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Politics News - Recent Headlines

Milpitas proposes cuts to programs, vacant staff positions to help close deficit

The Mercury News - 2 days ago

Trump's Qatar jet gift 'rife with political espionage' issues, GOP senator warns

CNBC - 2 days ago

Welsh Tories in vow to introduce winter fuel payment, if elected

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

The Supreme Court May Pick the Worst Possible Case to Cede More Power to Trump -- Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern

Slate - 2 days ago

The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill

The Globe and Mail - 2 days ago

Chicago area transit reform 'on track' but questions of funding remain

Chicago Sun-Times - 2 days ago

'Don't believe a word of it!' Keir Starmer ripped apart on BBC QT over migration plans -- Conservative Nigel Huddleston blasts PM for taking away deterrent and criticises plans to curb...

Daily Express - 2 days ago

The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill

CTV News - 2 days ago

Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Supreme Court Entertains Trump's Efforts To Neuter Federal Courts

Rolling Stone - 2 days ago

OPINION - Keir Starmer wanted a Brexit 'reset' but his EU friends have stabbed him in the back

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Instalan 11 nuevas cámaras de velocidad cerca de escuelas y parques

Chicago Sun-Times - 2 days ago

City has run out of money set aside for settlements, but $62M more has been added to tab

Chicago Sun-Times - 2 days ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Business Insider - 2 days ago

Group that got $5M from Hope Florida Foundation spent it without board knowing, chairman says

Tampa Bay Times - 2 days ago

Farage leading a 'cult' says ex-Reform MP

Sky News - 2 days ago

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US is the only country with birthright citizenship. It's not

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

In Abu Dhabi, Trump makes first visit to a mosque as president

NPR - 2 days ago

Polls Show Trump Job Approval Stabilizing, But He's Still Underwater

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Ottawa promises 'substantive' fall update as critics call for full budget

The Globe and Mail - 2 days ago

GOP congressman calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene's stock trades

Business Insider - 2 days ago

How this Boston physics student became one of Murano's youngest master glassmakers

CTV News - 2 days ago

In Which Part of a Flower Do Seeds First Form? -- Ray Hamel

Slate - 2 days ago

Donald Trump just became a grandfather for the 11th time. Meet all his grandkids.

Business Insider - 2 days ago

Who's Behind Miami Trump 'Wannabe Dictator' Billboard Near MIA? -- By Naomi Feinstein -- This is the latest billboard to go up in Miami to bash the president and his administration.

Miami New Times - 2 days ago

Lawmakers fight to save program giving health benefits to Illinois residents without legal status

Chicago Sun-Times - 2 days ago

Space Force, governors at odds over plans to pull talent from National Guard units

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

'It's part of who I am': PM heads for Rome as questions raised about his faith

Sydney Morning Herald - 2 days ago

Senate rejects Democratic measure to force more transparency on deportations to El Salvador

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Police issue major update after fire at Keir Starmer's home

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Trump touts partnership with UAE, a key ally

ABC News - 2 days ago

RFK Jr. Is Coming for Abortion Pills

Mother Jones - 2 days ago

Who is Louisiana native Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in Qatar

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Homeland Security looks to buy a new $50M jet for secretary and Coast Guard officials

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Supreme Court hears arguments over President Trump's birthright citizenship order

ABC News - 2 days ago

Secretive inquiry found NSW insurance regulator contributed to trauma of injured workers

Sydney Morning Herald - 2 days ago

MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

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Chicago Sun-Times - 2 days ago

Former Children's Health Ireland boss kept salary of almost €184k in new role

Irish Times - 2 days ago

Man charged with arson after fires at Starmer's properties

Independent UK - 2 days ago

Trump Mocks France Because He's Jealous of World War II Celebrations

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

San Jose mayor calls for reforms after latest animal shelter death

The Mercury News - 2 days ago

Albanese has shied from culture wars. This one waits for him when parliament resumes

Sydney Morning Herald - 2 days ago

Worried about lack of budget, Blanchet wants details of Liberal tax cut

CBC News - 2 days ago

Where Do Things Stand With the Abrego Garcia Case?

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe doesn't rule out joining Tories - and could even set up his own party

Sky News - 2 days ago

Supreme Court could block Trump's birthright citizenship order but limit nationwide injunctions

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

DeSantis signs Florida fluoride ban. What comes next?

