Newsom’s Proposition 1 passes in California’s primary election
The close contest over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4-billion bond measure to transform California’s mental health system finally ended Wednesday, more than two weeks after the…
Smoking ban for those born after 2009 moves ahead
The UK government pushes ahead with plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws. Source link
New York state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454-million bond during fraud case appeal
NEW YORK — New York state lawyers on Wednesday urged an appellate court not to buy former President Trump’s claims that it’s impossible to post a…
Gogglebox star to stand for Labour in election
Josh Tapper, 26, has been chosen by Labour for Hertsmere, the seat currently held by Oliver Dowden. Source link
With Biden impeachment inquiry at a crossroads, GOP eyes next move
WASHINGTON — The House impeachment inquiry into President Biden is at a crossroads, lacking the political appetite from within the Republican ranks to go forward with…
Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claims the prime minister is "scared" of calling an election. Source link
Aileen Cannon’s handling of Trump’s records case is off the rails
As the judge presiding over the federal prosecution of Donald Trump for hoarding classified records at his Florida estate, Aileen Cannon has been a dubious…
Vaughan Gething confirmed as Wales’ new first minister
"Our message to Vaughan is clear. If you are prepared to scrap plans for more politicians, to scrap the 20mph speed limit, and scrap the…
Mexico’s president lashes out over Texas immigration law
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday condemed a Texas law that would give state authorities broad powers to arrest foreigners suspected…
Rishi Sunak declines to back MP’s Down’s syndrome abortion law change
As the law stands in England, Wales and Scotland, doctors can authorise an abortion if "there is a substantial risk that if the child were…
Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing…
Rwanda bill faces showdown in House of Lords
If peers vote for changes to the legislation its passage could be delayed until after the Easter break. Source link
She made history in the primary. Can Ysabel Jurado do it again against Kevin de León?
When Ysabel Jurado invited me to her staff appreciation party this past Saturday, I expected to walk into a well-earned rager. She was on the…
SNP jokes that a Labour Thatcherite could replace Sunak
Stephen Flynn says that Tory backbenchers are looking for a "unity candidate" to replace the PM, but that person could come from Labour.Referencing the financial…
Will California finally elect a woman governor in 2026?
In 173 years as a state, California has had 40 governors. Democrats, Republicans, members of the Unionist and Know-Nothing parties. Merchants, lawyers, former mayors. A…
Asylum sites to cost more than hotels – watchdog
Cost of four sites will run to £1.2bn and outstrip estimated bill for private rooms, watchdog finds. Source link
L.A. County supervisors voted to limit Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term rentals in unincorporated areas
Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in unincorporated areas will be restricted to hosts who are renting out their primary residence, under a proposal that gained…
Tees Valley Mayor: What's the role and who's running?
The position is currently held by Conservative Ben Houchen who was re-elected in May 2021. Source link
Supreme Court says Texas can begin enforcing immigration law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a plea from the Biden administration and cleared the way for Texas to begin enforcing a new…
Croydon East Labour candidacy process investigated
The parliamentary seat was established with boundary changes ahead of the next general election. Source link