Leadership

House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party, in latest move to bypass GOP leadership

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Washington — House Democrats, with the help of several Republicans, bypassed GOP leadership on Tuesday to force a successful vote on legislation that would accelerate negotiations on newly-formed unions’ first collective bargaining agreements.  The legislation, titled the Faster Labor Contracts Act, was introduced in September by Democratic Rep. Donald Norcross of New Jersey. It passed … Read more

Scott Pelley alleges CBS leadership pushed for a more pro-Trump framing

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Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News chief Bari Weiss of tilting coverage in favor of how President Donald Trump characterized events in Minnesota and described a newsroom in turmoil under her leadership during an emotional New York Times interview published Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island’s leadership

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WASHINGTON — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on ​Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island’s leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana. Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of former Cuban President Raúl Castro … Read more

U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest pressure on its leadership

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with his wife and three other individuals, according to a filing Thursday from the U.S. Treasury Department. It’s the latest Trump administration move to pressure the island’s leadership. Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of former President Raúl … Read more

Ousted Senate Republican digs in against Trump, takes jab at leadership style

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Senate Republican ousted by President Donald Trump took a veiled shot at the president and is poised to become a foil to his agenda during Cassidy’s waning time in office. Trump may have vanquished Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., from the upper chamber when he endorsed Rep. … Read more

Jewish Democrats grapple with a changing party and Israel’s entrenched leadership

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Onstage and on the sidelines of the recent Jewish Democratic Council of America Leadership Summit in Washington, prominent pro-Israel Democrats tiptoed into one of the biggest debates roiling their party. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s not clear if the party’s voters are coming along … Read more

Castro family is still central to Cuba’s leadership. Here are the names to know.

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In the months after U.S. forces removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power in a daring but relatively brief military operation, President Trump has openly intimated that something similar could soon take place in Cuba.  He has said “Cuba’s going to be next” and mused about “taking Cuba in some form.” For decades, U.S. administrations have tried … Read more

Inside Britain’s leadership crisis as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to step down

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The United Kingdom has had six leaders in less than 10 years, and it could be headed for a seventh as British Prime Minister Kier Starmer faces growing pressure to step down. CBS News’ Inaya Folarin Iman explains how the political crisis began with Brexit, Britain’s break from the European Union. Source link

U.K. health secretary will run for prime minister after challenging Starmer’s leadership in scathing resignation letter

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Wes Streeting, who resigned as U.K. health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results. “We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I’ll be standing,” Streeting said at a think tank event … Read more

How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats, already lagging behind Republicans in midterm campaign fundraising, relied heavily on a House Democratic-aligned dark-money group in an attempt to redraw Virginia’s congressional map in their favor, campaign finance records show. Before voters cast their ballots in Virginia’s April redistricting referendum, the 10 wealthiest Republican-aligned political … Read more