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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Rishi Sunak taken prisoner' by Tory right wing rebels

Rishi Sunak is being pressured by right-wing factions in his party, leading to a shift towards more conservative policies. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

Rishi Sunak Squirms As Sky News Host Presses On Fixing An Election Date

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces pressure on election date amid declining poll numbers [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak laughs off questions about general election date

Rishi Sunak laughed off questions about calling a general election, frustrating journalists.
Pressure mounts on the Prime Minister to reveal the date of the general election in the second half of 2024. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Disaster for Sunak as Labour overturns Tory majorities in double by-election defeat

Labour won back-to-back by-election victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough, overturning significant Tory majorities.
The losses put pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and raise concerns for Tory backbenchers ahead of a general election. [ more ]
New York Post
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden faces potentially nightmarish June swoon with his re-election hopes fading

Biden faces a challenging June with reelection concerns, son's trials, and scheduled debates, exacerbating pressure on his presidency. [ more ]
The Nation
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

The Media Keeps Asking the Wrong Questions About Biden and the "Uncommitted" Vote

Public opinion on US support for Israel is shifting due to Israel's actions in the Palestinian territories. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden and Mexico's President Vow Combined Action on Illegal Immigration

Both President Biden and the president of Mexico are aiming to prevent illegal immigration through joint efforts amidst intense political pressure. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Threatens to Condition Israel Aid

President Biden threatened to condition American support on Israel's treatment of civilians in Gaza.
Biden urged Netanyahu to negotiate a cease-fire and release hostages taken by Hamas, demanding specific changes within hours or days. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Nebraska Lawmakers Block Trump-Backed Changes to Electoral System

Nebraska's State Legislature rejected a change to a winner-take-all Electoral College system despite pressure from Trump and the governor.
Nebraska utilizes a system where electoral votes are partially assigned by congressional districts, potentially impacting close presidential races. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

House GOP invites Biden to testify at stalled impeachment inquiry

House Republicans invite President Biden to testify before Congress regarding Biden family businesses.
GOP-led impeachment inquiry into Biden lacks hard evidence but faces pressure to deliver results. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Film

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prison

Director Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to escape prison and attend Cannes premiere amid pressure over his banned film. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote

Yousaf, SNP leader, confident in winning vote of no confidence despite pressure from political opponents. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Europe politics

Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Far Right

Mike Johnson faced challenges from both hard-right conservatives and establishment Republicans but eventually decided to support Ukraine funding with Democratic help. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Stefanik Has Taken Aim at Elite College Presidents

Representative Elise Stefanik has significantly influenced elite universities by scrutinizing issues of antisemitism, gaining national attention and accolades. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Marketing

Mike Johnson targets Ukraine, Israel and TikTok in foreign aid push

House GOP struggles with foreign aid decisions amidst factional divide. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Marketing

TikTok hawks hope intel briefing will scare Senate into action

There were only eight days between bill introduction and House passage.
Briefings from intelligence officials played a crucial role in the bill's overwhelming support. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Venture

If TikTok goes away, that's not good for public pension funds

State and local retirement funds have indirect investments in ByteDance through private equity holdings.
The ByteDance investments are relatively small, well under 1% of each pension fund's overall assets. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 months ago
Music

Olivia Rodrigo's Management Bans Abortion Funds From Distributing Contraceptives on Guts Tour

Olivia Rodrigo's management ended distribution of contraceptive supplies at tour venues due to political pressure.
International media coverage resulted from the viral pictures of contraceptive supplies handed out at shows. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Anger as Tower Hamlets mayor removes Palestinian flags after no go zone' row

Mayor Lutfur Rahman decided to remove Palestinian flags from council buildings in Tower Hamlets, citing concerns about unfair attacks and Islamophobic narratives.
Residents reacted, viewing the removal of the flags as a backtrack and a response to external pressure rather than a genuine decision. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Tory donor's comments about Diane Abbott racist and wrong', No 10 says

Downing Street described comments about Diane Abbott as racist and wrong.
Pressure on Rishi Sunak from various politicians led to a change in stance regarding Frank Hester's remarks. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: Tories need a Budget bounce but can Jeremy Hunt deliver?

Chancellors face demands from inside and outside for various fiscal actions.
Conservative MPs emphasize the importance of tax cuts for party identity and public appeal. [ more ]
The American Conservative
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

Letitia James's Trial Balloon Trial Against the NRA

The NRA's trial over alleged financial mismanagement reveals political pressure from state leadership
New York Attorney General Letitia James campaigned against the NRA's non-profit status based on its political views [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Met accused of bowing to political pressure with Palestine march curbs

The Metropolitan police commissioner has banned pro-Palestine demonstrators from rallying outside Downing Street.
Organizers claim that the police were unable to consult with government offices and businesses about the disruption. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
US politics

Frog being boiled': US troop deaths in Jordan incite Republican Iran hawks

Republican lawmakers are urging President Biden to take decisive action against Iran following a drone attack that killed three US troops.
Experts and advocates warn that increased political pressure may lead to direct confrontation with Iran, posing a danger to the US. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft debated whether to shutter AI lab in Beijing due to political pressure: report

Top Microsoft executives have debated closing their AI lab in Beijing due to concerns about national security and political pressure.
The lab's potential risks include hacking and the loss of researchers to Chinese tech firms. [ more ]
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