Bill Clinton says ‘a miracle’ Good Friday Agreement survived Brexit process The former US president recalled late-night phone calls in the closing stages of the historic negotiations. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Hillary Clinton is the person Putin ‘feared most’, Nancy Pelosi says Democrat colleague’s ‘clarity and position’ on Putin led him to fear her the most, Pelosi says The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Past presidents, while never indicted, have faced legal woes of their own President Nixon was named as an "unindicted co-conspirator" in the Watergate scandal, and President Clinton was impeached following the fallout from his affair with a White House intern. WEKU · Apr 3, 2023
‘We want to read about people falling in love’: Curtis Sittenfeld and Marian Keyes on the romcom revival The American and Irish novelists discuss the joys of writing romantic comedy, standing up to the critics and why we’re in a ‘golden age’ for the menopause The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023
Guilty verdict for pro-Trump troll who tried to trick voters out of casting Hillary Clinton ballots in 2016 NEW YORK — A federal jury on Friday convicted pro-Trump troll Douglass Mackey of plotting to trick voters out of casting a ballot during the 2016 presidential election. Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
Douglass Mackey Convicted for Vote-by-Tweet Meme Here's the E.D.N.Y. U.S. Attorney's Office press release: Douglass Mackey, also known as "Ricky Vaughn," was convicted today by a federal jury in Brooklyn of the charge of Conspiracy Against Rights stemming from his scheme to deprive individuals of their constitutional right to vote. The verdict followed a one-week trial… Reason · Mar 31, 2023
Trump's real crimes are being ignored Like Richard Nixon, Trump is being punished for his sins against the dominant order, not his most serious crimes Salon · Mar 31, 2023
Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels, hush money, and an historic indictment: Complete timeline NEW YORK — Twelve days before Donald Trump won one of the most astonishing upsets in the history of the American presidency, his fixer wired $130,000 to a porn star’s lawyer. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands alone While he’s far from the only U.S. president to be dogged by legal and ethical scandals, Donald Trump now occupies a unique place in history as the first ever indicted on criminal charges The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
Christie grilled on Trump flip-flop The former New Jersey governor is one of many Republicans who have attempted to distance themselves from Trump Salon · Mar 29, 2023
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld review – lights, camera, attraction The US author’s zingy new novel tackles celebrity, lockdown and frustrated love lives with ambition and panache The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
Congress revisits approval for Iraq invasion, recalling change of heart on Vietnam In terms of domestic politics, the Iraq War followed the trajectory of the Vietnam War, which also relied on a resolution supporting the use of military force that Congress passed and later repealed. WEKU · Mar 25, 2023
Holy cow! Bid to make Harry Caray the mayor of Rush Street is back in play City’s top politicians on board to honor legendary Cubs announcer Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023
Fox host tries to downplay Trump’s efforts to have his political opponents jailed: ‘Lock her up was a joke!’ Fox News anchor Jesse Watters’s words come as Trump faces potential indictment The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Salon · Mar 23, 2023 Tucker begs Biden to save Trump from DA He claimed the grand jury is biased, stating, without evidence, that its members are "overwhelmingly liberal."
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023 Best podcasts of the week: Inside the scandal of Britain’s ‘ghost’ children slipping through the cracks In this week’s newsletter: Journalist Terri White investigates the case of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and other vulnerable children missing school since the pandemic. Plus: five of the best one-host podcasts
Salon · Mar 22, 2023 GOP return to anti-Clinton playbook Rep. James Comer is running the same game Rep. Dan Burton played when Bill Clinton was in the White House
The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2023 Trump seizes on likely indictment to pass begging bowl for 2024 campaign Ex-president attempts to capitalize on anticipated charges over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels
Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023 Anonymous government witness may take center stage at NYC trial of pro-Trump Twitter troll who urged 2016 Hillary supporters to vote ‘by text’ A Brooklyn judge will allow a prominent alt-right internet figure to keep his identity secret when he testifies against a pro-Trump Twitter troll accused of trying to trick 2016 Hillary Clinton voters out of casting a ballot.
Belfast Live · Mar 18, 2023 Brendan Hughes: US trip won't put pressure on DUP to end Stormont boycott Rather than speeding up a DUP return to power-sharing, remarks from Hillary Clinton and others are likely to be counterproductive
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023 Biden backs new Brexit deal during talks with Irish premier Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met President Joe Biden at the White House to mark St Patrick’s Day
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023 Varadkar presents Joe Biden with shamrock bowl in St Patrick’s Day finale Niall Horan performed songs on the theme of emigration as Biden lent his support to Ireland in the Six Nations rugby tournament.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023 Varadkar meets Biden at White House for St Patrick’s Day talks The Taoiseach began the day at a traditional breakfast event with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023 Leo Varadkar meets Biden after apparent Clinton-Lewinsky joke Irish leader meets US president at White House for traditional St Patrick’s Day event a day after making gaffe
Boston Herald · Mar 17, 2023 Joe Battenfeld: Wellesley College in uncomfortable national spotlight over exclusionary gender policy The elite liberal all-women’s Wellesley College finds itself in an uncomfortable position today – pressed by students and caught in a web of wokeness.