POLITICS
Debt Ceiling Deal Includes Student Loan Debt Payment Pause.
On May 28th, 2021, United States lawmakers reached an agreement on a debt ceiling deal that, among other things, includes ……Read On.
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POLITICS
South Africa Under More Scrutiny Over Russian Ship as ANC Welcomes Putin.
On May 25, 2023, South Africa received further scrutiny over a Russian military ship that had docked in the country’s ……Read On.
ENTERTAINMENT
China Arrests Stand-Up Comedian Li Haoshi for Joke about Government.
China has arrested stand-up comedian Li Haoshi for making a joke about the government. The incident occurred during a live-streamed ……Read On.
POLITICS
Raila Odinga Reads Mischief in State’s Handling of Shakahola Cult.
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has accused the government of mischief in its handling of ……Read On.
POLITICS
Biden Administration Faces New Legal Hurdles at the Border.
The Biden administration has recently been called to task in a legal challenge stemming from its immigration policies at the ……Read On.
POLITICS
Victoria Liberal Party Member Moira Deeming Expelled from Party Room After Making Threats to Sue Leader.
Moira Deeming, a Victorian Liberal Party Member, was expelled from the party room after making threats to sue leader John ……Read On.
POLITICS
Majority of Bruce Lehrmann Trial Jury Leaning Towards Conviction, Inquiry Revealed.
As per the information revealed during an inquiry about the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, 11 out of 12 jurors were ……Read On.
POLITICS
Peter Thiel Donates Millions to Culture War Campaign for 2024 Elections.
Peter Thiel, the billionaire tech entrepreneur and prominent conservative, has donated millions of dollars to a new political campaign aimed ……Read On.
POLITICS
House GOP narrowly passes bill to raise debt ceiling.
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill to increase the debt ceiling, with only two Republican members ……Read On.
POLITICS
POLITICS
Blinken’s Wife’s Frequent Emails to Hunter Biden Raise Questions about Laptop Cover Story.
A recent report from Fox News has revealed that Antony Blinken’s wife, Evan Ryan, had sent multiple emails to Hunter ……Read On.
BLOG
Biden picks Julie Su as Labor Secretary, promising to prioritize workers’ rights.
President Biden has nominated Julie Su as Labor Secretary, promising to prioritize workers’ rights and create more equitable workplaces. Su, ……Read On.
POLITICS
5 Challenges the US Faces in Striking Prisoner Exchange Deals for Americans Held in Russia
The US government is currently facing a significant challenge in its efforts to negotiate prisoner exchange deals for Americans held ……Read On.
POLITICS
California’s Latino Lawmakers Face Pressure to Expand Political Priorities.
California’s Latino lawmakers have become a powerful force in the state’s politics, but are now facing pressure to broaden their ……Read On.
POLITICS
Former President Trump faces indictment in Georgia over election interference.
Former President Donald Trump is facing a criminal investigation by the state of Georgia over his alleged interference in the ……Read On.
POLITICS
Israeli President calls for end to judicial overhaul amid protests
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for an end to the proposed judicial overhaul in Israel, citing concerns over the ……Read On.
POLITICS
Tinubu Emerges as President-elect in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
Nigeria’s 2023 presidential elections have just concluded, and the country has a new president-elect: Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was ……Read On.
POLITICS
Former Trump Adviser Frank Pavone of Priests for Life Under Fire in Sex Scandal
Frank Pavone, a former top adviser to President Trump and leader of the anti-abortion group Priests for Life, has been ……Read On.
POLITICS
China Accuses US of Bullying with New Illegal Sanctions
China has accused the United States of bullying and violating international law with its new sanctions targeting Chinese officials and ……Read On.
POLITICS
Kenyan presidential election results
Official election results showed veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga leading Kenya’s presidential contest on Saturday, pushing Deputy President William Ruto ……Read On.
POLITICS
Sierra Leone protests left Freetown in shock after dozens of people died.
At least two police officers and one civilian were killed during a day of anti-government rallies in Sierra Leone’s capital, ……Read On.
POLITICS
Key Revelations From Tuesday’s Jan. 6 Hearing
On Thursday, the prime-time finale of the gripping and professionally produced television series known as the House January 6 hearings ……Read On.
POLITICS
Volodymyr Zelensky fires top officials.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky fired two important members of his cabinet because he didn’t think they were good leaders and ……Read On.
POLITICS
John Bolton said he planned foreign coups.
John Bolton, former US ambassador to the United Nations and White House national security advisor, said on Tuesday that he ……Read On.
POLITICS
Republican Senator Josh Hawley accused of transphobia at Senate hearing.
Berkeley professor Khiara Bridges says the Missouri senator’s line of questioning “opens trans people up to violence.” At a hearing ……Read On.
