#political-debate

#political-debate

The government said 41,472 people arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in 2025 the second highest number on record after 45,774 made the journey in 2022. The number of crossings was running at the highest level on record for much of the year, but the pace slowed in the last two months of 2025. The total for the year ended up being 13% higher than the figure for 2024.

I'm sorry. I don't want anybody to get shotyoung kids, I hate that, but Charlie Kirk was not a pimple on Rob Reiner's a** when it comes to influence, when it comes to impact, when it comes to anything else. I don't want to say anything bad, but for God's sake, don't dare compare Charlie Kirk to Rob Reiner. That's not fair.

Simon Harris has accused Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson of being "a hypocrite" for saying the party is on "the side of the working people" after a group which raises money to aid Sinn Féin accepted donations from US construction firms.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill said Ciattarelli killed tens of thousands of people during a tense Wednesday night debate. Ciattarelli also accused his opponent of breaking the law to access his records while Sherrill claimed he'd profited from publishing misinformation to the public. He was paid to develop an app so that people who are addicted could more easily get access to opioids; and so, as he made millions, as these opioid companies made billions, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died, Sherrill said during the debate.

Tarlov accused Conway of using buzzwords once again to make outrageous statements regarding Newsom's redistricting plan and governance as a Democrat.

Jennings emphasized that polling shows the Epstein story is not a priority for the American people, including Republicans, stating, "nobody cares. This is like the least important thing to the American people."

Alan Collins stated, "Savile was an opportunist who took advantage of the myriad opportunities afforded him by the BBC and the NHS (among others) to sexually abuse children."

Sir James Cleverly accused Sir Keir Starmer of prioritizing asylum seekers over the needs of hardworking young Britons, expressing outrage at claims of ample housing for them.

"It's not even a property tax. We need to dispel that myth," said Sinn Féin's Daithí Doolan. "It is a charge on people's homes, and those living in Dublin are unfairly punished by an extremely high price of housing in the capital, and this is used as a benchmark to measure the local property tax."

Pam Bondi will reopen Alcatraz the same day Trump lets her release the Epstein files. So, never,” Izzy Gardon, Newsom's director of communications, told SFGATE.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander claimed that individuals on 'modest' incomes would be shielded from tax increases in upcoming budgets, causing confusion over definitions.

The AC debate has taken center stage in France as temperatures soar, with Marine Le Pen advocating for its implementation in crucial public spaces like schools and hospitals.

The first nationwide heatwave of 2025 in France sparked a fierce political debate on air conditioning, highlighting the country's resistance to widespread AC solutions.

Mary Lou McDonald called the Government's redevelopment plans for the GPO a "betrayal of history", emphasizing that she does not want a shopping centre on sacred revolutionary ground.

France's recent heatwave has ignited a political debate over air conditioning, an amenity that remains sparse and often rejected by much of the population.

GOP leaders are rushing to meet Trump's Fourth of July deadline to pass the package, but they barely secured enough support to muscle it past a procedural Saturday night hurdle.

Mamdani emphasized that the phrase 'globalize the intifada' reflects a yearning for equality and human rights for Palestinians, diverging from the criticism it faces.

Growing up in Sunday school, I was taught from the Bible, those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who curse Israel will cursed.

"You are actually kicking out these three highly qualified service members solely because of their identity. You are the one injecting culture wars into the military, and it's at the detriment of our military readiness and national security."

Zohran Mamdani's popularity in the New York City mayoral race has sparked criticism, reflecting both his energy and the skepticism surrounding his lack of governmental experience.

Politics can be brutal and we must not force discussions about policies like a burqa ban underground, especially when other European countries have implemented them.

The surge in ICE arrests in Massachusetts has sparked a public outcry, revealing deep divisions in views on immigration enforcement, amidst the Trump administration’s initiatives.

The writ of habeas corpus is available to anyone who's been held by the government and who says that they're being held illegally.

We need to see this bill enacted as a matter of urgency, even if this means recalling the Dáil next week and delaying summer recess, said Ms Stephenson.

The election has become a referendum on an unpopular coalition government, with pivotal issues like Poland's relations with Ukraine and EU policies at stake.

"As the Chief Financial Officer of New York City, it is my duty to stand against these life-altering cuts to Medicaid - which will be disastrous for our economy and leave the families, veterans, disabled and elderly New Yorkers in Bay Ridge without care," said Lander. "See you there, Congresswoman."

Setting a work requirement to collect welfare isn’t just about cost reduction; it helps individuals regain dignity and self-respect that comes from having a job.

"This certainly is the height of hypocrisy," state Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-Staten Island) said during debate on the Senate floor.

Despite the backlash, the event aimed to spark dialogue across the political spectrum, promoting civil discourse and finding common ground.

It's very sad to see what's happened to Portugal and Spain and so many people there. But you know, when you hitch your wagon to the weather, it's just a risky endeavor.

Many of the news organizations that are represented in this room have marched in lockstep on false narratives, such as the very fine people hoax...and now what's being called the Maryland man hoax.

Hogg stated, "We cannot simply go out there and say, look, guys, we're not Donald Trump. Vote for us. We need to show people the way that Democrats fight for democracy."

If we deny the constitutional rights of this one man, it threatens the constitutional rights of everyone in America.

I hope they take a 757 during votes, and they take them all down there. Then they can go ahead and they can try to get more folks who have beat their wives, who have been stopped for human trafficking.

The CDU accused the outgoing coalition of rushing through admission flights ahead of a government change, potentially fueling far-right support.