense Department Says Oklahoma National Guard Must Get Vaccinated

The governor had tried to exempt the troops from the federal vaccine requirement that applies to all service branches. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3E9HjSl

Biden Military Review Leaves Troops Where They Are, for Now

The report sidesteps a decision on what to do about troop numbers in Somalia, after President Donald J. Trump’s decision to pull out last year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZAGItU

MPs back setting new-build house ground rent at one peppercorn a year

People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3rhnpBn

The defense department says Oklahoma National Guard must get vaccinated.

The governor had tried to exempt the troops from the federal vaccine requirement that applies to all service branches. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ll4GB8

Boebert Reaches Out to Omar After Incendiary Video, Escalating a Feud

Representative Lauren Boebert made an overture to Representative Ilhan Omar after suggesting that the Muslim lawmaker was a terrorism threat. The call did not go well. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xzo0Q2

Biden Military Review Leaves Troops Where They Are, for Now

The report sidesteps a decision on what to do about troop numbers in Somalia, after President Donald J. Trump’s decision to pull out last year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xD92s1

Biden Administration Says Stores Will Be Fully Stocked for the Holidays

President Biden has made a push to unclog ports, address trucker shortages and take other steps to alleviate the pressure created by consumers looking to buy couches, cars and electronics instead of eating out or going to theme parks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xEJ8EC

Omicron: First Minister Mark Drakeford calls for Christmas caution

Mark Drakeford says new Omicron variant of coronavirus poses a potential threat to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zwm2TM

Pentagon Chief Orders New Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike That Killed Dozens in Syria

A four-star Army general will review reports that dozens of civilians were killed in a 2019 strike and that top military officers and civilian officials sought to conceal it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ljh3h6

Jan. 6 Panel to Propose Charging Former Trump Official With Contempt

The committee investigating the Capitol riot will consider recommending criminal charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3G1j1e2

Jan. 6 Panel to Propose Charging Jeffrey Clark With Contempt

The committee investigating the Capitol riot will consider recommending criminal charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3G1j1e2

Pentagon Chief Orders New Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike That Killed Dozens in Syria

A Public Flagpole, a Christian Flag and the First Amendment

The Supreme Court will decide whether Boston, which allows many kinds of groups to raise flags outside its City Hall, can reject one bearing the Latin cross. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32xBDDK

Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked

Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xC3LRv

Biden Calls Omicron a ‘Cause for Concern, Not a Cause for Panic'

The variant has yet to be detected in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o3dWM1

Covid: All UK adults should get booster, say advisers

The recommendation, which needs ministerial approval, also suggests second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3o0BiBY

Rep. Tom Suozzi to Run for Governor of New York

Mr. Suozzi will enter a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge the incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3pdtBaK

SNP conference: Scottish child payment to double to £20 from April

Nicola Sturgeon tells the SNP conference that eradicating child poverty is "essential" to Scotland's future. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pc4W6q

Sir Keir Starmer begins reshuffle of Labour shadow cabinet

Deputy Angela Rayner says she is unaware of the move as the Labour leader reorganises his frontbench. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lkKnnc

Taliban and 9/11 Families Fight for Billions in Frozen Afghan Funds

The White House must figure out what to do with the Afghan central bank’s account at the Federal Reserve, now frozen under U.S. law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31308Zm

Covid: JCVI scientists to announce decision on booster rollout

A reduction in time between doses and extending the scheme to younger age groups could be approved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FSjJtO

Does Nicola Sturgeon's legacy rely on indyref2?

Nicola Sturgeon still aims to deliver independence - but is her legacy as first minister secure even without it? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3I2m2fD

Matthew McConaughey Says He Won't Run for Texas Governor ‘at This Moment’

With about two weeks before the candidate filing deadline for the Texas primary, the actor said a run for office is “a path that I’m choosing not to take at this moment.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xyST7h

Labour calls for overhaul of system regulating ministers' conduct

It comes as the Commons standards committee prepares to publish its review of the code for MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nZVvaQ

More work needed to create green jobs, report says

Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3o0adib

Carrie P. Meek, 5-Term Florida Representative, Dies at 95

She was the first Black person to represent the state in the House since Reconstruction, and she fought for programs to create jobs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cVgLIy

Fetal Viability, Long an Abortion Dividing Line, Faces a Supreme Court Test

On Wednesday, the justices will hear the most important abortion case in decades, one that could undermine or overturn Roe v. Wade. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D0zjSu

Esper Claims Defense Dept. Is Improperly Blocking Parts of His Memoir

The former defense secretary sued the agency, saying that portions of the book were being concealed “under the guise of classification.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3E5wpgC

As China Speeds Up Nuclear Arms Race, the U.S. Wants to Talk

The Pentagon thinks Beijing may build 1,000 or more weapons by 2030. But it’s the new technologies that worry strategists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rfno0C

Years of Delays, Billions in Overruns: The Dismal History of Big Infrastructure

The nation’s most ambitious engineering projects are mired in postponements and skyrocketing costs. Delivering $1.2 trillion in new infrastructure will be tough. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HZNFpN

Nadine Dorries criticised for doubting Stanley Johnson grope claim

MP Caroline Nokes says she is disappointed after the culture secretary dismisses her Stanley Johnson claim. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zwfp41

Local News Outlets May Reap $1.7 Billion in Build Back Better Aid

A small paper like The Storm Lake Times in Iowa would receive a big tax credit. So would Gannett, the nation’s largest news publisher. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CZbgDs

Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid to detail new measures

The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FO646U

Migrant crisis: Priti Patel not included in Calais meeting

The home secretary says failure by Europe to co-operate with the UK could lead to "even worse scenes". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3pa77Yn

Covid: Face masks re-introduced as UK Omicron cases found

Boris Johnson introduces a raft measures to slow the spread of Omicron ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3lggKU5

Democrats Struggle to Energize Their Base as Frustrations Mount

Even as President Biden achieves some significant victories, Democrats are warning that many of their most loyal supporters see inaction and broken campaign promises. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/317aLcV

Covid: Two cases of new variant Omicron detected in UK

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nVD0Eu

The Disconnect Between Biden’s Popular Policies and His Unpopularity

Voters often punish a president for pushing an unpopular agenda. But President Biden has been learning that they rarely reward a president for enacting legislation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CXYeWJ

Interior Dept. Report on Drilling Is Mostly Silent on Climate Change

The department recommended higher fees for oil and gas leases, but there was no sign the government planned to take global warming into account when weighing new applications. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FR7qhy

U.S. to Place Travel Restrictions on South Africa, Other Countries

Starting Monday, travelers from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi will be barred unless they are citizens or permanent residents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nV6VfY

Seeking Backers for New Fund, Jared Kushner Turns to Middle East

Former President Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise capital for his investment firm and is turning to a region that he dealt with extensively while in the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FWCvAt

Edward Durr Jr.: The Trump Republican Who’s Riding High in New Jersey

“If anything, my election showed nobody’s untouchable,” said Edward Durr Jr., who pulled off a stunning victory to win a New Jersey State Senate seat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FLDaVd

Channel migrants: Johnson under pressure to reduce small boat crossings

Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nXscWI

Chris Whitty: I worry people won't accept more Covid curbs

England's chief medical officer wonders if "we could take people with us" if new restrictions are imposed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32GoPv7

'World-leading' Down's syndrome bill clears first hurdle in Parliament

Liam Fox's plan to ensure lifelong care looks set to become law in England early next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/315rIo4

Guantánamo Bay: Beyond the Prison

With 6,000 residents and the feel of a college campus, the U.S. Navy base has some of the trappings of small-town America, and some of a police state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3p5fC6S

Covid: Javid explains travel rules for southern Africa

The health secretary details travel restrictions brought in amid concern about a new Covid variant. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3p8VelA

That ‘Team Beto’ Fund-Raising Email? It Might Not Be From Beto.

Mimicking official correspondence is an age-old marketing trick. But look-alike emails suggesting links to Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for governor show the tactic has accelerated in the digital era. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xnGeE5

Grant Shapps defends Boris Johnson's letter to President Macron over migrant crisis

Transport secretary defends Boris Johnson's letter to President Macron over migrant crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oYKK8d

Channel migrants: UK officials head to France for talks after tragedy

Home Secretary Priti Patel says there is "no quick fix" to stop Channel crossings following the tragedy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32yxcbX

Channel migrants: I've offered joint patrols to prevent crossings - Patel

The home secretary told MPs that she's offered to work with France to stop vulnerable people risking their lives. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xnfkvS

Starmer: Home secretary's plans 'go nowhere'

The Labour leader says Priti Patel should be doing more, and arrests should've been made before the Channel tragedy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oYde1K

North Shropshire by-election: Residents highlight key issues

Ahead of the North Shropshire by-election, voters highlight some of the local issues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CLv0u0

Baroness Benjamin on payments to Windrush scandal victims

There is a an “overwhelming feeling of distrust” that some Windrush victims will never be paid, Baroness Benjamin says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nNoPRV

Sturgeon: I'm going to be around a lot longer

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells the BBC she intends to fulfill her term of office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l82EnU

PMQs: Blackford and Johnson on PM's record in office

The SNP Westminster leader references a difficult week for Boris Johnson, asking if he is considering resigning before being pushed out of office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HPPaHa

North Shropshire: What to expect from an unexpected by-election

The NHS, agriculture, universal credit and sleaze are all on the agenda for local voters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CLXp3a

Why do migrants leave France and try to cross the English Channel?

Rising numbers of migrants are trying to cross the English Channel in small boats. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r5K4R7

North Shropshire by-election 2021: The candidates standing

People in the North Shropshire constituency head to the polls on 16 December to elect an MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HSFz22

Who's standing in the Bexley by-election?

The south-east London constituency has been without an MP since the death of James Brokenshire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cHRlhj

Social care: What could changes cost you and your family?

