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Why Doug Burgum Is Staying in a Race He Can Afford to Lose

With a substantial personal fortune, the North Dakota governor is insistent on spreading his message despite calls to drop out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3VaOs7H

Plans to close rail ticket offices in England scrapped

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the proposals did not meet "high thresholds" set by government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/twprUTy

Wethersfield base could be used for three years for migrants

The BBC understands the Home Office plans to house asylum seekers for longer at a former RAF base. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wp4W3Qe

Ulez: Vehicle compliancy rate at 95% across London, City Hall report says

London's mayor says the data shows the scheme is working, but the Conservatives call it a "tax grab". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yXxdSrR

Aphra Brandreth to stand for Tories in father Gyles's old seat

Aphra Brandreth is chosen to run in Chester South and Eddisbury, which partly covers Gyles's old seat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DpU3aF0

14th Amendment Trump Disqualification Trial Begins in Colorado

While some prominent constitutional experts argue that a clause in the amendment applies to former President Donald J. Trump after Jan. 6, that view is far from universal among legal scholars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1OXK9Lh

Trump Is Still Far Ahead in Iowa Poll, With Haley Matching DeSantis for 2nd

Former President Donald J. Trump leads his closest competitors by 27 percentage points in a new Des Moines Register poll, but Nikki Haley has surged to tie Ron DeSantis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rui9tNA

Middle East War Could Cause Oil Price Shock, World Bank Warns

A new report outlined how a major escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas could fuel a new bout of inflation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/DRK1ZbQ

Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss

The head of Palantir, which is in the running for an NHS contract, says it would not have access to data. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/e7NbJZq

Irish unity: Micheál Martin warns UK against changing vote terms

The tánaiste rejects a proposal by Steve Baker that a super-majority is needed for a united Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GhfVSdB

First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza

Humza Yousaf says his in-laws trapped in Gaza are alive but have run out of clean drinking water. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1z60AtK

At Republican Jewish Coalition Event, G.O.P. Leaders Highlight Israel-Hamas War

At the annual Republican Jewish Coalition gathering, G.O.P. leaders are seizing political opportunities in the divisions that the conflict has opened up at home. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4oliCH6

Biden’s Defense of Israel Is Rooted in a Long Career

The president’s “unwavering support” for Israel stems from childhood dinner table conversations and half a century of trips to the Jewish state. But it puts him at odds with some in his own party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/E1DAu0n

Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan defects to Alba party

Ash Regan MSP joins Alex Salmond's party saying the SNP has lost its focus on Scottish independence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1bTp8I6

Gaza’s Tunnels Loom Large for Israel’s Ground Forces

Hamas is believed to hide weapons, fighters and even command centers in miles of subterranean pathways and chambers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9QpvqrA

Kanye West and Adidas: How Misconduct Broke a Lucrative Partnership

Before Adidas broke with Kanye West last fall over antisemitic public remarks, it had tolerated years of his abusive conduct behind the scenes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/omU2hAS

Rachel Reeves denies claims of plagiarism in new book

Labour's shadow chancellor says "inadvertent mistakes" will "be rectified in future reprints". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nRt8r4z

Welsh Tory accused of misogyny for GB News hair jibe

Andrew RT Davies said a woman politician was too "busy doing her hair" to go on the channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2iS4UAE

Virginia Republicans Look to Neutralize Abortion as an Election Issue

The state’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, has a strategy to win the state. If it halts Democrats’ momentum on the issue, it could be a model for the party in 2024. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aCuXAQV

AI risks bio weapons but new jobs on the way - PM

Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/a1jyZLf

Swindon female asylum seekers moved with 10 hours' notice

Empty taxis, missed GP appointments and emotional upheaval for asylum seekers moved at short notice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/geakE5L

Gavin Newsom, on Climate Mission to China, Meets With Xi Jinping

The California governor is on a weeklong visit to China aimed at negotiating climate partnerships. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cxS8wA5

EHRC: Bullying probe into watchdog chair Baroness Falkner closed

Equality and Human Rights Commission chairwoman Baroness Falkner calls the claims "unsubstantiated". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7dxHfSL

Trump Files More Motions to Derail Federal Jan. 6 Case

The former president’s lawyers made a series of arguments seeking dismissal of the federal charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8GNCWTE

Stephen Nolan accused of corrupting BBC job interview by DUP MP

A DUP MP alleges the presenter gave an applicant interview questions and coached them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ubWiwOQ

