Politics
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Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officialsSpeed Read The subpoenas represent a “blatantly unlawful and unethical use of the grand jury process,” the judge said
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Senate passes bipartisan housing billSpeed Read This is the “biggest housing bill in more than 30 years,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How has the Brexit vote changed Britain?Today’s Big Question A decade since the decision to Leave shocked the world, the UK's political landscape remains ‘destabilised’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The main players in an Andy Burnham governmentThe Explainer From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?
By The Week UK Published
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World Cup jerseys have morphed into wearable political controversiesIn the Spotlight Colombia and Haiti are among the countries that have courted scandal
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump blames ‘vandals’ for failed reflecting pool fixSpeed Read The $14.7 million renovation has gone awry, with the pool now covered in algae
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Right-wing outsider poised to win Colombia electionSpeed Read Abelardo de la Espriella declared victory; he has no political experience
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Was ‘lame’ Keir Starmer destined to fail?Today’s Big Question Outgoing PM never recovered from rocky first impression, but likely successor Andy Burnham will need more than charisma to stave off populist challengers
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The Belfast riots: an anti-migrant ‘pogrom’In the Spotlight Disorder over migrant knife attack shines a light on new era of political violence fuelled by social media
By The Week UK Published
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Trump pulls intel nominee, demands voting lawSpeed Read Trump canceled the nominee’s hearing hours before it was set to start
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Georgia Republicans drop 2028 redistricting pushSpeed Read The decision marked a major setback for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R)
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump and Iranian president sign 60-day truceSpeed Read The 60-day period will include negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Does Wes Streeting have any hope of becoming prime minister?Today's Big Question Former health secretary faces ‘formidable’ obstacles but allies say he’ll ‘make up ground’ once leadership contest is underway
By The Week UK Published
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FBI says it thwarted attack on White House UFC eventSpeed Read Five suspects were reportedly arrested following the FBI investigation
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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