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The Empty Desks of Los Angeles: Why 713,000 Ballots are Stalling
As Los Angeles County struggles with a massive vote count backlog, reports of vacant workstations at the processing faci...
Burnham's Leap of Faith: A Glimpse into Labour's Leadership Future
Andy Burnham's confirmation to run for UK Prime Minister if he wins the Makerfield by-election has sent shockwaves throu...
USPS Sued Over Alleged Role in Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions
A lawsuit alleges the US Postal Service proposed rule would violate federal law and threaten mail-in ballot access.
Ontario Premier Defends Charter Flights Amid Cost Scrutiny, While Canucks Hire Malhotra
Doug Ford justifies pricey private jets as critics call for transparency; Vancouver taps Manny Malhotra as head coach.
Blix Sounds Alarm on Iran War Justifications
Former UN inspector Hans Blix warns of 'far-fetched' justifications for Iran war, drawing parallels with Iraq invasion.
Cornyn's Trump Card: A Highway to Nowhere
Senator John Cornyn's highway renaming bill hits a roadblock after President Trump's endorsement of his primary opponent...
VAT Scandal: SNP Faces Tax Probe After CEO's £400,000 Spending Spree
From luxury motorhomes to silicone egg poachers, the Scottish National Party must now answer to HMRC over fraudulent tax...
Trump's At-Will Order Triples Political Appointees, Critics Cry 'Spoils System'
President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying 8,000 senior federal workers as at-will employees, tripling the ...
Trump's Lincoln Memorial Revamp: A $30 Million Gateway to the Past
US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, a project that has be...
The Makerfield Gambit: Andy Burnham’s High-Stakes Bid for Number 10
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has signaled his intent to challenge for the premiership, provided he secures a We...
Supreme Court and AG Nominees Face Senate Gauntlet Over Jan. 6 and Trump Loyalty
Elena Kagan's Supreme Court bid and Merrick Blanche's AG nomination hit headwinds as Senators demand clarity on Jan. 6 v...
Maine Senate Race: Moulton Dismisses Platner's Scandals, Focuses on Collins
Rep. Seth Moulton downplays Graham Platner's misconduct, arguing Sen. Susan Collins' Trump support is the greater threat...
Trump Bets Big on Coal: $700 Million in New Funding for Plants and Export Terminals
The president announces a trio of coal initiatives using Defense Production Act funds, grants, and a new export terminal...
Peter Kyle's 'Queen of the South' Warning: Entitlement Is Not Leadership
Business Secretary Peter Kyle raps Andy Burnham with a pointed warning, as the Makerfield by-election looms and Labour l...
June’s New Designation Sparks Pride‑Month Clash
Republican governors in Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah and Arkansas have renamed June “Nuclear Family” or “Strong Fam...
Congress bill would lock U.S.-Israel intel sharing, but leave one big loophole
A new U.S. bill mandates presidents document any cuts to intelligence sharing with Israel—yet leaves key questions about...
King Charles and Queen Camilla Skip Peter Phillips’ Wedding to Catch the Derby
The royal couple’s decision to leave the nephew’s nuptials early for the Epsom Derby has sparked a debate over tradition...
Trump's Ballroom Ambitions Survive Senate Vote Despite GOP Defections
Six Republican senators broke party lines in a failed attempt to block funding for the President's planned event space.
Texas Screwworm Outbreak Collides with USDA Staff Cuts and WIC Benefit Reductions
As New World screwworm hits Texas cattle for the first time since 1966, a lawmaker demands full USDA staffing while budg...
B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault, refuses to step down
Independent MLA Jordan Kealy faces one count of sexual assault for alleged 2024 incidents; he maintains innocence and vo...
Bruised Duke: Mountbatten‑Windsor’s Latest Controversy Unfolds
The former Duke of York was photographed with a large purple bruise near Sandringham, while police widen their probe int...
Inflation Fears and IRS Scandals: Bessent's Congressional Grilling
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced intense questioning on economic policies and a $1.8 billion IRS settlement in hea...
Sudbury's Mayor Stays True to His Word
Mayor Paul Lefebvre's commitment to his 2022 election pledges is a breath of fresh air in local politics.
Trump's $700M Coal Bet: Defense Production Act Fuels New Plants and Exports
President Trump unveils $700 million in coal funding via the Defense Production Act and Energy Department grants, as oil...
Arizona's Second Shot: The Legal Battle to Re-Indict 2020 Fake Electors
After a procedural blunder voided the first attempt, Attorney General Kris Mayes is reviving the case against Rudy Giuli...
Labour's Leadership Battle Heats Up: A Battle of Entitlements
Peter Kyle takes a thinly-veiled swipe at Andy Burnham, questioning whether entitlement is a qualification for leadershi...
Bournemouth’s New Beach Tax: A Fight Over Tourism and Safety
The Dorset resort is pushing a £2‑per‑night levy to curb anti‑social behaviour, sparking a clash between local residents...
Burnham: Brexit might not have happened if I'd been Labour leader
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says his leadership could have changed the 2016 referendum outcome.
Bank of England's Remote Work Conundrum: Talent Retention vs Public Trust
The Bank of England's flexible work policy sparks outrage as 6,000 staff are allowed to work from abroad for up to two m...
Britain's Broken Policing: A Force in Free Fall
A scathing critique of Britain's policing system reveals a force in disarray, prioritizing ideology over effectiveness.