Politics
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Josiah
@Josiah -
6 months ago
US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist on American soil - report
The target was Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Financial Times reports.
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Jessika
@Jessika -
over 3 years ago
Science meets politics
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
almost 5 years ago
Neo-Nazi held on suspicion of assassinating pro-migrant German politician
For the first time since the Third Reich, it appears that a politician has been assassinated in Germany. On June 2, Walter Lübcke, who was president of the regional council in the city of Kassel in central Germany, was shot in the head at close range and killed at his hom...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
almost 4 years ago
Jon Stewart's 'Irresistible' takes aim at American politics - Reuters
Reuters NowJon Stewart's 'Irresistible' takes aim at American politicsPostedComedian Jon Stewart has taken "the redundancy of the political system" and turned it into a comedy with a twist with his new film, "Irresistible."Source: ReutersPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
about 4 years ago
Avlon: Coronavirus doesn't care about partisan politics
With tens of thousands of confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe, CNN's John Avlon breaks down the Trump administration's response to the threat of the disease spreading within the US.Source: CNNPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Meggie
@Meggie -
almost 5 years ago
Trump bets hard that the Supreme Court is just as corrupt as he is
Last month, a federal court held that President Trump cannot block a House subpoena targeting Trump’s accounting firm, which seeks many of Trump’s financial records. On Monday, Trump’s lawyers filed a brief asking a federal appeals court to reverse this decision, and thei...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
almost 5 years ago
Right-wing plutocrats try to rebrand in face of rising support for progressive policies
The politically powerful Koch network is looking to change its image. In the face of rising support for progressive policies, the well-funded network wants to rebrand from greedy capitalists to benevolent philanthropists. Until the Kochs and their fellow donors stop suppo...continued
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Grayce
@Grayce -
about 2 months ago
Mordaunt rubbishes talk of challenging Sunak
The Portsmouth MP says she is focussed on doing her current job and called speculation "nonsense".
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
about 3 years ago
China warns foreign brands over Xinjiang - Reuters
Chinese officials on Monday said Sweden's H&M and other foreign companies should not make rash moves or step into politics after the companies raised concerns about forced labor in Xinjiang, sparking furious online backlash and boycotts.
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Assunta
@Assunta -
about 5 years ago
Congressman Loudermilk’s defense of Georgia’s ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban makes no sense
A day after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed a law banning nearly all abortions in the state, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) praised the bill, saying it was logical because doctors in hospitals take patients’ pulses to check for signs of life. The law, HB 481, prohibits v...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
over 2 years ago
Longtime Senator, GOP leader Bob Dole dies at 98 - Reuters.com
Bob Dole, who overcame grievous World War Two combat wounds to become a pre-eminent figure in U.S. politics as a longtime Republican senator from Kansas and his party's unsuccessful 1996 presidential nominee, died on Sunday at age 98.
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Roger
@Roger -
almost 5 years ago
A dead man’s secret files again prove Republicans lied in court — this time about gerrymandering
North Carolina Republicans were lying to a federal judge when they claimed they were unable to fix the state’s racially gerrymandered legislative map in time for a special election, a new court filing alleged Thursday. In 2017, a judge in the case ordered the special elec...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
almost 5 years ago
New York just banned religious exemptions for vaccinations. These states should follow its lead.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Thursday evening signed a measure banning religious exemptions for vaccinations into law, as the state wrestles with a measles outbreak that has affected more than 1,000 people this year alone. “The science is crystal clear: Vaccines are ...continued
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Sandrine
@Sandrine -
about 5 years ago
Grassley questions whether Trump actually understands the impact of tariffs on US farmers
As President Donald Trump continues to pursue an escalating trade war with China, it’s unclear whether he fully understands what the consequences might be for Americans, particularly U.S. farmers. Now, it appears the Senate’s longest-serving Republican — and the third in ...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
almost 5 years ago
Canada knocks US from perch as top destination for refugees
America is no longer the global leader in providing safe haven for people fleeing conflict and persecution. Canada has knocked the United States from its perch as the top resettler of refugees — the first time the United States has not held the top spot since 1980. A new ...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
23 days ago
Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.
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Jany
@Jany -
almost 5 years ago
Maine repeals its failed TANF drug testing requirement
Maine has repealed its controversial and abysmally unsuccessful drug testing requirement for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) beneficiaries. Gov. Janet Mills (D), who had proposed the change, signed it into law on Monday as part of a $7.98 billion two-year s...continued
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Rahsaan
@Rahsaan -
almost 5 years ago
GOP lawmaker claims there’s no need to impeach Trump because the real villains are already locked up
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Tuesday dismissed a GOP colleague’s recent call to impeach President Donald Trump, saying that the real villains have already been punished and claiming — incorrectly — that House Democrats were against such a move anyway. In an interview wit...continued
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
about 2 months ago
The new 28-year-old peer who wants to scrap the Lords
Plaid Cymru activist Carmen Smith is the new youngest member of the House of Lords.
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
almost 5 years ago
New report on horrific sex abuse at Ohio State doesn’t exonerate Jim Jordan
Richard Strauss, who worked as an Ohio State doctor from 1978 to 1998, sexually abused at least 177 men during his time at the university, according to a 182-page report released by the law firm Perkins Cole on Friday. The report detailed how Strauss, who committed suicid...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
6 months ago
What Geert Wilders' victory means for Dutch society
After his Dutch election win. will the anti-Islam populist leader be able to effect any of his ideas?
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Patrick
@Patrick -
about 2 months ago
'I got my first death threat before I was elected'
With £31m committed to improving politicians' safety, how bad is the abuse our local leaders face?
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Marlon
@Marlon -
over 3 years ago
Politics Chat: Two Unemployment Benefits Expired, With More To Follow
With another COVID-19 relief bill awaiting his signature or veto, what's President Trump's end game? A new Congress begins Jan. 3, a new president in 24 days, and millions of Americans are struggling.
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Ariel
@Ariel -
almost 3 years ago
How to handle China at 100
There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth.
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Jany
@Jany -
9 months ago
Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds
Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC.
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