Federal Reserve increases interest rates by a quarter point to 16-year high – as it happened Central bank announces 10th straight increase – follow all the latest news The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023
First Thing: media freedom in dire state in record number of countries World Press Freedom Index report warns disinformation and AI pose mounting threats to journalism. Plus, the shocking history of British royal crowns The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023
Biden's re-election bid is off to a slow start Biden announced his re-election bid before his campaign team was ready to go. Axios · May 3, 2023
Biden officials reach out to Republicans to help confirm judges The new approach reflects the reality of both a close Senate and Sen. Feinstein's absence Axios · May 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 434 of the invasion At least three dead after strike on supermarket in Kherson; Russia claims Ukraine launched drone attack against Kremlin in Moscow The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
US ends COVID vaccine requirement for international travellers from this date The United States has announced removing the COVID vaccine requirement for international travellers. This will be brought into effect from May 11 as per the statement issued by the White House, which also added that the COVID-19 public health emergency will also end on the same day. The Times of India · May 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy denies ordering Moscow drone strike on Putin – as it happened Ukrainian president says ‘we fight on our territory’ after Kremlin reports a drone attack in the Russian capital The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war – latest: Moscow claims Kremlin attacked in Putin assassination attempt Kremlin accuses Kyiv of ‘planned terrorist action’ against Moscow The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Pentagon leaks: we weren’t told about intelligence breach, Zelenskiy says Ukraine president says Discord server leaks were ‘not beneficial’ to the reputation of the US but still values Washington’s support for Kyiv The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
Zelenskiy says White House did not inform him of documents leak, Washington Post reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the Washington Post in an interview published on Tuesday that the White House did not inform him about a leak of secret U.S. documents that grabbed attention around the world last month. Reuters · May 2, 2023
Senate, for now, defers to Biden and McCarthy on debt talks - Roll Call Senators are so far standing firm on letting Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden work out how to address the debt limit. Roll Call · May 2, 2023
The Murdochs chatted to Zelensky before firing Tucker Carlson Rupert Murdoch was reportedly “disturbed” with Mr Carlson’s stance on Ukraine The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
US to lift most federal Covid-19 vaccine mandates next week The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Unvaccinated UK travellers allowed to enter the US from next week The requirement for arrivals to the US by air to prove their vaccination status is being dropped Wales Online · May 2, 2023
Reason · May 2, 2023 The Clock Is Ticking: U.S. Could Default on Debt Payments by June 1 It's time for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to strike a deal that will avoid a default and cut spending.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week The White House announced that its requirement for arrivals by air to prove their vaccination status will be dropped from May 12.
The Guardian - US · May 2, 2023 Muslim mayor turned away from White House Eid event: ‘There is a secret list’ Mohamed Khairullah, mayor of a New Jersey town, says he’s on list ‘that has targeted me because of my identity’
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Muslim mayor slams Secret Service for blocking him from White House event: ‘Reeks of Islamophobia’ Prospect Park, New Jersey Mayor Mohamed Khairullah says he believes his name may be erroneously on a government watch list
TechRadar · May 2, 2023 The White House is looking at cracking down on employee monitoring tools US workers, employers, and developers all asked to share their own experiences with employee monitoring tools.
Salon · May 2, 2023 Trump's terrifying emails offer a clue In his fundraising emails, Donald Trump is announcing his evil plans for American society
Evening Standard · May 2, 2023 US to end Covid vaccine requirement for foreign travellers on May 11 The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal Covid-19 vaccine rules next week
Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023 Treasury’s Yellen says U.S. could default as soon as June 1 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns lawmakers that if they do not vote to raise or suspend the nation’s borrowing authority it could cause a global financial crisis.
Zenger · May 2, 2023 DeSantis Competing With Trump For Top GOP Donors As The Florida Governor Trails In The Polls GOP donors are looking for an alternative to Trump As DeSantis dines with the widow of Sheldon Adelson.
WhatToWatch · May 2, 2023 Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 1 — were they really called the Plumbers? We look at what's fact and what's fiction in White House Plumbers episode 1, including how they got their name and how Howard left the CIA.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2023 Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected in Florida A Florida ethics board has dismissed a complaint that allies of former President Donald Trump filed against Republican rival Gov. Ron DeSantis, finding no legal basis for allegations that the governor violated campaign finance laws with a “shadow” run for the White House