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President Biden mocked Fox News and CNN, and also joked about his age during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OeACzwT

From low pay to juggling meetings - what's it like to be a young councillor in England? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NtACEsO

At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AvQc5F2

An image depicting Richard Sharp has been criticised by Jewish groups and removed from the paper's website. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fo7ankZ

New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Fj7DlAZ

The school cultivated ties to justices, with generous pay and unusual perks. In turn, it gained prestige, donations and influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xlVzGsI

Douglas Ross speaks about receiving death threats and the impact it had on his family. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pIvsfnb

Christale Spain won with the support of the party establishment, including Representative James E. Clyburn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/v6BiMt9

Laura Kuenssberg asks what could go right and wrong for political parties at the polls next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/slr1G29

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QrzywvT

Wages and salaries for workers rose 5.1 percent from a year earlier, which helps employees keep up with the rising cost of living but complicates the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tamp down inflation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ETjlKIr

Andrew RT Davies accused Labour ministers of holding "extreme beliefs" and pushing "fringe issues". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Jm2wQXu

The federal National Nuclear Security Administration is setting up an advanced network that can verify an attacker’s identity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SLtEfz5

The tribunals were intentionally set up offshore. Now, increasingly, military judges are hearing testimony and arguments from a classified annex. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/av5Snpf

It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lMOKjTZ

After Republicans passed a bill that pairs spending cuts and fossil fuel support with raising the nation’s borrowing cap, the president must decide when and how to negotiate from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JuvPUWs

Whisky producers have told ministers a 10% rise in duty will be a historic blow for the industry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aFyN4ub

Minister Andrew Mitchell says new scheme is part of a plan to restore Britain's reputation overseas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/B93umAR

Questions were raised about Richard Sharp's role in securing a loan for the then PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cIfnrLE

The Florida governor, a likely contender for the Republican presidential nomination, stressed his strong support for the country’s affairs, an issue that Donald J. Trump once made his own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yqt8vHO

They rarely give on-the-record interviews. Only two are on Twitter. But they will be the main force behind the president’s political strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GFCxas4

Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards launches an investigation into the Labour MPs outside earnings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zHtidwp

By violating the state’s election laws, a man who included a candidate’s phone number in a false Election Day ad has lost his right to vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8DPjnEH

The party's vice president says she's committed to "building good relations" across the UK and Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5EUstIe

The pair trade personal attacks during PMQs, with the Labour leader accusing the PM of living in a "bubble". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/iUWo49b

The Tamworth MP stepped down from the government in the summer after allegations he groped two men. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7lUeDfC

The home secretary's comments come after a rights watchdog said the government's migration bill could lead to serious harm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DS3oIud

In one area police officers took an average of 18.5 hours to respond to priority calls, figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Rr9gAp0

The party's ex-Westminster leader accuses successor of giving false assurances about the group's auditors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Kk2ZDLj

The government says it does not want to impose extra burdens on business by forcing firms to comply. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oVpy4ID

Ms. Chávez Rodríguez, a veteran of Vice President Kamala Harris’s political orbit, also worked on the president’s 2020 campaign before becoming director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/nBXsPFx

Health secretary asks judges to rule whether union has mandate for the last day of its next walkout. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/h3Pj5zW

Mr. Lemon, one of the network’s most recognizable stars, had been under scrutiny since making remarks about women and aging in February that were widely perceived to be sexist. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/IJk1WVF

The president’s mission will be to defend his record while warning about the dangers of Donald J. Trump’s return. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gB7aIkr

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says proposals could breach the UK's international obligations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cWS3uEI

Ms. Rice oversaw some of the Biden administration’s most polarizing issues, including gun control, student loan relief and immigration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZhXJqgj

Sir Keir Starmer condemns the senior MP's racism remarks and says he acted swiftly to suspend her. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ye7SAxo

Sewage and water quality is a big issue for many voters - and politicians have smelled an opportunity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BUMp8yG

Some Britons in the war-torn country say they feel abandoned by the UK after diplomats were evacuated. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xvLbuMB

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after headteacher took her own life. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZqDgQeH

Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dWLsNuf

Hundreds have died after fierce fighting erupted last week in Khartoum between two opposing forces. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HtsDpGz

