Can Trump’s former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from his wrath

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ...

Tech - Wired - November 12

Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

A Timeline of Clashes Between Netanyahu and Gallant, Israel’s Former Defense Minister

Yoav Gallant, the ousted cabinet minister, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had sharp public disagreements over Israel’s war against Hamas and what will follow it.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Austin calls former Israeli defense minister after Netanyahu dismissal

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday, just two days after he was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Austin told Gallant that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Former defense secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.

Tony Hinchcliffe defends his Puerto Rico jokes from Trump rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is defending his jokes about Puerto Rico at former President Trump's New York City rally on Sunday after facing significant backlash from figures across the political ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader

The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta.

Politics - Politico - November 13

From Fox News to The Real World, Trump Recruits From the Small Screen

The president-elect is rounding out his second administration with television stars.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Papers: Netanyahu faces arrest and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'

Friday's papers are led by the arrest warrant issued by the ICC and the death of a British lawyer in Laos.

Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction

Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.

Can Trump really lower prices? Here’s what his second term might mean for your wallet.

The president-elect has pledged to lower prices, cut taxes and slap huge tariffs on imports. But don’t plan on a quick fix for inflation, experts say.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Trump eyes bypassing Congress if Republicans don’t sign off on his Cabinet picks

How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

Trump touts health role for RFK Jr after former candidate promises to ‘remove fluoride’ from water – live updates

Kamala Harris targets youth vote in Michigan while Donald Trump heads to Georgia as US presidential election nears final hours. We have already covered the presidential nominees’ schedules but what ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Former GOP strategist: 'Garbage' remark from MSG rally could cost Trump election

Former Republican strategist Mark McKinnon said Monday he thinks the comedian who made the controversial joke calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” last week could cost former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Voters reject criticisms of Trump from former staffers as they send him back to White House

Democrats ran on the argument that Donald Trump is unstable, unhinged and unchecked, claims bolstered by criticisms of Trump from his former White House staffers. But voters felt differently, ...

Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

Also, North Korean troops were deployed to help Russian forces. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

Canada reportedly foils Iranian plot to kill former justice minister Irwin Cotler

Tehran alleged to have targeted retired politician, 84, who is also human rights activist and critic of Iran. Canadian authorities foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a former justice ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'

During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Harris reacts to Trump comments about protecting women

Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on former President Donald Trump's comments about protecting women whether they "like it or not." This comes as both campaigns target younger voters. CBS ...

Trump facing backlash for remark about protecting women

Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for a comment about women he made at a rally Wednesday night. "I'm going to do it whether the women like it or not. I'm going to protect them," ...

Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"

While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’

Comments in final days of US presidential campaign are ‘very offensive’ to female voters, argues Kamala Harris

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Trump’s Department for ‘Drastic Change,’ and the Race for Senate Leadership

Plus, the streaming services you never knew about.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department

Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representative

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump nominates Linda McMahon to lead Education Department

President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Education Department on Tuesday. McMahon is co-leading Trump’s transition team. She was ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

Donald Trump picks Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education.

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

FirstFT: Apollo’s Marc Rowan top contender for Treasury job

Also in today’s newsletter, SpaceX fails to catch Starship, as well as machine learning and robots