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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and others are unlawfully interfering with their international criminal justice work. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in New York by the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional…
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Dem in key swing race missed nearly half her state House votes while taking taxpayer salary: ‘No show’
Fox News reports that former Democratic Iowa state representative Christina Bohannan missed nearly half of House votes during her final year in office while campaigning for a congressional seat in a politically competitive district. The report raises questions about her attendance and performance as a legislator during an election campaign. According to legislative records cited…
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Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts Wisconsin governor’s race in Democrats favor after Crowley win
Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the Wisconsin governor’s race towards Democrats after a late night win for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley over democratic socialist Francesca Hong. The election handicapper changed the race from a “toss up” to one that leans Democratic following Crowley’s victory. His win bucked a series of polls that showed Crowley with…
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Trump’s chilling five-word response when asked if he’ll declare national emergency to control midterm elections
President Donald Trump declined to rule out declaring a national emergency in relation to the November midterm elections when asked about using such powers to impose tighter voting rules. His response has drawn attention because election administration is primarily a state responsibility, and any attempt to use emergency powers to alter it would likely prompt…
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Hochul holds 10-point lead over Blakeman in new survey
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has a 10-point lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman in her bid for a second full term leading the Empire State, according to a new survey. The poll, which Siena College conducted from Aug. 3-6, found that 49 percent of 811 likely voters backed the incumbent governor. Thirty-nine percent of…
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Fire finish on a high with win over Spirit
Welsh Fire ended their Women’s Hundred campaign with a 15-run victory over London Spirit. The win gave Fire a positive finish to their season, with Georgia Wareham’s batting proving decisive. Wareham scored her first half-century of the campaign to set up the result for Welsh Fire. The match was their final game of the competition,…
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Fire end campaign with comfortable win over Spirit
Welsh Fire ended their Women’s Hundred campaign with a 15-run victory over London Spirit at Sophia Gardens. Both teams had already been eliminated, but Georgia Wareham’s first half-century in the competition and a strong early bowling spell from Grace Potts ensured Fire finished on a positive note. Fire made 138-7 from 100 balls, with Wareham…
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Trump approval takes another hit: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating dipped again this week, following a downward trend in support for the president amid the ongoing Iran war and mounting affordability concerns ahead of November’s midterms. The latest survey from The Economist/YouGov survey, published on Monday, found 33 percent of respondents said they approved of how Trump has handled his job…
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Blakeman cuts into Hochul’s New York governor’s race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment
A new Siena University poll shows Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as New York’s gubernatorial election approaches. The result suggests Blakeman has gained some ground, although Hochul remains ahead, while the poll also indicates that likely voters view the Democratic Socialists of America more negatively than positively. The survey…
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Championship angst: why the sense of rejuvenation in EFL is not universal
The Championship season begins amid optimism for some clubs but considerable anxiety for others, particularly those without Premier League parachute payments or deep, top-flight-quality squads. Relegated Wolves and West Ham, alongside promotion hopefuls including Burnley, Middlesbrough and Southampton, make the division especially competitive and raise the prospect of a difficult campaign for smaller or recently…