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Burnham’s tax power shift aims to free England’s mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’
Local leaders say plan will transform funding so they no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for big projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out of Whitehall.For the first time, mayors will keep a share of income tax generated in their area from 2028, as well as business rates totalling tens of millions of pounds by April 2027. Continue reading...
ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses
ABC submitted a scathing filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday in opposition to petitions to deny its stations' license renewals.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called the licenses of eight ABC-owned stations for early renewal in April. The Disney-owned ABC station's licenses were originally scheduled to be renewed between 2028 and 2031, but the FCC expedited the process amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.The eight s...
BJP submits breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi
BJP submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha. He is accused of demeaning Parliament and insulting citizens with his remarks. BJP seeks an unconditional apology from the Congress leader. The notice cites rules regarding defamatory allegations against individuals. The matter has been sent to the privilege committee for inquiry.
James Talarico doesn't drive his own truck in viral Texas campaign ad featuring Dodge Ram
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign confirmed on Thursday that the truck he drove in a viral advertisement doesn’t belong to him. Talarico has previously revealed that he owns a midsize Chevy Colorado, but in a new campaign ad he is seen driving a full-sized Dodge Ram 1500. As a result of the vehicle swap, Talarico has been mocked by conservatives for appearing in the larger truck for the slick campaign commercial. Critics have accused Talarico of trying to "look like a r...
Ukraine dials India, seeks peace role amid ship attack concerns
India's External Affairs Minister discussed Black Sea shipping attacks with Ukraine's counterpart. He reiterated India's stance that such attacks are unacceptable and unequivocally condemned. The minister also highlighted the global impact of multiple conflicts on security. Ukraine's representative briefed him on recent developments and peace efforts. India consistently advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts.
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs
Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processesMPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted into Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored, just under two weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership.The party confirmed that this followed separate independent disciplinary processes, although Labour said the leadership played no role in either decision. Continue reading...
'The irony': Ketanji Brown Jackson roasted after stressing impartiality on Michelle Obama's podcast
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is being mocked online over the "irony" of saying she is "very, very mindful and scrupulous" about being impartial during a guest appearance on former first lady Michelle Obama’s podcast, "IMO."During an appearance of more than an hour appearance on the podcast, Jackson, a Biden appointee to the Supreme Court, stressed the importance of being unbiased, saying, "You really have to be focused on that.""There are lots of limits on what judges can do, and...
Trump’s tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination
Republican senators sought written limits on settlement, but president held firm despite risk to attorney general pickUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s refusal to officially end a hugely controversial agreement giving him broad tax immunity and creating a 1.8bn slush fund underscored how the US president’s own self interest takes precedence above all else in his government.For weeks, Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, has said that the slush fund portion of the agreement wa...
Trump administration probes Minnesota over 'transgender dolls' in schools, but state disputes story
The Trump administration is threatening to strip federal funding from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) as part of a federal investigation into reports that "transgender dolls" are being introduced in classrooms, although the state claims it has no involvement and no such program is happening.A Department of Education (ED) official told Fox News Digital that the probe was opened by the agency's Student Privacy Policy Office following a privacy complaint filed by the advocacy group Defe...
Middle East conflict: PM Modi reviews safety of seafarers, supply chain constraints
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a special security meeting concerning the West Asia crisis. He directed the establishment of a mechanism to aid seafarers and their families. Discussions also covered ensuring uninterrupted fertilizer supply for the upcoming rabi season. The government's strategy to diversify energy sources has mitigated risks effectively. A whole-of-government approach is being continued to safeguard citizens' interests.
Supreme Court: No blanket ban on use of pellet guns for crowd control
The Supreme Court ordered the Delhi government to treat all injured protesters. It questioned the feasibility of banning pellet guns for crowd control. The court directed the preservation of ammunition logs for effective investigation. It also emphasized the need for police to have adequate safety gear. The bench reiterated that peaceful protests can sometimes be hijacked by miscreants.
