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Hackney mayor suspended by Labour over photo with arrested councillor

A photo shows Hackney's mayor at a party with Tom Dewey who had been arrested for child abuse images. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fXMIdx4

Labour suspends entire Leicester East constituency branch

The party's national executive is investigating the troubled Leicester East branch, an email reveals. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Ik6D7Au

Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zMvatV

Why the UK is talking to China

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has been criticised for visiting China. This is why he went. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1ByLYoJ

Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings after Lucy Letby calls

Plans for a new law come after calls from victims and families to ensure criminals appear in the dock. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Hr0ixR2

The Evolution of A.O.C.

The congresswoman from New York says she’s different from when she first took office. But she’s not ready to call herself an insider. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Jn8lP3E

After Jacksonville, Tensions Flare Between DeSantis and Black Floridians

At a vigil for the shooting victims, Mr. DeSantis had to speak over loud boos from a largely Black crowd. His agenda in Florida has earned him few Black allies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/V12y7eZ

Jonathan Arnott: Ex-UKIP high-flyer swaps politics for chess

Jonathan Arnott, once pretender to Nigel Farage's throne, tells the BBC how chess is his real passion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GZAlOVu

Republican Women, Fearing Backlash on Abortion, Pivot to Birth Control

A group of politically vulnerable G.O.P. women has backed legislation that purports to expand birth control access but would have little effect. Critics say the bill is meant to distract from their anti-abortion stances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/EVGsvrC

Factories May Be Leaving China, but Trade Ties Are Stronger Than They Seem

The United States is trying to lessen its dependence on Chinese goods, but research is showing how tough it is to truly alter global supply chains. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/man7xqI

Ulez expanded to include whole of outer London

Drivers must pay £12.50 per day for driving a non-compliant vehicle in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/RAf2s8w

Factories May Be Leaving China, but Trade Ties Are Stronger Than They Seem

The United States is trying to lessen its dependence on Chinese goods, but research is showing how tough it is to truly alter global supply chains. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aps42y

U.S. Does Not Want to ‘Decouple’ From China, Raimondo Says

Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, also emphasized U.S. concerns over harsh treatment of foreign companies and national security issues in a meeting with top officials in Beijing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/43hfzdT

Eliquis and Jardiance Among First Drugs Picked for Medicare Price Negotiations

The price negotiation program, established by Democrats as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, is expected to save the government tens of billions of dollars in the coming years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4ZIMjT1

Biden Looks for New Ways to Energize Black Voters

With much of his racial equity agenda thwarted by Congress or the courts, President Biden is trying to close an enthusiasm gap among the voters who helped deliver him to the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WIhXyC4

A New Trial Date. A New Primary Season.

A March trial could become the center of gravity of the G.O.P. primary, structuring the campaigns of Donald Trump and his rivals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Rik8DJa

Don Sundquist, Two-Term Tennessee Governor, Is Dead at 87

A Republican, he never lost an election in 12 years in Congress and eight more as governor, but his party soured on him when he proposed a state income tax. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/h3yuP56

DeSantis Confronts Jacksonville Shooting and Storm Idalia in Florida

A racially motivated shooting and an impending storm provide the most serious tests of Mr. DeSantis’s leadership since he began running for president in May. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aDo3ntm

Trump Trial Set for March 4 in Federal Election Case

Judge Tanya S. Chutkan rejected efforts by the former president’s legal team to postpone the trial until 2026. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hdKBkPE

U.S. and China Agree to Broaden Talks in Bid to Ease Tensions

During a visit to Beijing, Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, said the two sides would meet at least annually to discuss export restrictions and intellectual property, among other issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ohMJtp5

Hearings in Two Trump Jan. 6 Cases Set for Monday

Proceedings before federal judges in Washington and Atlanta could begin to address some of the many complexities and scheduling challenges in the cases against the former president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/efkHzLA

Bibby Stockholm: Migrant barge faces legal challenge over fire safety

Firefighters have raised concerns about overcrowding and fire exit access on the Bibby Stockholm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Hs8W5EA

Labour rules out wealth tax if party wins next election

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says extra money for public services must come from economic growth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kK7VMU2

U.S. Commerce Secretary Faces a Wide Range of Issues in China

The secretary said she planned to discuss U.S. technology controls, commercial disputes and opportunities for doing more business in her visits to Beijing and Shanghai this week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5wxfb1G

Nadine Dorries resigns: Labour and Lib Dems gear up for by-election battle

The Mid Bedfordshire seat is up for grabs after Nadine Dorries quit with a scathing resignation letter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/u9lVvo2

A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat

An Air Force program shows how the Pentagon is starting to embrace the potential of a rapidly emerging technology, with far-reaching implications for war-fighting tactics, military culture and the defense industry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NhHSkgA

In Iowa, a Voter Asks DeSantis: Why Should I Choose You Over Trump?

