Category: Politics
The Capitol Police and the Scars of the January 6th Riot
Edwards was one of many on the force who suffered concussions; of the seven or eight officers in Gonell’s squad who served on the 6th, he counted t [...]
The Jan 6. Capitol Riot Committee’s Consideration of a Criminal Referral, Explained
“Generally speaking, omissions aren’t crimes,” said David Alan Sklansky, a law professor and co-director of the Stanford Criminal Justice Center. “ [...]
New Hampshire’s Secretary of State, Bill Gardner, Is Retiring
Bill Gardner, who for decades as secretary of state has fiercely defended New Hampshire’s right to hold the country’s first presidential primaries, [...]
The Capitol Police and the Scars of January. 6
Edwards was one of many on the force who suffered concussions; of the seven or eight officers in Gonell’s squad who served on the 6th, he counted t [...]
Covid: England must stick with Plan B to protect NHS – PM
PM says it would be "folly" to think pandemic is over - as hospitals face "considerable" pressure.
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UK steel future uncertain without US tariffs deal
Europe has reached an agreement over Trump-era taxes but the UK is still facing 25% tariffs.
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500,000 demand removal of Sir Tony Blair's knighthood
A petition accuses the ex-PM of war crimes, but Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the honour is deserved.
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Keir Starmer: Labour needs to earn the public's trust
Sir Keir Starmer says just because the Tories are losing trust it does not mean his party inherits it.
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Pardons extended to all abolished same-sex crimes
More people, living or dead, will be eligible to have historical convictions wiped from their records.
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Representative Bobby Rush, Longtime Illinois Democrat, Will Retire
WASHINGTON — Representative Bobby L. Rush, the most senior Illinois House lawmaker, said on Monday that he planned to retire at the end of the year [...]
How Omicron Could Affect the 2022 Midterm Elections
Hi. Welcome to On Politics, your guide to the political news in Washington and across the nation.We’re your hosts, Blake and Leah. We’ve both been [...]
New Hampshire Secretary of State, Longest Serving in U.S., Is Retiring
Bill Gardner, who for decades as secretary of state has fiercely defended New Hampshire’s right to hold the country’s first presidential primaries, [...]
The Jan. 6 Committee’s Consideration of a Criminal Referral, Explained
“Generally speaking, omissions aren’t crimes,” said David Alan Sklansky, a law professor and co-director of the Stanford Criminal Justice Center. “ [...]
Fire ravages Cape Town seat of South Africa’s Parliament
City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Jermaine Carelse said no injuries were reported. Parliament was closed for the holidays.
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Survivors count blessings after devastating Colorado fire
The flames stopped about 100 yards (90 meters) from her property, and she slept Saturday night in her home using a space heater and hot water bott [...]