European left-wing politicians are crossing the Atlantic to study a campaign model they see as a blueprint for revival — the campaign of New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist whose grassroots machine has captured attention far beyond his Queens district. According to a Politico Europe report on Monday, far-left delegations from France, Germany and the U.K. visited New York this week to observe Mamdani’s operation firsthand. Among them were the deputy leader of...
The Senate returns to Washington, D.C., this week as the government shutdown nears a record-shattering milestone and as lawmakers remain entrenched in their positions. Come late Tuesday night, the government shutdown will officially become the longest on record, at 36 days, smashing through the previous record etched into the history books in early 2019. And while that record approaches, and payday deadlines are missed and federal benefits dry up, the Senate is still largely in...
Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed the U.S. will not be testing nuclear explosions, putting to rest questions over whether the Trump administration would reverse a decades-old taboo. Testing will instead involve ‘the other parts of a nuclear weapon,’ Wright told Fox News’ ‘The Sunday Briefing.’ ‘I think the tests we’re talking about right now are systems tests,’ he explained. ‘These are not nuclear explosions. These are what we call noncritical explosions.’ His comments came after...
President Donald Trump indicated that he did not direct the Justice Department to target former FBI Director James Comey, former National Security Advisor John Bolton and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. During ’60 Minutes’ interview, CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell noted the three figures have been indicted and asked Trump whether those are cases of ‘political retribution.’ ‘You know who got indicted? The man you’re looking at. I got indicted. And I was innocent,’...
Jim Browning is an entrepreneur, engineer, and community-minded leader based in Colorado. His career bridges engineering discipline and business strategy, all driven by a belief in helping others rise. Born and raised on a farm in Texas, Jim learned the value of problem-solving early. He went on to study engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. After 9/11, Jim served with the United Nations Command in Asia, supporting complex international operations that...
The UK government has recently launched a significant update to energy regulations that will profoundly impact the private rental sector. These new rules are designed to promote energy efficiency across the housing market and align with the nation’s broader net zero strategy, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy security. Government Mandate Ushers in New Era for Energy Efficiency Starting from 2030, all privately rented homes in England & Wales will be required...
Asda has sold Leon back to its co-founder John Vincent, ending four turbulent years of ownership under the Issa brothers that saw the once health-focused fast-food chain accused of losing its identity. The deal, which includes 46 company-owned restaurants and 25 franchise sites, comes amid growing criticism that Leon had drifted away from its founding principles of “natural fast food” in favour of higher-calorie, processed items. Vincent, who launched the chain in 2004 with food...
During my final overseas CIA assignment as a station chief in a South Asian war zone, our team was ruthlessly focused on detecting and preempting terrorist threats long before they could inflict harm on the U.S. homeland. We conducted plenty of clandestine operations unilaterally, but we also worked in close partnership with the host government’s intelligence service. We did not always agree on everything, but we enjoyed a robust exchange of intelligence on our mutual...
London’s top-tier property market has suffered its steepest fall in more than four years amid growing fears that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a mansion tax in her first Budget. New figures from Knight Frank show that the average price of “prime” London homes fell 4% in the year to October, the sharpest decline since February 2021. Analysts say the drop has been fuelled by prolonged uncertainty over potential new taxes on luxury properties. Tom...
The head of British luxury brand Mulberry has called on the government to reinstate VAT-free shopping for international tourists, warning that the “unfair” tax burden is stifling investment and driving wealthy shoppers away from the UK. Chief executive Andrea Baldo said the move would help revitalise Britain’s luxury and retail sectors — which have been hit hard by declining visitor spending since the 2021 abolition of the VAT rebate for overseas visitors — while boosting...