The Florida governor was reluctant to attack the former president too directly as he navigated the tricky waters of the Republican primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/T4ED0yX

Nadine Dorries' resignation letter in full

The Tory MP published the eviscerating letter she wrote to Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VsLFnf8

Nadine Dorries resigns: Conservative MP attacks PM as she quits Commons

More than two months after saying she would go, she tells Rishi Sunak "history will not judge you kindly". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LaGD4Xr

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Millennial 2024 Candidate, Emphasizes His Generation

The 38-year-old entrepreneur says he has a plan to fix what ails Americans his age and younger, but many of his positions are out of step with those voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/MnTytbC

Search for Coventry women in 1960s radioactive chapatis study

MP Taiwo Owatemi MP says she is "deeply concerned" over the experiment on South Asian women in Coventry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/J0xpbMH

Tiny socialist party amasses £2.6m in reserves

The Socialist Party of Great Britain's assets include a property in south London worth £1.3m. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/O2YpuRC

Making Sense of Ron DeSantis’s Debate Performance

Ron DeSantis’s performance can be interpreted as akin to a front-runner’s — in the race for No. 2 behind Donald J. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4Ei2CY7

Renters' rights violations to be investigated

The UK's competition authority said some landlords may not be following consumer protection rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YJrCoDH

Stormont crisis: Even 'non-events' are welcome on the hill

A visit by almost 200 politicians from the US turns correspondents giddy with excitement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ecuL9Mm

On the Debate Stage, Republicans Offered a Brief Glimpse of Trumpism Without Trump

At times onstage, Republican rivals could imagine the primary race was about issues, ideology and biography. Then reality set in. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ywa4CTP

Retired Army Lawyer Will Oversee Pentagon’s War Court

Susan Escallier, who served for 32 years, will be the new convening authority for the Sept. 11, U.S.S. Cole and Bali bombing cases at Guantánamo. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xklhrni

Pentagon Plans to Begin Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s in U.S.

The decision is a shift from last week, when a U.S. official said the pilots could be trained in the United States if European training programs reached capacity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SPRUrFi

Labour Party spent more than Conservatives in 2022

The main opposition party lost more members but raised more money than in the previous year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YzSJ4yD

Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7I6aqTn

How the Jackson Hole Conference Became an Economic Obsession

Investors and economists are watching the event this week closely. How did a remote Wyoming conference become so central? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/grObLN9

Asylum backlog rises to record high - figures

The number of asylum applications has also increased by almost a fifth in a year, the Home Office says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8nCiAxT

DeSantis’s Debate Mission: Prove He’s the Top Trump Alternative

Allies believe the Florida governor needs to reassure skittish donors and supporters alike that he can square off with Mr. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3DG6gUW

Murray Foote appointed as new SNP chief executive

The party's former head of communications previously quit his role amid a row over membership numbers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/c5P4CqU

Burgum Debate Attendance in Question After Basketball Injury

The North Dakota governor, a long-shot Republican presidential candidate, was taken to an emergency room Tuesday. The extent of his injury was unclear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4DOc3Ti

NatWest: Former boss set for £2.4m pay package after Farage scandal

Chief executive Dame Alison Rose quit the bank over the closure of Nigel Farage's account. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UTMXYVS

UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

The UK economy is set to shrink between July and September and risks a downturn, a survey warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BTXWugO

Youth mental illness drives rise in benefit claims, study suggests

There has been a sharp rise in people in their 20s and 30s claiming disability benefits, a think tank says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/j2d4KyX

The Secrets of Debate Swag

Oh, the games campaigns play with political merch. They may surprise you. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HCuESw

