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Son of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew granted UK asylum
Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family faced persecution at homeWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.
Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
UK to slash overseas aid in Budget as asylum seeker costs rise
International development organisations warn country’s contribution could slump to its lowest level in 17 yearsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profitsWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure
As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Dutch asylum agency is fined 50,000 euros daily for an overcrowded center
A Dutch court has ordered the agency responsible for housing asylum seekers to pay a 50,000-euro ($54,000) penalty for every day that more than 2,000 migrants stay at an overcrowded center in the ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Asylum housing provider Clearsprings’ profits jump on high demand
Bumper profits risk fuelling government concerns over large amounts paid to private companies to handle politically sensitive issueWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Revealed: English neo-Nazi who stabbed asylum seeker was serial stalker
Terrorist Callum Parslow was previously jailed for sending 10 women sexually explicit and misogynistic messages, and targeted a former GB News presenter. A neo-Nazi terrorist who was found guilty ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils
Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profitsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden administration over 'unrestrained' Israel government
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) criticized the Biden administration on Monday over what she called an “unrestrained” Israeli government. “The horrors unfolding in northern Gaza are the ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
At $1 trillion, Biden-Harris the most wasteful administration ever
The Biden-Harris administration has wasted more money than any other administration in modern history, with $1 trillion wasted on improper payments, and an additional $7.65 trillion in deficit ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
RFK Jr. hints at major role in agriculture policy in Trump administration
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled in a new video that if former President Trump wins in November, he could join the administration to work on agriculture policy. ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Ex-Biden administration staffers who resigned over Gaza launch PAC
Two former officials who resigned from the Biden administration in protest over U.S. support for Israel have announced the creation of a political action committee focused on supporting candidates ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Biden Administration to Invest $900 Million in Small Nuclear Reactors
The decision to invest in small nuclear reactors will help the U.S. meet its emissions goals.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Biden will seek to shore up Ukraine support in Germany, administration official says
President Joe Biden will travel on Thursday to Germany, an overseas trip with it a sense of urgency as he seeks to make sure Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
Biden administration forgives student loans for 60,000 public service workers
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it is forgiving the student loans for more than 60,000 public service workers. The move gives $4.5 billion in debt relief to teachers, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
The Biden administration should own up to the costs of arming Israel in Gaza
The Biden administration has been criticized for dismissing credible estimates of the costs of U.S. support for Israel's military operations in Gaza, which have killed over 51,000 people and caused ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Trump team to ban Project 2025 affiliates from future administration – report
Ex-president continues to distance himself from Heritage Foundation document as son preps staff blacklist. US politics – live updates Donald Trump ’s transition team is reportedly preparing a ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Kamala Harris says it's not 'productive' for her to criticize Biden administration
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander and NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake join Meet the Press NOW from the campaign trail. NBC News Correspondents Trymaine Lee and Yasmin ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
Biden administration announces $2 billion in funds to strengthen electric grid
The Biden administration on Friday announced $2 billion in funding for projects to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. grid against extreme weather, an increasing concern following two ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
The federal government plans to provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor to produce a key material for computer chips, an announcement Monday with possible political significance as the ...Tech - ABC News - October 21 -
Biden administration puts $400M into manufacturing projects in coal communities
The Biden administration is putting $428 million into bolstering manufacturing projects in 15 communities whose economies have historically relied on coal plants or mining. The funds will go to 14 ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Potential Harris administration expected to flex pro-business muscle
Also in today’s newsletter, the IMF warns on tariffs and why Omaha could be pivotal to the US electionWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Texas sues Biden administration over voter citizenship data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, alleging it violated a federal law that requires the agency to respond to inquiries from ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Biden administration finalizes 'zero tolerance' lead paint dust standard
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the finalized version of a federal rule tightening standards for exposure to lead paint dust. The rule, which finalizes a proposal issued last June, ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration
Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Biden administration urges US agencies to ‘harness’ AI systems for national security
The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Oaktree-backed bank under court administration over mafia-linked loans
Milan prosecutor says there is evidence of state-guaranteed loans given to businesses connected to organised crimeWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration
With the economy the top issue for many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce record lending from the federal government to small business owners.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
House Republican threatens to subpoena Biden administration over alleged social media censorship
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace threatened to subpoena the Biden White House for communications with social media companies like Facebook over concerns about censorship before the election.Top stories - NBC News - October 24
