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The Daily BeastHouse Oversight Committee Hearing Goes Totally Off the Rails Thanks to MTG
TwitterA House Oversight Committee hearing that was supposed to cover contempt proceedings for Attorney General Merrick Garland devolved into chaos and name-calling after repeated interruptions from a certain far-right representative from Georgia.Thursday night’s meeting was originally intended to advance a measure to hold Garland in contempt for refusing to hand over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. But it quickly fell off the rails, with Marjorie Taylor
- The Telegraph
Labour chief claimed £40,000 expenses to rent house next door
Sir Keir Starmer’s election chief claimed more than £40,000 on expenses for rent on a constituency home despite owning the house next door.
- HuffPost UK
'A Jumped-Up Milk Monitor': Keir Starmer Mocks Rishi Sunak Over Rainbow Lanyard Ban
The Labour leader went on the attack during angry PMQs clashes.
- The Telegraph
Labour may soon get its revenge on the SNP
At last a Scottish politician has come up with a persuasive argument in support of Scottish independence.
- The Independent
Rishi Sunak’s threat of nuclear war failed to move voters, new poll reveals
This week’s weekly tracker poll by Techne UK provides more bad news for the Tories
- PA Media: UK News
Post Office stripped of reporting agency role by Lord Advocate
Dorothy Bain KC also sought to defend the Crown Office from suggestions it should have been more suspicious of Horizon evidence.
- HuffPost
A 'Stop The Steal' Symbol Was Displayed At Alito's House In 2021
The Supreme Court justice said the upside-down American flag was his wife's doing.
- The Telegraph
Britain has been shockingly silent on Royal Mail’s sorry fate
In paving the way for a takeover of Royal Mail by the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, the company’s chairman Keith Williams said it was “regrettable that despite four years of asking, the Government has not seen fit to engage in reform of the universal service”.
- Reuters
Putin queries political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in absence of elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin queried the political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday when asked about the absence of plans to hold a presidential election in Ukraine at the moment. Martial law imposed after Putin sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February 2022 means Zelenskiy will not face an election when his term technically expires later this month, something he and Ukraine's allies deem to be the right decision to take at a time of war. When asked at a news conference in China during a state visit whether Zelenskiy's political legitimacy was becoming an issue, Putin, who was re-elected for a six-year term in March, said the matter was a question for Ukraine's constitutional court and political system to decide.
- The Independent
India grants first citizenships under new law criticised for discriminating against Muslims
Implementing CAA has been one of the key manifesto promises of Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
- Reuters Videos
Putin 'grateful' to Xi for trying to solve Ukraine crisis
STORY: :: Putin tells China's Xi he is grateful for Beijing's efforts to try to solve the Ukraine crisis::Beijing, China::May 16, 2024::Vladimir Putin, Russian President: “I will of course inform the President of China on the situation around the Ukrainian crisis. We are grateful to Chinese friends and colleagues for the initiatives they put forward to solve this problem.”::Xi Jinping, Chinese President:“...We both agreed that a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis is the right direction.”Putin arrived early on Thursday for a two-day state visit including detailed talks on Ukraine, Asia, energy and trade with Xi, his most powerful political backer and fellow geopolitical rival of the United States.The two leaders also oversaw the signing of several bilateral agreements in sectors such as trade and infrastructure.China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing just days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine, triggering the deadliest land war in Europe since World War Two.
- The Independent
Imran Khan seen for first time in nine months as he appears in court via video link
Former Pakistan prime minister appears with frown on his face
- Birmingham Live
WASPI women could get compensation package this summer as date put forward
The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to present a compensation package for WASPI women before the summer recess.
- Evening Standard
PMQs sketch: 'Jumped up milk monitor' Rishi Sunak takes on Mr 'Soft on criminals' Keir Starmer
Labour leader targets early releases of prisoners but the PM is keener to talk defence
- The Independent
Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes wild conspiracy theory about Slovakia PM’s shooting: ‘No wonder they shot him’
The Slovakia Prime Minister remains in stable but serious condition after attack by ‘lone wolf’ in European country
- The Telegraph
Compulsory smart meters crucial to fight ‘real and growing risk’ of drought, experts warn
Smart water meters must be made compulsory across all households to protect the UK against climate change, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has warned.
- The Guardian
Royal Mail reform will not take place before general election, says Ofcom
Postal service shake-up takes on extra weight as Royal Mail bosses meet ministers to discuss Czech tycoon’s £3.5bn takeover bid
- The Independent
Prince Harry could be on rare royal US visa, expert says amid questions over past drug use
Royals can hold special document requiring fewer checks than typical diplomatic visa, immigration lawyer says
- Dudley News
Man taken to hospital with burns after explosion rocks Dudley
A MAN was taken to hospital after an explosion rocked Dudley yesterday afternoon (Wednesday May 15).
- The National
Keir Starmer blasted as Labour unveil slimmed-down pledges list
THE public “don't trust a single promise” Keir Starmer makes, the SNP have said, as Labour unveiled a slimmed-down list of pledges ...