House GOP launches new probe of Jan. 6 Capitol attack
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are launching a vast reinvestigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, seeking to push the blame away from…
Chris Mason: Politicians flounder as they wrestle with race rows
Recent weeks have tested the ability of politics to respond to giant concepts for the 2020s. Source link
Former L.A. deputy mayor goes on trial a second time in bribery case
Federal prosecutors launched their second attempt at convicting former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan on corruption charges this week by portraying him as a…
MP regains Labour whip after using contentious phrase
The politician had used a controversial phrase in a speech at a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Source link
Column: Hubris, thy name is Gavin
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom should have learned this four years ago: You don’t try to sell voters on more government spending in a primary election.…
UK ministers 'afraid' of Sturgeon during Covid
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford also told the UK Covid Inquiry Nicola Sturgeon is a "formidable politician". Source link
Congress is threatening to ban TikTok: What that means
The House of Representatives’ lopsided vote Wednesday in favor of a bill banning TikTok in the U.S. unless it is freed from Chinese control suggests…
National Insurance will last for some time – Hunt
The chancellor says scrapping the tax is a long-term aim, Labour says it would create a huge funding gap. Source link
Will RFK Jr. pick Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura as running mate?
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has developed a reputation as a conspiracy theorist. He could be conspiring to get another such person on…
Diane Abbott tried to speak 46 times about race debate at PMQs
Veteran MP Diane Abbott stood up to speak 46 times focused on remarks about her.Alleged comments by a Tory donor that Ms Abbott made him…
Elon Musk’s X cancels partnership with Don Lemon
Don Lemon received his first lesson in doing business with Elon Musk, the mercurial owner of social media platform X. The former CNN host interviewed…
UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers
It follows concern about a potential takeover of the Daily Telegraph by a group backed by the UAE. Source link
Opinion: Have Democrats finally stopped wimping out?
For years now, the single most common complaint I’ve heard from Democrats is that their party doesn’t fight as hard, and never dirty, like Republicans…
I won't return race row donor's money, says Sunak
The PM says Frank Hester's alleged comments about Diane Abbot were "racist" but his "remorse" should be accepted. Source link
Hunter Biden rebuffs Republicans’ public hearing invitation
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden on Wednesday rejected an invitation from House Republicans to appear for a public hearing next week alongside former business associates, an inquiry…
Abbott criticises Speaker for race row debate snub
Diane Abbott repeatedly tried to speak during a PMQs dominated by discussion of comments about her. Source link
Israeli religious nationalists see God’s hand in Oct. 7 attack
YITZHAR, West Bank — Carrying planks of plywood, a group of Israeli settlers pushed past soldiers guarding the barrier surrounding the Gaza Strip and quickly got…
Sunak accuses Labour over ‘double standards’ over controversial comments
The PM reminded Sir Keir Starmer of previous comments from Labour frontbenchers about “scum”, “Nazis” and “lynching a female leader” towards the Conservatives.The Labour leader…
Opinion: Nancy Mace survived sexual assault. Why would she endorse Donald Trump?
Before getting his head bitten off by Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace on Sunday, ABC News “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos had asked her a…
Diane Abbott row: Hollinrake asked if he’d take £10m more from race row Tory donor
Post Office Minister, Kevin Hollinrake is asked if he'd take another £10m from Tory donor, Frank Hester, who has been accused of making "racist" comments.…