MPs have backed government plans to reform social care in England, but some say they don't go far enough. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3zT9mmT

Female Dr Who robs boys of role models, claims Tory MP

Tory MP Nick Fletcher says the only characters for young men to look up to in film and TV are criminals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r8P3jL

G.O.P. Cements Hold on Legislatures in Battleground States

Democrats were once able to count on wave elections to win back key statehouses. Republican gerrymandering is making that all but impossible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CPFBUU

Jersey approves principle of legalising assisted dying

The agreement in principle means further debates on rules and safeguards will take place in Jersey. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/311Rpqb

Vagrancy: Government urged to decriminalise rough sleeping

A group of peers are urging the government to repeal the Vagrancy Act which makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nRbvMc

Brexit: UK's NI protocol strategy successful, says Simon Coveney

But Simon Coveney says concessions won have come at a cost of reputation and relationships. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r5UEr5

Why the Retail Industry Is Fighting Vaccine Mandates

The Biden administration has called on major companies to help fight the pandemic. Big chains want to get past the holiday staffing crunch first. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HW9neu

How Far Would Biden Go to Defend Ukraine Against Russia?

U.S. officials are vague about when and how they might punish new Russian aggression. President Vladimir V. Putin may doubt their resolve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30Zid9X

UK migration: Brexit and Covid produce big drop in numbers

Migration fell to the lowest level for many years last year, official figure suggest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30S9Ldf

Conversion therapy: MP warns of loophole in proposed ban

But the government insists its plans will protect LGBT people and freedom of choice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CM01xP

English football 'needs independent regulator to stop lurching from crisis to crisis'

English football needs an independent regulator to stop it "lurching from crisis to crisis", says the chair of a fan-led review into the sport. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r3YwJi

Channel migrants: UK and France agree need to step up effort against crossings

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkZzJk

My drink was spiked on night out, says minister Mims Davies

Mims Davies calls for tougher government action following her "absolutely awful" experience. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/313Tyl0

School term dates changes in Wales to be considered

Mark Drakeford says radical change is needed as the academic year dates back to the 19th Century. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xhgF7y

President Biden Arrives in Nantucket for Thanksgiving

President Biden and his family are spending Thanksgiving on Nantucket, renewing a family tradition that dates back to 1975. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cM8FC2

Mark Drakeford asks PM for consultation on Covid probe

First minister urges Boris Johnson to hold "meaningful public consultation" to set inquiry terms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xrUbkf

President Biden Arrives in Nantucket for Thanksgiving

President Biden and his family are spending Thanksgiving on Nantucket, renewing a family tradition that dates back to 1975. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l74YLM

Rail upgrade plans dismissed as 'chaotic shambles' by Northern leaders

The government's proposals are described as "a shambles" at a Transport for the North meeting. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xgKtRK

Adam Mosseri, Instagram's Head, Agrees to Testify Before Congress

This will be the first time Adam Mosseri, a trusted lieutenant to Mark Zuckerberg, will appear before lawmakers under oath. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30R7OOg

Nicola Sturgeon dismisses speculation about her future

Scotland's first minister says she intends to remain in the job for the full parliamentary term. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HQmNso

Adam Mosseri, Instagram's Head, Agrees to Testify Before Congress

This will be the first time Adam Mosseri, a trusted lieutenant to Mark Zuckerberg, will appear before lawmakers under oath. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HP7Arm

For Afghan Refugees, a Choice Between Community and Opportunity

In resettling thousands of displaced Afghans, the Biden administration must weigh their need for support against the needs of the U.S. labor market. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30VZgpb

Inflation Surged Again in October, With P.C.E. Index Climbing 5 Percent

Prices climbed by 5 percent in the 12 months through October, according to Personal Consumption Expenditures price index data released Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CQ1Aen

Republicans Hit Biden on Coronavirus

Republicans have fought mask requirements and vaccine mandates for months, but as coronavirus infections again rise, they are blaming the president for failing to end the health crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r3HpXV

Ian Fishback's Death Highlights Veteran Mental Illness Crisis

Ian Fishback revealed abuse of detainees during the Iraq war, but struggled after leaving the service. He died awaiting a bed at the V.A. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30Ok8hH

The Inflation Miscalculation Complicating Biden’s Agenda

Administration officials blame the Delta variant for a prolonged stretch of consumer spending on goods, rather than services, pushing up prices and creating a conundrum for the Fed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30WHWjC

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on great form, says deputy PM Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab defends the PM as a "Tiggerish" character after criticism of a speech he gave to business leaders. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30X8kdp

Pentagon Forms a Group to Examine Unexplained Aerial Sightings

The announcement follows a report that failed to clarify strange phenomena observed by military pilots and others over the past two decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l6aVJ0

Biden to Nominate Shalanda Young as Budget Director

Ms. Young, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget, would be the first Black woman to hold the post on a permanent basis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nMJjKB

PC Andrew Harper's widow wins bid to change law

Ministers back Lissie Harper's campaign to jail those who kill on-duty police and 999 workers for life. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FJ9E2o

No babies allowed in Commons, MP Stella Creasy told

Stella Creasy learns of the new rule after appearing with her three-month-old at Westminster Hall. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l0F9gw

Windrush scheme failures compound previous injustice, say MPs

Most of those who applied for compensation have yet to receive a penny, a report by MPs has found. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3COFb0V

Order Blocking New York Times Coverage of Project Veritas Stays in Place

A New York trial judge said he needed more time to deliberate on an order that the newspaper argued violates the First Amendment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xhR0eW

Steve Bannon and a Cautionary Tale on Congressional Power

The actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities show how Congress’s power to hold witnesses in contempt is a tool prone to abuse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nKafKQ

Virginity testing: MPs back ban on 'indefensible' practice

Health experts say the practice - which happens in at least 20 countries - violates human rights. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l4xgX9

BA Flight 149: UK admits it did not warn Kuwait hostage flight

But the government denies special forces were on the British Airways plane as Iraq invaded in 1990. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r3yo19

Rural Health Care Providers Get $7.5 Billion in Relief Funds

The money will help offset the increased expenses and revenue losses that rural hospitals and clinics have experienced during the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30SoxjE

House Panel Investigating Capitol Attack Subpoenas Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

Investigators believe the militia or paramilitary groups have information about the deadly siege on Jan. 6. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DPQN5g

Biden to Tap Into U.S. Oil Reserves to Combat Rising Gas Prices

In an attempt to reduce global energy prices, the White House will release 50 million barrels of crude oil along with Britain, China, India, Japan and South Korea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DGzTFY

Cyber-flashing likely to become a criminal offence - Dorries

The culture secretary says the change is likely to be included in a bill aimed at improving online safety. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HOasVp

Maj. Ian Fishback, Who Exposed Abuse of Detainees, Dies at 42

His letter to two senators about beatings by U.S. troops in Iraq led to legislation in 2005 prohibiting extreme mistreatment of military prisoners. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r52NfG

Tory MP says she got silent treatment from some after Stanley Johnson claim

Caroline Nokes says she was "sent to Coventry" after claiming the PM's father touched her inappropriately. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nJ1iS0

Covid: No extension to Scottish vaccine passport scheme

Nicola Sturgeon says the scheme will not be extended to cinemas and theatres, as had been widely expected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nHacQa

Biden’s Low-Key Media Strategy Draws Allies’ Concern

So far in his tenure, the president has given far fewer one-on-one interviews than his two predecessors. Some Democrats are asking if he could be making better use of his White House pulpit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nJY7ty

Liverpool bomb: Jeremy Corbyn gets damages over fake photo tweet

Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson apologises and admits tweet was "wrong". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FX2xUf

Labour Leicester councillor suspended in anti-Semitism probe

Jacky Nangreave says the claims against her are "a misunderstanding". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xdGeGu

Liverpool Labour resignation: Ex-lord mayor 'treated with utter contempt'

Liverpool councillor Anna Rothery says she has had her name "dragged through the mud" by Labour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HKsLL7

Sir David Amess: Funeral service takes place at Westminster Cathedral

A service is held at Westminster Cathedral for the MP who was killed in his constituency last month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3l45t9l

Councils to be forced to take child asylum seekers

More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FvHxnc

Red Brands and Blue Brands: Is Hyper-Partisanship Coming for Corporate America?

Major brands and chief executives have become increasingly entangled in social and political debates. Is more to come? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3r87TI5

Peppa Pig World: PM asked if OK after bizarre speech quoting character

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oNM11P

House Panel Subpoenas Roger Stone and Alex Jones in Capitol Riot Inquiry

Investigators summoned five more allies of former President Donald J. Trump as they dug further into the planning and financing of rallies before the Jan. 6 attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DI143h

NI Protocol: Use of Article 16 ruled out before Christmas by UK minister

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan says she does not expect it before Christmas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3r4BSjV

Sean Parnell Suspends G.O.P. Senate Bid in Pennsylvania

Mr. Parnell, who was endorsed by Donald Trump in one of the highest-profile 2022 Senate races, had been accused by his estranged wife of spousal and child abuse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CLf5vE

Lael Brainard is Tapped For Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve

The longtime Washington insider is now the central bank’s No. 2. That could give her more bandwidth to influence policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3rey1B9

Biden Will Keep Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair

The White House returned to a longstanding pattern in which presidents reappoint the same leader of the Federal Reserve regardless of partisan identity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DKjTmg

Court Urged to Let Jan. 6 Panel See Trump White House Files

In appellate briefs, lawyers for the House and the Justice Department argued against the former president’s claim of executive privilege. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30O4XoA

$15 minimum wage for federal contractors will take effect Jan. 30.

