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British mother of Egyptian political prisoner to press Lammy to take action
Laila Soueif is to meet the foreign secretary, who in opposition called for the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah. The British-born mother of an Egyptian political prisoner who has been on hunger ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Belarus' hardline president releases 31 political prisoners but crackdown persists
Belarus’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has led a harsh crackdown on opposition, has pardoned and released 31 political prisonersWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
First sighting of Belarusian political prisoner in more than 600 days
Maria Kolesnikova, jailed for her part in mass political protests in 2020, was allowed to see her father.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
A 22-year-old political prisoner has died in Belarus, rights campaigners say
Human rights activists say a 22-year-old political prisoner has died behind bars in BelarusWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Left, right, Harris, Trump: all prisoners of political nostalgia in an era few understand | Rafael Behr
The digital age has turbo-boosted extremism, and analogue democracy is struggling to keep up. Donald Trump’s record of refusal to concede defeat after the last US election should have disqualified ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
My friend Joshua Wong is among those jailed in Hong Kong – the UK must stand up for these political prisoners | Nathan Law
I too suffered this repression. The harsh sentences handed down to democracy activists cannot go unchallenged. Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s best-known pro-democracy activists, was sentenced to ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)
Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump vows to be 'open and available' to press
President-elect Trump is promising to make himself available to the press and keep an open mind when dealing with journalists when he takes office next year. "In order to Make America Great Again, ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%
The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.Business - The New York Times - November 18 -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.Top stories - NBC News - November 21 -
Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy
Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press
With an unconventional brand of basketball and zero ties to Tennessee, Kim Caldwell looks to return the Lady Vols to their championship glory.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91
As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Leavitt 'will respect' Trump decision on press secretary gig
The spokesperson for President-elect Trump's electoral campaign, Karoline Leavitt, brushed aside questions during a Fox News interview Thursday about whether she is interested in serving as White ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations
A tech lobbying group called on President-elect Trump and his team to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as it crafts the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is selecting Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's national press secretary, to serve as White House press secretary.Politics - NBC News - November 16 -
Slegers presses case for Arsenal job with derby win
The calls for Renee Slegers to be appointed permanent Arsenal manager could soon reach a crescendo after an impressive north London derby win over Tottenham.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Associated Press cutting staff through buyouts
The Associated Press is slashing a number of jobs as a cost cutting measure, the company confirmed this week. In a note to staff on Monday, CEO Daisy Veerasingham wrote the AP is will offer "a ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Maryland prison inmate killed in his own cell by another prisoner
A 28-year-old prison inmate has been killed in his own cell by another prisoner who was serving time in the same facility, police said.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Stefanik presses Harris to disavow Cuban's comment on female Trump supporters
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is the No. 3 ranking member in the House majority, said she thinks Vice President Harris should speak out against billionaire Mark Cuban's comments ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
‘It is a little analog’: how the Associated Press calls election winners in the US
AP’s David Scott talks about how the newsroom predicts who won, the ‘red mirage’ and one county’s whiteboard. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The way the US counts ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Warren calls for pressing forward, taking 'opportunities to fight back'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to press ahead and take “opportunities to fight back” despite President-elect Trump’s triumph in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences
Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations
The foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term
Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment. Donald Trump could have an easier time ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Trump presses next GOP Senate leader to allow ‘recess appointments’
It comes as Rick Scott has racked up support from prominent conservative backers, including Elon Musk.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
Exxon chief presses Trump to stay in Paris climate agreement
Exxon CEO Darren Woods urged President-elect Trump to stay in the Paris climate agreement as the oil and gas industry prepares for the new administration. In an interview with The Wall Street ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of Trump visit
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon. The event comes a day before President-elect Trump and President Biden are set to meet at the White House. ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Trump's White House press secretary: 5 possible picks
As President-elect Trump fills out his Cabinet ahead of Inauguration Day, speculation is swirling inside Mar-A-Lago and across media circles about whom he might tap to fill the key role of White ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Habba: I would 'very seriously' consider WH Press Secretary job
Alina Habba, a top ally and spokesperson for President-elect Trump, said late Tuesday she would consider an opportunity to serve as his White House Press Secretary "very seriously." Habba, ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Alina Habba says she won't be Trump press secretary
Alina Habba, a lawyer for an top aide to President-elect Trump, says she is out of the running to become his White House press secretary. "While I am flattered by the support and speculation, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Democrats press Biden to protect executive branch from Trump’s return
Capitol Hill Democrats are pressing the White House to pull out all the stops to gird the executive branch against Donald Trump's promised efforts to tear down federal agencies and restructure them ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
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Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live
Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Trump names Karoline Leavitt White House press secretary
President-elect Trump has tapped Karoline Leavitt, the top spokesperson for his 2024 campaign, to be his White House press secretary when he takes office in January. “Karoline Leavitt did a ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as His White House Press Secretary
Ms. Leavitt, 27, who served as his campaign’s press secretary and worked in the White House during his first administration, will be the youngest person ever to assume the role.Top stories - The New York Times - November 16 -
Karoline Leavitt to become youngest White House press secretary
Trump has picked his 27-year-old campaign press secretary to stand behind the podium in the White House briefing room.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable
China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ...World - ABC News - November 16