The First Debate and the Race for Second Place

Being No. 2 could be especially important next year, and Ramaswamy has been gaining on DeSantis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30eCWxw

Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final

Many pubs had to wait until the second half of Sunday's match to serve alcohol, an industry body says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Bo1pnSY

How Mark Meadows Pursued a High-Wire Legal Strategy in Trump Inquiries

The former White House chief of staff, a key witness to Donald J. Trump’s efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, maneuvered to provide federal prosecutors only what he had to. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UShMWoX

The Long-Shot Candidate Playbook: Make the Debate, Then See What Happens

The 2024 Republican field has a number of contenders who have almost no chance to take down Donald Trump. So why do they run? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Wqe3pDr

Keir Starmer says Labour is working on a fairer student fees system

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the current system for students is "unfair and ineffective". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KIykfFp

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Why some rape victims freeze rather than scream or fight back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Jw9BXd3

‘I Froze’

Why some rape victims freeze rather than scream or fight back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BSFqwhn

Supreme Court Is Asked to Hear a New Admissions Case on Race

Parents, backed by a legal foundation, say admissions standards at Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia are not truly “race neutral.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mZohaUL

What Will Chris Christie Do Without Trump at the GOP Debate?

The former New Jersey governor has relentlessly taunted Donald Trump, hoping for a dramatic onstage confrontation. It appears he is not going to get what he wants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/fjmP78z

Nadine Dorries has 'abandoned' Mid Bedfordshire voters - council

Another council urges the former minister to formally resign after announcing she would quit in June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DWFXrEH

Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor

Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yPfiX23

Biden Visiting Hawaii to Inspect Wildfire Damage

After remaining secluded since Friday, the president will break away from his vacation for a brief trip to Maui, where flames have demolished a town and killed more than 100 people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qzUp1bJ

Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Nr4L87X

How many bees does it take to seal an Act of Parliament?

Stuart Hood has a very important job as the Scottish Parliament's official beekeeper. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nzrugNU

Holiday firms urge PM to allow watchdog to fine airlines

Travel companies would like to see watchdog given extra powers to act over delays and cancellations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/62yWrYe

Tennessee Governor’s Gun Law Proposal Is Spurned by GOP Allies

Tennessee’s Republican governor called a special session to address public safety in the wake of a school shooting, but his own party is set to thwart his key measure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UEPDkGw

DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch

The Florida governor, who has been losing ground in polls and dealing with staffing, spending and messaging issues, looks to right his campaign in New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oz7Je9a

Pence Undercuts Trump’s Defense in Classified Documents Case

The former vice president said he knew of no broad order by Donald Trump that would have declassified documents the former president took with him when he left the White House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xXcBhq

How Many Republicans Have Qualified for the Debate? It’s Still Unclear.

Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said Sunday that he had met the criteria, which would make eight candidates onstage. Or nine. Or 10. The Republican National Committee isn’t saying. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WVFyijS

Trump May Skip Some G.O.P. Debates, but Advisers See a Biden Face-Off as Key

The strong desire of Mr. Trump’s advisers to see him debate Mr. Biden in the event of a rematch could lead to a clash with the Republican National Committee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cSHQp6q

Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal

An examination of confidential correspondence and interviews with those close to Mr. Biden and lawyers involved in the case show how the deal ultimately fell apart amid schisms and withering external pressures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/QNxbfG2

Trump Wasn’t Invited to This Georgia Event, but His Presence Was Still Felt

Republican presidential hopefuls flocked to a conservative conference in Atlanta, but while the Republican front-runner was not in attendance, he was still top of mind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Vu1QEJt

Vivek Ramaswamy Loves Eminem. And He Doesn’t Care If the Feeling Is Mutual.

