Politics News

• Donald Trump's political organization builds war chest topping $100 million
  
  Trump's team said 3.2 million contributions flowed into his political committees during the first six months of the year.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 1 Aug 2021.
• Donald Trump's political committees raise $82 million so far in 2021
  
  The former president has not confirmed whether he'll run in 2024.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson's political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby
  
  Once inside Downing Street in London, Sir Lynton Crosby headed instead to Rishi Sunak's flat, where the men had what aides describe as 'a quick catch-up'.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 1 Aug 2021.
• GEOFFREY WHEATCROFT examines a startling revelation about Maggie Thatcher and Ronald Reagan
  
  Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister who changed the face of UK politics, united with Ronald Reagan in their devotion to victorious wartime leader Winston Churchill.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 1 Aug 2021.
• 'Country over politics': Bipartisan lawmakers urge Pelosi to not obstruct $1.2T infrastructure deal
  
  A group of bipartisan lawmakers on Friday urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to put “country over politics” and not stand in the way of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Increasingly, Russian Activists Find Themselves Sentenced To Compulsory Medical Treatment
  
  In recent days, several Russian political activists from Murmansk to Khabarovsk have been sentenced to compulsory psychiatric or other medical treatment. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• The Takeout: A CBS News original political podcast
  
  "The Takeout" is a weekly podcast about politics, policy and pop culture hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
  CBS News.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Olympic Success Gives Hong Kong an Emotional Lift in Hard Times
  
  As China clamps down on its civil and political rights, Hong Kong is finding solace and hope in its best-ever Olympic showing.
  New York Times.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Hall of Fame denies Curt Schilling's request to be taken off ballot
  
  Schilling's career numbers are compelling but he's become a highly controversial political firebrand since retiring.
  CBS News.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• U.S., EU Concerned Over Stability After Georgia's Ruling Party Annuls Political Deal
  
  The United States and the European Union voiced deep concern about the future of Georgia's democracy on July 29, a day after the collapse of a political agreement that has put the Caucasus nation on a path to deeper crisis
  Radio Liberty.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Flying Pigs, Frozen Hell and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
  
  Political scientists who study legislative compromise (and the lack thereof) explain how this collaborative effort has unfolded.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Republicans question treatment of jailed rioters that supporters call 'Biden's political prisoners'
  
  A group of House Republicans wants answers about District jail conditions for defendants charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot following reports of harsh treatment. Reps. ...
  Washington Times.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Public Confidence In The Supreme Court Is At A Low Point
  
  Public trust in the Supreme Court has declined. This may because the media relentlessly covers it as a purely political institution.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• How drug scandals and politics led to Russians competing as the ROC at Olympics
  
  What the heck is the ROC? Well, it's Russian athletes in every aspect except a flag and anthem. Here's why the name is being used at the Tokyo Olympics.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Editorial: The federal debt limit drama isn't a fight over spending
  
  Few issues in Washington are more misunderstood than the debt ceiling, which once again is the subject of fiscally irresponsible political posturing.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.

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