Beijing says ‘US plot doomed to fail’ after legislation approved that threatens sanctions if officials abuse human rights Donald Trump has signed into law legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong… Read more »
Ex-adviser at heart of Ukraine affair has secured book deal Schiff: I would act same way against Democratic president Reich: Impeachment shows US officials at their best House intelligence committee… Read more »
Russia expert says she ‘had a couple testy encounters’ with Sondland and warned him ‘this is going to blow up’ In this defining moment for America, support the Guardian’s independent… Read more »
Fiona Hill, ex-senior director for Europe and Russia on the national security council, and David Holmes, a state department aide in Kyiv, to testify In this defining moment for America,… Read more »
Kurt Volker, witness requested by Republicans, says the investigations Trump requested amounted to ‘conspiracy theories’ Impeachment hearings – live coverage Two witnesses in the impeachment inquiry have described their concern… Read more »
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Data from the U.S. government sure seems to indicate that the Earth is warming (despite what the current leadership may say). Apparently, the globe just experienced the second-hottest October ever… Read more »
Facebook says it opposes calls for backdoors that would ‘undermine the privacy and security of people everywhere’ The United States, United Kingdom and Australia plan to pressure Facebook to create… Read more »
President urged Scott Morrison to help gather information aimed at discrediting investigation into Russian interference in 2016 US election, and Australia says it was ‘ready to assist’ Donald Trump called… Read more »
Presidential ally floats refusal to testify to House committee Biden campaign asks networks not to book former NY mayor Donald Trump and his army of surrogates, led by his personal… Read more »
Presidential ally floats refusal to testify to House committee Lawyer sought dirt on Joe Biden to help Trump 2020 campaign Donald Trump’s army of surrogates, led by his personal lawyer… Read more »
Report: senator overheard on plane talking strategy with ‘Jared’ Robert Reich: Trump can do more damage than Nixon Senator Lindsey Graham, once among Donald Trump’s harshest critics, is set to… Read more »
Details are unclear, but Washington Post reports intelligence official considers complaint ‘urgent concern’ Donald Trump’s promise to a foreign leader so troubled an official in the US intelligence community that… Read more »
India’s government has announced an immediate ban on e-cigarettes — citing youth-focused public health concerns. In a news statement following a cabinet meeting today finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the… Read more »
US secretary of state says Tehran behind drone attack Trump speaks to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman The US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has accused Iran of attacking… Read more »
Trump to name new national security adviser next week Bolton took hawkish positions on major foreign policy issues Bolton fired as Trump’s national security adviser – live updates Donald Trump… Read more »
Xiao Wang Contributor Xiao Wang is CEO at Boundless, a technology startup that has helped thousands of immigrant families apply for marriage green cards and U.S. citizenship while providing affordable… Read more »
‘Various contacts’ made, says embattled president, amid reports he is negotiating a way to stand down Nicolás Maduro has confirmed top Venezuelan officials have been talking to members of Donald… Read more »
Britain in weak negotiating position despite Trump’s warm words, says Larry Summers The former US treasury secretary Larry Summers has said he does not believe that a “desperate” UK would… Read more »
Senior MI5 and FBI officials shared concerns about ‘our strange situation’ in 2016 Two of the most senior intelligence officials in the US and UK privately shared concerns about “our… Read more »
Joe Cheravitch Contributor Joe Cheravitch is a defense analyst with the Rand Corporation. Cyber-confrontation between the U.S. and Russia is increasingly turning to critical civilian infrastructure, particularly power grids, judging… Read more »
Nancy Pelosi’s sharp rebuke of the president’s remarks prompted a challenge from Republicans who claimed rule violations The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning Donald Trump’s incendiary… Read more »
Tlaib responds: ‘He needs to be impeached’ Pressley: ‘This is what racism looks like’ Opinion: Pelosi attacks on AOC are dangerous Donald Trump used racist language on Sunday to attack… Read more »
President: ‘Go back and help fix crime infested places’ Opinion: Pelosi attacks on AOC are dangerous Donald Trump aimed a guaranteed-to-be-controversial attack at “the Squad” on Sunday, saying four progressive… Read more »
Theresa May said to be considering controversial step of appointing new envoy Kim Darroch: urbane diplomat who knew how to throw a party Boris Johnson is under pressure over his… Read more »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political news, including the row over the UK ambassador’s leaked memos and latest on Tory leadership contest Trump calls May foolish as ambassador row escalates… Read more »
Trump says Iran will prosper without nuclear weapons Opinion: Trump is trying to make war with Iran inevitable Donald Trump has said that if Iran does not acquire a nuclear… Read more »
Tehran summons UAE envoy to complain over drone launch Opinion: Trump is trying to make war with Iran inevitable Iran has said it will not hesitate to respond to any… Read more »
US president tweets that he intervened 10 minutes before planned retaliatory attack Donald Trump has said the US air force was “cocked and loaded” to attack three Iranian targets on… Read more »
A decision to confirm Rep. Will Hurd as the keynote speaker at the Black Hat security conference this year has prompted anger and concern by some long-time attendees because of… Read more »