Is Donald Trump a new King David? Ask California’s right-wing Sons of Liberty
HANFORD, Calif. — Before the 1776 Sons of Liberty meeting got underway at the Elks Lodge, Adam Medeiros, a hairdresser for 44 years, sat in a…
More than a fifth of adults not looking for work
The UK's economic inactivity rate was 21.8% from November to January, official figures show. Source link
Behind a Bill Clinton speaking engagement: A $1,400 hotel phone bill and $700 dinner for two
Reporting from Washington — When former presidents and other dignitaries traveled to California to wax nostalgic on the speaking circuit, they may have been demanding, but…
Outbid, outhustled, outmuscled: Trump has never been able to conquer Southern California
On Jan. 13, 1990, Donald Trump arrived at the once-glamorous Ambassador Hotel for a major announcement: Here on Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard, Trump said, he…
Supreme Court lets stand California ruling holding lead paint makers liable for $400-million cleanup cost
Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday dealt a defeat to business groups in a closely watched California case, rejecting appeals of a ruling…
Ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism
On Thursday, the government plans to set out a broader definition of extremism to tackle increases. Source link
Sen. Menendez enters not guilty plea to criminal indictment
NEW YORK — Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty Monday to new obstruction of justice charges in a New York court. The new…
New gas power plants to stop blackouts – minister
Critics say a commitment to build new gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges. Source link
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge retiring
WASHINGTON — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed…
Reform leader ‘pulling your leg’ over Labour defections
Claims that Labour MPs could swap to the Reform Party have been dismissed by the shadow Paymaster General.Jonathan Ashworth said Reform leader Richard Tice was…
Trump wants New York hush money trial delayed
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is seeking to delay his March 25 hush money trial until the Supreme Court rules on the presidential immunity claims he…
Covid inquiry: Gething admits missing WhatsApps embarrassing
Vaughan Gething, Wales' health minister during Covid, says missing WhatsApps from the period are "embarrassing".He said the messaging app “essentially became a substitute for conversations…
Katie Britt’s lie tells a truth about the Republican Party
The youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate, and the first from Alabama, chose a long-sleeved green blouse for the biggest speech of her…
Ex-PM Sir John Major criticises successors in No 10 for civil service treatment
"Nor is it a good optic when ministers indulge in public arguments, openly blame or, in one or two occasions, insult their civil servants, or…
Progressive groups join to counter pro-Israel groups before election
WASHINGTON — Facing a barrage of super PAC money, more than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully counter pro-Israel groups’ efforts to challenge in…
Anderson ‘made a big mistake’ leaving Tories for Reform
The home secretary says former Tory MP Lee Anderson previously claimed a vote for Reform was "not the answer" and would let in Labour.James Cleverly…
A bioethicist explores the moral questions of Alabama’s IVF ruling
Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama Supreme Court says yes. In a recent ruling that three couples who lost frozen embryos in a…
Chris Mason: Anderson defection lends momentum to Reform
The suspended Tory MP's switch will amplify Conservative fears ahead of the general election. Source link
Biden says America is 'coming back.' Trump says we're 'in hell.' Are they talking about the same nation?
LEFT: President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) RIGHT: Republican presidential candidate former President…
Former Tory deputy chairman defects to Reform Party
Lee Anderson has left the Conservatives for the Reform Party and will sit as their sole MP.The former Tory deputy party chairman was suspended over…