POLITICS
Protests in Sri-Lanka get violent
After the Sri Lankan prime minister said he will step down when a new government is formed due to a ……Read On.
POLITICS
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is assassinated.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed on Friday at a campaign rally. He had been on ……Read On.
POLITICS
Emmanuel Macron is Re-elected with a Divided France
Emmanuel Macron is re-elected and he becomes the first French president since 2002 years to win a second term – with ……Read On.
POLITICS
Paul Gosar Censured Over Video Aimed at AOC
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee ……Read On.
POLITICS
White House Defends Kamala Harris After Reports
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki responded to reports of rising tensions between Joe Biden and second-in-command Kamala Harris late on Sunday, calling Harris a “vital ……Read On.
POLITICS
US COVID Vaccine Mandate: Court Blocks Mandate
The US covid vaccine mandate has the Biden administration gearing up for a fight, as the federal government had all ……Read On.
POLITICS
Gladys Berejiklian Faces ICAC as Probe Continues
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian has been adjourned to a date to be fixed after ……Read On.
POLITICS
Colin Powell, First Black Secretary of State, Dies at 84
Colin Powell, the first Black US former secretary of state has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. ……Read On.
POLITICS
Andrew Yang Breaks Away from the Democratic Party
Democratic Party member said Monday he is “breaking up” with the Democratic Party and has registered as an independent. Andrew ……Read On.
POLITICS
Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Begins
The Senate will begin the impeachment hearing into the actions of former President Donald Trump. Former President Trump, who is charged ……Read On.
POLITICS
Actor Matthew McConaughey Worries about the Future of Freedom of Speech
Matthew McConaughey, 51, appearing live on ITV show Good Morning Britain today on December 15, from his Texas home, the ……Read On.
POLITICS
Government Executes Brandon Bernard After Supreme Court Denies Stay
Brandon Bernard, 40, was executed by the federal government on Thursday evening at the Federal Correctional Center in Terre Haute, ……Read On.
POLITICS
Arizona Suprised Trump and Republicans; ‘John McCain’s Last Laugh’
For 24 hours after voting ended in the United States election global attention has a lock on Arizona as Donald ……Read On.
POLITICS
Jill Biden, the Next Possible FLOTUS
Jill Biden, 69, the wife of Democratic 2020 presidential nominee Joe Biden, will be delivering a Livestream address on Tuesday as part of ……Read On.
POLITICS
Brexit: UK Warns ‘Very Little Progress’ Made in EU Trade Talks
“Very little progress” has been made in the latest round of UK-EU trade talks, the UK government has said. The ……Read On.
POLITICS
Trump’s Coronavirus Leadership has been ‘Awful’ for the US and the World, US Entrepreneur Says
U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly departs after a 22-minute coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak task force briefing without answering any questions ……Read On.
POLITICS
Coronavirus: World Leaders Wish Johnson a Speedy Recovery from COVID-19
US President Donald Trump has said that Americans are praying for Boris Johnson’s recovery. Mr Trump opened his daily coronavirus ……Read On.
POLITICS
Virus Crisis ‘has Paused Whitehall Backbiting’
The fight against coronavirus has halted “backbiting” and “bitching” between ministers and Whitehall staff, the leader of the union representing ……Read On.
POLITICS
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons Says $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package was ‘Worth the Day Wait’
Sen. Chris Coons on Wednesday put his full support behind the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package agreed to by the ……Read On.
POLITICS
Buy Responsibly and Think of Others, Shoppers Told
Shoppers in the UK have been told to “be responsible” and think of others such as NHS workers, after panic-buying ……Read On.
POLITICS
Social Distancing Needs to be in Place for ‘Most of a Year’, say Government Advisers
Social distancing restrictions need to be in place for “at least most of a year” to control the spread of ……Read On.
POLITICS
Coronavirus: No 10 Prepares to Tell Britons with Mild Illness to Self-Isolate
Britain is preparing to move to the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak – when people will ……Read On.
POLITICS
Domestic Abusers Could be Forced to Take Lie Detector Tests to Monitor Behaviour
Convicted domestic abusers could be forced to take lie detector tests to try to stop them reoffending under new government ……Read On.
POLITICS
Jeremy Corbyn ‘Happy’ to Serve in Next Labour Leader’s Shadow Cabinet
Jeremy Corbyn says he would be “happy” to carry on serving as a senior member of Labour’s top team. The ……Read On.
POLITICS
Boris Johnson Adviser Andrew Sabisky Quits After Controversial Comments Revealed
Downing Street adviser Andrew Sabisky has resigned after a string of his controversial remarks were uncovered. Number 10 was already ……Read On.
POLITICS
France Warns UK of Bitter Post-Brexit Trade Talks
France has warned Britain to expect a bruising battle with the EU in post-Brexit trade negotiations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves ……Read On.
