Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets calling the California Senate primary ‘rigged’
The outspoken Rep. Katie Porter is cleaning up after a controversial comment she made in the aftermath of her California Senate primary loss to fellow…
Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber. Source link
Biden touts high-speed rail between Southern California and Las Vegas
President Biden touted a high-speed rail project that will connect Las Vegas with Southern California, funded by billions of federal dollars, as he campaigned in…
Local elections 2024: When and where are they, and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England and Wales will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners on 2 May.These are the last local elections before the next…
Biden, Trump win more primaries; other races offer hints on national politics
COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Biden and Donald Trump won several of their parties’ primaries Tuesday, notching more delegates as they continue their march to a rematch…
Government blocks plans for solar farm
Local government minister says the project near Gayton would cause "major visual harm". Source link
Issa calls for dropped charges against State of the Union protester
WASHINGTON — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Bonsall) on Tuesday urged Capitol Police to drop charges against the Southern California father who interrupted the State of the Union…
Top civil servant Simon Case asked why he is member of all-male club
The head of the Civil Service has been asked how he squares his plans for "inclusiveness" with being a member of the all-male Garrick Club.…
Trump asks Supreme Court to dismiss case charging him with plotting to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Donald Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss an indictment charging the former president with conspiring to overturn the…
Chancellor hints at October general election
The PM has already said his "working assumption" is a poll will be held in the second half of this year. Source link
Peter Navarro of Trump White House reports to prison
MIAMI — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro reported to prison Tuesday to begin serving his sentence for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation…
Plan to ban accused MPs from Parliament diluted
Only MPs charged with a violent or sexual offence will be barred from the site, under revised plans. Source link
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats ‘hate Israel’ and their religion
NEW YORK — Former President Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism…
Government 'playing games' over asylum plan
A cut to the number of asylum seekers to be housed at the site is an "election ploy", warns a council leader. Source link
Trump sues ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation
Former President Trump is suing TV journalist George Stephanopoulos and ABC News for defamation for saying he raped advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. On a…
Would you recognise Wales' next first minister?
Not everyone on the streets of Ammanford was able to identify Wales' next first minister. Source link
Can the merger of two oil giants benefit the climate?
Welcome to Boiling Point! My name is Tony Briscoe. I’m the air quality and environmental health reporter at the L.A. Times. I’m filling in for…
NI politicians to vote on extension of new EU law
Stormont is debating a law passed by the EU in November on the protection of geographical indications. Source link
The end of Skid Row’s cheap hotels? L.A. leaders want to replace homeless housing
Thirty years ago, when the Produce Hotel fell into disrepair, a newly formed nonprofit, the Skid Row Housing Trust, acquired and rehabilitated the turn-of-the-century building,…
Electioneering begins – but what do voters want?
Issues include housing, rising costs, transport and crime. Source link