The Labor Department issued a final rule carrying out an April executive order from President Biden. It could affect more than 300,000 workers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nCDVJY

Jeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to the Obama Foundation

The gift was the largest yet for the Obama Foundation and was one in a series of splashy donations by Mr. Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, in recent months. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30PS3GU

Biden Bets Big on Continuity at the Fed

Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard are known quantities in a turbulent time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3xbNpyR

Do more to end North-South divide, CBI tells government

The business group says emerging industries such as biotech should be based in the North. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qUurfa

Who is Lael Brainard, President Biden’s pick for the Fed’s vice chair?

She was in the mix to potentially replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, but Mr. Biden’s decision to elevate her to the Fed’s No. 2 role will still place her in a powerful position. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32tlI9L

CBI conference: Boris Johnson veers off road in his hybrid pitch to business

Boris Johnson's mentions of Peppa Pig, Lenin, and his car impression, made for a surprise journey for the CBI. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nBPEIK

Johnson asked about his CBI conference speech and Peppa Pig

Boris Johnson is asked about a speech where he got lost with his notes and spoke about Peppa Pig World. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3xd9VYr

Migrant crossings: Number reaching UK this year three times 2020's total

More than 25,000 people have reached the UK by boat this year, including nearly 900 on Saturday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HHyj9e

The UK migrant dilemma - it's all about Brexit

Why is the UK government currently focusing on migrants - and what are the options for ministers? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30ImO0Q

Boris Johnson says Peppa Pig World 'very much my kind of place'

The prime minister tells the CBI conference that "no Whitehall civil servant would conceivably come up with Peppa" as he praised the "power of UK creativity". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30OHap3

Boris Johnson recalls the moment he was told of Sir David Amess' death

The prime minister says he and colleagues were "very shaken by the implications" of Sir David Amess' death. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HG2Tjv

Sir David Amess death: 'Several cabinet colleagues broke down'

Boris Johnson reveals several ministers wept as news broke of the Southend West MP's fatal stabbing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nDJZlg

Children in care in England could hit almost 100,000 by 2025

The figure for England would represent a 36% rise in a decade, research for county councils says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32oB7Ij

Social care: MPs to debate plan for cap on care costs

New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3x7RPad

As Hopes for Nuclear Deal Fade, Iran Rebuilds and Risks Grow

With Iran’s new administration preparing for its first international nuclear negotiations, there are signs that there will be no going back to the 2015 agreement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DHVy0t

How Nancy Pelosi Got Biden's Build Back Better Bill Back on Track

The House’s approval of a sweeping social policy bill after weeks of fits and starts notched another win for the speaker in a career defined by them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30SIoiZ

What's in Build Back Better, Biden's Social Policy and Climate Plan

The package includes $400 billion to bolster support for children and families, $555 billion for climate change programs and $166 billion in housing aid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3x8Ta0k

How Higher Prices This Holiday Season Could Cost Democrats, Too

Rising prices for gas and a holiday meal could come back to bite Democrats, who fear that inflation may upend their electoral prospects in the 2022 midterms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qTPE92

How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy

Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z8c0bk

Covid: Douglas Ross calls for evidence that passports work

The Scottish Conservative leader says the Scottish government have not proved passports prevent Covid spreading. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CJZf4I

Priti Patel failing over small boat Channel crossings, Labour says

But former Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he is confident his successor is doing everything she can. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cBaoKu

Andrew Marr: 'It's always about the stories, not the storyteller'

Andrew Marr's talks briefly about his decision to leave the BBC after 21 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DIqiOY

Peterborough: 'The council will sometimes be saying no to care'

The leader of a cash-strapped council wants people to take more responsibility for relatives' care. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qWulnp

Šefčovič: EU accuses Lord Frost of 'political posturing'

The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not "bring more problems to the table". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oQlssz

How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy

Manchin and Sinema Find Financial Support From G.O.P. Donors

The two Democratic senators are attracting campaign contributions from business interests and conservatives as progressives fume over their efforts to pare back the president’s domestic policy bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DFxQls

A.O.C. on Why Democrats’ ‘Talking Points Are Not Enough’

The House progressive spoke about “demoralizing” congressional negotiations, how she was told to stay away from Virginia’s elections, and what it means to excite the Democratic base. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kVTWJ6

Labour and Plaid Cymru approve Wales government deal

Agreement includes a pledge to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nC3xXt

COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3na4c1Z

Covid: Javid orders probe into medical device racial bias

The health secretary's review follows research suggesting oximeters work less well in darker-skinned people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CFSSiy

G.O.P. Is Energized, but ‘Trump Cancel Culture’ Poses a Threat

The former president, tightening his grip on the party as a haphazard kingmaker, threatens Republican incumbents and endorses questionable candidates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z7EYrZ

Race to the Future: What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt

A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nAF9Wc

When Can the Covid Masks Finally Come Off?

Although the end of mask mandates is in sight, restrictions should remain in place through the holidays, experts say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CAHzbm

How Hunter Biden’s Firm Helped Secure Cobalt for the Chinese

The president’s son was part owner of a venture involved in the $3.8 billion purchase by a Chinese conglomerate of one of the world’s largest cobalt deposits. The metal is a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cD9mxf

Migrant crossings: Minister to lead review after record journey numbers

Stephen Barclay will explore what government departments can do amid record numbers of Channel crossings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kVd75U

High Gas Prices Force Sacrifices, Like Travel and Dining Out

They hit their highest level since 2014 last month, forcing Americans to rejigger household budgets and forgo leisure activities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cuVRzN

U.S. Tries to Convince Arab Allies It Isn't Quitting Middle East

The defense secretary faced tough questions about how countries were supposed to deal with a U.S. national security policy that upends itself with each president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cy7vdm

Race to the Future: What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt

A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kPc8nR

Global Rivalries Are Miring the Clean Energy Revolution

The quest for Congo’s cobalt, which is vital for electric vehicles and the worldwide push against climate change, is caught in a cycle of exploitation, greed and gamesmanship. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30MqcaP

High Gas Prices Force Sacrifices, Like Travel and Dining Out

They hit their highest level since 2014 last month, forcing Americans to rejigger household budgets and forgo leisure activities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30R0wtw

When Can the Covid Masks Finally Come Off?

Although the end of mask mandates is in sight, restrictions should remain in place through the holidays, experts say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DB3WyF

How Hunter Biden’s Firm Helped Secure Cobalt for the Chinese

What’s in the $2.2 Trillion Social Policy and Climate Bill

Biden Pardons 2 Turkeys in Thanksgiving Tradition

“Peanut Butter and Jelly were selected based on their temperament, appearance, and, I suspect, vaccination status,” the president said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Cze9um

Google questions if Jonathan Kanter can be impartial.

Jonathan Kanter, who was confirmed by the Senate earlier this week as the assistant attorney general for antitrust, has been a longtime behind-the-scenes player in building arguments against tech giants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30DuHEb

Biden Nominates Two New U.S.P.S. Board Members

The president moved to replace two members who have been supporters of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a step that could portend a shift in leadership at the agency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DPmyLP

The F.D.A. authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna booster shots for all adults.

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

Paul Dacre: Ex-Daily Mail editor quits race to head Ofcom

The former Daily Mail editor says he will not take part in a re-run process to find the next chair. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DC7dOf

Gerald Migdol Is Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme

Gerald Migdol is accused of concealing contributions to a New York City comptroller candidate to get more public-matching funds. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z2sxxo

Rev. W. Sterling Cary, Pioneering Black Churchman, Dies at 94

He embraced what became known as Black liberation theology and, in 1972, became the first Black leader of the National Council of Churches. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HOLANx

Biden Will Briefly Transfer Power to Harris

President Biden, who will undergo a physical and colonoscopy on Friday, is the oldest commander in chief to receive a full medical evaluation while in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CwPB5i

Build Back Better May Not Have Passed a Decade Ago

President Barack Obama barely muscled his health law through the House. But income inequality, economic stagnation and a pandemic propelled an even more ambitious bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Fy3Vfy

Hamas to be declared a terrorist group by UK

The change will cover the entirety of the Palestinian militant group, including its political wing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ny0PCd

China’s Influence Looms Over Blinken’s Africa Visit

On a stop in Nigeria, the secretary of state said the U.S. would no longer treat African countries as pawns in a global game. But American competition with Beijing was hard to overlook. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DCyLmW

House Narrowly Passes Biden’s Social Safety Net and Climate Bill

The vote was months in the making for the roughly $2 trillion measure, one of the most consequential bills in decades. Now it faces a difficult path in the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oMsfDB

UK confident of progress in talks on NI border - Gove

The Northern Ireland Protocol in the Brexit deal aims to avoid border checks on the island of Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30z1f29

Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru close to Senedd co-operation deal

Draft agreement includes plans to change council tax and reform social care, BBC Wales is told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30z573b

MPs back raising minimum marriage age to 18 to protect children

Tory Pauline Latham says outdated laws allow child marriage in the UK, which is tantamount to child abuse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DzNC1o

Keir Starmer attacks government record on migrant crossings

The Labour leader says deals with France are not sufficient, and aid cuts have increased migration. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DxSDYf

Andrew Marr to leave BBC to 'get own voice back'

He will join media giant Global, which owns radio stations including LBC, and write for newspapers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30CkN5K

F.D.A. Authorizes Coronavirus Booster Shots for All Adults

If the C.D.C. agrees, adults who received a second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago could be eligible by this weekend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nzjUnK

Channel migrants: Only five migrants returned to Europe this year

There had been “difficulties securing returns”, a Commons Home Affairs Committee heard. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FyHCX0

Kevin McCarthy Speaks for More Than Eight Hours to Delay a House Vote

The House minority leader began talking at 8:38 p.m. Thursday. He stopped a little after 5 a.m. Friday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FtzqHI

Wisconsin Republicans Push to Take Over the State’s Elections

Led by Senator Ron Johnson, G.O.P. officials want to eliminate a bipartisan elections agency — and maybe send its members to jail. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3x4GfMJ

HS2: Has the government broken its promises over high-speed rail?