Diane Abbott is suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tVNaLOP

As D.E.I. programs come under attack, a plan at the University of Virginia for “more diversity, less Confederacy” enraged some alumni, who started organizing against it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WHChId4

Lord Maude's call follows Dominic Raab resigning as deputy prime minister over bullying claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jo3AbPL

Millions of people across the UK will hear a loud alarm on their phones on Sunday at 15:00 BST. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bqjIK3W

There is little reason to think Fox News will adjust its coverage after paying a $757 million defamation settlement to Dominion Voting Systems. Its audience won’t let it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/N53hbHa

Republicans not only rebuffed the demands of protesters but also punted on a proposal from the state’s conservative governor, who said he would now call them back for a special session. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zFJOMYh

Republican voters seem to be grading Donald Trump on a curve by in his third presidential campaign, while Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces a more traditional form of scrutiny. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3foIRXA

A union boss calls for an inquiry into ministerial bullying, as Westminster's working practices are exposed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/EGz9X4a

As President Biden prepares to announce his bid for a second term as soon as Tuesday, his decision to keep the news media at arm’s length is part of a deliberate strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9pnfLqI

Jonathan Djanogly, MP for Huntingdon, was elected in to the seat in 2001. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3wQ5fZg

Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6wRk2tv

The ex-deputy PM blames "over-unionised" officials for blocking reforms in a BBC interview. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fvK9aTy

Some of those who have worked with the former deputy PM give their reaction to his departure. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jUCrwKM

The party's former chief executive gave the SNP a loan of more than £100,000 in June 2021. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WbJ6MEl

A House of Lords committee is told there is a lack of operational detail on the new deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jUKCp8P

The Biden administration warned officials that charging exorbitant court fees is discriminatory, unfair and a violation of the Eighth Amendment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rOfD916

Republicans revealed a proposal on Wednesday that would cut federal spending and unravel parts of the Biden administration’s policy agenda in exchange for lifting the nation’s borrowing cap. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/d6nbTZC

A new report from PEN America, the free speech organization, details a new rise of censorship efforts across the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dFmbxOy

The transfer was the sixth of a cleared prisoner in six months in a Biden administration surge to reduce the prison population. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GH21LiS

As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/CMfJwRA

The prime minister praises the Good Friday Agreement's legacy during a speech in Belfast. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/O2Q4rq7

The $787.5 million settlement was among the highest ever for a defamation lawsuit. But some wanted to see Rupert Murdoch face a stiffer penalty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hfZEYB

Downing Street is being asked why taxpayers are footing the bill for Boris Johnson's legal team. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Nkb6o7y

The UK inflation rate dips but remains above 10% as food prices continue to rise rapidly. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mQz0ApN

The Labour leader says violent criminals are going free because of problems in the justice system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JtnYoKk

The top Senate Republican said his party would not allow Democrats to temporarily replace the ailing Californian on the Judiciary Committee, intensifying questions about how the chamber will function without her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OEw01Td

After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling over the nation’s finances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ftH1qbl

The program, which will include a partnership with pharmacy chains, will cover the administrative costs of giving doses to patients when the shots move to the commercial market later this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cq0g7TL

The controversial recycling scheme had been due to come into force in August of this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/l47itTG

Labour says Rishi Sunak should "come clean" after a row over his wife's shares in a childcare firm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DA1J7yz

The foreign ministers of the Group of 7 nations discussed their shared visions on Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s assertiveness after talk flared this month over different strategies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XF6Auz4

The White House and federal agencies were repeatedly alerted to signs of children at risk. The warnings were ignored or missed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5ByUihe

Rules that take effect on Tuesday will limit the $7,500 credits to electric cars made domestically with minerals from the U.S. or trade allies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ePMAWO4

The prime minister faces a declaration of interest inquiry over a childcare firm his wife has shares in. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NHuUPQT

Closed-door meetings about when to roll out the president’s campaign are intensifying. Still, with no serious primary challenge and Republicans infighting, he feels little pressure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aohiE0b

The advisory group will consider whether a new maths qualification is needed for 16 to 18-year-olds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ONtGoec

The Ohio Republican defines himself by his penchant for punching back, whether against allegations that he was derelict in a sex abuse scandal or attempts to prosecute the former president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/CT7E6wG

Defeated on same-sex marriage, the religious right went searching for an issue that would re-energize supporters and donors. The campaign that followed has stunned political leaders across the spectrum. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ujPHQVD