House panel demands classified briefings on non-citizen voting, alleged Chinese election interference
The House committee charged with overseeing American elections is demanding more information on allegations of non-citizens voting in federal races.The Committee on House Administration is requesting classified briefings on foreign interference in U.S. elections after President Donald Trump raised such concerns during a speech earlier this month."Reports of non-citizens casting illegal ballots continue to emerge, undermining election integrity and public confidence in American elections," wrote...
JONATHAN TURLEY: Fauci takes the Fifth 111 times – and the media still rush to defend him
As I wrote this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci was not the only one taking the Fifth on Wednesday over his record during the pandemic. The media largely invoked the same privilege to avoid self-incrimination for its years of deifying the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Across the cable networks, hosts and guests were having the vapors as Republican senators pummeled Fauci over his COVID-19 policies and the glaring contradictions found in his diary entries....
Dem senator swipes credit for bill he opposed amid heated reelection bid: 'Disturbing pattern'
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is touting his advocacy for federal investment in Georgia military infrastructure despite having ultimately voted against the bill that secured the improvements.Most recently, Ossoff highlighted new construction for an elementary school at Fort Benning, improved conditions at Fort Stewart, pay raises for military personnel and improvements to Georgia’s foster care system — all a part of the annual military funding bill known as Military Construction and Veteran Affairs (M...
J&K: Properties of 5 Pakistan-based terrorist handlers attached in Reasi
Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties belonging to five Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Reasi district. This action aims to prevent the misuse of these assets for terror financing activities. The attached land was linked to a case registered under stringent anti-terror laws. Investigations revealed the accused had exfiltrated to Pakistan for terrorist training and now operate as handlers.
Trump pushes F-35 sale to Turkey, but his own State Department says Erdoğan hasn't met legal requirements
President Donald Trump has opened the door to selling Turkey the U.S.' prized F-35 fighter jet, praising Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and promising to remove sanctions imposed over Ankara’s purchase of a Russian missile defense system.But a State Department letter to Congress makes clear that Turkey has not taken the steps legally required to receive the advanced fighter."Turkey has not yet met these conditions," the department said in the July 22 letter, first obtained by the Greek ne...
Left-wing sports host Sarah Spain launches disgusting personal smear of Sophie Cunningham
Sarah Spain wants everyone to know that she champions women.She often refers to the NBA as the "MNBA," an incredibly performative way to make sure listeners understand that the WNBA isn’t some secondary league just because it has a "W" in front of it.But listen to Spain talk about actual women, particularly women who disagree with her politically, and that supposed respect disappears rather quickly.WNBA MEDIA PREDICTABLY EMBARRASSES ITSELF AGAIN BY IGNORING SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM STORY OVER ALL-STAR...
Andy Cohen blasts GOP senators over Fauci grilling, claims they were 'berating' him over 'imaginary crimes'
Bravo host Andy Cohen accused Senate Republicans of waging a "war on science" Wednesday on "Watch What Happens Live!" after lawmakers grilled Dr. Anthony Fauci for more than three hours at a Washington hearing about the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Cohen dismissed GOP senators' questions as an effort to hold Fauci responsible for offenses that did not exist."It goes to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who spent over three hours today being grilled, berated, and sworn at by Senate Rep...
Sen Darline Graham drops campaign video on heels of brother's funeral services amid tight primary timeline
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C. — the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month — posted a campaign video on Thursday in which she described herself as a "conservative Republican" and declared that she is "ready to serve.""Thank you all for your prayers. They provided strength through an incredibly difficult time. I'm honored to serve South Carolina and grateful for President Trump's endorsement. And I'll work hard every day to earn it," she said in the video."I'm a co...
'Worst of the Worst' judges are sabotaging Trump's immigration agenda, top DHS official says
DHS General Counsel James Percival says Americans deserve to know which federal judges are repeatedly blocking the Trump administration's immigration agenda, accusing a small group of district judges of acting in "open defiance" of the Supreme Court and engaging in "naked political activism."Percival has begun posting on X identifying federal district judges while accusing them of obstructing key portions of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda. Critics have argued the campaign improperly...