Reality Check examines some of the claims surrounding the scaling back of HS2. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3csS5XA

Nadine Dorries: Culture secretary says social media has been hijacked

The culture secretary says she doesn't want "to charge out on a culture war battle" in her new role. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FxQJHQ

U.S. Is ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics, Biden Says

A boycott would mean that government officials would not attend the Winter Games in February, though it would not prevent U.S. athletes from competing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oJtyTP

Biden’s Supreme Court Commission Shows Interest in Term Limits

But in newly released materials, members of the panel acknowledged “profound disagreement” over the wisdom of adding more justices to the court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Fvo2v2

U.S. Indicts Iranian Hackers in Voter Intimidation Effort

The hackers are accused of sending threatening messages to thousands of people after breaking into voter registration systems and a media company. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nDeVm1

Just How Bad Is It Out There for Democrats?

Democratic support has plunged nationally in recent months. Exactly how far it has fallen is hotly debated in both parties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cpxLGC

C.B.O. Finds Biden's Spending Bill Not Fully Paid For

The White House and the Congressional Budget Office are at odds over how much revenue the Internal Revenue Service could recoup from tax cheats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kSs3l8

Relocation of Federal Agency Hurt Diversity, Watchdog Finds

A decision by the Trump administration to move the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters to Colorado caused staff members to quit, according to a government watchdog report. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nxcpxz

What's the Irish PM's message to the UK?

BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg asks the Irish PM what he'd want to say to the UK government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nqPWC5

Serious intent in EU to fix Northern Ireland border row, says Irish PM

But Micheál Martin says he is "frustrated" post-Brexit talks are hindering UK-EU relationships. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Cvb7Hq

SALT Deduction That Benefits the Rich Divides Democrats

House Democrats are poised to lift a cap on the state and local tax deduction, a gift to wealthy homeowners in some blue states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oJIMrV

MP Sir Geoffrey Cox declares £54,000 earnings for one month

The PM's use of an airport lounge and Theresa May's San Marino trip also feature in the register of interests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nsf9fq

Westferry Printworks: Government U-turn over controversial housing scheme

The 1,500-home project in east London was originally approved by Robert Jenrick. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wYfJF3

Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

A House vote, months in the making, could come as early as Thursday evening on a $1.85 trillion social policy and climate bill that would be the largest expansion of the safety net in 50 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oHbppR

Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

Social care changes: How will the new system work?

The government has published more details about how its social care proposals will work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3zT9mmT

Covid: 50 firms got VIP fast-track equipment contracts

The companies were chosen to supply protective equipment in the early stages of the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cmRoPC

HS2 cut confirmed amid promise to transform rail

A key leg of the high speed rail line is axed but government says upgrade will improve services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wX0lIO

Dawn Sturgess public inquiry to be held into Novichok death

Priti Patel says the inquiry will examine any Russian involvement in Dawn Sturgess's death in 2018. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Fthehy

HS2: Shapps on rail services in Midlands and northern England

The transport secretary announces a rail plan saying it will help eight out of 10 of northern England’s busiest train services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3x06LHp

HS2: Labour on 'betrayal' over rail plans for northern England

The shadow transport secretary recalls previous Conservative promises over HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wW2jJD

Democrats’ spending bill aims to collect a minimum tax from large, profitable corporations.

An analysis being released by Senator Elizabeth Warren offers a first look at which companies could face higher tax bills under the proposal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30vvXt0

At Summit, U.S., Canada and Mexico Will Address Migration

After a five-year hiatus, the meeting of North American leaders will also provide a forum to discuss trade disagreements and vaccine sharing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HxDlVN

QAnon Shaman Sentenced to 41 Months for Role in Capitol Riot

Jacob Chansley, who wore a horned helmet and a fur pelt as he stormed onto the Senate floor during the Capitol riot, had earlier pleaded guilty to a single felony count. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Fs5qMe

Rail to get £96bn injection to 'transform service'

Boris Johnson is to unveil "the biggest public rail investment" amid concern over possible HS2 cuts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kLtTo7

Visions of a U.S. Computer Chip Boom Have Cities Hustling

Many local governments see a silver lining in the shortage of semiconductor chips that has contributed to a slowdown in the global economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oxBjfE

Biden's Bill Funds Niche Items from Electric Bikes to 'Tree Equity'

The Build Back Better Act’s marquee provisions have been the focus, but Democrats have swept dozens of obscure measures and special interest breaks into the $1.85 trillion bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ckMoLd

Government changes rules on social care cap

Labour says the move to change the way care costs are covered will hit the poorest hardest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FkuB3k

Visions of a U.S. Computer Chip Boom Have Cities Hustling

Many local governments see a silver lining in the shortage of semiconductor chips that has contributed to a slowdown in the global economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30wo0nw

FDA Could Authorize Moderna Boosters for All Adults as Early as This Week

If the C.D.C. also signs off on broad booster requests by Moderna and Pfizer, every adult who was fully vaccinated with them at least six months ago would not only be eligible, but could choose which type of booster shot to get. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CteUoJ

Nearly 10 Percent of Younger Children Got One Vaccine Dose, Says White House

Last week alone, 1.7 million young children were vaccinated, about double the previous week, a White House official said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DqXIkR

Norfolk voters say MP is ignoring them after email blunder

Richard Bacon MP sent a generic response to 82 people and copied in all their email addresses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DD3908

Nearly 10 Percent of Younger Children Got One Vaccine Dose, Says White House

Last week alone, 1.7 million young children were vaccinated, about double the previous week, a White House official said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DGBlZb

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Pentagon Standoff Over Vaccine Intensifies

The state says its National Guard members don’t need to get vaccinated. Pentagon officials say a failure to follow “valid medical readiness requirements” could “jeopardize” the status of troops. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FpdXQ7

QAnon Shaman Sentenced to 41 Months for Role in Capitol Riot

Pentagon Chief Expected to Discuss 2019 Airstrike That Killed Dozens

A Times investigation found that the bombing in Syria was carried out by a shadowy Special Operations unit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qKKkVm

House is Set to Censure Paul Gosar for Violent Video

The Democratic-led House is expected to formally rebuke the Arizona Republican, meting out a rarely used punishment for the first time in over a decade. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DxSQLa

Minister says she can't find minutes of Covid meeting with Randox

Labour demands to know what was said on a call between a health minister, Owen Paterson and a Covid contractor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oIPzT4

NI Protocol: Deal can be done, says Lord Frost

However, the UK Brexit minister stresses that triggering Article 16 remains a legitimate option. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30yPKrD

As Gas Prices Surge, Biden Asks F.T.C. to Investigate

President Biden asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into whether big oil companies are fueling a spike in gas prices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CpBVZI

David Cameron quits job after allegations against company's founder

The former PM resigns from Afiniti as its chief executive faces sexual harassment accusations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Dpu6EM

Liverpool bomb: Church not aware of converts abusing asylum system

The Liverpool bomber - a Christian convert - made failed attempts at asylum, the BBC has been told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ozk1yF

Sir Keir Starmer calls Boris Johnson coward in furious Commons row

Boris Johnson retaliates by urging the Labour leader to give details of extra paid work he's done. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Z0a6JW

PMQs: Speaker Hoyle tells off Boris Johnson

The Speaker interrupts the prime minister's reply to Sir Keir Starmer and tells him to sit down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30tDFUr

From Electric Bikes to ‘Tree Equity,’ Biden’s Social Policy Bill Funds Niche Items

How a Cure for Gerrymandering Left U.S. Politics Ailing in New Ways

Independent commissions to oversee the redrawing of electoral maps were thought to be the solution to an age-old problem. Instead, they have become bogged down in political trench warfare. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cmUpzj

U.S. to Buy Enough of Pfizer’s Covid Antiviral Pills for 10 Million People

The antiviral drugs have helped inspire hope among senior administration officials that the United States will be able to curb the devastating toll from the Delta variant. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DnqliY

Democrats Press for House Censure of Gosar for Violent Anime Video

The House is expected to vote to formally rebuke the Arizona Republican and strip him of his committee seats for the video depicting him attacking two Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30DqCQP

Boris Johnson to face questions over MPs second jobs row

The PM is accused of "dirty tricks" by Labour over his surprise proposals for banning some roles for MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3czS0Sh

New lobbying scandal warning for MPs and peers

Sleaze watchdog raises concerns as a BBC investigation finds £30m funnelled into Parliamentary groups. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3qKrsWz

UK announces plan to boost overseas trade

The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DrdM6h

For a Clue About the 2022 Midterm Elections, Look at 2 Ohio Races

Neither race received much national attention, but there’s a long history of special election results foreshadowing the next general election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kJSB8i

U.S. and China Agree to Ease Restrictions on Journalists

The deal tones down a diplomatic confrontation that led Beijing to expel some American reporters during the last year of the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FlQUFL

Biden Sells Infrastructure Improvements as a Way to Counter China

Spending on roads, broadband internet and more will help revitalize U.S. competitiveness against its top economic adversary, the president says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wR7Gd7

Janet Yellen Says U.S. Could Hit Debt Limit by Dec. 15

The Treasury secretary’s letter comes weeks after she issued similar calls, before Congress temporarily raised the cap on borrowing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kLICzd

F.D.A. Plans to Authorize Pfizer-BioNTech Boosters as Soon as Thursday

The move would expand the number of Americans eligible for additional shots by tens of millions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DnRLFj

Biden Vaccine Mandate Challenges Moved to Appeals Court in Ohio

The consolidation removes the case from a Fifth Circuit panel that had blocked the Biden administration from moving forward with it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HvlKxO

U.S.-China Relations: What to Know

The Biden administration has called managing America’s relationship with Beijing “the biggest geopolitical test of the 21st century.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nuEaXD

U.S. Plans to Buy Enough Pfizer Covid Treatment for 10 Million People

Pfizer on Tuesday asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its pill for high-risk, unvaccinated people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CnZ0vC

Trump Seeks Continued Block on Sending White House Files to Jan. 6 Panel

The ex-president’s brief to a federal appeals court argued that his residual secrecy powers could block a House subpoena for information about the Capitol riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kHdJvM

Boris Johnson proposes ban on MPs working as paid consultants

It follows a row over Conservative MP Owen Paterson, who breached Commons rules on paid lobbying. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30qvPeg

US Goal of Racial Equity in Infrastructure Is Left to States

The decision about how to spend the money falls largely to state governments, raising questions about whether the package can live up to its ambition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30wmstm

Theresa May criticises handling of Owen Paterson report

The former PM says the government’s attempts to clear the Tory MP's name were “misplaced, ill-judged and just plain wrong”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cmwboM

Workers call the shots as job vacancies boom

Vacancies hit a fresh record high in October, forcing employers to offer more to attract new recruits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nkTiXj

What Did the US-China Summit Achieve?

