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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Threats against female MPs having chilling effect' on women in public life, minister says

Threats against female MPs are deterring talented women from entering public life, prompting the government to announce new security measures and a national threat assessment centre for elected representatives.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK lawmaker's partner arrested over China spying allegations

British police arrested three men, including the partner of a Labour MP, on suspicion of assisting Chinese intelligence services in violation of the National Security Act 2023.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

Political Defectors Face Mistrust, Hostility, Sexism, and Worse. Why Do They Do It? | The Walrus

Switching political parties provokes severe partisan backlash, threats, and professional challenges that can shorten political careers.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Massive 'No Kings' rally in D.C. features LGBTQ+ rights advocates: 'This is my country too'

Tens of thousands rallied in Washington and thousands more nationwide opposing President Trump's perceived authoritarianism, with diverse speakers and heightened security after a recent assassination.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Reform claims Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security has been slashed

Donations keep The Independent’s journalists reporting on critical US and UK stories without paywalls, enabling on-the-ground coverage of issues like reproductive rights and security disputes.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Morning Docket: 08.29.25 - Above the Law

Trump takes a chainsaw to a bunch of federal unions. [ Bloomberg Law] Bar exam scores are sky high. [ Reuters] More petty Trumpian retribution: Kamala Harris's Secret Service detail nixed. [ Huffington Post] The legal fight over the abortion pill is ramping up in disturbing ways. [ Slate] Trump's approval rating is down, as it turns out Americans aren't a fan of military takeovers. [ The Hill]
US politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

House lawmakers are now getting $5,000 a month for personal security guards

House members' funding for security has significantly increased amid rising concerns about political violence.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Germany updates: Bundestag under constant cyberattack DW 07/20/2025

Bundestag President Julia Klockner calls for enhanced cyber defenses and expanded parliamentary police rights due to constant cyberattacks on Germany's parliament.
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