A Russian draft resolution calling to stop aggression against Syria has been turned down by the UN Security Council due to a lack of support during the vote. It was only supported by Russia, China and Bolivia. The Russian draft urged the US and its allies to “immediately and without delay cease the aggression against […]
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Pennsylvania’s special election may not get a recount as Democrat Lamb declared victory by less than 1,000 votes
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images Despite the Democrat candidate Conor Lamb declaring victory with fewer than 1,000 votes in the lead, Pennsylvania’s election doesn’t have to go to a recount. Voters in each precinct would have to file a petition to trigger a recount. Only absentee and provisional ballots remain to be counted as Lamb leads with […]
More than 100 female MPs and peers posed for a photo in British Parliament to mark 100 years of votes for women
UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor Theresa May and more than 100 other MPs and peers posed in the Palace of Westminster. They stood with an original copy of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, which first granted women the vote in 1918. Female MPs and members of the House of Lords gathered in Britain’s Houses of […]
House intel panel votes to ‘release the memo’ in partisan vote
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Trump tweet throws today’s House surveillance votes into chaos [Updated]
Enlarge / WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 31: US President Donald Trump meets with representatives from PhRMA, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, in the White House. (credit: Getty | Pool) Update: The House has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) to extend NSA surveillance authority for six years without significant new privacy […]
Celebrity Big Brother 2018: India Willoughby confirms SHOCK 'game plan' to win votes?
The transgender newsreader, who has caused quite a stir since entering the house last week, boldly suggested she would keep creating rows to save herself from eviction. On Tuesday, India, 51, and Jonny Mitchell, 26, were both nominated for the first eviction by their fellow housemates but it would seem India has a cunning plan […]
The Math Behind Gerrymandering and Wasted Votes
Simple math can help scheming politicians manipulate district maps and cruise to victory. But it can also help identify and fix the problem. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a316e6ef174be1907ae21ff/master/pass/Gerrymandering_2880x1400-2880×1400.jpg Feed: All Latest
Goodbye, net neutrality—Ajit Pai’s FCC votes to allow blocking and throttling
Enlarge / Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai arrives for his confirmation hearing with the Senate Commerce Committee on July 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Chip Somodevilla ) The Federal Communications Commission voted today to deregulate the broadband industry and eliminate net neutrality rules that prohibit Internet service providers from blocking […]
Tax bill goes to conference, as House votes 222-192 to consider Senate version
Published time: 5 Dec, 2017 01:35 On Monday, the US House of Representatives voted 222-192 in favor of going to conference with the Senate, in order to reconcile differences in both versions of the tax bill. On Saturday, the Senate passed their version of the tax overhaul, as the two congressional bodies will now attempt […]
‘We Have the Votes’
After twisting arms and striking side deals, Senate Republicans appear poised to pass their far-reaching tax overhaul on Friday, having secured commitments from holdouts after a frenzied day of negotiations. “We have the votes,” Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters after a private party meeting to hash out the final details. Republicans plan to vote […]