In a chilly relationship of mutual mistrust, staving off the prospect of a broader conflict between two superpowers counts as progress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wOJrvS

Jobs figures: 'Record numbers of people are in work' says chancellor

Rishi Sunak says unemployment has ''consistently and continuously fallen'' for nine months in a row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CmkB83

U.S.-China Summit: What Did It Achieve?

In a chilly relationship of mutual mistrust, staving off the prospect of a broader conflict between two superpowers counts as progress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ni2Jqw

Zalmay Khalilzad Battles Critics in U.S. and Afghanistan

Zalmay Khalilzad, who stepped down as the envoy for Afghanistan after the U.S. exit, has defended the deal he negotiated with the Taliban during the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cj5ZeN

U.S. Goal of Racial Equity in Infrastructure Is Left to States

Kickstart youth jobless plan helps 100,000

More than 100,000 young people have started new jobs under the £2bn government scheme, figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30xZTVM

Russian Anti-Satellite Weapon Test Debris Forces Astronauts to Shelter

The State Department said the cloud of debris from the missile strike added more than 1,500 pieces of sizable space junk to Earth’s orbit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Fb39oK

Pentagon Chief Orders Briefing on 2019 Syria Airstrike That Killed Dozens

A Times investigation found that dozens of women and children were killed in the bombing, which the military sought to conceal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3nhDAfu

Biden Got His Bipartisan Win. Now, Reality Sets In.

President Biden, who is facing low approval ratings, hopes the infrastructure bill will help him project sustained progress in confronting a surge in inflation and growing alarm about the midterm elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DkfHtb

Biden Plans to Bar New Drilling Around Chaco Canyon in New Mexico

After years of tribal requests, the president plans to block new oil and gas leases within 10 miles of Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. The move generated strong pushback from industry groups. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3njwuY5

With Gas Prices High, Calls Grow to Tap Strategic Oil Reserve

President Biden is under pressure to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Here’s how it works, and how it might lower prices (modestly, and maybe not for long). from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kF1TCB

U.S.-China Relations: What to Know

The Biden administration has called managing America’s relationship with Beijing “the biggest geopolitical test of the 21st century.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3otgBh3

Biden Signs $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Into Law

Billions of dollars will now pour into American communities, although the final bill falls short of the president’s ambitions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Hiy04u

T-levels: Government delays further education changes by a year

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says it would be "wrong to push too hard" on its timetable. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3FkLKtG

Minister Kwasi Kwarteng sorry for upset caused by Standards Commissioner remarks

Kwasi Kwarteng appeared to question whether Kathryn Stone should keep her job amid a row over MPs conduct. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Fkmi7O

Blinken Heads to Africa as U.S. Tries to Avert Ethiopia Disaster

The conflict between rebels and the country’s government has already featured numerous alleged atrocities, and experts say it threatens the stability of all of East Africa. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Hq25PF

How Revenue for Biden's Social Policy Bill Depends on the I.R.S.

The Congressional Budget Office is expected to find that beefed up tax enforcement would raise far less money than the White House projects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FitXDt

Here's What's in the Infrastructure Bill Biden Will Sign Today

In total, the measure contains $550 billion in new funds to be spread around different areas of need. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wR17Hy

Afghanistan: Ministry of Defence not aware of any harm following data breaches

An inquiry into the mistakes blames "human error", a lack of training and "operational pressure". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wN5UJZ

Alex Jones Guilty in Sandy Hook Defamation Suits

A Connecticut judge’s ruling combines with decisions in Texas to grant a clean sweep for families of shooting victims in their cases against the Infowars host. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oNYlzd

Pat Leahy Announces He Will Retire From the U.S. Senate

At age 81, the Vermont Democrat has served in the Senate for nearly half a century. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qEqkUd

Bannon Turns Himself In on Contempt of Congress Charges

The former aide to Donald Trump had refused to comply with a demand for information from the House committee investing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3niFWuC

Beto O’Rourke Announces Run for Texas Governor, Testing Democrats’ Strength

Mr. O’Rourke’s announcement on Monday sets the stage for a pitched political showdown over the future of the country’s largest Republican-led state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DiTn3t

HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped

Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3nicZPs

Labour calls for investigation into Grant Shapps over airfield lobbying claims

The transport department says it is "right" for the minister to promote "all aspects" of transport. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ca3Nq9

How America’s Pandemic Economic Response Fought the Last War

A focus on the challenges of the Great Recession has fueled some of the challenges of this crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cjssbz

Biden and Xi to Meet Amid Economic and Military Tensions

U.S. officials said the virtual summit on Monday was intended to reassure both sides that misunderstandings would not lead to unintended clashes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qDCYCZ

Supreme Court Shows Impatience in Death Penalty Cases

Recent rulings, including one turning down a death row inmate’s request supported by the prosecution, offer telling glimpses of the state of capital punishment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qEpNSy

How Republicans Have an Edge in the Emerging 2022 Congressional Maps

On a highly distorted congressional map that is still taking shape, the party has added enough safe House districts to capture control of the chamber based on its redistricting edge alone. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Ciu0xl

Trump to Sell Marquee Washington Hotel for at Least $375 Million

The pending deal to sell the Trump International Hotel, often the subject of controversy during his presidency, comes after years of financial losses at the property. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CaazGU

Biden Names Mitch Landrieu to Oversee Infrastructure Spending

Mr. Landrieu, a former mayor of New Orleans, will supervise the distribution of funds from the bipartisan legislation that the president will sign into law on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3Hmtj9L

Faith Groups Push to Scrap New Mandates in Biden’s Child Care Plan

A nondiscrimination provision in the $1.85 trillion social policy bill could disqualify some religious organizations, which provide more than half of child care programs in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oqHmCB

Boris Johnson admits he could have handled Owen Paterson row 'better'

PM admits responsibility for some of the fallout over former MP Owen Paterson's lobbying work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cdPAIx

Grant Shapps denies lobbying against houses on airfields

Labour says a group set up by the transport secretary argued against government housing policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CcIBKx

COP26: Climate deal sounds the death knell for coal power - PM

But Boris Johnson says the achievements of the Glasgow summit are "tinged with disappointment". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wJruPk

Labour announces North Shropshire by-election candidate

Ben Wood, from Oswestry in Shropshire, is chosen by the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HoMrnB

‘Ghost Guns’: Firearm Kits Bought Online Fuel Epidemic of Violence

They are untraceable and can be ordered with a click by children, gang members and felons. The Biden administration is trying to crack down, but law enforcement officials believe the problem may be here to stay. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3chB1Uh

COP26: China and India must explain themselves, says Sharma

COP26 President Alok Sharma speaks after an agreement to "phase down" coal rather than "phase out". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CeHUAo

Crunch at Ports May Mean Crisis for Family Farms

Backlogs and cancellations are hitting American growers as costs rise, profits slump and overseas customers shop elsewhere. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wRonF9

How Loudoun Schools Got Caught in Virginia’s Political Maelstrom

Loudoun County tried to address racism and promote diversity within its schools. Then it found itself on Fox News. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wLCNGE

COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wH1zbf

Flooding and Nuclear Waste Eat Away at a Tribe’s Ancestral Home

The federal government allowed a stockpile of spent fuel on a Minnesota reservation to balloon even as a dam project whittled down the amount of livable land. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wQZxFy

Chris Christie Wants the Post-Trump G.O.P. to Move Past 2020

In a new book and in an interview, Mr. Christie says that if the former president wants to be a positive force, “he’s got to let this other stuff go.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FcIZL8

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his protest outside the UK Foreign Office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Hjnbix

Lib Dem MP Layla Moran 'regrets' paid work from office

Layla Moran apologises after receiving £3,000 from a law firm to take part in event via video link. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3F7thke

Chris Christie Wants the Post-Trump G.O.P. to Move Past Trump

Appeals Court Extends Block on Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Employers

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that challengers were likely to succeed in their claim that the mandate was an unlawful overreach. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qy3jlP

Project Veritas Tells Judge It Was Assured Biden Diary Was Legally Obtained

But a search warrant in the case suggests the Justice Department believes the diary kept by the president’s daughter Ashley Biden was stolen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3FgpbGJ

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in job 'sleaze' row

Douglas Ross failed to declare earnings as an MSP and as a football referee for the SFA. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wGSFu5

In France, Kamala Harris Asserts Herself as a Diplomatic Asset

The vice president met with President Emmanuel Macron of France, skirting recent U.S.-French tensions, and immersed herself in issues like Libya and cybersecurity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kygD66

In France, Kamala Harris Asserts Herself as a Diplomatic Asset

Bannon Indicted on Contempt Charges Over House Investigation of Capitol Riot

Stephen K. Bannon, a former top aide to Donald Trump, had refused to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n7XBFo

Democrats’ Bill Would Deny For-Profit College Students Extra Aid

Critics say a little-noticed provision would hurt the very constituencies — people of color, the working class, low-income Americans — that the party typically champions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30k66E5