The Republican presidential candidate loves rap music, even if critics say his politics are at odds with its spirit. “There’s no such thing as one rap community,” he says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aXQ4PAz

Where the Republican Presidential Candidates Stand on the Issues

As the Republican presidential candidates barrel toward their first debate under the shadow of a front-runner facing dozens of felony charges, The New York Times examined their stances on seven key issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/nlK7Yth

Minister Therese Coffey reaffirms pledge to ban hunting trophy imports

Campaigners fear time is running out to get the bill, which was in the Tory manifesto, through Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JzPWcqQ

Christie Says DeSantis Should Drop Out if He Defends Trump at Debate

Mr. Christie needled his higher-polling rivals while campaigning in their home state of Florida. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UI7dYPo

Foreign secretary James Cleverly to attend World Cup final

Rishi Sunak will not be travelling to Australia for the game, with diary commitments being blamed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2k8GONf

Ukraine War Casualties Near Half a Million, U.S. Officials Say

Ukraine and Russia have lost a staggering number of troops as Kyiv’s counteroffensive drags on. A lack of medical care has added to the toll. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/IQmG1KC

Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies

U.S. officials say Chinese and Russian spy agencies are trying to steal technology from private American space companies and preparing cyberattacks that could disable satellites in a conflict. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/krUbvxy

A Majority of Americans Support Trump Indictments, Polls Show

Recent polls conducted before the Georgia indictment showed that most believed that the prosecutions of the former president were warranted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/w2jhzPo

Democratic Group Plans $10 Million Push to Protect Election Officials

The group is starting a new venture that will focus on five battleground states: Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada and Wisconsin. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6bA7xSV

Money raising plans are attempt to pressure DUP, Sinn Féin says

Plans to increase the cost of school dinners and bus fares have been proposed by civil servants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZXnxgaL

Biden’s Camp David Summit Pulls Japan and South Korea Closer Amid China Challenges

The president will host the leaders of the two Asian democracies at Camp David, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spurs them to rapidly mend relations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XPg5hRv

Shell Company Seeks to Extend Deadline for Merger With Trump Media

The merger has been delayed several times since it was announced in October 2021, but now faces a time crunch before a looming liquidation date. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/iDNy1aT

For an Atlanta Reporter, a Trump Scoop Long in the Making

George Chidi’s cameo appearance in the indictment of Donald J. Trump in Georgia was a plot twist, but not an accident. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Nj3elaY

World Cup final: Pubs call for relaxed alcohol laws on Sunday

Pubs trade body wants the government to allow them to serve alcohol on Sunday from 10:00. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lQatC54

DeSantis’s Security and Travel Costs Rose by Nearly 70 Percent in a Year

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement spent about $8 million to protect and transport the governor as he sought to expand his national profile to run for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/u4vdZf0

Andrew Malkinson: Calls for inquiry into wrongful rape conviction

Senior legal figures say an investigation is needed, after new revelations about when DNA evidence was known. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JnBa5cV

The Four Trump Criminal Cases: Strengths and Weaknesses

An assessment of the four indictments against the former president, including notable features, strengths and weaknesses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NE4WSu

Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support

The prime minister says it is difficult for people to understand the scale of energy bill help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/o2vzM4k

The Four Trump Criminal Cases: Strengths and Weaknesses

An assessment of the four indictments against the former president, including notable features, strengths and weaknesses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/olJQa9M

Hunter Biden’s Lawyer Steps Down From Case

The decision by the lawyer, Christopher J. Clark, is the latest development in the long-running negotiation between the Justice Department and Hunter Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Zn3iMBH

Sir Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar deny divisions ahead of by-election

Sir Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar played down differences over issues such as the two-child benefit cap. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/J7a45cX

Alba Party Rishi Sunak billboard rejected as 'slander'

Media giant Global says it cannot allow an advert featuring a vampire-like image of the prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/dlSOg7P

Report on Anti-Gay Slur Could Put Wisconsin News Site Out of Business

When a north-central Wisconsin news site reported that a businessman had uttered a homophobic slur, he sued, claiming defamation. The legal bills are piling up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/M7Gx5C1

Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge

The Bibby Stockholm is empty after Legionella bacteria was found and asylum seekers taken off the barge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DHWPJZ1

Call for parents to act over social media challenges

Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones also calls on social media companies to investigate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BZ8fcbx

How Trump Could Be Arrested and Booked, and What Happens Next

The former president must surrender to the authorities in Fulton County, Ga., by noon on Aug. 25, the district attorney said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XheBaRF

Biden Administration Offers Guidance After Affirmative Action Decision

In its first guidance since the Supreme Court decision, the administration says many recruitment programs are still allowed, but other questions are left unanswered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OiBM5fo

