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WASHINGTON — A House panel voted on Wednesday to subpoena Kellyanne Conway for her testimony after she failed to show to a hearing at which a special counsel told the committee she should be fired from the White House for her “egregious, repeated, and very public violations” of federal ethics law. The House Oversight and […]

Jeremy Corbyn has asked Theresa May whether she disputes a High Court ruling over the UK government’s decision to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Judges said licences should be reviewed after Campaign Against Arms Trade argued there was a clear risk the weaponry might be used in a serious violation of international humanitarian law.

PARIS — President Trump criticized the American soccer player Megan Rapinoe in a three–tweet blast on Wednesday morning after she colorfully said in an interview that she would not go to the White House if the United States wins the Women’s World Cup. Mr. Trump said Rapinoe “should never disrespect our country, the White House

In a noisy Commons, the SNP’s Ian Blackford shouts his criticism of the two men competing to take over from Theresa May. Seven days ago, he used his PMQs appearance to call Boris Johnson a racist – this time he called him a liar, before criticising the record of his rival Jeremy Hunt as well.

How many people watched the first presidential primary debates of 2015? The first Republican debate was held on Aug. 6 on Fox News. It still holds the record for the biggest cable news audience with 24 million viewers. The first Democratic debate was on Oct. 13 on CNN. It garnered 15.3 million viewers. Will sparks

After Jeremy Corbyn used his PMQs slot to demand answers on UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia, Theresa May claimed: “He never backs Britain.” She accused him of having sympathy with Russia over the Salisbury poisoning, with IRA terrorists during the Troubles, and with Iran over recent tanker attacks in the Gulf. The Labour leader

Weather: Less humid and plenty of sun, so grab the sunscreen. The high could reach 90 degrees, so grab some water. Alternate-side parking: In effect until July 4. There are more Democrats running for president (24) than there are movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (22, so far). One night isn’t enough time for all

Which Democratic candidates believe that the next president could stop climate change? Which candidates don’t believe that? And where do they stand on the future of health care, handguns, big tech, the Supreme Court and other issues that may come up at the debates on Wednesday and Thursday night? The New York Times has already

Beavers were hunted and disappeared from Britain around 400 years ago. In Scotland, they were first reintroduced in 2009 as part of a trial, and now enjoy protected status. But their appetite for destruction has led to conflict with some farmers and landowners. A trial in Devon ends next year, when a decision will be

Those calculations will be on display in Osaka, where Mr. Trump will join counterparts for the annual Group of 20 summit meeting hosted by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. While in Osaka, Mr. Trump is planning sessions with Mr. Abe as well as with President Xi Jinping of China, President Vladimir V. Putin of