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4 weeks ago

It's Quite a Line to Walk': Maggie Haberman Says Minefield Awaits Trump if He Grants Clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell

Trump stated, 'I'm allowed to do it,' in response to questions about granting clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell. This indicates his openness to considering a pardon.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Contortions of Josh Hawley

Hawley initially opposed Medicaid cuts but ultimately voted for a bill that will significantly reduce funding and increase uninsured Americans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Labour's visa crackdown in social care: another problem for an overstretched system | Editorial

The social care sector faces 130,000 vacancies, requiring 540,000 new care workers by 2040 due to an ageing population and chronic undervaluation of workers.
UK politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Pam Bondi Fired the Avenger of Sex Trafficking Victims on Donald Trump's Personal Authority - emptywheel

Donald Trump's decision to fire Maurene Comey appears linked to his reaction to the Epstein scandal and creates the impression of personal discretion.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump's latest Ukraine-Russia U-turn: Why is the US resuming arms supplies?

US military aid to Ukraine has been resumed after an initial pause, signaling support amidst intensified Russian assaults.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Welfare bill will now lift 50,000 out of poverty after changes, assessment finds

Changes to the welfare bill will lift 50,000 people out of poverty, reversing some initial cuts to personal independence payments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK MPs vote to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group

"By implementing this measure, we will remove Palestine Action's veil of legitimacy, tackle its financial support and degrade its efforts to recruit and radicalise people into committing terrorist activity in its name."
UK politics
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump runs up Supreme Court winning streak, amassing more power

The Supreme Court's term favored President Trump, emphasizing a shift in judicial power and limitations on checks against presidential actions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.
SF politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Reform council brings in 'British values' flag rules

Harrison described the eight-minute cabinet meeting, which had only the flag-flying policy on the agenda, as 'historic'. He said: 'People will rightly ask why are we changing this protocol... celebrate British values [which] is what unites us all.'
London politics
Public health
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a key CDC advisory panel on vaccines, raising concerns about public trust and safety.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Barabak: The real question isn't whether Harris will run for governor. It's why.

Kamala Harris is at a crossroads, considering whether to retire, run for Governor of California, or attempt a presidential run in 2028.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump fires Doug Emhoff and others from US Holocaust Memorial Council

The Trump administration's firing of several members from the US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, politicizes Holocaust remembrance.
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