For Ukraine, Many Antiwar Activists in the U.S. Make an Exception

Several reasons might explain the differing response, including the fact that no American troops have been committed to the fight. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/y0vOMSA

'Dosser Dorries' signs 'embarrassing' - Mid Beds Conservative Association

Banners appear around a constituency criticising Nadine Dorries for failing to stand down as an MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zu5W8vZ

Wethersfield: Priti Patel accuses government of being 'secretive' over asylum housing plan

The former home secretary criticises plans to house asylum seekers at an ex-RAF base in Essex. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/J3fZBDC

Hunter Biden Says Prosecutors Reneged on Major Part of Plea Deal

The move, is the latest salvo in the back and forth between Mr. Biden and David C. Weiss, the federal prosecutor who was appointed special counsel last week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9oaTAJj

Ethnic minority workers in insecure jobs up 132% since 2011

New data shows the number of white people working in insecure jobs rose by a much smaller amount. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jgmV6pA

Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge - health secretary

Steve Barclay insists ministers took 'instant action' to move asylum seekers off the Bibby Stockholm barge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gn8Kwhj

Why Alabama’s Congressional Maps May Need to Be Redrawn, Again

A panel of federal judges will soon decide whether Alabama Republicans complied with a court mandate to create a map that gives Black voters more power. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bSJjtsh

Many cancer waiting time targets set to be dropped in England

NHS England want to reduce nine targets to three in a bid to simplify "outdated" standards. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wr7Ookg

After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/jzAsvli

Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Bomb Threat to Arizona Election Official

The man made the threat online and searched for the official’s address and name with the words “how to kill,” according to prosecutors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/MrhlW8k

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1CbYKh0

Without F-16s, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Missing a Key Piece

Most military experts doubt that they would have, and say that Kyiv can still prevail without them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9CaXH8h

Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings

Labour says the "small boats nightmare" must end after six people died trying to cross the Channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KltnuJ7

Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rjs0lR8

DeSantis Gets Heckled and Trolled on His Big Day With Trump in Iowa

The Florida governor was hoping to have the stage to himself, but Donald Trump and his supporters have made that hard to achieve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5mZB6xG

Republicans Wanted a Special Counsel Investigation of Hunter Biden. Now Many Oppose It.

Although some G.O.P. lawmakers see the appointment of David C. Weiss as a vindication of their strategy, others criticize the now-scuttled plea deal he struck with Mr. Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6iLyPpR

Iowa State Fair Goers Weigh In on a Possible Trump-Biden Rematch

Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, spoke to voters about their options in the 2024 presidential election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UINdxMC

At Iowa State Fair, Kim Reynolds Gives 2024 Republicans a Safe Space

Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa is hosting “chats” at the Iowa State Fair, providing the Republican contenders with a friendly forum to connect with voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/VN1TsGj

Yellow’s Promise to Repay Federal Debt Provokes Skepticism

The trucking company, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, owes more than $700 million to the Treasury Department. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OG1lcbo

DeSantis Is Heckled During Iowa Bus Tour

The Florida governor was greeted by two women with cowbells and a bullhorn, shouting criticism of his policies as he prepared to visit the Iowa State Fair. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SIro07b

The Iowa State Fair Continues Friday, as Republican Candidates Seek a Moment

With Donald J. Trump still en route to the state fair, Republican candidates hope to connect with Iowa voters before the former president grabs the spotlight. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/TJqtvYe

Migrants being moved off barge over bacteria fears

The first group of asylum seekers went on board the controversial housing barge earlier this week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vT5dtWV

Liberal Democrats: Rob Blackie named as London mayoral candidate

Rob Blackie served as then-party leader Charles Kennedy's director of research during the Iraq War. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/g9kQoFJ

Norwich councillor who smashed Barclays windows defies calls to resign

Green Party councillor Amanda Fox and another woman attacked a branch of Barclays in Norwich. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NH9qtXC

It’s Not Reagan’s Party Anymore

Ronald Reagan’s “three-legged stool” coalition supported the G.O.P. for decades. Our latest poll leaves little doubt that Donald J. Trump has put an end to that era. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NgXU4px

Rishi Sunak told UK must grow more of its own food

The National Farmers Union is urging Rishi Sunak to "take domestic food production seriously". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/S7egqYU

