Poll: Americans want presidential power checked, unless their side wins
WASHINGTON — Like many Americans, Richard Bidon says he’d like to see the U.S. government “go back to its original design” — a system of checks…
Stats officials to strike over return to office
Office for National Statistics workers fight against plans to limit working from home arrangements. Source link
With Iran, Congress will try again to exert its authority under war powers
WASHINGTON — With Thursday’s House vote to limit President Trump’s military actions against Iran, Congress took its latest stab at reaffirming its constitutional authority to declare…
Consultants end pay dispute with government in England
Dr Vishal Sharma, BMA consultants committee chair, said: "We've reached this point not just through our tough negotiations with the Government, but thanks to the…
Wonderful Co. accuses UFW of fraudulent tactics in unionizing workers
WASCO, Calif. — The revelation that United Farm Workers would be representing workers at a Kern County company owned by the state’s wealthiest farming family should…
Tories investigate ex-minister Alan Duncan over Israel comments
"If this is indeed their intention, I will probably be the only person ever to be reproached for upholding his party's policy and for defending…
Israel promises to investigate killings of civilians, with few results
WASHINGTON — Hours after Israel killed seven staff members of a U.S.-based aid group in Gaza, drawing global outrage and an apology from the Israeli prime…
Hunt praises MP's apology over dating app incident
The chancellor says William Wragg showed courage in admitting he gave out MPs' phone numbers. Source link
Why death sentences of 15 men might be stopped by Santa Clara D.A. Jeff Rosen
Capital punishment in California exists in law, but in practicality ended in 2019 when Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered death row to be dismantled. Still, 625…
Trump running mate a mystery, like Kennedy’s path to victory
Today we discuss evil, lesser evil, secular sainthood and the vice presidential selection process. Now that we know the major-party nominees, who’ll be Donald Trump’s…
Biden, Trump facing apathetic voters who may decide election
Although Haley Fox, 30, frequently chats politics with friends and family, she said, the moment the phrase “election 2024” comes up she feels her body…
Opinion: Christine Blasey Ford’s memoir suggests a #MeToo reckoning
Retribution seems to be all the rage these days on the right, given Donald Trump’s chilling vow that it will be the driving force of…
Council power share continues after mass quitting
The Lib Dems on Pendle Council say they still work with 20 councillors who have quit Labour Source link
Biden tells Netanyahu future U.S. support for war depends on steps to protect civilians
WASHINGTON — President Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel’s Gaza war depends on…
Burnham launches mayoral re-election campaign
Andy Burnham asks voters to examine his track record as he seeks a third term as Greater Manchester mayor. Source link
No Labels won’t run candidate after failing to recruit centrist
NEW YORK — The No Labels group said Thursday it will not field a presidential candidate in November after strategists for the bipartisan organization failed to…
Watchdog official suspended over online Tory abuse
Sinead Cook is reported to have written expletive-filled online messages aimed at the Conservatives. Source link
Judge rejects Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, turning aside defense arguments that a decades-old law permitted…
Greens demand more affordable homes at local launch
The Green Party of England and Wales is aiming to build on its best ever set of local election results on 2 May. Source link
Newsom, lawmakers detail first California budget cuts of $17 billion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and leaders of the state Senate and Assembly announced an agreement Thursday to cut $17 billion from the state budget in…