Politics

BBC Pursuing Subpoenas of Trump Family in Jan. 6 Speech Case

The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena President Donald Trump’s family members over their knowledge of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech, as the broadcaster fights a $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Trump.

Trump downplays concerns about sailors onboard USS Abraham Lincoln amid record deployment

President said nine months at sea ‘not nearly long enough’ even as families call for attention to mental health crisis

Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead

Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday

Appeals court revives DOJ subpoena for child transgender drug provider

A federal appeals court revived the Justice Department‘s subpoena on Friday for records from QueerDoc, a telehealth provider that offers services including transgender procedures for children, handing the Trump administration a victory in its push to investigate providers of transgender medical care for children.

Two UAE oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates were struck by Iranian drones Thursday while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to UAE authorities.

Ken Martin pleads for more financial help at DNC summer meeting

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin defended his organization’s fundraising record despite a massive Republican advantage and implored allies to help raise more funds in the final few months before the November midterm elections.

Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’

Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear

House Democrats' PAC dumps $6 million into Ohio to target Max Miller

House Democrats’ super PAC announced Friday that it plans to spend an additional $6 million on advertising in Ohio's 7th Congressional District as they see hope in unseating embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) amid abuse allegations.

Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval

The OCC conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Co.’s national trust bank charter. That would allow the Trump family-backed firm to issue stablecoins.

BBC Seeks to Subpoena Trump Children and Son-in-Law Over Defamation Lawsuit

Network wants to serve Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr after president sues over January 6 documentary

Ontario Free to Axe Toronto Bike Lanes, Region's Top Court Rules

Win is significant for region's premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city's traffic ills

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in London

Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London on Friday, days after resigning from the university after being accused of plagiarism.