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A higher cap for the next three months adds £94 to the typical annual domestic energy bill.

Mr. Sununu, the state’s governor, expressed concern that Mr. Christie would pull support from his preferred candidate, Nikki Haley. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8oeFpxi

No other episode in the past half-century has tested the relationship between the United States and Israel in such an intense and consequential way as the Israel-Hamas war of 2023. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/axKe4br

The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.

After a tough 2023, will things improve for the UK and other economies in the new year?

Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.

The filing by the special counsel, Jack Smith, was the latest move in an ongoing battle over whether former presidents can be criminally liable for things they did while in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KMWytaB

The cases in Colorado, Maine and other states are requiring former President Donald J. Trump to devote resources already spread thin across four criminal indictments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1mpB8nI

The cases in Colorado, Maine and other states are requiring former President Donald J. Trump to devote resources already spread thin across four criminal indictments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/YWoe85Q

The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture.

Former President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly accused the Biden administration of criminalizing Christians, and Catholics in particular, for their faith. Here are the facts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SXqNV0w

The airplane maker is urging airlines to inspect rudder control systems on the planes.

Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.

G.O.P. presidential candidates have not aggressively courted Gen Z, even as young voters increasingly show an openness to new candidates and a concern for new ideas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HTSYasb

A member of the family that founded Kohl’s department stores, he guarded federal budgets as a U.S. senator while spending lavishly to revive the N.B.A. team he owned. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/O4X3pwQ

Delors helped create the single market, but his dreams of integration faced stiff UK opposition.

Two leaders of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden say they are investigating whether he was involved in Hunter Biden’s decision to defy a congressional subpoena. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hCm2yT8

But work has a way of intruding on even the most secluded getaways, especially if you’re the commander in chief. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mj5IZlO

Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches in the US have halted over a patent dispute.

The campaign’s abrupt shift, focusing on other voter outreach efforts, reflects a significant change in strategy less than three weeks before the Iowa caucuses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5FWCXMa

At least five board members resigned and said that Michael T. Flynn, the former national security adviser for President Trump, should not be recognized. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AJTOklV

In an interview with The Times, the junior senator from California, appointed after the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein to serve out her term, discussed adapting to the slow pace of the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Rleug7S

Donald J. Trump plans to sharply expand his use of tariffs if he returns to power, risking disruption to the economy in an attempt to transform it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/RAjg7lw

Saturday's attack caused a fire on board the chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean, the US military says.

The strikes followed an attack hours earlier by members of Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups on Erbil air base in Iraq that injured three American service members, officials said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/h9pN8Hf

While first-time buyers would welcome price falls, the other costs they face are likely to be higher.

In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, the director of the National Institutes of Health, discussed drug patents, trust in science and her own experience as a cancer patient. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/sY8rQlO

The stakes for Russia in the presidential vote are large. Other adversaries also might try to deepen divisions among American voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OrdyFAt

The court filing was the latest development in a battle between Mr. Trump and the special counsel, Jack Smith, over whether the former president can be prosecuted for his actions while in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qyMIGV5

The traditional meat market returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

The United States finds itself in a defensive crouch and at odds with even staunch allies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qPWOlRA

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

The actions build on pardons announced last year by the president, and on efforts by the Justice Department to correct glaring racial disparities in drug sentencing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/P47QNbr

Jack Smith, the special counsel prosecuting former President Donald J. Trump, had urged the justices to move with extraordinary speed, bypassing a federal appeals court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zP4pDak

An administrative judge ruled that the chain did not break the law by forbidding employees to wear apparel showing support for Black Lives Matter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zSZNyqs

In a video call with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Charles Q. Brown stressed the importance of communication to reduce tensions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/EAbgX6f

The Republican presidential candidate would be the first woman to enter the White House, but she has so far tried to avoid the identity politics that could repel some voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9ya4DAN

Though he appointed three justices, his administration had the worst track record before the justices since at least the 1930s. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/pTm5Ca2

At least 16 states beyond Colorado currently have open legal challenges to the former president’s eligibility for office — but what happens next depends on the U.S. Supreme Court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kFme1xd

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on oil shippers and traders that have been helping Russia circumvent price restrictions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OdaG9fK

Charles Donohoe, one of the members of the extremist group who cooperated with prosecutors, was sentenced to 40 months, slightly more than the time he has already served. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1SLN4Tk

Rents have surged and homelessness is at record heights, but fewer of the poorest tenants are getting housing assistance — in stark contrast to growth in other safety net programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dh1Kq67

Such data, in the rare instances it has been publicly released, has illuminated the pathways through which legally manufactured and lawfully sold firearms are obtained by criminals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kE1Q0MG

Women for America First, which planned the rally on the Ellipse, knew of President Donald J. Trump’s plans to have his supporters march to the Capitol but repeatedly denied it to federal permitting officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LbWzGRF

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.

After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to strike any agreement before the new year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/A1nPbiZ

How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world's largest silicon chip factory.

The two election workers who sued Rudolph W. Giuliani for defamation won’t be paid right away, and the judge could change the amount awarded by the jury. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/eljwtFM

Passengers were stuck in cold and dark carriages for hours recently after overhead electric cables were damaged.

The Night Agent and The Mother were among the streamer's biggest hits in the first half of 2023.

The former president cited comments by the Russian leader to argue the 91 felony charges he is facing undermine the United States’ claim to be the world leader on democracy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/k3Ypy6d

The discussions over the southern border show how drastically the politics of immigration have shifted to the right in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/atdTV0x

After a pandemic freeze, 22 million people received their first bill in years in October — and around 60 percent paid, the government said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bgFPQAv

Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, wrongfully accused by Rudolph W. Giuliani of having tried to steal votes from Donald J. Trump in Georgia, were awarded the damages by a federal court in Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cFOnPZU

John Kerry said major oil-exporting countries’ willingness to acknowledge that the era of fossil fuels must come to an end underscored the “urgency” of the deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4a5P0A6

A binder given to the Trump White House contained details that intelligence agencies believe could reveal secret sources and methods. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gxjA6uZ

It’s not just a piece of political memorabilia — it’s a strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Z3TNBt2

The move comes as the company faces an investigation by regulators into the safety of its cars.

