WASHINGTON — In a combative speech on Thursday, Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. defended several of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on what critics call its “shadow docket,” saying the news media had created the impression that “a dangerous cabal is deciding important issues in a novel, secretive, improper way in the middle of the […]
The government is facing increasing anger over introducing a £500m fund for vulnerable families as it cuts Universal Credit payments. The targeted Household Support Fund, announced on Thursday, will be made available to councils in October to help those who are struggling through small grants to meet daily needs such as food, clothing and utilities. […]
Nicky Campbell clashes with caller over Insulate Britain protests We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Caller Dave rang in to BBC Radio […]
Keir Starmer 'needs miracle' to regain Scotland red wall says host We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Polling guru Sir John […]
A Labour MP who said she would not be attending the party’s conference in Brighton on security advice after allegedly getting threats has made an appearance at a rally in the city and criticised Sir Keir Starmer’s position on women’s rights. Rosie Duffield has been criticised for her opposition to transgender women being able to […]
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Monday blocked a spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown this week and a federal debt default next month, moving the nation closer to the brink of fiscal crisis as they refused to allow Democrats to lift the limit on federal borrowing. With a Thursday deadline looming to fund […]
WASHINGTON — Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, the inscrutable Democrat who may hold the key to passing her party’s ambitious social policy and climate bill, is scheduled to have a fund-raiser on Tuesday afternoon with five business lobbying groups, many of which fiercely oppose the bill. Under Ms. Sinema’s political logo, the influential National Association […]
WASHINGTON — School officials in a Missouri city have been making twice-weekly runs to Sam’s Club to stock up on frozen pizzas and hot dogs. A Kansas school district ran out of vegetables for two days last month. And a district in St. Paul, Minn. has an emergency supply of frozen grilled cheese sandwiches in […]
Former President Donald J. Trump is leading an all-out war against Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming because of her perceived lack of loyalty: After voting to impeach him, she became the voice of Republican opposition to his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. But his choice to replace her, Harriet Hageman, was not always a […]
HGV driver slams Boris Johnson's 'insolence' over shortage plans We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson’s plan to reverse a […]