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Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Anger and frustration at jailing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years in prison in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but ...

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism

The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.

World - CBS News - 3 days ago

Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report

Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence . Human rights defenders have faced brutal reprisals for standing up to extractive ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

How chef and activist Andrew Zimmern practices gratitude at the Thanksgiving table

Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He's made a name for himself with his activist persona ...

Former GOP Rep. Tom Rice helped impeach Trump — but won't vote for Harris

Former Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.), one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, said he will vote for neither Trump nor Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Former Rep. Liz Cheney urges to "vote your conscience," even if it's a "secret vote"

With nine days to go before Election Day, Harris surrogate former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" urged Americans to "vote your conscience" amid the battle ...

Transcript: Former Rep. Liz Cheney on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 27, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 27, 2024.

GOP senator, reps denounce comments from Trump rally comedian mocking Puerto Rico

Multiple Republican lawmakers have denounced comments from a speaker at former President Trump’s rally in New York on Sunday about Puerto Rico. At the rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues, Trump's potential return to office

As Election Day unfolds, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about America's political temperature and Trump's potential historic comeback.

Republican John McGuire, who ousted Rep. Bob Good, wins Virginia House seat

Republican John McGuire is projected to win the House seat to replace Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), according to Decision Desk HQ. McGuire, a state senator, defeated the former head of the House Freedom ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn says Harris still has a path to victory, but "it's thorny"

South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn joins CBS News to discuss if Vice President Kamala Harris still has a path to victory, saying "it's not over yet." He also reacts to House Speaker Mike ...

K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'

The K-pop singer talks about his past life in L.A., making current memories with music and food in his hometown before the group makes a two-night stop in at BMO Stadium this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer

Health - ABC News - November 7

Laura Gillen defeats Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in heated NY rematch focused on border security

Democrats scored a key House win on Long Island, unseating a Republican accused of an affair and patronage.

Politics - Politico - November 7

Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police alerted him about a 'potential threat' on his life

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said that police notified him this week about an arrest in connection with a "potential threat on my life" amid heightened concerns about political violence.

Politics - NBC News - November 9

Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 10, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.

Rep. Jim Jordan leaves the door open for special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Congress

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Sunday said that he and his House Republican colleagues are “not taking anything off the table” related to investigating ...

Politics - NBC News - November 10

Democrat George Whitesides ousts GOP Rep. Mike Garcia from Los Angeles House seat

The blue-tinged district was among Democrats’ top hopes for a pick-up this year.

Politics - Politico - November 11

Rep. Ro Khanna explains how Democrats should move forward after 2024 losses

The Democratic Party is in the process of determining how it should move forward after President-elect Donald Trump's sweeping election victory. The Republican Party has also won unified power in ...

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