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Politicians given warning from voters over Lucy Connolly after vile asylum tweet
Politicians have been warned against "making a hero" of Lucy Connolly as more than half of voters think they should distance themselves from her. The 42-year-old was jailed for stirring up racial hatred after she tweeted that people should “set...

Políticas migratorias afectaron escuelas del medio oeste previo a las redadas de restaurantes
Read this story in English. Sarah Hayde Andrews estaba emocionada cuando Tierra Encantada abrió sus puertas en Overland Park en enero. De hecho, fue una de las primeras en inscribir a su niña pequeña en el nuevo jardín de infantes, que promete...

Politician pensions protected while seniors suffer
in All News / By: BVI News on August 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM / Territorial At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has blasted a disturbing double standard in the BVI’s treatment of retirees, pointing out that elected leaders have secured hefty pension...

Political developments point to a coalition government
The ruling New Democracy party is searching for an electoral strategy that will allow it to remain in power despite its decline in the polls. The loss of support creates a complicated scenario and alters the electoral calculations. For the time...

Political player Richard Callow faces setbacks with Sam Page indictment, Tishaura Jones loss

'Political theatre' or necessary action? Colorado lawmakers weigh in on 'divisive' session
While Democrats and Republicans clashed over the cause of an $800 million budget shortfall plaguing Colorado state government, they agreed that the recently-concluded special session, which sought to solve that deficit, was one of the most...

Politics left at the border as Niagara-on-the-Lake welcomes ‘our U.S. neighbours’
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Politics AFP Rubio to visit Mexico, Ecuador next week to discuss migration, China: US
Marco Rubio next week will pay his first visit to Mexico as the top US diplomat, as President Donald Trump presses for cooperation against migration and cartels, the State Department said Thursday. The US secretary of state will also travel to...

2027: Bala Mohammed slams APC, FG for politicking over governance
Bauchi State Governor and Chairman, Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bala Muhammed, has stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress is only interested in politicking rather than governance. Muhammed made the statement on...

Pope encourages politicians and civic leaders to grow in their faith
Pope Leo XIV addresses Catholic politicians and civic leaders from the French Diocese of Créteil (CNS/Vatican Media) Even in countries with the strictest separation of church and state, being a Christian means living and acting like one, Pope Leo...

APC Lagos Slams Peter Obi, Labels Him a “Political Drifter” Ahead of 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has taken a swipe at the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking political direction, principle, and consistency. In a statement issued on Thursday, the...

Kerala Politics In Crisis: From Ideological Battles To Sex Scandals And Character Assassination
Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil faces storm over stalking and abortion allegation | File Photo Kerala’s political landscape was once defined by ideological battles. The Left and the Congress-led centre locked horns on policies and...

Wild brawl erupts between Mexican politicians over US military intervention against drug cartels
A wild brawl erupted in the Mexican Senate between two senior politicians following a heated debate over whether US forces should intervene in the country’s fight against drug cartels. Shocking livestream video captured the explosive moment PRI...

How Political Influence Shapes Modern Policy-Making
Key Takeaways Diverse political networks significantly impact how policies are crafted and passed. Regional and professional alliances often drive better legislative outcomes for those involved. Personal relationships, alumni ties, and shared...

UTM in Hot Soup: Mulhako wa Alhomwe Warns Against Hijacking Cultural Structures for Politics
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) has landed itself in hot soup after Mulhako wa Alhomwe, one of Malawi’s biggest cultural groupings, accused the party of shamelessly hijacking its structures to advance political ambitions. Kabambe In a...

CFPB drops probe of Credova Financial LLC, saying it was politically motivated ‘debanking’
Contending that the Biden Administration’s investigation of Credova Financial LLC was an instance of politically motivated debanking, the CFPB is dropping its probe of the company. “After reviewing the case, the Bureau has determined that this...

A patron saint for political journalism?
Looking for a patron saint of political journalism was the farthest thing from my mind while teaching at a recent week-long Catholic journalism seminar in Toronto. The Canadian Catholic News course gathered aspiring Catholic journalists from...

Troops in Chicago? Plus, CPS budget vote & UAP disclosure push | Paris on Politics
On this episode of “Paris on Politics:” What happens if Chicago Public Schools (CPS) fails to pass a budget Thursday? We'll speak with the CPS CEO and board members about the contentious vote. Plus, the truth is out there—could the U.S. government...

Bob Katter’s political future in question after ‘outrageous’ behaviour
Bob Katter’s political future is in question after he raised his fist and allegedly threatened a Nine News journalist for asking about his heritage as the MP continues to back an anti-immigration rally. Nine News national affairs editor Andrew...

'Have to handle it differently': Media frenzy politics will change how we handle fatal Turnpike case
POSITION. WELL, THE PUBLIC DEFENDER TELLS ME, BECAUSE OF ALL THE MEDIA FRENZY AND THE POLITICS INVOLVED IN THAT FATAL TURNPIKE CRASH CASE, THEY’RE GOING TO HAVE TO HANDLE IT DIFFERENTLY. I JUST AM SO SADDENED THAT THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE THAT...