Epstein files claim 3 UK Labour Party scalps as Starmer government rocked by scandal

Labour leader Keir Starmer is under pressure after accepting the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, following controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, including questions over Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. Following McSweeney’s departure, Starmer’s director of communications, Tim Allan, alsoContinue Reading

If Jasmine Crockett wins, she wants to do it her way

Today, Explained will now be publishing video episodes every Saturday in audio and video, featuring compelling interviews with key figures in politics and culture. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them or listen wherever you get your podcasts. US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is a bona fide political star.Continue Reading

“Geopolitics of the Weak”: Colombian Senator Urges “Collective Action” Against U.S. Aggression

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. Colombian President Gustavo Petro sat down with President Trump in a closed-door meeting that lasted approximately two hours at the White House Tuesday, the first face-to-face encounterContinue Reading