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UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Netanyahu visits Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant DW 04/01/2025

Hungary defies ICC obligations by welcoming Netanyahu despite pending war crime charges.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Lawmakers play Whac-A-Mole with failed legislation

California's political landscape often sees legislation re-emerge through procedural maneuvers, reflecting ongoing battles over transparency in ballot measures.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Will Republicans Want to Succeed Trump? JD Vance Gets Cheers From the Right

Vice President JD Vance is positioning himself as a potential successor to Trump amidst ongoing legislative efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Judge revokes decision to retire, foiling Trump's replacement plans

Judge Wynn's reversal of retirement prevents Trump from filling the judicial vacancy, illustrating political maneuvering in the judiciary.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Will Republicans Want to Succeed Trump? JD Vance Gets Cheers From the Right

Vice President JD Vance is positioning himself as a potential successor to Trump amidst ongoing legislative efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Judge revokes decision to retire, foiling Trump's replacement plans

Judge Wynn's reversal of retirement prevents Trump from filling the judicial vacancy, illustrating political maneuvering in the judiciary.
more#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Dems' delay of Stefanik special election a hypocritical threat to democracy

Democrats' proposed changes to special election rules in New York threaten democratic representation for strategic political gain.
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Lurie is trying to fire an independent police commissioner; maybe the chief is next - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's recent actions aim to consolidate power over police oversight, effectively influencing the future of police leadership amidst political maneuvering.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Seanad elections 2025: Michael McDowell still top dog as losers hope for reprieve from Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Clifford-Lee and Chu requested recounts in the Seanad election, highlighting the unpredictable nature of political contests.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pete Hegseth and Trump Cancel Mark Milley's Security Detail

Recent actions by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signal a political shift in Pentagon culture, aimed at reestablishing loyalty and control post-Milley.
#trump
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Trump Supports the Police, Just as Long as They Support Him

Trump's pardons reflect conflicting allegiances to police and political constituents, highlighting a complicated race element in his decisions.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Debt Ceiling Power Play Is a Prelude to the Congressional Chaos to Come

Musk and Trump attempted to influence Congress to reject a bipartisan spending deal, resulting in alienation within their own coalition.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Trump Supports the Police, Just as Long as They Support Him

Trump's pardons reflect conflicting allegiances to police and political constituents, highlighting a complicated race element in his decisions.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Debt Ceiling Power Play Is a Prelude to the Congressional Chaos to Come

Musk and Trump attempted to influence Congress to reject a bipartisan spending deal, resulting in alienation within their own coalition.
more#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

Shameful!' Hakeem Jeffries Goes to Bat for Ousted Republican House Intel Chair Mike Turner

Hakeem Jeffries defended Mike Turner as a principled leader, calling his removal from the House Intelligence Committee unjust and potentially harmful to national security.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Yellowstone Recap: Cause of Death

Episode "Three Fifty-Three" successfully focuses on key characters and narrative, engaging viewers and improving on earlier episodes of the final season.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

San Jose mayor says proposal to replace Omar Torres by appointment reeks of politics

The process to replace Omar Torres on the San Jose City Council is contentious, with debates over whether to appoint an interim official or hold a special election.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lioness Recap: Lie Craft

Trust is a luxury not afforded to CIA operatives, complicating relationships and decision-making.
#judicial-reform
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
World politics

Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan

Pakistan's Parliament passed amendments to change the chief justice appointment process, seen as limiting judicial independence and reinforcing political control.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Protesters storm Mexico's Senate to disrupt judicial reform debate

Protests erupted against a controversial judicial reform in Mexico, which critics warn could undermine the rule of law and judicial independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
World politics

Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan

Pakistan's Parliament passed amendments to change the chief justice appointment process, seen as limiting judicial independence and reinforcing political control.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Protesters storm Mexico's Senate to disrupt judicial reform debate

Protests erupted against a controversial judicial reform in Mexico, which critics warn could undermine the rule of law and judicial independence.
more#judicial-reform
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago

Kathy Hochul Has an Eric Adams Problem

Governor Hochul faces challenging political ramifications due to Mayor Adams's indictment, made difficult by unclear laws regarding the removal process.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
SF politics

Switching Oakland City Council races backfires on candidate, leaving her off the ballot

Tonya Love's switch to another council race before the deadline resulted in her exclusion from the November ballot due to insufficient signatures.
fromwww.npr.org
1 year ago
Europe politics

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to call for a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson due to reliance on Democrat votes.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 5, Orchestrated maneuvers in the dark (and rainy)

A comparatively quiet yet busy episode full of maneuverings and narrative setups for future events.
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