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Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
The government withdrew subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its legal approach as failing to follow required procedures for compelling journalist testimony.
Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
Trump announced approximately 200 entities have signed a non-binding pledge intended to prevent consumers from bearing datacenter costs, covering firms supplying 80% of US power distribution.
Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination
The Education Department rescinded a disparate impact rule used to assess school discrimination, requiring proof of intentional discrimination instead. The move drew sharp criticism from civil rights advocates who said it undermines protections for students of color.
US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
Trump’s trade chief denied tariffs raised US prices during Senate testimony, while Democrats cited studies showing families paid $1,700 more in tariff costs since the president’s return to office.
Election deniers win Republican primaries in Arizona
Trump-backed election denier Andy Biggs won Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial primary, setting up a fall race against Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in a key battleground state.
House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill incorporating President Trump’s request to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, passing 216-212 with minimal Democratic support.
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
The House approved legislation Wednesday barring members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, a long-discussed ethics proposal that advanced amid campaign season but faced criticism over exemptions and unrelated provisions.
R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 84
R. James Woolsey, who served as CIA director during the Clinton administration starting in early 1993, has died at age 84 from a stroke.
Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops
A federal judge questioned whether Defense Secretary Hegseth’s testosterone treatment program for troops differs legally from hormone therapy provided to transgender service members under Trump’s military ban.
Police anti-racism document ‘gives wrong impression’, minister says
The Independent Office for Police Conduct's is reviewing a guidance document from the National Police Chiefs' Council. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Independent Office for Police...
Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA batch of...
Reform Makerfield candidate admits making ‘crass’ comments in past
Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnRobert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics...
Henry Nowak case reignites claims of unfair policing
The 18-year-old's murder has sparked debate among politicians over attitudes in policing. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe 18-year-old's murder has sparked debate among politicians...
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's...
Mandelson files: What you need to know
The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe government has published more than...
Key messages between Mandelson and ministers so far
In 2024, before he was appointed ambassador, Lord Mandelson lobbied Oxford alumni among Labour ministers to vote for him to be the next chancellor of the university, including Emma Reynolds, Ed Miliband, Torsten Bell, Georgia Gould, Ellie Reeves, Kirsty McNeill and...
Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
And, whenever the moment comes and Sir Keir Starmer is looking back on his time at No10 (however long or short his tenure turns out to be), his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique he and others offer about the big calls...
‘Bereft and beleaguered’ – Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNewly published documents show Lord...
PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told
Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnUnions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to...
UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
But in a statement, they added: "We note that the dissenting and separate opinion by Professor Mohamed Abdel Wahab shows that the issues before the tribunal were complex and open to different legal conclusions, including that the November 2024 exchanges relied on by...
Ministers braced for private texts and WhatsApps in Mandelson file release
Those with an understanding of how the embassy in Washington works describe it as being almost like a government department itself in size – and, crucially, with connections to so many aspects of the Whitehall government machine, given the importance of the UK-US...
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