At least 15 MPs letting homes and renting another on expenses

At least 15 are claiming up to £22,920 a year on rental costs, research by the BBC finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ooNLhF

Qatar to Represent U.S. Interests in Afghanistan, Blinken Says

The Gulf nation will also help process visas for thousands of people trying to flee the Taliban. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3C94NoT

Menace, as a Political Tool, Enters the Republican Mainstream

Threats of violence have become commonplace among a significant part of the party, as historians and those who study democracy warn of a dark shift in American politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c9Nn0V

Biden and China’s Xi Will Hold Virtual Summit on Monday

The leaders of the world’s two largest economies confront tensions over trade, cyberthreats, the climate, Taiwan and human rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kyltQD

Biden and China’s Xi Will Hold Virtual Summit on Monday

The leaders of the world’s two largest economies confront tensions over trade, cyberthreats, the climate, Taiwan and human rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wNl0iv

Murkowski Announces Re-election Bid, Setting up Clash With Trump

Of the seven Republicans who found former President Donald J. Trump guilty in his second impeachment trial, the Alaska senator is the only one facing re-election this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qvDTFs

MPs under scrutiny over their second jobs

Questions are being asked over outside work, amid claims of sleaze at Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c4phob

Biden to Choose Robert Califf to Lead F.D.A., Despite Drug Industry Ties

Dr. Robert M. Califf, an academic and clinical trial researcher who ran the agency in 2016, has also consulted for pharmaceutical companies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31VIoPA

Zarah Sultana highlights racist emails

The Coventry MP receives thousands of messages of support after racist emails. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c7eyt6

High Court challenge to Boris Johnson's Patel bullying denial

A union is seeking to overturn Boris Johnson's decision that the home secretary did not break the rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30hlLEU

Michael Gove's plan to end levelling-up confusion

Michael Gove is in charge of delivering Boris Johnson's flagship policy - here is what he plans to do. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wGGiy4

Michael Fawcett: Charles' former aide quits charity amid honours inquiry

Michael Fawcett faces claims he offered to help a wealthy Saudi donor secure an honour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kvqVng

Tears as councillor foots South Hams waste collection bill

Nicky Hopwood is paying the £3,500 bill for the garden waste collection she organised. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3olHCCP

COP26: Climate deal 'still has a way to go' says Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland's first minister say the draft agreement, published on Friday morning, "inched forward" towards a deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kuFdVr

Why Democrats May Have a Long Wait if They Lose Their Grip on Washington

Voters’ reflexive instinct to check the party in power makes it hard for any party to retain a hold on both the White House and Congress for long. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wM3cUX

Number of migrants crossing Channel to UK hits new daily record

Around 1,000 people reached the UK by boat on Thursday, with more than 20,000 arriving this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31KbX6s

Ocasio-Cortez Isn’t Wavering. Are New Yorkers on Her Side?

By voting no on the infrastructure bill, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set off a fierce debate, including among city residents eager to see the subways improved. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wG2msN

Brexit: Labour warns against triggering Article 16

Invoking the post-Brexit clause would be poisonous, says Labour's shadow NI secretary Louise Haigh. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kvYmq2

Brexit: Frost to meet Šefčovič to discuss NI Protocol progress

The pair will assess if any progress on the issue has been made, but expectations are low. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c78pNM

Facebook's Ad Policies Changed, but Political Campaigns Can Still Target You

Meta announced changes to its ad-targeting policies, but they will do little to stop campaigns from reaching specific voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n3bjsZ

Problems at D.C. Jail Were Ignored Until Jan. 6 Defendants Came Along

At a hearing this week, officials said longstanding issues at the jail, where most inmates are Black, did not get much attention until the largely white rioters were held there. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n6sjOY

Project Veritas: Journalists or Political Spies?

Documents show how the conservative group worked with lawyers to gauge how far its deceptive reporting practices could go before running afoul of federal laws. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n7fvIb

Illinois Republican Lawmakers at Odds on Infrastructure Bill

Representative Darin LaHood voted against the infrastructure bill while Representative Adam Kinzinger supported it. The split reflects the Republican Party’s post-Trump era of uncertainty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3oeXV4s

Court Issues Brief Hold on Release of Trump Files in Jan. 6 Inquiry

Congress had been set to receive the first batch of Trump White House files from the National Archives on Friday, a move that the former president has fought. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qvuzBM

Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement

Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30o52Qb

The White House Says Its Plans Will Slow Inflation. The Big Question Is: When?

The Biden administration has argued that its infrastructure and broader economic package will slow rapid price increases. But that will take time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HgBZ1F

Biden Marks First Veterans Day in Two Decades Without a War Underway

President Biden, who ended the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan this summer, called veterans the “soul of America.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n99OcZ

Alun Cairns: Call for probe into contract to firm that hired Tory MP

Questions raised over how a Welsh firm that hired an ex-minister secured a UK government contract. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3HgeNAo

Veterans Have Become Unlikely Lobbyists in Push to Legalize Psychedelics

Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts gaining traction around the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YGeCgu

N.I.H. Says It Is Not Giving Up in Patent Fight with Moderna

The dispute has potential implications for the vaccine’s long-term availability and billions in future profits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kq42lq

COP26: John Prescott goes from two Jags to zero Jags

The former deputy PM says he has given up his car as his "small contribution" to cutting carbon emissions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3n1mtOV

Coventry MPs may face votes to remain Labour candidates

The two MPs are at risk of facing ballots that could see them deselected, the BBC understands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wBVooK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband Richard on hunger strike to urge government to help

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is weeks into his protest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3H7kEYZ

We must do better over MP standards, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak

The chancellor says conduct rules should be "followed to the letter" amid ongoing sleaze allegations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YC7Ubl

Defence Secretary disappointed in MPs' conduct on Gibraltar trip

A witness tells the BBC that MPs "drank heavily" on the trip - but the SNP calls the claims "false". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/30jGHL9

China and the United States Join in Seeking Emissions Cuts

As nearly 200 nations struggle over global climate negotiations, the world’s two biggest polluters sign an agreement, but it was short on details. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30ds4c8

The N.I.H. says it is not giving up in patent fight with Moderna.

The dispute has potential implications for the vaccine’s long-term availability and billions in future profits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wyM9pp

Biden Got His Infrastructure Bill. Now He Has to Sell It to Voters.

Inside the Democratic Party, concerns are growing about whether the president will be able to fully capitalize on a major legislative victory. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wzB6fy

Blinken Warns Russia Against Making a ‘Serious Mistake’ in Ukraine

Appearing with Ukraine’s foreign minister, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the intentions behind Moscow’s latest military buildup were unclear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ogGzEg

Harris Meets Macron, Signaling a ‘New Era’ After Sub Snub, Both Say

In her vague assignment abroad, the vice president seems to be emphasizing that the U.S.-France relationship is about looking forward, in the wake of an embarrassing diplomatic spat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3F3NSpB

Harris Meets Macron, Signaling a ‘New Era’ After Sub Snub, Both Say

13 Republicans Face Backlash for Backing Infrastructure Bill

The 13 Republican lawmakers who broke with their party to support a $1 trillion bipartisan public works bill have drawn anger and threats from their colleagues and constituents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wBk4hh

Swift Ruling in Jan. 6 Case Tests Trump's Tactic of Delay

The former president has leveraged the slow judicial process in the past to thwart congressional oversight, but the Jan. 6 case may be different. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c0SjVM

Three Men Charged With Running ‘Scam PACs’ That Bilked Small Donors

The Justice Department said the three men defrauded donors of $3.5 million, including through robocalls that impersonated former President Donald J. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3krPv8F

U.S. Sues Uber, Saying it Discriminated Against People With Disabilities

The Justice Department says Uber did not adjust its wait time fees for people with disabilities, even when Uber knew someone needed additional time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D6RdUb

Sir Geoffrey Cox denies breaking rules on Commons office use

The Tory MP is coming under fire for apparently carrying out extra paid work on parliamentary premises. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bZMQP6

White House Estimates Almost 1 Million Younger Children Got Vaccines So Far

“Our goal clearly is to vaccinate as many kids as possible,” a White House official said. “The program is just getting up to full strength.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BZ6KUJ

Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Assaulting Officer in Capitol Riot

The sentence given to Scott Fairlamb, a former New Jersey gym owner, is the most severe so far for any of the more 650 people charged in the Jan. 6 attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n0xeRG

UK is not a corrupt country, says Boris Johnson

The PM argues that politicians face "tough" standards rule, amid concerns about MPs' second jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wxPvc9

U.S. Has Deal to Send J.&J. Covid Vaccine to Conflict Zones, Blinken Says

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stressed the need to extend vaccine access to people living in areas unreachable by government-run programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wCjKyO

Ruth Ann Minner, Down-to-Earth Governor of Delaware, Dies at 86

The first woman in that position, she rose from being a receptionist in the governor’s office to claiming the top job herself. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n3T1YO

Rochdale councillor leaves fourth party citing Tory sleaze

Kathleen Nickson, who has represented four parties on Rochdale Council, will now be an independent. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3F01JNN

Brexit: Article 16 'only option' if NI Protocol talks fail says Lord Frost

Brexit Minister Lord Frost says the UK was "not giving up" yet and he wished to remain positive. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bZnxwu

Adam Boulton: Sky News veteran to leave station after 32 years

The channel's editor-at-large and former political editor calls the departure a "mutual decision". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bWmJZd

Sir Geoffrey Cox: denies breaking rules on Commons office use

The Tory MP is coming under fire for apparently carrying out extra paid work on parliamentary premises. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bZMQP6

COP26: Draft deal calls for stronger carbon cutting targets by end of 2022

The document says vulnerable nations must get more help to cope with the deadly impacts of global warming. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3D2k105

Inflation Sped up in October, Economists Expect

After moderating slightly in recent months, inflation is forecast to pick up again. That is bad news for President Biden and the central bank. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bVaiNi

COP26: PM calls on nations to pull out the stops as draft agreement published

As a draft decision on COP26's outcome is revealed, Boris Johnson says states must unite to stop warming. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wE7jCr

Geoffrey Cox: Labour calls for probe into MP's work for British Virgin Islands

A clip appears to show the Conservative using his MP's office to work for the British Virgin Islands. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3H7lbKj

Judge Rejects Trump’s Bid to Keep Papers Secret in Jan. 6 Inquiry

But a Trump lawyer has signaled an intent to appeal the ruling, which raises novel issues about an ex-president’s executive privilege powers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wz3jTW

Pfizer Asks F.D.A. to Expand Booster Eligibility to All Adults

In a turnaround, the agency is expected to grant the request before the winter holiday season, giving access to all 181 million fully vaccinated people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3C2dJfQ

Do Democrats Have a Messaging Problem?

