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'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...

Senator John Cornyn highlights energy investment and political developments in Texas
Senator John Cornyn, a longtime Republican representative from Texas, posted several updates on his social media account on August 28, 2025. The tweets covered topics ranging from advancements in nuclear technology to political developments within...

Midterm tea leaves say Trump can upend political history — again
It is a failsafe and oft-repeated line, one we’ve all heard uttered each election cycle as a friend (or a TV talker) proclaims his undergraduate knowledge of political patterns: “The president’s party loses seats in the midterm elections.” It’s...

Wheeler Center at MSU plans lecture on political scandals with author Nathan Masters
The Burton K. Wheeler Center at Montana State University is set to host a public lecture and book discussion focused on political corruption and accountability. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Procrastinator...

BREAKING: ‘Get politics out of public health': CDC official who resigned over vaccine policy
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has ‘failed’: Nobel Laureate economist slams attempted ouster of Lisa Cook 07:04 Now Playing BREAKING: ‘Get politics out of public...

Argentine President Javier Milei Evacuated After Protest Attack Amid Political Turmoil
Argentina’s President Javier Milei reacts after his convoy was attacked with stones and bottles during a political rally in Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on August 27, 2025. Getty Images/Luciano Gonzalez The President of...

Announcement of a Political Council Advocating for a Federal Region in Central and Western Syria
On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, a group of Alawite activists based abroad announced the formation of the “Political Council for Central and Western Syria” (PCCWS). In a founding statement published via a recorded video on its official Facebook page,...

Regional news receives bipartisan political support
Regional Regional news receives bipartisan political support Aug 29 2025 Updated 5 minutes ago A powerful speech delivered in Canberra by the Member for Monash Mary Aldred has reinforced the depth of community and bipartisan political support for...

National unity govt to be formed with anti-fascist political parties: Annie
National unity govt to be formed with anti-fascist political parties: Annie BNP Joint-Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie today spoke at a conference of Paurasava BNP at the Girls' High School ground in the district.. Photo : BSS...

Trump vs women leaders: Lisa Cook and Susan Monarez refuse to back down against political pressure
Two high-level women are fighting back against US president Donald Trump’s political pressure to sack them from their roles. Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued Trump over his attempt to fire her, and the Director of the US Centers for...

Trump Orders AG to Investigate Use of Federal Grants for Illegal Political Lobbying
President Donald Trump at the White House on Aug. 8, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed a memorandum in the Oval Office on Aug. 28 directing officials to investigate the use of taxpayer funds for grants...

JCC hopes debate later between leaders of country’s two major political parties will include highlights on growth strategies
As Jamaicans brace for a showdown between the leaders of the country’s two major political parties later this evening, one business organization is hoping that the debate will include, highlighting growth strategies. Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)...
Argentine president dismisses corruption charges as political smear campaign
BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday denied accusations of corruption against him and his administration, dismissing the claims as a political smear campaign by the opposition. At an event in Buenos Aires,...

Gaza zealots force Gal Gadot off red carpet: Israeli actress will stay away from Venice Film Festival amid political row - after woke Snow White fury
Israeli actress Gal Gadot is staying away from the Venice Film Festival in the wake of a political row over whether she should attend. The actress is the star of one of the films which will be premiering in Venice this year, called In The Hand of...

UNIBEN bans use of facilities for political, union activities
The management of the University of Benin has barred the use of its facilities on the Ugbowo and Ekewan campuses for political or union activities. In a statement issued on Thursday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta...

Warren says Trump is ‘politicizing' health and safety of Americans
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sat down with NBC10 Boston this week for an exclusive interview to discuss some of the headlines currently coming out of Washington. Hours prior to our conversation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr....

The political battle over higher education has reached a breaking point
Bill Ackman has long been one of the Democratic Party’s most reliable donors. The billionaire hedge fund manager, who made his name with high-profile activist investments through his firm Pershing Square Capital Management, gave millions over the...

Abe and Kishida: The Two Contrasting Visions for Japan’s Political Economy
Between reflation and redistribution over the past decade, Japan has witnessed two major attempts to escape the grip of economic stagnation and demographic decline. These attempts materialized in two opposing macroeconomic paradigms under Prime...

Elections belong to the people, not the politicians
The July uprising was not an isolated event. It stood in a long line of struggles where citizens of this country took to the streets to reclaim their rights. In 1971, they fought a bloody war to secure sovereignty after their voices were ignored...

Graham Platner Launches Senate Bid Against Susan Collins, Advocating for Working-Class Politics
SULLIVAN, Maine — Graham Platner, a former Marine and oysterman, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Susan Collins. His campaign gained traction this week after a personal post on X, which featured a...