Bedford MP stopped from boarding flight

A fellow MP says the singling out of Mohammad Yasin was "racist and Islamophobic". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QlEmWpO

Newt Gingrich Makes Endorsement in G.O.P. Senate Primary in Ohio

Three Ohio Republicans are competing in the Senate primary. Mr. Gingrich plans to back Bernie Moreno, a businessman who is a relative political newcomer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OSdJfDR

Labour more ambitious for Tata Steel - Sir Keir Starmer

UK Labour leader says he wants to preserve jobs, amid looming cuts to Port Talbot steelworks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/frdjvTz

If Trump Trial Isn’t Broadcast Live, a Plea to Record It for Posterity

A request to broadcast one of Donald Trump’s federal trials made an intriguing backup argument, one rooted not in the news cycle but in ensuring a complete historical record. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/InCm71D

Meet the Republicans Running for Speaker

The lawmakers vying for the job include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership and a sophomore. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/7WnQMD2

Meet the Republicans Running for Speaker

The lawmakers vying for the job include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership and a sophomore. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/br0ezqX

Tax cuts will be considered if inflation falls, cabinet minister says

Robert Jenrick says PM Rishi Sunak has the "right priorities" despite his party's by-election losses. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oxQbR75

Starmer condoned war crimes - ex Labour MP Lynne Jones

Lynne Jones quit Labour over Sir Keir's comments in a radio interview about Israel's actions in Gaza. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KCgVtyR

From Bush v. Gore to ‘Stop the Steal’: Kenneth Chesebro’s Long, Strange Trip

Mr. Chesebro, a buttoned-down Harvard lawyer, evolved from left-leaning jurist to key player in the Trump false electors scandal. What happened? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/S0rFc4x

How DeSantis’s Hyper-Online 2024 Campaign Strategy Fell Flat

The G.O.P. contender’s campaign tried to take on Donald Trump’s online army. Now it just wants to end the meme wars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Cl1QoMY

Lib Dem plan to protect workers from sex harassment to become law

MPs approve Lib Dem workplace plan but only after the House of Lords make significant changes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OmC1zVG

Jordan Presses Ahead With Speaker Vote, Despite Stubborn Opposition

The hard-line conservative from Ohio is likely to be defeated when the House holds another speaker vote on Friday, the third one this week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vB57RuP

On Israel, Progressive Jews Feel Abandoned by Their Left-Wing Allies

Jewish leaders and voters said they were taken aback to discover that many of their ideological allies saw them as oppressors who deserved blame following the Israel attacks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Jk8q1Kb

Biden’s Response to Israel-Hamas War Meets Centrist Praise and Liberal Anger

A prime-time address to the nation on Thursday will be the president’s third major speech on the Mideast conflict as his Democratic coalition strains over his handling of the violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/PtXFBMn

T-levels roll-out to see more than 200 courses scrapped

The government wants to streamline post-16 education, but colleges say some students could be left behind. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/X5Ye6nN

Bibby Stockholm: Migrants return to barge amid protest at port gates

The Bibby Stockholm was evacuated in August after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LNUuRs2

PMQs: Rishi Sunak urged to back call for Israel and Gaza ceasefire

Rishi Sunak says Israel "has a right to defend itself" as more than 40 MPs support the calls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GRIjzwB

Women should get NHS menopause checks at 40 - MPs

Ministers want the check included in the NHS Health Check offered to those aged between 40 and 74. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pNkWqh3

Republican Presidential Candidates on Israel

As the Republican presidential candidates campaign under the shadow of a front-runner facing dozens of felony charges, The New York Times examined their stances on 13 key issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8AsKUj2

British Museum was victim of inside job, George Osborne says

Around 2,000 treasures are thought to have been stolen from the British Museum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1wqG6en

SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze

The first minister says rates will not rise next year as he closes the SNP conference in Aberdeen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/n8TDzrF

Black Voters Fuel Democratic Hopes in Deep-Red Mississippi

The fall of a Jim Crow-era election law and a restoration of felons’ voting rights have given Black voters new sway in the state. Democrats’ underdog nominee for governor is looking to capitalize. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yPl1CrE

Pentagon Orders 2,000 More U.S. Troops to Be Ready to Deploy to the Middle East

If deployed, they would likely not serve in combat roles but would provide advice and medical support to Israeli forces, the official added. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/D79J8B3