While the former president reported a modest haul, he saw a big uptick in donations in the day after he was indicted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mjoiqs

Labour's leader says gaining many more Scottish seats would give his party greater legitimacy in power. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZJ2RlMI

The all-but-declared 2024 candidate hosted supporters and donors in his home state of South Carolina with a kill-them-with-kindness message. But will it resonate with the Republican base? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cBHqKk9

Logan James Barnhart, who graced the covers of romance books like “Stepbrother UnSEALed: A Bad Boy Military Romance,” was sentenced to three years, prosecutors said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SzMpCHe

Many public servants are in no mood to back down and it's not clear how ministers intend to deal with it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/S7j8CIR

Glenn Youngkin was seen as a promising candidate after he was elected governor of Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. But he appears to be putting national aspirations on hold. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DkJyig

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AHFGl7x

A majority of Americans had not heard of mifepristone, a survey earlier this year found. The drug is now at the center of an abortion case headed to the Supreme Court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Rjw7TY8

Jared Bernstein, the president’s choice to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, won praise for his work that led to a provision in the Trump tax cuts in 2017. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WVm8aju

The laws cited in the F.B.I.’s criminal complaint against Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old National Guard airman accused of leaking classified documents, center on protecting government secrets. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/m2ZqzHS

A 48-hour walkout from Sunday 30 April is now planned by Royal College of Nursing members in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vYj3hPV

In an emergency application, lawyers for the government asked the justices to stay all of a Texas judge’s ruling suspending a commonly used abortion medication. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BbAJdLG

Several unions have condemned proposals for "below inflation" increases for their members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/G9gwXyi

Sir Robert Goodwill, Scarborough and Whitby's Conservative MP, will not stand at the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GDwg0OV

Workers responsible for protecting England's environment will stage a three day walkout over low pay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8KXwvIC

The chancellor says the impact of the junior doctors' strike on NHS patients is "regrettable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vhuNIQ1

The DACA program has shielded hundreds of thousands of young adults from deportation, but those immigrants have not been able to access federal health insurance programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zlukhqJ

Andrew Edwards is accused of saying white men should have black slaves. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PgYifD3

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The luxury vehicle was seized by police as part of an investigation into the party's finances. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SLrq4Qh

It comes a day after five Tory-run councils were granted a High Court hearing into the expansion plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/w73JBkM

Baroness Warsi says the home secretary turns "almost every issue into a cultural race war". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/u3DIbg1

The Campaign for Real Ale says the dolls on display at the pub "discriminate against customers". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Sr4Cv5I

Environmental campaigners lose their bid to have government backing for the Whitehaven mine quashed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lkexgGb

He made the remarks in an interview with Tucker Carlson, his first time on the program since the release of private text messages showed the Fox News anchor’s repugnance for the former president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bTgtf4Y

Pembrokeshire councillor Andrew Edwards is alleged to have said white men should have black slaves. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/EnD2WlI

Proposals include cutting taxes and giving local councils powers to take over empty shops. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/X9C5Dfx

Republicans have cast Chicago as a metropolis of crime and dysfunction, but with the 2024 Democratic convention, Chicagoans are eager to prove them wrong. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/P2kMT7X

Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell is "innocent until proven guilty" but the SNP will not pay his legal fees. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PFXdO4E

For their flagship gathering, President Biden and Democrats chose a city in the heart of a battleground region, which had argued that it embodied the party’s liberal values. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BnpHqWG

John Howell, 67, has served as MP for Henley-on-Thames for 15 years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/D0PR92b

Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6ATHgVa

The president’s trip to Northern Ireland will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended decades of violence. But such breakthroughs are harder to achieve in today’s fractious world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/w4Y8Mvt

The upcoming polls are the biggest test of political opinion in England outside a general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QWKaiH3

A large number of people potentially had access to the Pentagon intelligence documents posted on social media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JKuh0jf

The appeal seeks to narrow the scope of testimony that former Vice President Mike Pence can provide the grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JjOARXL

But the president said he was not ready to formally announce a campaign yet, and a delayed announcement would not be out of character for him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XmfGOo

The freshness of the documents — some appear to be barely 40 days old — and the hints they hold for operations to come make them particularly damaging, officials say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bvFcotj

A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/sgimW6o