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Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-16T07:23:50Z

Climate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate advisers have said. Building a third runway and new terminals , as some in government want to do , would breach the UK’s carbon budgets and make…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-16T04:00:12Z

ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-16T03:03:47Z

Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-16T02:27:56Z

Lawmakers who want to regulate AI are doing something unusual as Congress barrels towards a lengthy recess with no tangible solution in sight: They're working across the aisle. Why it matters: Bipartisanship is increasingly elusive on Capitol Hill of late, but it remains a crucial first step for action in a Senate that requires 60 votes to pass most legislation. The latest example: Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and…

Axios · 2026-09-15T23:08:40Z

The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-16T02:09:22Z

As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power Millions of people will participate in elections in Russia this weekend and a new parliament will be chosen, but not necessarily in that order. The purpose of the exercise is to maintain Vladimir Putin’s authority over the political process, which means United Russia, the…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-16T04:00:11Z

A group of former campaign and Senate staffers for John Fetterman say they will soon begin dropping damaging stories about the Pennsylvania Democrat. Many of his constituents are already fed up.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T20:12:20Z

The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-16T01:20:59Z

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) filed a complaint against the top Republican and Democrat on the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday, accusing the lawmakers who investigated him of breaking their own rules. Why it matters: Edwards is escalating his fight against the committee just two weeks after the House voted 413-2 to censure him over its findings that he violated House rules related to sexual harassment and a hostile…

Axios · 2026-09-15T23:00:05Z

Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-15T23:50:55Z

Under new workers’ rights, employers will have to ‘properly consider’ proposed shift changes and explain decisions Company bosses will have to sit down with workers who request flexible working and justify their reasons for any refusals under new rights announced by Louise Haigh on Tuesday. The first secretary of state told the TUC conference that employers would have to “properly consider” requests for flexibility…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-15T19:33:25Z

The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T17:49:07Z

The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-16T00:12:57Z

The Epstein files fight that consumed the House last year is threatening to engulf Republicans all over again. Why it matters: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is now just one Republican away from having the support he needs to force another politically painful Epstein vote — and he and his allies are hunting for the final GOP signature. Retiring Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) signed Massie's new discharge petition Monday…

Axios · 2026-09-15T22:30:49Z

Shabana Mahmood says the policy has been "difficult" to scale up and the numbers involved are still "relatively small".

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-15T20:53:04Z

Home secretary defends cost, saying it is about the same or cheaper than putting someone up in a hotel for a year The government’s “one in, one out” deal is costing about £56,000 for every person sent back to France, Shabana Mahmood has told MPs. The home secretary disclosed the figure as she was questioned by the home affairs select committee over whether the scheme was delivering value for taxpayers. Continue…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-15T18:34:04Z

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T17:35:14Z

His powerful super PAC is suddenly spending heavily on some races, after drawing fire from some Republicans that the group might not throw its weight behind the party’s candidates.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-16T00:10:52Z

Ed Sheeran's world tour spiraled into chaos this week after one opener was removed, every remaining opening act quit and stadiums threatened to pull the plug on the tour. Why it matters: The turmoil reveals the power dynamics behind major concert tours, showing how even a global star like Sheeran can be forced to take a back seat on decisions about his own shows. Driving the news: All four of Sheeran's remaining…

Axios · 2026-09-15T21:53:40Z

Thomas says he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms his arrest on suspicion of assault.

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-15T20:41:35Z

First secretary warns of ‘huge risks’ of technology as PM is urged to use next year’s G20 to drive global regulation Ministers must “heed the warnings” from industry leaders about the threat posed by AI, Louise Haigh has said, amid calls for Andy Burnham to use the G20 to drive global regulation. The first secretary said that while AI had enormous potential to improve lives, and the government wanted to capitalise…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-15T17:43:37Z

President Trump continues to support frontier artificial intelligence development, despite industry fears such technology could destroy humanity, casting AI as a critical race against China.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T10:42:20Z

As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-15T23:47:02Z

The House voted for the third time in two years to quash a rogue effort by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) to impeach President Trump. Why it matters: As with the last two times, the vote divided House Democrats. Some sided with Green, but others voted "present" or actively helped GOP leadership defeat the effort. Green frustrated his Democratic colleagues by forcing the vote without support from party leadership, with one…

Axios · 2026-09-15T21:02:56Z

The government could legislate to force firms to act if there is not a drop in phone thefts, the policing minister says.

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-15T17:54:07Z

Recent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage lead to debate over reporting practices The Telegraph and Reform UK are facing claims of undermining public interest journalism and eroding trust between reporters and politicians, after Nigel Farage’s party gave the newspaper stories first uncovered by other outlets. It is understood there is unease among editorial staff at the Telegraph…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-15T17:09:35Z

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders,I-Vermont, about his concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T10:42:15Z

The first lady, who has been a champion of A.I. during her husband’s second term, said the Mountain View Elementary School students should be at the forefront of technology.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-15T23:43:30Z

The Kennedy Center's board voted Tuesday to close the iconic performing arts center's main building for a renovation project championed by President Trump , multiple outlets reported and a source familiar confirmed to Axios. Why it matters: Trump's attempts to put his name on the building , which memorializes former President John F. Kennedy, have fueled an ongoing legal and political battle. The decision came hours…

Axios · 2026-09-15T19:46:20Z

It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-15T13:25:48Z

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd says party is ‘far more interested in division, opposition and headlines than finding solutions’ Leader of Reform UK in Wales stands down after arrest on suspicion of assault The Liberal Democrats have said that they will try to introduce a cap on the amount people donate to political parties by amending the representation of the people bill as it goes through the Lords. Lisa Smart , the Lib Dem…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-15T16:49:52Z

The legislation was intended to establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time. But it suffered a stinging defeat in the Senate on Tuesday.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T09:00:00Z

Kevin McCarthy, the first speaker to be ousted from the post, was honored at the Capitol at the unveiling of his official portrait.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-15T23:01:48Z

President Trump's longtime pollster is offering Republican candidates a detailed playbook for neutralizing Democratic attacks over AI data centers — down to what language they should and shouldn't use. Why it matters: Republican strategists say GOP candidates have been all over the map in responding to the backlash to data centers. The goal is to put Republicans on offense after months of playing defense on the…

Axios · 2026-09-15T19:02:28Z

In a joint statement, unions say donations totalling £72m to Reform UK threaten the "integrity of democracy".

BBC News — Politics · 2026-09-15T12:31:25Z

Green-run council also curbing ads for airlines, cruises, fossil fuels and SUVs on its billboards and bus shelters Bristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fast fashion, in new restrictions that will also curb ads for SUVs and airlines. The ban is part of moves by the West Country city, known for its radical political scene , to impose sweeping bans on advertising for polluting…

The Guardian — Politics · 2026-09-15T16:42:45Z

The rare pairing of a progressive leader and a MAGA voice is a sign of how worries over rapidly advancing AI are upending political alliances. But their policy proposals are far apart.

NPR — Politics · 2026-09-15T09:00:00Z

Dozens of Democrats declined to register a position on articles of impeachment by one of their own members, Representative Al Green, that cited President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

The New York Times — Politics · 2026-09-15T21:03:47Z

Data: The Economist/YouGov ; Chart: Avery Lotz A slight majority of registered voters describe President Trump as corrupt and dangerous, a recent poll found, while just 14% say he isn't divisive. The big picture: Simply put, polling hasn't been pretty for the president — or for his Iran war , tariffs or other top priorities . Still, with the midterms weeks away, Trump has centered himself, making the election a…

Axios · 2026-09-15T18:39:44Z