U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips

The further limits on shipments could cripple Beijing’s A.I. ambitions and dampen revenues for U.S. chip makers, analysts said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/T0BYFAw

How Fred Daibes, a Real Estate Tycoon, Was Implicated in the Menendez Case

Fred Daibes, a New Jersey builder, was accused of defrauding a bank that he had founded. Prosecutors say he turned to Senator Robert Menendez for help. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5nysNic

NHS Wales: Thousands of hours missing from A&E figures

The missing figures suggest Wales now has worse A&E waiting times than England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7xqEdcZ

DeSantis Will Participate in Nevada Caucuses Despite Criticizing Them

The state party enacted new rules that the Florida governor and his rivals say are designed to help former President Donald J. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GapnfcL

In Conservative Media, Biden Is to Blame in the Hamas-Israel War

Much of the coverage from the right has focused on the Biden administration’s decision to transfer $6 billion to Iran in a deal to secure the release of five Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tF2lP9x

U.S. Expanding Military Presence Near Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered a second aircraft carrier, the Dwight D. Eisenhower, to the region to deter hostile actions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UoLQS7j

Biden Campaign Raises $71.3 Million in Third Quarter Alongside D.N.C.

The president’s re-election campaign announced a substantial quarterly fund-raising haul, but it’s far short of what Donald J. Trump raised in the same quarter of his 2020 re-election campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yculBqk

‘Get in the Game’: G.O.P. Candidates Plead Their Case to Major Donors

Rivals to Donald J. Trump and their strategists told financiers that time is running out to build up a viable alternative to the former president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/saPL3lI

Federal Firefighters Face Steep Pay Cuts

A temporary pay raise for federal wild-land firefighters is set to end next month. Officials have said that more workers will quit if lawmakers fail to pass a permanent increase. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UouKYLR

MP Lisa Cameron defected to Tories in 'tantrum', says SNP president

Lisa Cameron MP defected from the SNP to the Conservatives amid claims of toxicity in the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qf0twvY

Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny

Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KsI0wxM

Man held after Keir Starmer glitter protest bailed

Sir Keir had glitter thrown over him by a heckler who shouted "true democracy is citizen-led". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lVemUvs

Trump’s Claim of ‘Absolute Immunity’ Collides With Supreme Court Precedents

The former president says he has “absolute immunity.” But an array of Supreme Court decisions tells a different story. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tD6hnre

As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?

Montana is at the forefront of a wave of new tech laws passed by Republican-led states. Some give parents control over their children’s social media accounts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/huJrX81

Keir Starmer: I won't build homes without GPs and schools

The Labour leader says new developments need infrastructure as he defends his housebuilding plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LDeKaqJ

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4IoYeLz

Israel Violence Underscores the GOP Divide on Foreign Policy

The more traditional voices in the Republican field are calling out their rivals’ anti-interventionist stances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZVq75dA

The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says

The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mrkj6at

Yellen Says U.S. Is Considering New Sanctions on Iran and Hamas

The Treasury secretary said that she is not yet seeing an economic impact from the Israel-Gaza war. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JHFeldv

Bipartisan Group of U.S. Lawmakers Meets With Netanyahu in Israel

A senator and three representatives met with Israel’s prime minister to express solidarity after the attacks by Hamas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/EvPSwsY

Boris Johnson did not want pandemic meetings with Drakeford and Sturgeon

Former prime minister tells Covid inquiry that he was worried UK could look like a mini-EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QDmqMRW

Social Media Changed How Brands Talk to Us, but Are the Jokes Wearing Thin?

For a decade, marketers have found success on social media by roasting customers, and even flirting with them. But with Gen Z, and platforms like TikTok on the rise, the jokes may be wearing thin. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/B6HvOsV

Protester storms stage as Sir Keir Starmer starts speech

The protester sprinkles the Labour leader with glitter, delaying his conference speech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6hyPK07

Labour: Drakeford makes case for party being bold in power

Mark Drakeford's speech comes amid debate about whether Labour should offer voters more. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DzFkBo1

Sunak Brexit progress should embolden Labour, says Hilary Benn

The PM's March deal for Northern Ireland shows the party can boost ties, the shadow minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/b3QiPcX

Rwanda can be trusted, Supreme Court told

The country will treat humanely any asylum seekers sent under the legally-stalled deal, the UK says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/0laECFv