Some critics say the Democratic Party is struggling to respond to issues seized upon by conservative news media from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kmCA84

NASA Moves Moon Landing Deadline Back to 2025

The space agency acknowledged that it cannot return astronauts to the lunar surface by 2024, a timeline set under President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3C04ixp

House Inquiry Into Jan. 6 Issues 10 New Subpoenas

The panel has summoned Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to President Donald J. Trump, and several other top White House officials who witnessed his actions before and during the riot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n1NFgI

Trump Officials Illegally Campaigned While in Office, Watchdog Finds

Mr. Trump’s son-in-law and his chief of staff are among those accused of violating a law designed to prevent federal employees from abusing their power. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3H8z7Us

Moderna and U.S. at Odds Over Vaccine Patent Rights

Moderna’s patent application names several employees as the sole inventors of a crucial component of its coronavirus vaccine, excluding three government scientists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qkf3bx

Geoffrey Cox row: Boris Johnson says MPs must serve their constituents

Labour is calling for an inquiry into Sir Geoffrey Cox, who was working remotely from the Caribbean. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/306CjPP

Environment Bill passes following lengthy battle over sewage

Minister says new law will force water firms to improve but Green peer warns vote will 'haunt' MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3DfZg1n

Pfizer Expected to Ask for Authorization for Boosters for All Adults

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration voted against a similar request from Pfizer in mid-September, but the agency is considered likely to grant the request, perhaps before Thanksgiving. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ocyNeB

Max Cleland, Vietnam Veteran and Former Senator, Dies at 79

He lost both legs and an arm in the war. Republicans impugned his patriotism by linking him to Osama bin Laden in an infamous TV spot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D1pSD4

Sununu to Seek Re-election as New Hampshire Governor, Rejecting Senate Bid

National Republicans had been trying to recruit Gov. Chris Sununu to compete for a Democratic-held seat that the G.O.P. believed could determine control of the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CZNhot

Where Is Gavin Newsom, California's Governor?

He’s in the office, according to increasingly frustrated staff members. But his critics on Twitter aren’t buying it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D3igQl

Where Is Gavin Newsom, California's Governor?

He’s in the office, according to increasingly frustrated staff members. But his critics on Twitter aren’t buying it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bWxkn6

December date for Owen Paterson replacement by-election

The contest in North Shropshire follows the Tory MP quitting after he broke Parliamentary rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3H31rr7

Claudia Webbe: MP's conviction appeal to be heard next year

Leicester East MP Claudia Webbe begins her bid to overturn her harassment conviction and sentence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mXGeHf

Motorsport fears over car modification rule changes

The government said it wants to prevent "tampering" of road vehicles for safety and environmental reasons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3C5Auj6

The Biggest Kink in America’s Supply Chain: Not Enough Truckers

Long hours and uncomfortable working conditions are leading to a shortage of truck drivers, which has compounded shipping delays in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D0Yfdl

‘Free Joe Biden’: Sean Maloney on How Democrats Can Get Back on Track

In an interview, the leader of the House Democrats’ campaign arm acknowledged the major challenges facing the party but defended its agenda and its continued focus on Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3qpghCr

Second jobs: Voters decide if MP has right priorities, says Dominic Raab

Labour calls on the PM to look at work of Tory MP Geoffrey Cox, but the deputy PM says the electorate should judge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3H5wLFJ

Cladding: Why must flat owners pay the bills, asks Gove

The housing secretary says the government has a responsibility to help remove dangerous cladding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3o8BSMN

Jill Biden Kicks Off Covid Vaccine Campaign for Young Children

The first lady and the surgeon general visited an elementary school in Virginia as part of a strategy to enlist schools in promoting the vaccine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3H0hEO1

Military Can’t Find ISIS Safe House That Prompted Kabul Drone Strike

The Pentagon’s latest admission illustrates the botched intelligence behind the strike that mistakenly killed 10 civilians in August. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EYW36B

U.S. Urges Court Not to Block Vaccine Mandate on Employers

The Biden Justice Department filed its case before an appeals court that has temporarily halted the measure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3D09HWr

Jill Biden Attends Coronavirus Clinic at Elementary School

The first lady and the surgeon general visited an elementary school in Virginia as part of a strategy to enlist schools in promoting the vaccine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3H3R8TD

Military Can’t Find ISIS Safe House That Prompted Kabul Drone Strike

The Pentagon’s latest admission illustrates the botched intelligence behind the strike that mistakenly killed 10 civilians in August. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wsqm2p

Supreme Court Weighs Case Against F.B.I. for Spying on Muslims

The justices considered whether the state secrets doctrine required dismissal on national security grounds of a case claiming religious discrimination. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3070zkt

Justice Dept. Brings New Charges in Ransomware Attacks

The department said it had charged a Russian national in one attack and recovered $6.1 million in ransom. It also arrested a Ukrainian man for another attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bPFpdf

Jan. 6 Inquiry Subpoenas Eastman, Flynn and Other Trump Allies

The latest batch of subpoenas from the House select committee investigating the riot includes officials from the former president’s re-election campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/301b9cz

On Chicago’s West Side, Urgent Needs Collide With Washington Compromises

Activists say the needs of struggling communities in Chicago and elsewhere vastly exceed the billions Congress is spending. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wqpTho

Owen Paterson: Minister Stephen Barclay expresses regret over vote

Stephen Barclay says government-backed efforts to change MP standard rules were a "mistake". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/302YDcy

Randal Quarles, Fed Governor, to Resign in December

Mr. Quarles’s term as a governor could have stretched until 2032. His departure will give the Biden administration more room to remake the Fed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CW6veF

Jill Biden and the Surgeon General Push for Covid Shots in Schools

The Biden administration is evoking the campaign against polio in the 1950s as it seeks to vaccinate 28 million young children against the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mSctaM

Report Says Critical Race Theory Bans Threaten Free Speech

The report by PEN America, which surveys more than 50 bills proposed across the country, appeals to a principle that has lost its luster for many on the left and right. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EQ3VXS

Campaigners want tougher action from MPs on sewage

The Commons will return to the row around water companies dumping waste into rivers later on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bNERVf

Brexit: DUP leader calls for 'decisive action' from Lord Frost

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson repeats his call for UK to act ahead of a meeting with Brexit Minister Lord Frost. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bSBxIc

Hundred people die fighting for terminal illness benefits

Around 100 people who were denied fast-tracked disability benefits died while challenging the decision. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bRYM5c

Terror survivors call for new rules for journalists covering attacks

The media must be more responsible when reporting on terrorism, terror attack survivors say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BQhzIF

U.S. Lifts Travel Ban for Vaccinated Foreigners

The change ends more than 18 months of restrictions that left families separated from loved ones and cost the global travel industry hundreds of billions of dollars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kiExSV

Why Republicans Won in a New York County Where Democrats Outnumber Them

Voters readily ousted Democrats in Nassau County on Long Island, electing Republicans down the ballot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ETYabN

Defence secretary to meet Army chiefs over culture concerns

The treatment of women in the military and other issues will be raised by the defence secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mUmOD0

Owen Paterson: MPs to debate standards reform following row

The Lib Dems are calling for the system to be overhauled, amid claims of "sleaze" at Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CWlW6m

Biden Administration Is ‘Prepared to Defend’ Vaccine Rules, Surgeon General Said

The administration last week set Jan. 4 as the deadline for companies with 100 or more employees to mandate Covid vaccinations or implement weekly testing of workers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CXxbLO

Young Marines in Kabul Were Left to Run Final Days of Evacuation

The young Marines in Kabul were left to determine who was evacuated from Afghanistan and who was left behind. The cost was high. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BQhwg1

Brexit: Irish minister says UK 'preparing' to suspend parts of NI deal

The Irish foreign minister says the UK is laying foundations to trigger Article 16 of the NI Protocol. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZZPbqY

FM to visit drugs project with Tory leader

Nicola Sturgeon and Douglas Ross confirm a joint visit to see drugs recovery work after exchanges at Holyrood. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bOcKoH

As U.S. Travel Changes Near, Global Travelers Eagerly Await Reunions

On Monday, travelers from many other countries who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will be allowed to enter the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BSJGHk

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for Claudia Webbe to resign

Leicester East MP Claudia Webbe, who threatened her victim with acid, received a suspended jail term. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ESXUKd

Succession's Brian Cox explains to Starmer why he stopped backing Labour

The actor, a former party supporter who defected to the SNP in 2015, says Scotland is his first concern. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kgt46u

Republicans, Basking in Tuesday’s Victories, Diverge on What Comes Next

Looming over a gathering of Jewish conservatives in Las Vegas were questions about whether former President Donald J. Trump should remain the face of the party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31s6Esb

Owen Paterson: Boris Johnson trashing democracy - Starmer

Labour's leader calls the PM's behaviour "corrupt", but the government says it wants to improve standards. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mNfWY1

Covid: Get booster jabs so we can enjoy Christmas - Javid

The health secretary urges people to join the "national mission" to avoid restrictions over winter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3EMi9ZO

