June 2019

PMQs: Loughton and Lidington on ‘hate-fuelled’ Trump protesters

A Conservative MP asked about “a minority of hate-fuelled demonstrators” who shouted “Nazi scum” in the face of American tourists during President Trump’s visit to the UK. Tim Loughton said such actions ahead of D-Day commemorations “demeaned the memory” of veterans. Standing in for Theresa May at PMQs, David Lidington said the right to demonstrate […]

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White House ends fetal tissue research by federal scientists

The Trump administration said Wednesday it is ending medical research by government scientists using human fetal tissue, overriding the advice of scientists that there’s no other way to tackle some health problems and handing abortion opponents a major victory. Interested in Trump Administration? Add Trump Administration as an interest to stay up to date on

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Chad Focus: Rapper charged with $4.1m fraud on a company credit card

Image copyright Focus entertainment Image caption Chad Focus in the video for Get The Money “I’m out here trying to get it / Money is the mission,” declared rapper Chad Focus on his 2017 single Get The Money. The video, which has 4 million views on YouTube, shows the musician wearing gold chains while surrounded

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Cruises to Cuba are Abruptly Canceled, After New Travel Ban

Carnival Corporation will no longer operate cruises to Cuba, effective immediately, the travel company announced Wednesday. The decision, coming one day after the Trump administration banned cruises, private yachts and fishing vessels from visiting Cuba, has left many travelers frustrated and confused, especially those currently en route to the island nation. “I’m one of hundreds

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Joe Biden Still Supports Hyde Amendment, Which Bans Federal Funds for Abortions

Joseph R. Biden Jr., who has shunned today’s Democratic Party orthodoxy on issues from crime to compromising with Republicans, again broke with his party’s base and many of his campaign rivals on Wednesday when his campaign confirmed that he still backs the Hyde Amendment, a measure that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion

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