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Pete Buttigieg distances himself from Biden amid 2028 talk, suggests ‘Build Back Better’ doesn’t work
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has publicly criticised Joe Biden’s 2020 “Build Back Better” campaign slogan, in remarks seen as an attempt to distance himself from the former president amid speculation about a possible 2028 White House run. The comments, made during an interview with Politico, suggest Buttigieg is seeking to differentiate his political brand…
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Dems in the hot seat for skipping crucial hearing on radical group hiding in US: ‘Embarrassment’
Democratic senators were notably absent from a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Wednesday examining the Muslim Brotherhood’s alleged network within the United States, prompting sharp criticism from Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. Cruz described the empty seats on the Democratic side as an “embarrassment” and accused his absent colleagues of avoiding evidence presented about…
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Trump’s DOJ henchman has strong warning for Jeanine Pirro after crossing the president
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to guarantee that Jeanine Pirro will keep her job, pointedly noting that President Trump has the power to fire any US attorney, after Trump publicly criticised Pirro for dropping charges against protesters accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The row erupted after Trump learned that Pirro’s…
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What to know as Senate panel sets vote to hold Fauci in contempt
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to hold former top health official Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, a week after he pleaded the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions during a committee hearing. The move raises questions about broader GOP support and the legal risks Fauci may face…
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Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will remain in post after receiving the backing of the organisation’s senior executives at a meeting held in Rabat, Morocco. The gathering had been called following growing criticism of his now-abandoned plan to sell off Fifa’s commercial and event operations to private investors, a proposal that had drawn sharp rebukes from…
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NHS unveils new mental health A&Es and drop-in clinics in banks and libraries in ‘biggest redesign in a generation’
The NHS has announced plans to introduce dedicated mental health accident and emergency units alongside drop-in clinics located in everyday community settings such as banks and libraries, in what officials are describing as the biggest overhaul of mental health services in a generation. The move reflects a broader shift towards making mental health support more…
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Brewery behind Trump, McConnell death promotions now unveils ‘Antifa Octoberfist’ beer
A Wisconsin brewery previously criticised for promotions tied to the deaths of Donald Trump and Senate figure Mitch McConnell has released a new beer called “Antifa Octoberfist”. Minocqua Brewing Co, which is known for provocative left-leaning marketing, unveiled the product following a primary election, continuing a pattern of politically charged branding that has drawn attention…
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Gianni Infantino scrambling for his future in Morocco with Colombia next
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is touring key allied confederations to shore up support for his re-election bid, amid growing opposition to Fifa’s proposal to sell off a 21% stake in the World Cup. After a week in Morocco, where he held crisis talks with senior officials in Rabat, Infantino is due to fly to Colombia…
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Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
The US Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, ending a near yearlong vacancy left after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr sacked previous director Susan Monarez last August for refusing to endorse vaccine guidance from his hand-picked advisory panel. Although Schwartz has strong public health…
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JD Vance warns ‘limousine socialists’ will destroy Michigan auto jobs, depress American wages
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, branding him a “limousine socialist” after his primary win, and warned that Democratic socialist policies would damage the state’s automotive industry and lower wages for American workers. The remarks came during an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, in which Vance argued…