POLITICS
Jeremy Corbyn Brings up Boris Johnson’s Past in Deportation Row
Jeremy Corbyn has launched a personal attack on Boris Johnson over the government’s latest attempt to deport dozens of foreign ……Read On.
POLITICS
Government Pledges £5bn for Bus Services and Cycling Routes
The government has pledged £5bn over the next five years to improve bus and cycling services in England. Boris Johnson ……Read On.
POLITICS
Trump's Political Foe Rips up State of the Union Speech Behind his Back
Donald Trump’s State of the Union address has been overshadowed by a bitter feud with a top Democrat. The president ……Read On.
POLITICS
Stormzy: Every Government has Let Black and Working Class People Down
Grime star Stormzy has hit out at politicians, accusing every government of letting black and working class people down. He ……Read On.
POLITICS
Rebecca Long-Bailey in the Lead to Replace Jeremy Corbyn, New Poll Suggests
Rebecca Long-Bailey has leapfrogged Sir Keir Starmer in the race to be the next Labour leader, a new poll has ……Read On.
POLITICS
MPs Resume Scrutiny of PM's Withdrawal Deal
Parliament has resumed scrutiny of the legislation needed to implement the prime minister’s Brexit deal. Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay said ……Read On.
POLITICS
'Love Letter' from EU Figure Says UK can Re-Join Any Time
Britain has inflicted “unnecessary damage” on itself with Brexit but would be warmly welcomed back into the EU at any ……Read On.
POLITICS
Boris Johnson Uses Christmas Message to Urge Britons to ‘Celebrate the Good that is to Come’
Boris Johnson is urging Britons to “celebrate the good that is to come” in his first Christmas message as prime ……Read On.
POLITICS
Defeated MPs’ Staff on the ‘Grief’ of Losing a Job
When a sitting MP loses their seat it happens very publicly, standing on stage with the other candidates as the ……Read On.
POLITICS
Brexit Bill to Give New Powers to British Judges
The government’s Brexit bill will enable more British judges to depart from previous rulings of the EU’s top court, Downing ……Read On.
POLITICS
Donald Trump is Impeached and Faces Trial in the US Senate
Donald Trump has become the third US president in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives, setting up ……Read On.
POLITICS
General election: Where the Leaders have Been and What it Tells Us
More than 100 towns and cities have received a visit from a party leader during the general election campaign, Sky ……Read On.
POLITICS
General Election 2019: Green Party Vows to Write Off £34bn in Student Debt
The Green Party has said it will write off £34bn worth of student debt as part of a plan to ……Read On.
POLITICS
General election 2019: DUP Will Still Seek Changes to Brexit Deal
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will seek further changes to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, if he remains prime minister after ……Read On.
POLITICS
Labour Promises to Plant Two Billion Trees by 2040
Labour is pledging to plant two billion new trees in England by 2040 if it wins the general election. The ……Read On.
POLITICS
How the Small-Donor Revolution Became a $200 Million Payday for Middlemen
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have eschewed big-dollar fundraising events to support their 2020 campaigns, instead turning to their grassroots ……Read On.
POLITICS
Brexit Party Promises ‘Political Revolution’
Nigel Farage has unveiled the Brexit Party’s general election policies, promising a “political revolution that puts ordinary people first”. The ……Read On.
POLITICS
Can Trump Win Governor of Louisiana?
From their matching red ties to their matching rhetoric, President Trump and Eddie Rispone, the Republican challenger to Louisiana’s incumbent ……Read On.
POLITICS
General election: Boris Johnson challenges Jeremy Corbyn ahead of first TV debate
Boris Johnson has issued a Brexit challenge to Jeremy Corbyn ahead of their first head-to-head TV debate of the election ……Read On.
POLITICS
We can do a Brexit Deal if EU is Willing – Johnson
Boris Johnson has claimed his Brexit proposals have picked up support in Parliament, as he urged the EU to compromise. ……Read On.
POLITICS
Trump and Pelosi Aides Talk Drug Costs Despite Impeachment
Even as the impeachment battle rumbled, senior White House and Democratic aides sat down Tuesday to discuss details of drug ……Read On.
POLITICS
Very Strong Case for Compulsory Vaccination of School Children, Health Secretary Says
There is a “very strong” case for making it compulsory for school children to be vaccinated, the health secretary has ……Read On.
POLITICS
‘Furious’ Johnson Cuts Short New York Trip to Face MPs as Parliament Resumes
A furious Boris Johnson has had to cut short a visit to New York and is returning to the Commons ……Read On.
POLITICS
Five-Week Parliament Shut-Down Officially Begins
Parliament has officially been suspended for five weeks, with MPs not due back until 14 October. Amid unusual scenes in ……Read On.