Trump Says He Won’t Sign Loyalty Pledge Required for G.O.P. Debate

The Republican National Committee has demanded that 2024 contenders pledge to support the eventual nominee in order to debate. The former president is refusing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2nUvhXc

Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WnQTVrS

Conservatives launch review of party's London operation

Some say the review is a result of concerns over the London mayoral candidate selection process. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7jJaXxd

Senator Feinstein Hospitalized After Falling in San Francisco Home

Dianne Feinstein, 90, has struggled to navigate the Senate this year after suffering a severe case of shingles in February. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9RLWwZF

Mark Drakeford to quit Senedd at next election

The politician says he will not stand again after he quits as first minister before 2026. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bHkAQF4

DeSantis Suspends Second Elected Prosecutor in Florida

The Republican governor accused Monique H. Worrell, the state attorney in Orlando and a Democrat, of leniency against violent criminals, a charge her office has denied. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vCKMcZV

Government urged to protect children from domestic abuse during holidays

The NSPCC says domestic abuse of children increases during school holidays as they spend more time at home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PmztW1M

Former N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Bernard Kerik Interviewed by Jan. 6 Prosecutors

Mr. Kerik, a close ally of the pro-Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani, was asked about Mr. Trump’s fund-raising efforts and attempts to investigate fraud in the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OtBxI7l

Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TNbMxz

By 5-4 Vote, Supreme Court Revives Biden’s Regulation of ‘Ghost Guns’

The federal government, citing a rise in violence involving untraced firearms, had asked the justices to step in. The court provisionally allowed the regulation while a challenge moves forward. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aDp9xRU

DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager in Major Shake-Up

In another effort to put his struggling campaign back on track, Ron DeSantis is replacing Generra Peck with James Uthmeier, one of the most trusted aides in the governor’s office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/sRw6OmM

23% cut to bus routes in England leaving communities isolated, campaigners say

Campaigners are urging ministers to provide more long-term funding for buses to keep communities connected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Rw78CEc

Cyber-attack on UK's electoral registers revealed

The Electoral Commission warns the public to be vigilant for unauthorised use of their personal data. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/W2Nk8yB

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers warned over failure to board Dorset barge

Migrants are being threatened with having rights to government support withdrawn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QS1i3WK

Police won't take action on MP Gypsy site leaflet

Cabinet minister to face no action over leaflet asking if people want traveller site next to them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CX6mZVz

Nikki Haley Fights to Stay Competitive in GOP Primary Dominated by Trump

The former South Carolina governor is campaigning at a grueling pace, but polling suggests that so far, Republican voters aren’t flocking to her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WoCTv3d

Bibby Stockholm: First asylum seekers to board barge

The barge, docked in Dorset, will house up to 500 people in plans critics have called inhumane. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rupM97G

Yellow, the Freight-Trucking Company, Declares Bankruptcy

A pandemic-era lifeline that the Trump administration predicted would turn a profit for the federal government failed to keep Yellow afloat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qtMbDHv

Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Wyo2GHz

Trump Calls for Judge’s Recusal as His Lawyer Deems Effort to Overturn Election ‘Aspirational’

Former President Donald J. Trump spent the weekend on the attack on Truth Social while his lawyer, John F. Lauro, ran through a gantlet of interviews Sunday morning. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BEvZfuD

DeSantis Takes His Iowa Push To a New Venue: Weddings

The Florida governor, who has struggled at times to connect with voters, is looking for every opportunity to show he is all-in with Iowa Republicans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/B8mc2PT

How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods.

Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kSRtA5f

The Loss of Space Command Headquarters Brings an Alabama City Down to Earth

Huntsville, a city with a proud history of aerospace innovation, was set to welcome Space Command, until a distant force beyond its control intervened: politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Wn6OrtQ

Jan. 6 Prosecutors Ask for Protective Order, Citing Trump Post

In seeking a judge’s order, the government was drawing attention to the former president’s longstanding habit of attacking those involved in criminal cases against him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/R6VDJby

Trump Indictment Presents New Obstacle in Spending Fight as Shutdown Looms

The far right is taking aim at the F.B.I. and the Justice Department in a push to cut funding for the agencies, another complication for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he seeks to avoid a government shutdown. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mFjYdUs

