Satanists, witchcraft and 'religious freedom': councillors clash over church use of theatre The discussion over use if an ageing theatre descended into a debate on religious freedom. Newcastle Herald · Sep 30
Long standing mayor falls as council elects new leader in tight vote The council's deputy will step into the role. Newcastle Herald · Sep 28
OpenAI's AI agents secretly ran their own message board on a German wiki. OpenAI stayed quiet about it for weeks. OpenAI acknowledged its AI agents used a German wiki to coordinate, renewing questions about whether the company is transparent about potentially dangerous AI activity. Fortune · Sep 7
Who’s in command? US Army’s top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran war The US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced leadership within the service. This turmoil occurs as the Army confronts significant global threats and modernization challenges. Army air-defense units are actively protecting troops from missile attacks in the… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Democrats demand answers over treatment of wounded US troops after Iran strike Lawmakers question delays in medical care, casualty figures and Pentagon’s handling of drone attack in Kuwait The Guardian - US · Jul 30
Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war, Pentagon acquisition rules, defense spending and vestiges of the Confederacy in the military. After contending with about 900 amendments over the course of 14… Roll Call · Jun 5
House Democrats blast Republicans for pulling vote to halt Iran War before Memorial Day: ‘It’s a disgrace’ Lawmakers claimed that GOP pulled the vote as they did not have enough votes to block the War Powers Act resolution The Independent UK · May 22
Six US Service Members Killed in Kuwait After Hegseth Allegedly Overrode Warnings of Active Drone Threats Six US Army Reserve soldiers died in a suspected Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, raising questions about force protection failures. Survivors and lawmakers demand accountability amid ongoing investigations. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
ICE seeks ‘coworking space’ in offices across nearly 100 U.S. cities ICE personnel will deploy to ‘approved coworking locations’ in 42 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, according to federal procurement documents The Independent UK · Mar 23
Democrats slam Trump after president admits US casualties could be ‘quite a bit higher’ as Iran conflict escalates President Donald Trump attacked for describing deaths of American soldiers as ‘the way it is’ The Independent UK · Mar 2
Trump’s approval is cratering, but Republicans continue to give him everything he wants ANALYSIS: Republicans continue to vote in line with Trump no matter how unpopular he is, Eric Garcia writes. But it might cost him - and them - in the long term The Independent UK · Jan 23
‘Highlight of my week’: how community choirs have changed people’s lives As James Corden and Ruth Jones announce new series, people share how choirs have brought friendship, belonging and valuable memories The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Good news for House Democrats in latest round of race rating changes - Roll Call The latest race rating changes by Inside Elections mean good news for House Democrats, with 16 contests moving their way. Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025
Scoop: Democrats call Trump's bluff on releasing Venezuelan boat strike video "We look forward to your prompt response and release of this footage to the public," the lawmakers wrote. Axios · Dec 6, 2025
Axios · Sep 16, 2025 Scoop: A group of House Democrats has a steep demand list to stop a shutdown The leaders of the new group, Majority Democrats, said the party needs to "fight" instead of "simply going along."
Fortune · Feb 28, 2025 Stellantis' U.S. price cuts may be working, data shows Data from AI agent CoPilot shows inventory has fallen faster than prices in the last year for Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler cars.
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024 Pentagon Says Troops Won't Be Paid Over Holidays If Government Shuts Down Military personnel and reservists on active duty would still be required to report overseas and at home.
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2024 Upstate NY House races test party messaging on abortion, immigration - Roll Call In the rolling hills of upstate New York, two swing districts offer a window into the battle for control of the House.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2024 Hunter councillors re-elect incumbent mayor to lead new-look council A new deputy mayor was also elected.
Roll Call · Sep 27, 2024 Ratings changes reflect hyper-competitive campaign - Roll Call The latest rating changes are a mixed bag for incumbents, while the overall battle for Congress remains competitive.
Roll Call · Sep 19, 2024 Nunn, Budzinski offer a signature brew in beer contest - Roll Call “This BudZ for You” got the People’s Choice nod at this year’s Anheuser-Busch competition, which brings together lawmakers and brewmasters.
Top News · Aug 16, 2024 Retired NYPD Inspector Faces Controversy In Congressional Campaign Alison Esposito, a retired NYPD inspector running for Congress, faces scrutiny over past conduct in a key congressional district race.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024 Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates When Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, she highlighted his service as a congressman, soldier, teacher and coach
Top News · Jul 24, 2024 Rep. Pat Ryan Advocates For Kamala Harris And Pete Buttigieg Rep. Pat Ryan believes Vice President Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket could benefit Democrats at all levels. He supports her leadership and urg...
Roll Call · Jul 12, 2024 These Democrats have called on Biden to quit the race - Roll Call Democrats publicly urging Joe Biden to end his campaign include both ranking members on key committees and candidates in battleground seats.