POLITICS
MPs Willing to go to Court to Enforce Brexit Delay
MPs, including Tories expelled from the party, are preparing legal action in the event the PM refuses to seek a ……Read On.
POLITICS
PM Faces Commons Showdown Over Election Threat
Boris Johnson faces a showdown in Parliament later after No 10 officials warned he would call for a snap general ……Read On.
POLITICS
Tory MPs Warned Against Rebelling Over Brexit
The government is trying to “purge” Tory rebels who oppose it over Brexit, ex-Justice Secretary David Gauke says. A senior ……Read On.
POLITICS
Boris Johnson: ‘Chances of Brexit Deal Improving Now my Messages have Landed’
Boris Johnson has told Sky News the chances of a Brexit deal are “improving” now his messages on the £39bn ……Read On.
POLITICS
Sarah Wollaston: Ex-Conservative MP Joins Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have gained another MP after former Conservative Sarah Wollaston joined their ranks. Her move brings the number ……Read On.
POLITICS
MP Sues Labour Over Anti-Semitism Suspension
An MP is taking the Labour Party to court over its decision to reinstate his suspension for his remarks about ……Read On.
POLITICS
Jeffrey Epstein Dies by Suicide In Manhattan Jail Cell
Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier criminally charged last month with child sex trafficking, has died by apparent suicide, according to ……Read On.
POLITICS
State Department Foreign Service Officer Resigns in Blistering Criticism of Trump
A foreign service officer resigned from the State Department effective Thursday, writing in a blistering op-ed in The Washington Post that he ……Read On.
POLITICS
Republicans Face Tough Vote on Trump-Backed Budget Bill
A hard-won, warts-and-all budget pact between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump is facing a key vote in ……Read On.
POLITICS
Boris Johnson Wants Renewal of ‘Ties that Bind UK’
Boris Johnson has called for a renewal of “the ties that bind our United Kingdom” ahead of his first visit ……Read On.
POLITICS
The GOP Wanted to Teach Seth Moulton About Respecting the Flag. But He Had a Lesson for Them, too.
Congressman Seth Moulton was among the Democrats who got a patriotic gift from the GOP this week as Republicans sought ……Read On.
POLITICS
Who Are The Four Congresswomen Holding Their Own Against Trump?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are exactly the type of women we need in politics right ……Read On.
POLITICS
New PM Urged to Lower Migrant Worker Salary Threshold After Brexit
The Tory leadership hopefuls are facing pressure to lower the salary threshold for migrant workers from £30,000 to £20,000 to ……Read On.
POLITICS
Buttigieg Rips Trump, Says White Americans ‘Can’t be Defensive’ When Talking About Race
White Americans “can’t be defensive” when talking about race, according to Mayor Pete Buttigieg. “I think the challenge for white ……Read On.
POLITICS
Michael Gove: ‘Time Running Out’ to Tackle Climate Change
A warning of infertile soil, oceans full of plastic, contaminated water and severe weather – unless climate change is tackled ……Read On.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Biden Offers Health Plan ‘Public Option’ Details
The Latest on Joe Biden’s defense of “Obamacare”. Former Vice President Joe Biden will spend much of the coming week ……Read On.
POLITICS
Trump Scrapped Iran Nuclear Deal ‘to Spite Obama’
Donald Trump abandoned the Iran nuclear deal to spite Barack Obama, according to a leaked memo written by the UK’s ……Read On.
POLITICS
Theresa May: My Pride and Disappointment
Theresa May has told the BBC she will feel a “mixture of pride and disappointment” when she leaves Downing Street ……Read On.
POLITICS
Mueller Testimony Postponed Until July 24
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony to Congress has been delayed until July 24 under an agreement that gives lawmakers more ……Read On.
POLITICS
Setbacks for Trump’s Drive to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
After two setbacks this week, President Donald Trump is now focusing his drive to curb drug costs on congressional efforts ……Read On.
POLITICS
Boris Johnson Denies Throwing Former UK Ambassador to the US ‘Under a Bus’
Boris Johnson has hit back at criticism that he threw the former British ambassador to the US “under a bus”. ……Read On.
POLITICS
US Approves Major Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Trade Tensions with Beijing
The Trump administration has approved selling Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles to Taiwan, a major potential arms sale that is ……Read On.
POLITICS
Johnson and Hunt Prepare for Head-to-Head Debate in Tory Leadership Race
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are set to take part in a head-to-head debate this evening as they each bid ……Read On.
POLITICS
Jill Biden Defends Husband Joe After Kamala Harris Debate Attack
Jill Biden on Monday jumped to her husband’s defense after Sen. Kamala Harris criticized him about his record on race ……Read On.
POLITICS
Trump Criticises UK Ambassador for Leaked Emails
US President Donald Trump has criticised the UK ambassador who said in leaked emails that his administration was “inept”. Mr ……Read On.