Miliband: Let's chuck Tories into seven dustbins of history

The former Labour leader name attacked the government stance on environmental policies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TKPvzwY

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Run for President as Independent, Leaving Democratic Primary

The political scion told supporters he would end his campaign as a Democratic candidate and run as an independent, potentially upsetting the dynamics of the 2024 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/z4kPfa9

Labour would clamp down on jet use by ministers

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves attacks the PM's "private jet habit" in her party conference speech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aIpyzP0

Reeves: Biggest risk to economy is five more Tory years

The shadow chancellor says the PM is "too weak" to denounce the policies of his predecessor Liz Truss. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9QNkcfC

Hamas Attack Raises Questions Over an Israeli Intelligence Failure

American and Israeli officials said none of Israel’s intelligence services had specific warning that Hamas was preparing a sophisticated assault. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/PvXAcsD

Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions

An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sI9NGqE

After Hamas Attack, U.S. to Send Weapons and Warships to Support Israel

The moves were designed by the Biden administration to reassure Israelis of the United States’ commitment, despite months of tension between Mr. Biden and Israel’s prime minister. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/n6IP8Tq

McCarthy Allies Criticize Far Right for Leaderless House as Israel Is Attacked

Several Republicans fumed at the rebels in their ranks for rendering Congress impotent at a time when legislation and additional funding could be needed to help Israel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Q9B85DV

Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KPBvySb

Boris Johnson's ex-wife Marina Wheeler is Labour's sex harassment adviser

Marina Wheeler KC is looking at how to strengthen the law to protect women who are bullied at work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/G2ZIqiv

Sycamore Gap tree: Site plans are complicated, says MP

Discussions over the site are ongoing but the issue is not simple, Hexham MP Guy Opperman says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zK1qw7n

Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9PtUjIZ

Biden Allies Try to Squash Third-Party Candidates

With Democrats worried that a third-party bid could throw a tight race to Donald Trump, President Biden’s top aides have blessed a broad offensive to starve such efforts of cash and ballot access. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yW7QIhV

Biden’s Hopes for the Middle East Imperiled by Eruption of Violence

The Hamas attack on Israel could narrow the chances for the president’s efforts to negotiate a new alignment in the region by normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/H4YVScn

Keir Starmer pledges 2m extra NHS appointments a year

The Labour leader says funding out-of-hours appointments will help more people return to work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/eshJzvI

Tories copying Reform UK rhetoric, not actions - Nigel Farage

Reform UK's former leader Nigel Farage attacks the Tories in a speech to party's annual conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/soxvwSZ

GOP Candidates Use Israel-Gaza to Hit Biden on Foreign Policy

Republicans renewed their opposition to President Biden’s decision to unfreeze $6 billion for humanitarian purposes as part of recent hostage release negotiations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/P3dJ9MD

Chris Mason: Starmer grapples with how to get Labour into power

The Labour leader won't be short of advice in Liverpool - but how does he convert a commanding poll lead into a general election victory? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BteTKpl

House Speaker, Ukraine War, Border Wall: Trump’s Influence Reaches a Post-Presidency Peak

A Republican leadership vacuum has allowed the former president to exert power over his party — and in the country — in a way that lacks much historical precedent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3WGeR2M

Rutherglen and Hamilton West: Labour 'blew the doors off' in by-election win - Starmer

Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election with double the votes of the SNP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6yB9vrZ

Dale Vince: Major Labour donor to stop funding Just Stop Oil

Businessman Dale Vince says the group's tactics have become "counterproductive" for the green cause. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uJn8Zfz

U.S. Aid to Ukraine, and When It Might Run Out, Explained

President Biden has said the United States will assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia “for as long as it takes.” But Republican support for continuing aid has declined. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Si05uZG

For Gaetz, Washington Drama Could Fuel Florida Ambitions

As rumors swirl about a 2026 bid for governor of Florida, Matt Gaetz said his only political goal was “electing President Trump again.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zFCfplt

What RNC Members Say About Trump’s Calls to Cancel Debates

Many members of the Republican National Committee say they are giving little weight to the Trump campaign’s appeal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SANYfBR

Labour defeats SNP to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

The contest in Rutherglen and Hamilton West was triggered by the removal of MP Margaret Ferrier. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TYokjeP

Four Green MPs absolutely realistic - Carla Denyer

The Green co-leader says she is confident of adding more MPs after "record-breaking" local elections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cYZurvk

