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She Accused the Senate President of Harassment. The Backlash Was Swift.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigeria’s third most powerful politician punished her for not heeding his advances, but that she won’t be stopped.The New York Times - 1d -
Chair of Prince Harry's charity accuses him of 'harassment and bullying at scale'
The chair of the charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of “harassment and bullying at scale” after he announced his resignation last week.NBC News - 6d -
Former California police officer awarded $10 million in harassment suit
A San Diego jury awarded a female former police officer $10 million in damages after she won a harassment and discrimination case against her former department.NBC News - 2d -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 5d -
Filmmaker Paul Schrader accused of reneging on settlement over alleged sexual assault of assistant
Director and screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for films like "Taxi Driver" and "American Gigolo," has been accused of sexually assaulting and harassing his personal assistant.NBC News - 1d -
N.Y.C. Cannabis Boss Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
Dasheeda Dawson, who helped people start dispensaries, was accused of trying to pressure a businesswoman into a relationship in exchange for a city contract.The New York Times - 5d -
Tesla sales plunge to lowest level since 2022 amid Trump backlash
Tesla sales dropped by nearly 13 percent in the first three months of the year amid a broader backlash against CEO Elon Musk and his leadership of President Trump's so-called Department of ...The Hill - 4d -
Justin Tucker allegations: Ravens president addresses NFL investigation into kicker accused of misconduct
Tucker has been accused of inappropriate behavior by 16 massage therapistsCBS Sports - 3d -
Chiefs Fan, 8, Is Told Girls Can’t Play Football. What She Does Next Gets Her a Trip to Arrowhead Stadium (Exclusive)
Elena Easley, 8, fell in love with football watching Taylor Swift cheer on Travis KelceYahoo Sports - 1d -
Argentine senate rejects President Milei's Supreme Court appointees in blow to libertarian leader
Argentina’s senate has rejected the two Supreme Court candidates that President Javier Milei nominated by decree earlier this year, dealing a major blow to the libertarian leaderABC News - 2d -
Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser says she has days to live after bus crash
Virginia Giuffre writes on social media she has ‘gone into kidney renal failure … they’ve given me four days to live’. Virginia Giuffre, a victim of the disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein who ...The Guardian - 5d -
Elon Musk accused of nonpayment by 2024 election canvasser
A lawsuit filed earlier this week accuses tech billionaire Elon Musk and his super PAC of failing to pay canvassers who helped President Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Musk and America PAC ...The Hill - 2d -
Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats
South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleaguesABC News - Mar. 18 -
Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump's executive order on elections sparks backlash
Democrats are stepping up their opposition to one of President Trump’s latest executive orders, which would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. The order directs state and ...The Hill - 4d -
Britain and France accuse Russia's Putin of delaying Ukraine ceasefire efforts
Britain and France have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine ceasefire talks and ramped up pressure on Moscow by insisting that he owes the United States an ...ABC News - 2d -
Senate GOP races toward vote on Trump agenda blueprint
Senate Republicans are racing to consider a compromise budget resolution as they look to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, with a vote potentially taking place this week. House and ...The Hill - 6d -
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan officially launches U.S. Senate run
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.CBS News - 5d -
Chair of African charity says Prince Harry orchestrated bullying campaign
The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her outABC News - Mar. 30 -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to limit Trump on tariffs
As world markets slumped in reaction to President Trump’s tariffs, Democratic and Republican senators' bill would require Congress to approve new tariffs.ABC News - 2d -
Artist behind 'worst' Trump portrait says his criticism is damaging business
Sarah Boardman says she is facing a backlash over her work and is concerned for her business.BBC News - 10h -
Epstein accuser Virginia Guiffre says she is in hospital after 'serious' car accident
A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".BBC News - 5d -
Some Senate Republicans plan to rebuke Trump's tariffs on his 'Liberation Day'
A group of Senate Republicans on is set to deliver a symbolic rebuke to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian products.NBC News - 3d -
Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs
Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would ...The Guardian - 3d -
Watch live: David Perdue testifies before Senate on nomination for ambassador to China
Former Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.), President Trump's choice for ambassador to China, will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thursday morning. Perdue, who served as a senator from ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate advances blueprint for Trump tax cuts, other top priorities
The Senate on Thursday advanced its budget resolution, teeing up a weekend vote on a blueprint for President Trump's tax agenda and other top priorities. Senators voted 52-48 to kick off ...The Hill - 2d -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 6d -
A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn
In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of touch, and said he had talked to people close to President Trump about an endorsement.The New York Times - 3d -
4 GOP senators vote with Democrats to undo Trump tariffs on Canada
A group of Republican senators voted along with Democrats on Wednesday for a resolution to undo President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, dealing an embarrassing blow to Trump. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate Republicans unveil budget resolution key to unlocking Trump agenda
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution as the GOP seeks to move forward with the budget plan that will enable them to implement President Trump's agenda later this week.CBS News - 3d -
Senate Republicans vote to advance a massive budget blueprint for Trump's agenda
The Republican-led Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to begin debate on a budget blueprint for a multitrillion-dollar package to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda.NBC News - 2d -
GOP senators express alarm over scale of Trump tariffs
Republican senators are expressing varying degrees of shock and alarm at the scale of President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs against trading partners and allies, which sent stock markets into a ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate vote-a-rama on Trump budget bill kicks off
The Senate on Friday night kicked off its vote-a-rama, a process that is likely to conclude with Republicans adopting the budget resolution that will serve as a blueprint for enacting President ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate passes budget, setting up showdown with House over Trump agenda
Senate Republicans voted early Saturday morning to pass a budget resolution that will be critical to advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda, but the measure breaks with House Republicans on ...The Hill - 1d -
Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...The Hill - 4d -
GOP senator says Trump ‘doesn’t bluff’ as the president says he’s ‘pissed off’ at Putin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss Donald Trump’s negotiating tactics as the president says he may impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil.NBC News - Mar. 30 -
Judge allows UC Berkeley antisemitism lawsuit to proceed
A district judge ruled Monday that an antisemitism lawsuit accusing the University of California, Berkeley of inaction regarding harassment of Jewish students can proceed. District Judge James ...The Hill - 3d -
Sen. Cory Booker gives marathon speech on Senate floor to protest Trump administration's actions
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Monday evening took to the Senate floor to speak as long as he is "physically able" in protest of actions taken by President Trump's administration. "I’ve taken the ...The Hill - 5d