Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let’s count the ways
More than halfway through the current two-year Congress, the “lawmakers” there bring to mind the old schoolyard quip about slacker students: They’re really good at…
CPS apologises over acid threat inaccuracy
The Crown Prosecution Service failed to update a press release about MP Claudia Webbe. Source link
State proposes new method for executions
Reporting from San Francisco — California unveiled a new method for executing prisoners Friday, proposing a “humane and dignified” single-drug injection protocol that could restart capital…
A ‘double hater’ explains why she won’t back Trump or Biden
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — By now Victoria Thompson has heard it many times. She’s crazy. She’s throwing her vote away. Worse, those who loathe Donald Trump say…
Op-Comic: The dangerous job of running with the former president
Cartoonist Ward Sutton imagines the working conditions for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick. Source link
Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas law that allows the state to arrest and deport migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. will remain on hold for…
Keir Starmer backs review after Gething campaign donations controversy
Sir Keir said local people were "frustrated" by delays to a decision about Wylfa's future. The UK government recently announced it would buy the site…
Sherri Papini owes $300,000 in kidnap hoax; prosecutors aim to collect
Sherri Papini, the woman who fabricated her own elaborate kidnapping and went to prison for mail fraud and lying to federal agents, still owes more…
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Enter your postcode to see if there is an election in your area on 2 May Source link
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dies at 82
NEW YORK — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed…
‘Are you part of the deep state, prime minister?’
The PM has laughed off a question about whether he is part of the “deep state”.Asked by Conservative MP William Wragg about former PM Liz…
John Eastman, Trump’s former lawyer, should be disbarred, judge rules
John Eastman, the former Orange County law school dean who helped forge Donald Trump’s legal strategy for retaining power after losing his 2020 presidential bid,…
Veteran MP cleared of flouting Covid-19 rules
Allegations made against four Conservative MPs are not upheld, a report concludes. Source link
Hunter Biden tax case: Lawyers to ask L.A. judge to drop charges
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday will consider Hunter Biden’s bid to throw out nine tax-related charges, with the president’s son arguing that…
Police reassess decision on Rayner allegations
A Tory MP asked police to investigate whether Labour's deputy leader gave false information on documents. Source link
Betty Yee officially enters 2026 California governor’s race
Former state Controller Betty Yee on Wednesday launched her campaign for California governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of Democratic candidates nearly a year…
Peers to get up to £100 a night for hotel stays
Members who live outside London will be able to claim for accommodation when they attend the Lords. Source link
Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in corruption case
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling corruption…
Record numbers of migrants cross Channel in 2024
The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record high. Source link
Hiltzik: How to save Social Security without killing it
A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but…