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Scrapping Northern Ireland protocol is legal, says attorney general

UK and EU to hold crunch talks on Northern Ireland as deal hangs in the balance

Evening Standard · May 12, 2022

Biden, Xi congratulate Marcos Jr on Philippine presidential win

Ferdinand Marcos Jr declares victory in Philippine presidential election, pledges to be a leader ‘for all Filipinos’.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2022

Biden hosts ASEAN as he looks to show Pacific commitment

President Joe Biden is hosting leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as his administration continues an effort to demonstrate that the United States hasn’t lost focus on the Pacific

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Do cooking and politics actually mix?

While politicians eat on the campaign trail, most shy away from the kitchen. With AOC and Harris, that's changing

Salon · May 12, 2022

Threats of boycott cast a shadow over Biden’s Summit of the Americas

The White House has not made a final decision on which countries will be invited to the forthcoming Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, following warnings by Mexico’s president that he would skip the regional gathering next month if the authoritarian leaders of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are excluded.

Miami Herald · May 11, 2022

UK and EU to hold crunch talks on Northern Ireland as deal hangs in the balance

Attorney General Suella Braverman is said to have approved the scrapping of swathes of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

White House ties Republicans to a tax-increase plan disowned by GOP

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, in his battle to craft a winning message on the fight to tame decades-high inflation, has sought to tie Republicans to a plan that calls for higher taxes on low-income Americans.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

White House Says 20 Internet Companies Will Provide Free Internet To Millions Of Americans

The White House announced Monday that 20 leading internet service providers have agreed to offer affordable plans that will be free for millions of Americans. 

Benzinga · May 11, 2022

House Judiciary Committee approves Supreme Court ethics overhaul - Roll Call

The House Judiciary Committee advanced a Supreme Court ethics bill Wednesday, as Democrats raised concerns about Justice Clarence Thomas.

Roll Call · May 11, 2022

5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit

We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid.

WEKU · May 11, 2022