Indicted Sen. Menendez to skip New Jersey Democratic primary
TRENTON, N.J. — Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday he won’t run in the state’s Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but…
Bill to ban trophy hunting imports back in Commons
But the parliamentary move has been condemned as counter-productive by several African countries. Source link
Trump’s invite to major donors prioritizes the committee paying his legal bills over the RNC
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s new joint fundraising agreement with the Republican National Committee directs donations to his campaign and a political action committee that pays…
Owen Jones urges Labour voters to back other parties
Activist is cancelling his Labour membership and backing candidates with "transformative policies". Source link
U.S. Jews say Trump can’t tell them how to be Jewish
Since the start of his political career, Donald Trump has played on stereotypes about Jews and politics. He told the Republican Jewish Coalition in 2015…
Starmer urges Nike to change new England kit cross
The Labour leader speaks out as fans, pundits and politicians criticise the £124.99 shirt. Source link
Column: At 90, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched
SACRAMENTO — The first time I saw Willie Brown he was grinning widely, drawing inquisitive eyes and wearing a fashionable Nehru jacket. “And beads,” he reminded…
Rayner says questions over her tax are a 'smear'
Labour's deputy leader tells BBC Newsnight she has been assured by tax experts she owes no money. Source link
Column: At 90, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched
SACRAMENTO — The first time I saw Willie Brown he was grinning widely, drawing inquisitive eyes and wearing a fashionable Nehru jacket. “And beads,” he reminded…
Concerns raised over Barclay's role in local project
The environment secretary has been a vocal opponent of a planned waste incinerator in his seat. Source link
How to close California’s budget deficit? Democrats plan to have a plan
The three most powerful Democrats at the state Capitol came out Wednesday with a strange announcement. It boiled down to this: They’re working on a…
GMB staff to strike over sex harassment claims
Employees claim reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place. Source link
Trump 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him behind Biden
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s fundraising picked up last month, but his political operation is still struggling to catch up to President Biden and the…
New youngest peer wants to scrap the House of Lords
At 28-years-old, Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith becomes the youngest member of the House of Lords. Source link
Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend…
Israel suspends government spokesman after UK row
It is understood Eylon Levy was suspended over an online exchange with the UK foreign secretary. Source link
Why are residents rejecting Chiquita Canyon Landfill relief?
After enduring rancid landfill odors for roughly a year, some Santa Clarita Valley residents have reached their breaking point. A high-temperature chemical reaction has caused…
Tory Manchester mayor candidate defects to Reform
Dan Barker follows Lee Anderson as another Conservative politician to defect to the party. Source link
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in U.S. think abortion should be legal, poll finds
WASHINGTON — With abortion rights poised to be one of the major issues in the 2024 election, a new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians…
UK sees biggest increase in poverty for 30 years
The energy price crisis caused the sharpest increase in absolute poverty in 30 years, official figures show. Source link