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Security stoush over changes to parliament's intelligence committee with accusations of 'grubby political deal'

Greens MPs and other crossbenchers could soon join parliament's high-powered intelligence committee under proposed government changes which the opposition warns will increase the risk of classified material leaking.

ABC News

'As a Black pregnant woman I live in constant fear until my baby is in my arms'

Kelly hasn't felt she can enjoy her pregnancy as stark statistics show Black women are almost four times more likely to die from childbirth, alongside other higher risk factors

Daily Mirror

New inquiry into cost of living payments set to determine if financial support fair for everyone

You can submit your views on the UK Government's support package to the Work and Pensions Committee until May 12.

Daily Record

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GAA club leads tributes after "devastating" death of schoolboy Caoimhin Mallon

The Year 11 pupil died "suddenly and unexpectedly" in hospital on Sunday

Irish Mirror

Family's horror as 'pleasant and kind' 14-year-old teen suddenly dies

Caoimhín Mallon, from Lurgan, Northern Ireland, died in hospital on Sunday after suddenly falling ill, with heartfelt tributes from his local community

Daily Mirror

Tributes after "devastating" death of Co Armagh schoolboy

The young boy died unexpectedly at Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday.

Belfast Live

GOP threatens Blinken contempt charge over Afghanistan docs

The House Foreign Affairs Committee's chairman has threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress if the State Department doesn't turn over classified cables related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

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Wrestlers protest | Endurance athletes

Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

The Hindu

New PIP proposals include paying people for late DWP health assessments

A new report on DWP assessments suggests several measures offering 'quick and easy wins' for improvement.

Daily Record

Fed Lifts Interest Rates Yet Again: What the Experts Are Saying

Although the Fed raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive meeting, it finally opened the door to a pause in its tightening campaign.

Kiplinger

Supreme Court sets aside HC stay on inquiry into Amaravati land scam

In a legal victory for the Jagan Mohan Reddy Government, the Supreme Court on May 3 set aside an Andhra Pradesh High Court order issuing a “blanket stay” on an inquiry into the Amaravati land scam and the alleged role of the previous Telugu Desam Party regime.

The Hindu

'An important step forward to a safer country' - Delight as Martyn's Law counter-terrorism legislation published in draft

The draft Bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee, ahead of its formal introduction

Manchester Evening News

UN body deplores 'grave' rights abuses by Russia in Ukraine

A United Nations committee said on Friday it was deeply concerned about human rights violations by Russian forces and private military companies in Ukraine, including enforced disappearances, torture, rape and extrajudicial executions.

Reuters

The Supreme Court's Statement of Ethics Principles and Practices

Earlier, I blogged about Chief Justice Roberts's letter to Senator Durbin. That letter bore only the Chief's signature, so we do not know if his eight colleagues concurred. (I suspect that Justice Thomas would have dissented from the shoddy historical analysis). Here, I'll turn to the attached "Statement on Ethics…

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Senate panel airs fallout from Supreme Court abortion decision - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee explored the aftermath of last year’s Supreme Court decision that overturned a right to an abortion.

The Independent UK

Government took ‘laissez-faire approach’ on multibillion-pound schemes, MPs say

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government was only making ‘slow progress’ in combating fraud in the Bounce Back Loan scheme,

Football London

Tottenham players Daniel Levy discussed Stellini sack with after Newcastle shambles revealed

The 'Player Committee' at Tottenham Hotspur appear to have had a say as to whether or not Cristian Stellini should be sacked

Daily Mirror

Is Britain ready for war? MPs announce probe into whether UK forces are prepared

The Commons Defence Select Committee announced an inquiry into the armed forces' combat readiness and whether supply chains could provide the equipment that would be needed

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Manchester Evening News

All these men made big mistakes. But are we punishing them too much?

"How can anyone build the life they want to live when they have to live under a state of perpetual anxiety and limbo?"

Chronicle Live

DWP set to record all disability health assessments from next year in system shake-up

It comes after the recommendation was put forward by the Work and Pensions Committee, along with extending form deadlines and introducing targets for assessment wait times

Nottingham Post

DWP plans to record all disability health assessments on new system from next year

Benefits assessments can be conducted in a number of ways

Daily Record

DWP announces plans to record all disability health assessments on new system from next year

Benefits assessments can be conducted in-person, by video call or over the phone.

Ballotpedia

An update on Article III judgeship nominations

Welcome to the Friday, April 21, Brew.

The Independent UK

Appeals court halts House interview with ex-Trump prosecutor

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked House Republicans from questioning a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump, the latest twist in a legal battle between Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office and the House Judiciary Committee

Irish Mirror

Tánaiste backs Robert Watt to continue as Dept of Health Secretary General after committee appearance

During a fiery Oireachtas Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, Department of Health Secretary General Robert Watt said that he rejected most of the findings of a report into former CMO Dr Tony Holohan's secondment to Trinity

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