Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump’s arch as government looks to start construction
Legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting even as its construction is imminentThe legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court on…
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
How Trump and his allies seek to interfere the US midterm elections
The administration’s efforts have raised concerns among experts about potential disruptions after election dayDonald Trump is waging a brazen effort to interfere with voting in this year’s midterm elections, escalating concerns that the federal…
Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption
Alleged self-dealing by the president and his allies doesn’t look so good as corruption emerges as a key issue for midterm votersGovernment corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll findsVoters under 50 probably won’t remember the…
Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain
The home secretary has faced opposition from within the government over plans to impose new rules on migrant workers already in the UK.
Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
Order says local officials can’t be forced to separate or stop counting ballots that the government deems to be disputedA federal judge has barred the justice department from threatening or coercing election workers to stop processing ballots.The order…
Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland’s top court
It comes after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
FBI arrests North Carolina man for allegedly posting classified information on social media
Authorities say army contractor James Thomas Ashbacher shared top-secret data online and stole night-vision gogglesThe FBI has arrested a former North Carolina government contractor for allegedly leaking classified national defense information on social…
Canada stops using ‘avalanche dogs’ for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.