Stanford, Rutgers and U.C.L.A. were among those being looked into as accusations of hateful rhetoric on campuses have led to a spike in inquiries by the agency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WU4NhLf

Democratic candidates jumped on the story of a woman who left Texas for an abortion as a cautionary tale for voters, and Republicans were largely silent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mqs8tu5

The US central bank hints of lower rates in the future as it kept its key interest rate unchanged.

In federal court, Shaye Moss detailed how Rudolph Giuliani’s baseless claims that she had stolen votes from Donald Trump ignited threats and left her depressed and fearful. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BSg03UI

Here’s a look at the assistance the United States has provided for Ukraine’s defense and the political debate about whether more should be sent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/L5oHu8B

Columbia University’s president declined a congressional call to testify about her handling of antisemitism on campus — and dodged a firestorm that cost one of her colleagues her job. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/i6GHf10

Thames Water boss tells MPs it doesn't have enough money to pay back a loan due in April next year.

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington at a critical moment, both on the battlefield and on Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Viw7Ib4

The fight over privacy and national security, which has scrambled partisan lines, will come to a head with an unusual double vote on the floor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9M1KVcw

Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his attacks on the former president after Mr. Trump bragged about debating Hillary Clinton in 2016. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kHR5h1F

The vegan food company founded by Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife struggled with rising costs.

The country's new far-right president vows to launch a radical economic programme as he is sworn in.

The special counsel Jack Smith told the judge she should keep the trial’s start date in March and continue making decisions as the former president appeals one of her rulings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35xJFP1

Officials announced that the Ukrainian president would travel to Washington on Tuesday for a last-ditch lobbying effort with President Biden and members of Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/foiueZT

The president was back on the fund-raising trail in Los Angeles this weekend after a hiatus because of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yx7F3rO

The Iowa Republican Party reminded supporters that only residents can vote in the first-in-the-nation caucuses, which will be held on Jan. 15. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rU32JVs

The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination — minus Donald Trump — appeared at a “faith and family” event and talked in more personal terms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/fzpsA8E

As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a “mark of shame,” one that will haunt the United States for years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/QKaE9sF

Former President Donald J. Trump and his allies are not doing much to reassure those worried about his autocratic instincts. If anything, they seem to be leaning into the predictions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BV0RMxK

The gunman, who carried out the deadliest high school shooting in the history of the state, will not be eligible for parole. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UChjGwX

Kenneth Chesebro, an architect of the plan to deploy people claiming to be Trump electors in states won by President Biden, is cooperating with inquiries in Michigan, Arizona and Nevada. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wBkK6lI

A three-judge panel largely left in place an order limiting what the former president can say about his upcoming federal trial but allowed him more leeway to criticize Jack Smith, the special counsel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/uNaZM27

The claims by a super PAC that backs Gov. Ron DeSantis comparing Nikki Haley to Hillary Clinton are misleading. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/DqBnNPf

Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles.

In her Mexico City visit, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen sought to deepen economic ties while countering drug trafficking. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/O26cezG

In an effort to delay the former president’s federal trial on charges of trying to overturn the election, his lawyers asked for a pause while they challenge the ruling that he is not immune from prosecution. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/q32rQn0

With the Iowa caucuses 40 days away, airwaves are filled with Haley vs. DeSantis attack ads, jibes from Vivek Ramaswamy and earnest pleas from Chris Christie. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/X1eM9BH

The super PAC, Never Back Down, has played a critical role in the Florida governor’s campaign and has been undergoing a staffing upheaval in recent weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/DLatFPI

Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general alleges.

The agreement bars the group of 10 Republicans from serving as electors in 2024 or any other election in which former President Donald J. Trump is on the ballot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WiAhl4z

As acts of violence spike in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, American officials say they will take action against dozens of Israeli settlers and some Palestinians. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lMakZqz

A super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential candidacy is leading the costly and legally complex effort, which the Democratic establishment is trying to fight. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/eLGci7F

Several anti-Trump Republican donors and strategists are pushing Mr. Christie to end his presidential campaign and back Nikki Haley. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/TDnyZN1

The warning, in a letter to congressional leaders, comes as Republican support for funding Kyiv’s war effort is waning, and an emergency funding package is stalled in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/U3WIlxQ

Leaked papers suggest United Utilities logged dozens of incidents as less serious than they had been.

Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech there will be "huge constraints" if Labour win power.

A Pentagon official said the U.S.S. Carney and several commercial ships nearby came under fire on Sunday, but did not say where the attacks originated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Z3inzS8

The Florida governor said his tour of all the state’s counties was evidence of his commitment to Iowa voters, even as he remained far behind Donald Trump in state polls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/eFs0GZK

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk.

After leaving the White House, he returned to New York and became an in-demand guest, hitting the party circuit with the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Madonna. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oAYdmWT

Justice O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, was a swing vote on polarizing issues before a closely divided court. These books offer insight into her life, career and legacy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/i9BmpVQ

The court left open the possibility that the former president could still prevail in his effort to claim immunity from civil cases seeking to hold him accountable for the violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/nU1p5W2

While the vote to expel Mr. Santos was a bipartisan rebuke, Republican leaders and far-right members voted to save him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5wE4cGo

Since her retirement in 2006, the court has dismantled her key rulings on abortion, affirmative action and campaign finance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zTKdi89