COP26: Countries must make bold compromises at summit - PM

Officials must "pull together" as the climate summit in Glasgow enters its final week, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bNFgHi

In Infrastructure Votes, 19 Members Broke With Their Party

The defectors who crossed partisan lines in Congress include 13 Republicans who supported the bill and the six liberal members of “The Squad,” who opposed it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mMfFod

Biden Celebrates Infrastructure Win, Even if Harder Victory Is Ahead

“Finally! Infrastructure week!” the president declared with a broad smile. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EOfLSw

Cork: Gardaí arrest man over threats to kill UK MP

The 41-year-old who is believed to be from England was detained in a suburb of Cork city. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3oaxiOe

The Congressional Black Caucus Was Key to the Infrastructure Vote

Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the chairwoman of the caucus, Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, to announce a key deal, understanding that the lawmaker had more influence at that point than she did. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bOe0bq

F.B.I. Searches James O’Keefe’s Home in Ashley Biden Diary Theft Inquiry

Authorities carried out a court-ordered search at the New York apartment of the Project Veritas founder two days after searching the homes of his associates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mPWj1x

In Trump Election Interference Investigation, Grand Jury Looms

An Atlanta D.A. is said to be likely to impanel a special grand jury in her criminal investigation of election interference by the former president and his allies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BQE943

Foreman Says Military Jury Was Disgusted by C.I.A. Torture

A Navy captain whose letter recommended clemency for a Qaeda terrorist drafted the damning two-page document in 20 minutes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c2Ut7v

Ex-PM John Major: Government handling of Paterson case shameful

Former PM Sir John Major says Boris Johnson's government's actions are damaging at home and overseas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3GYS2ke

This Is Where the States Want Billions in Infrastructure Funding Spent

The plan finally approved on Friday will address transportation, water, broadband, energy and public safety needs that have been building for years, sometimes decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mMYp2i

'I have real faith in the MP standards system', says lay member of committee

A member of the public who helps oversee MPs' conduct talks of her disappointment after the week's row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bQzLas

Trump Justice Dept. Official Defies Request by Jan. 6 Panel

Jeffrey Clark, who aided in the former president’s efforts to overturn the election, appeared before the committee but would not answer substantive questions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EPHSkh

Facing Moderate Revolt, Democrats Put Social Policy Bill on Hold

Leaders pressed for a vote on a separate infrastructure bill, but the fate of both measures was in doubt amid party divisions, despite pleas from President Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EMtCbW

2,000 Pages and Pronto! Budget Scorekeepers Are Under Pressure

Lawmakers want detailed estimates on the effects of the big Democratic bill, but that can take longer than they think, slowing the process. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BJMcQ8

Some Sept. 11 Trial Secrets May Not Be Secrets Anymore

Prosecutors agreed to compare hundreds if not thousands of pages of classified documents in the case against 9/11 defendants with material released under the Freedom of Information Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o5afEe

State Dept. Report on Missing Gifts Finds Poor Oversight

The gift vault was “in a state of disarray,” and tens of thousands of dollars of items remain unaccounted for, including a $5,800 bottle of whiskey. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wmoRCV

Owen Paterson row: How did PM score spectacular own goal?

After a week of rebellions, U-turns and resignations, the BBC's Iain Watson explains what went on behind closed doors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3kd00MW

At Colin Powell's Funeral, Washington Is Pulled Together

Republicans and Democrats, including President Biden and two of his predecessors, were at the Washington National Cathedral to honor the former secretary of state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wjM8Fy

Congress Is Investigating McKinsey Over Its Role in the Opioid Crisis

A House committee has requested documents related to the firm’s advice to drug makers and potential conflicts of interest with the F.D.A. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZVtzvR

At Hunter Biden’s Art Show, Line, Color and Questions

Paintings by the president’s son are drawing visitors to a gallery in SoHo, and also criticism from those who worry that purchasers might hope to be buying not just art, but access. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZUxhpv

Hunter Biden’s Solo Exhibition: Emotionally Honest, Generically Smooth

The president’s son has turned to art as a career. “The Journey Home” is his first solo exhibition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BMRjir

People Tied to Project Veritas Scrutinized in Theft of Diary From Biden’s Daughter

The F.B.I. carried out search warrants in New York as part of a Justice Department investigation into how pages from Ashley Biden’s journal came to be published by a right wing website. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wjzWVi

What to Watch in the House on Friday

If House Democrats succeed, they will pass two marquee pieces of legislation by day’s end, sending one bill to the president’s desk and the other to the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31zkWrb

School Board Members Face Rising Threats Across the U.S.

Across the country, parents have threatened board members and vandalized their homes. One board member scans his driveway before walking to his car. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31oVoNc

MPs call for inquiry over Boris Johnson's Spanish holiday

Labour and Lib Dems claim the PM has broken the MPs' code of conduct, but No 10 says he followed the rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3EEPUfM

David Fuller: MPs call for public inquiry into mortuary abuse

A local hospital investigation is "not sufficient", Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mUy6Y9

Sir David Amess murder suspect to enter plea next month

Ali Harbi Ali is charged with the murder of the Southend West MP and faces a trial in March. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3o2e1hz

Owen Paterson: Minister defends U-turn over MP's conduct probe

Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi admits a government plan to overhaul MPs' standards was a "mistake". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ZZWoa8

Maldon District Council meeting disrupted and police called

Chrisy Morris calls fellow Maldon councillors "idiots" as they try to vote to remove him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3D0cPl2

Brexit: Frost and Sefcovic to discuss NI Protocol progress

The EU has proposed measures to ease protocol checks but the UK wants fundamental reform. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BS9iUx

Climate change: Welsh ministers demand scrapping of mining licence

The UK government is urged to stop millions of tonnes of coal being extracted at a Vale of Neath mine. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3k8Nkqt

Fishing row: France-UK talks 'useful and positive'

But there was no breakthrough in the row and there will be more talks next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3CLAQwo

How Virginia’s Governor Race Unraveled the Democratic Turnout Myth

It was long thought that surges in voting would help Democrats. So how does the party explain Glenn Youngkin’s victory? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3BN2Yh9

Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Voting Restrictions

The department argued that a major voting law passed by Republicans would disenfranchise several groups of vulnerable Texans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3CMPALr

Authorities Arrest Analyst Who Contributed to Steele Dossier

Igor Danchenko, a Russia analyst who worked with Christopher Steele, the author of a dossier of rumors and unproven assertions about Donald J. Trump, was indicted as part of the Durham investigation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bO4swZ

Judge Questions Trump’s Grounds for Keeping Jan. 6 Documents Secret

In a hearing on Thursday, a federal judge voiced skepticism about the former president’s claim that hundreds of pages of documents related to the riot should be shielded by executive privilege. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3COtYhB

Robert Santos Confirmed as First Latino to Lead Census Bureau

The confirmation on Thursday brings a permanent head to the agency after a turbulent period under the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3o10maC

House Democrats Hunt for Votes to Pass Biden’s Domestic Agenda

Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants a vote as soon as Thursday night on a $1.85 trillion social policy and climate bill, but moderates are pushing back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZVj6A9

Democrats Employ Budget Gimmicks They Once Derided

Budget experts say true cost of legislation could be $4 trillion as lawmakers rely on sleights of hand to bring down the price tag. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3EIh5q0

Felicia Moore, Andre Dickens Will Compete for Atlanta Mayor; Kasim Reed Falls Short

Two candidates, Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens, will compete in a runoff on Nov. 30. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wf16N0

Claudia Webbe: MP convicted of harassment gets suspended sentence

A court hears Claudia Webbe made several calls to her partner's friend and threatened her with acid. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3EO3GNk

Neo-Nazi accused shared Jo Cox murder tweets, court told

Ben Raymond's retweet said "everything is going to plan" following the MP's murder, a court hears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bECkfJ

Biden's Vaccine Mandate: Your Questions Answered

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has laid out ground rules for companies with 100 or more employees to ensure their workers are fully vaccinated by Jan. 4 or submit to weekly testing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3wg8x6I

Democrats Employ Budget Gimmicks They Once Derided

Budget experts say true cost of legislation could be $4 trillion as lawmakers rely on sleights of hand to bring down the price tag. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bDE2OJ

Republican Truck Driver Beats Sweeney in N.J. Election

Mr. Sweeney, the second most powerful lawmaker in New Jersey and a Democrat, lost his bid for re-election against Edward Durr, a driver for a furniture chain. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31m12zG

Why Big Donors to Biden's 2020 Campaign Are Frustrated

Some of the top Democratic contributors have become increasingly frustrated with a lack of communication from the White House — and impatient with inaction on voting rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ELIC9W

Tory MP Owen Paterson resigns amid standards row

The man at the centre of a storm over MPs' conduct says he wants a life "outside the cruel world of politics". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3GQeY5l

Boris Johnson stay at Lord Goldsmith's Spanish home for free

Boris Johnson has confirmed he stayed at the Spanish home of Zac Goldsmith's family in October. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ylpzny

In full: Owen Paterson resignation statement

Following a row over paid lobbying, the Conservative ex-minister says he is stepping down as an MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3mKlJha

Peter Bone: Office vandalised due to Paterson vote, MP claims

Peter Bone says his staff were put in danger by the incident after the vote on Wednesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bFrkyG

Fishing row: Brexit minister in Paris for talks with French

France has warned punitive measures are still "on the table" if a deal cannot be reached. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/31iCesj

Owen Paterson: Government to rethink MPs' conduct plan after backlash

Tory move to cancel MP Owen Paterson's suspension from Parliament led to accusations of sleaze. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3k0wRVl

Insulate Britain blocks roads around Parliament

One protester said drivers have suggested the group campaigns at Parliament - "so we took that advice". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3BK1yE4

Cleveland police and crime chief Steve Turner faces sexual assault claim