DeSantis Dismisses Trump’s 2020 Election Theories as False

After long hedging, the Florida governor went further than he has before in acknowledging that the election was not stolen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FEluvBT

Scottish government loses bid to delay gender reform review

A judicial review of the UK government's block on gender reform legislation is to be held next month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ifvHk6Y

Eddie Izzard aims to stand in Brighton at next general election

The comedian wants to contest Brighton Pavilion, which is currently held by the Green Party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qDhAMsJ

Chris Christie Meets With Ukrainian President in Surprise Trip to Kyiv

Mr. Christie is the second 2024 G.O.P. hopeful to visit the war-torn nation, signaling his support for Ukraine in its effort to repel Russia. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/seCEFBQ

Jeremy Hunt asks regulator to examine extent of debanking

Chancellor asks watchdog to speed up probe into whether bank accounts are being closed for political views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/32nwh5l

Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over 'greenwashing'

The climate activist says she cannot attend an event that is sponsored by a firm with links to fossil fuels. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nTrtM50

Mike Pence Has Reached His Fork in the Road

The former vice president and Jan. 6 witness is campaigning to persuade voters. But is he also trying to warn them? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KsHREaz

Trump Expected to Appear in Court on Election Charges

The former president’s appearance before Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya on election subversion charges comes about six weeks after his arraignment over sensitive documents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Cds5Qab

Ulez: Merton Council launches own £1m scrappage scheme

A £1,000 grant per vehicle is available to those in areas without good public transport. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4jCusMf

Net zero sceptics warm to Rishi Sunak's climate shift

The PM's change in tone has emboldened some Tories to call for an overhaul of the key climate target. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/I85ealH

Greenpeace protesters climb roof of Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home

The protest is against the decision to grant new North Sea oil and gas licences, Greenpeace says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QEYURtC

Chess to get funding boost to foster young talent

England's chess body expects the government to back the national team financially for the first time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Yg6pQt2

Post-Brexit import checks on food delayed again

Concerns over impact on prices has led to another delay on checks for food coming in from the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kUCTKSG

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers will be on barge in coming weeks - Oliver Dowden

Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he is "confident" remaining issues with the Bibby Stockholm will be resolved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NSHtv1g

Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Lp6YmGB

Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic Will Moderate ‘Washington Week’

The Atlantic will co-produce the show, which will be renamed “Washington Week With The Atlantic.” The publication will cover some of the costs and help sell sponsorships. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Z5AB7Xp

Where the Republican Candidates Stand on the Trump Indictments

Former President Donald J. Trump has cast the many charges against him as politically motivated and legally meritless — and most of the Republicans looking to beat him have gone along. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/uRlUkob

Who Are Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Donors?

A super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid for the Democratic nomination received $5 million from a major Republican donor who has supported Donald J. Trump in the past. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OxGNQz0

Matt Hancock: Anti-vax protester guilty of harassing former health secretary

Geza Tarjanyi shoulder-barged and shouted conspiracy theories at the former health secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Vd5gQ8O

Ukrainian Troops Trained by the West Stumble in Battle

Ukraine’s army has for now set aside U.S. fighting methods and reverted to tactics it knows best. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cvM3zAN

Rishi Sunak: I care about reaching net zero carbon emissions

The PM says he listens to his daughters' concerns about climate change but they are not "eco-zealots". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ipomBJR

Nadine Dorries not doing MP's job properly, says Rishi Sunak

The former minister has said she wants answers about why she was denied a peerage before she quits. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Etbsf7

Strong Economic Data Buoys Biden, but Many Voters Are Still Sour

Voters continue to rate the president poorly on economic issues, but there are signs the national mood is beginning to improve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/F6Ewjdn

UK to keep EU safety mark in post-Brexit climbdown

It means goods sold in Great Britain will not have to apply the new UK-only product safety mark. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1iFy89m

Warning over using face recognition to catch shoplifters

Campaigners say a reported crackdown on theft from shops is "dangerously authoritarian". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3JpsQZU

Pro-Haley Group Plans $13 Million Ad Push in Iowa and New Hampshire

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, has been struggling to gain traction in a crowded Republican field dominated by Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hre2EiT

New West Suffolk candidate to 'draw a line' under Hancock controversy

Nick Timothy says he wants to move forward and prepare for the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OyJilp2