Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers
West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP. Source link
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Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
Birmingham’s Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage. Source link
The birthright citizenship case affects Puerto Rico, too
As policymakers reconsider the scope of birthright citizenship, Puerto Rico exemplifies how territorial ambiguity can obscure constitutional lines and complicate national policy. Source link
Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk says unacceptable season cannot be repeated
Captain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool‘s season has been “unacceptable” after Arne Slot’s side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten by Manchester United. The Dutch defender has also stressed the need for “a lot of work to be done behind the scenes” to avoid a repeat of their disappointing…
No norms: The second liberals stop getting their way, they want to pack the court
For 40 years, it has been clear that Republican-nominated justices are more likely to peel off and side with the liberal bloc than the other way around. Source link
How the weaker dollar quietly makes life more expensive
A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar. Source link
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. Source link
Where House, Senate battles stand six months out
In today’s issue: Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their prospects for the midterm elections with less than six months remaining before voters head to the polls. History is on their side, as the party out of power has typically gained seats in Congress in most midterms. But they’re starting to show signs of a…
PGA Tour warms back up to Trump after long freeze
The PGA Tour returned to President Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Fla., over the weekend, ending a decade-long absence and signaling a new era of warmer relations between the president’s sprawling resort business and the world’s most popular golf league. The tournament came as LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed and Trump-allied rival tour, appears on the……
Republicans see GOP dysfunction as major liability ahead of midterms
Senate Republicans say the dysfunction in the House is becoming a liability for the broader GOP brand ahead of this year’s midterm elections, warning that if Congress can’t break through legislative gridlock the party’s candidates will pay a severe political price in November. Republican senators were dumbfounded by their House brethren’s refusal to pass a……