Tampa Bay Times - 2 days ago

Brooke van Velden responds to criticism from Winston Peters

NZ Herald - 2 days ago

Supreme Court justices appear divided in birthright citizenship arguments

NPR - 2 days ago

East Bay MUD criticized by Asian community over status of board VP

The Mercury News - 2 days ago

An embarrassment for Starmer on migrant return hubs?

Sky News - 2 days ago

FBI warns of AI voice messages impersonating top U.S. officials

CNBC - 2 days ago

Munster Technological University cyberattack response cost €3.5m, PAC told

Irish Times - 2 days ago

Fidan, Rubio continue to push for direct Russia-Ukraine talks

Daily Sabah - 2 days ago

How Many Times Will Trump Backtrack on Tariffs?

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

UK requests return to EU's freedom of movement – for pets

Independent UK - 2 days ago

Government appoints KC to lead Abedi prison attack review

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

New state law says Santa Claus must lay off weed . . . advertisements -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill that bars weed advertisers from targeting kids with St. Nick and other friendly characters.

Phoenix New Times - 2 days ago

Some legislators want to change how Baton Rouge elects judges. Others have concerns.

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Nato ally casts doubt Starmer's 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine

Independent UK - 2 days ago

Zelenskyy lauds Türkiye's 'multifaceted' diplomacy after Erdoğan talks

Daily Sabah - 2 days ago

Minister not willing to 'recommend' candidate without policing experience for Garda Commissioner job

Irish Times - 2 days ago

PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

A once-fringe theory on birthright citizenship comes to the Supreme Court

NPR - 2 days ago

Trump says the U.S. and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Starmer 'confident' of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake' -- 15 May 02:26 AM

NZ Herald - 2 days ago

Are Republicans having trouble recruiting Senate candidates in the Trump era?

ABC News - 2 days ago

Tory MPs are 'praying that Nigel Farage dies before the next election' -- EXCLUSIVE - Nigel Farage's former spin doctor of 20 years has revealed the morbid hopes of...

Daily Express - 2 days ago

The Brief – From showdown to no-show

Euractiv - 2 days ago

First Everest death of climbing season recorded

CTV News - 2 days ago

Bloc Leader Blanchet wants courts to order new election in Terrebonne

CBC News - 2 days ago

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against 'vilifying' public bodies

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

Stephen Miller re-emerges as an 'untouchable' force in Trump's White House

NBC News - 2 days ago

Smart politics or a publicity stunt? The man behind the latest effort to impeach Donald Trump

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

'Peers, Partners, and Equals': How a Tiny California Nonprofit Gets Unhoused People Back on Their Feet

Mother Jones - 2 days ago

Labour is running scared and we're not buying Keir Starmer's 'tough guy' act -- This week's rhetoric was driven entirely by opportunism, not conviction.

Daily Express - 2 days ago

FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season, internal review finds

ABC News - 2 days ago

Poilievre waiting for details of Liberal tax cut before committing support

CBC News - 2 days ago

China keeps hold on rare earth metals after lifting some U.S. export curbs

CNBC - 2 days ago

Just how bad are San Diego's budget problems? City may dip into reserves for first time in years

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Practicality rather than divisions behind front-bench reshuffle, Social Democrats say

Irish Times - 2 days ago

Solar farm glare could cause Red Arrows jets to crash, Conservative MP claims

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

Contributor: So far Trump has betrayed any hopes for free markets

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Americans are divided over DEI programs on college campuses, poll finds

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Keir Starmer 'in talks' over huge new deportation deals - full details -- UK officials have drawn up plans to send arrivals to the Balkan state.

Daily Express - 2 days ago

GOP's Stealth Medicaid Cuts Mean Millions Will Lose Coverage

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

Bunk beds purchased to deal with prison overcrowding

Irish Times - 2 days ago

Trump to Qatar, Which Is Giving Him a Jet: 'We Are Going to Protect You'

Rolling Stone - 2 days ago

The Capitol Lakes in Baton Rouge have been contaminated for decades. This group demands action.

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Bloc Quebecois to launch legal challenge of election result in riding of Terrebonne

The Globe and Mail - 2 days ago

UK to begin talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers

Evening Standard - 2 days ago

Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Supreme Court questions Trump birthright citizenship order

CNBC - 2 days ago

The figure that shows the huge health risk facing firefighters in Wales

WalesOnline - 2 days ago

Electric vehicle industry stall has some worried about full-scale power outage

CTV News - 2 days ago

No Liberal budget in 2025 'extremely unusual,' Poilievre says

CBC News - 2 days ago