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A Republican plan to overhaul voting is back. Here's what's new in the bill

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A Republican voting overhaul is back on Capitol Hill — with an added photo identification provision and an altered name. Opponents say the legislati...

Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

BBC News - Politics

The former prince was pictured leaving a police station on Thursday evening, as police say searches in Norfolk have ended.

Appointment of Antonia Romeo as head of civil service shows ‘poor judgment’, say former colleagues

The Guardian - Politics

First female cabinet secretary faced allegations of bullying behaviour in 2017 while working in New York consulateKeir Starmer’s decision to appoint...

Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s ‘shadow cabinet’ – cartoon

The Guardian - Politics

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Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order

BBC News - Politics

One says the British will have to "drag me from my beach" if they want him to leave the Chagos Islands.

Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down

BBC News - Politics

Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.

Councillors defect from Reform to Restore Britain

BBC News - Politics

The pair have confirmed their move to the party that was set up by formed Reform MP Rupert Lowe.

Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?

Al Jazeera - Politics

February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon's second city, where buildings are in poor condition.

Do you remember your first crappy job? Today’s young people would wish for half your luck | Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - Politics

The youth minimum wage is set to rise over this parliament, but it’s putting off employers from hiring people into their first rolesWhen Keir Starme...

Early voting underway in closely watched Texas Senate Democratic primary

NPR Politics

Early voting began this week in the Texas Senate Democratic primary election, and one candidate got a fundraising bump from talk show host Stephen Col...

Ella Baron on Nigel Farage toasting Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn – cartoon

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Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

Al Jazeera - Politics

US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.

Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly

The Guardian - Politics

Reform UK has this week announced its ‘shadow cabinet’. But with a familiar cast of former Conservative ministers, can Nigel Farage shake off clai...

Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings

Al Jazeera - Politics

New files show Epstein, who had close ties to Israel, was offered sensitive US government real estate deals.

Global Counsel calls in administrators, blaming Peter Mandelson ‘maelstrom’

The Guardian - Politics

Advisory firm has lost string of clients despite efforts to cut ties with co-founder after Epstein revelationsGlobal Counsel, the advisory firm co-fou...

HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes

NPR Politics

A proposed rule could put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction, many of them U.S. citizen children. Undocumented immigrants don't get rental aid b...

IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’

Al Jazeera - Politics

Figures show Venezuela's public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.

If Keir Starmer is ousted, Labour could still win the next election. Here’s how that would work | Larry Elliott

The Guardian - Politics

Once a PM is seen as hapless, there is no way back. But Labour has good plans – and with the political landscape fragmented, it could yet prevail Co...

Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan

Al Jazeera - Politics

Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.

Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center

NPR Politics

Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announce...