Bart D'Souza
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The Keir Starmer era is over. And Andy Burnham is preparing for power. Britain — heading for its seventh leader in a decade — has become used to the familiar spectacle of prime ministerial resignations. But the speed of events still shocked even seasoned observers. www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Tears, then tea: How Starmer’s dramatic resignation unfolded
Emotional aides, a tearful resignation statement — then teas and coffees in the No.10 garden, as Britain’s PM relinquished power.
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Zohran Mamdani’s been the Mayor of New York for 6 months and the Knicks just became NBA Champions for the first time in 53 years. Congrats, New York!
They gerrymandered his district to silence him before retirement. It didn't work. Rep. Steve Cohen just made history by introducing 6 articles of impeachment against Chief Justice John Roberts. Read his final act of defiance: 👇 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/first-ever...
Trump administration proposes government-wide NDAs
Trump administration proposes government-wide NDAs
It is the Trump administration's latest attempt to crack down on leaks to media organizations.
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It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives for this country that we love. It is a debt we can never fully repay, but we must never stop trying.
The U.S. and Iran have signaled that they are moving closer to a peace deal. Here are the main issues at stake, and the positions each side has revealed at this point.
These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Stephen Colbert ended his final episode of The Late Show while singing "Hello, Goodbye" with Paul McCartney on the Ed Sullivan stage that made The Beatles mega stars.
Ya ever wonder why they put a “re” in front of the word public? Republic = representative democracy, citizens vote for Reps to speak for them & those reps can be bought which allows for the “minority” 1% to control the system through “mob rule”. Public = Direct Democracy where everyone votes.
House Democrats secured the necessary signatures to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a package of Russia sanctions and billions of dollars in Ukraine aid. This is the eighth time in the last three years that a discharge petition has been used to do an end-run around GOP leadership.
House Democrats bypass Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid bill with Republican help
This is the eighth time in three years a discharge petition has reached 218 signatures.
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Modi govt has plans for a mega project on an island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The project would take over a third of the island, home to tribal communities. A state-backed tribal welfare body signed away rights of one community with no authority to do so article-14.com/post/a-state...
A State-Backed Tribal Body—Without Authority—Grants Consent On Behalf Of A Tribe For The Great Nicobar Project
In 2022, a State-backed tribal welfare body assumed powers it did not legally hold to issue consent—now challenged in the Calcutta High Court—on behalf of the Shompen, a reclusive indigenous tribe in ...
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🚨BREAKING: Virginia court REJECTS Republican lawsuit in challenging the legislature’s authority to alter the 2021 congressional map. A HUGE victory for our client the DCCC and the voters of Virginia. Another defeat for the GOP. www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
Republican National Committee v. Virginia State Board of Elections
Learn more.
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NEW: Justice Dept has just received a USB drive with filings by Ghislaine Maxwell, which includes an amended motion to vacate her criminal conviction & prison sentence Trump Admin prosecutor says arguments appear "duplicative" and "meritless" storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
If journalists had any integrity and courage, they would boycott the White House Correspondents Dinner. It should be as empty as a TPUSA event.
NEWS: Democrat Analilia Mejia wins NJ-11 special election, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway and further narrowing the GOP’s razor-thin House majority. She fills the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. 📸 Kyle Mazza via Reuters Connect
Me: “UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon say Israel violated the ceasefire, not 1,000 times, not 5,000 times, they say you violated the ceasefire 15,000 times over the last 18 months.” IDF spokesman: “I don’t know about your numbers…” Me: “Google is your friend.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkk1...
IT'S OFFICIAL: Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) have officially resigned
BREAKING: Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he will resign from Congress tomorrow, stepping down ahead of a potential expulsion vote after a House Ethics probe into an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.
Breaking News: Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada gained a majority in the House of Commons, solidifying the Liberal Party’s power.
In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.
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“And when Iran refused Donald’s demand to stop shutting down traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Donald got back at them by shutting down traffic in the Strait of Hormuz himself!”
BREAKING: Hungary just saw a stunning political shakeup. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally called to congratulate him on his victory, marking the imminent end to Orbán’s long grip on power.
Congratulations to Péter Magyar on a decisive election victory in Hungary. The Hungarian people have chosen a new path. We are ready to work with you, and our European allies, to deepen our cooperation in trade, defence, and security.
The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world. Congratulations to Tisza, to incoming leader Péter Magyar, and to Hungarians everywhere.
May Victor Orbán simply be the first in a string of countries engaging in overdue housecleaning by kicking their authoritarian leaders to the curb.
If Orbán gets annihilated in the polls as is looking likely, and then a peaceful transfer of power happens, Hungary will have to fight like hell to undo 16 years of corruption and cronyism. They are up for it. They are a strong and proud people. Take this first step Hungary, we have work to do.
Preemptively announcing you are going to pardon your staff isn’t just rewarding criminals for their crimes—it’s encouraging them to commit new ones.