Biden Administration Waives Laws to Allow Expansion of Border Wall

The government cited the high numbers of migrants in the Rio Grande Valley in justifying the decision to build barriers along the Southern border. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/piYsAJt

Trump Asks Again to Delay Documents Trial Until After Election

The former president’s lawyers said his trial on charges of mishandling classified information should be delayed from its planned start in May because of problems gaining access to all the evidence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/IXGWsjw

HS2 will not go to Euston without private funds

The government has scaled back plans for Euston station and is hoping for private investment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VukWxvD

Turnover of Election Officials in Swing States Adds Strain for 2024, Report Says

The Voting Rights Lab said a wave of departures in Arizona, Pennsylvania and other battleground states could create uncertainty in the presidential election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/csq910S

Rishi Sunak's smoking ban move gets cross-party backing

Despite practical issues, ministers in Scotland and Wales are on the same page on phasing it out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WyIxjNe

Salisbury poisonings: Theresa May remembers Novichok attack

Theresa May was running the country when a nerve agent was used on the streets of Salisbury. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QghF9jn

Ramaswamy Aims to Capture Voters Opposed to a Chinese Company in Michigan Visit

Vivek Ramaswamy will end his day in Michigan with a rally opposing plans by a Chinese subsidiary to build an electric vehicle battery factory in the state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6cMOWwR

15 minute cities: How they got caught in conspiracy theories

How did conspiracy theories about 15-minute cities go mainstream? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7dLFSjY

Braverman speech is no Enoch Powell situation - Shapps

Some compared the home secretary's rhetoric to the Tory MP known for his "Rivers of Blood" speech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Irvoxuq

Lawyers Expand Legal Fight for Longest-Held Prisoner of War on Terrorism

Abu Zubaydah was the first prisoner waterboarded by the C.I.A. He has never faced charges at Guantánamo Bay. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/EikWl6e

James Craig, a Republican, Enters Michigan Senate Race

James Craig, who ran for governor last year but was disqualified, will compete against former Representative Mike Rogers in the Republican primary race for an open Senate seat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wcifdOy

Susan Hall: Tory mayoral candidate criticised for suggesting Jewish people scared of Sadiq Khan

The Tory mayoral candidate has been criticised for suggesting Jewish people are scared by Sadiq Khan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CoTdqe3

Victims' commissioner to be named after 'shocking' delay

The government has faced heavy criticism for leaving the post vacant for more than a year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/URHmdir

A Rural Michigan Town Is the Latest Battleground in the U.S.-China Fight

Firestorms over Chinese investments, like a battery factory in Green Charter Township, are erupting as officials weigh the risks of taking money from an adversary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/7exI6gl

Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say

Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dTUkypb

Justice Thomas Recuses as Supreme Court Turns Down Appeal From Eastman

John Eastman, a conservative lawyer who had advised President Donald J. Trump, had sought to wipe out a decision that he said had harmed his reputation and that of his client. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ktMIcv4

Don't give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak

Downing Street continues to insist no final decision has been made on high speed rail to Manchester. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/iDknXZM

Robert Jenrick blames high migration on 'naive' post-Brexit policies

The immigration minister blames high net migration in the UK on "naive" government decisions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lMcGNXJ

We need to stop taxing and banning things, says Liz Truss

The former PM returns to the Conservative Party conference a year after her short-lived premiership. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2CJHvfj

Gillian Keegan pledges crackdown on mobiles in schools

Heads in England will be issued guidance aimed at stopping pupils using phones during the school day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/V1h2GgC

Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event

The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to speak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MiNafdZ

Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown and Passes Stopgap Bill

In a stunning reversal, Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushed through a bill with Democratic votes to temporarily keep the government open. President Biden signed it late Saturday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kAIZf4H

Conservatives can't say no to everything, says minister

Levelling Up Minister Lee Rowley warns his party not to get into a "silly place" on net zero projects. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/49HYktr

Gaetz Says He Will Move to Oust McCarthy for Working With Democrats

A day after the Republican speaker turned to Democrats for help passing a stopgap spending bill to avert a shutdown, the far-right congressman promised to try to remove him from his post. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6f9vnKt

HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link

The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lO9rAR8

Why has Labour change position on private schools?

Labour's shadow health secretary Wes Streeting responds after his party changed its plans on charitable status for private schools. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hO3YeiF