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UK's Sunak 'angry' about election betting claims
Reuters Videos10 hours agoSTORY: :: June 20, 2024 :: York, United Kingdom :: Pictures from BBC news :: UK's Rishi Sunak says he's 'angry' over alleged election betting by his own party members :: Rishi Sunak, British Prime Minister :: "Well, like you, I was incredibly angry, incredibly angry to learn of these allegations. It's a really serious matter. It's right that they're being investigated properly by the relevant law enforcement authorities, including, as Fiona said, a criminal investigation by the police. And I want to be crystal clear that if anyone has broken the rules, they should face the full force of the law. And that's what those investigations are there to do. And I hope that they do their work as quickly and thoroughly as possible." :: "But what I can tell you is if anyone is found to have broken the rules, not only should they face the full consequences of the law, I will make sure that they are booted out of the Conservative Party." On another chaotic day for the governing Conservatives, the party's campaign director took a leave of absence, linked to an investigation around bets being placed on the timing of the vote before it was announced. The allegations that a second Conservative candidate was being investigated by Britain's gambling regulator and may have attempted to profit from their political knowledge of the timing of the election is the latest setback in Sunak's faltering efforts to stay in Downing Street.
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- 0:40UK's Sunak 'angry' about election betting claimsReuters VideosSTORY: :: June 20, 2024 :: York, United Kingdom :: Pictures from BBC news :: UK's Rishi Sunak says he's 'angry' over alleged election betting by his own party members :: Rishi Sunak, British Prime Minister :: "Well, like you, I was incredibly angry, incredibly angry to learn of these allegations. It's a really serious matter. It's right that they're being investigated properly by the relevant law enforcement authorities, including, as Fiona said, a criminal investigation by the police. And I want to be crystal clear that if anyone has broken the rules, they should face the full force of the law. And that's what those investigations are there to do. And I hope that they do their work as quickly and thoroughly as possible." :: "But what I can tell you is if anyone is found to have broken the rules, not only should they face the full consequences of the law, I will make sure that they are booted out of the Conservative Party." On another chaotic day for the governing Conservatives, the party's campaign director took a leave of absence, linked to an investigation around bets being placed on the timing of the vote before it was announced. The allegations that a second Conservative candidate was being investigated by Britain's gambling regulator and may have attempted to profit from their political knowledge of the timing of the election is the latest setback in Sunak's faltering efforts to stay in Downing Street.10 hours ago
- 0:55Biden’s battle with deep fakesThe HillWhite House officials are aggressively pushing back against a wave of “cheap fake” videos that purportedly show President Biden being confused or meandering and question his mental and physical fitness ahead of the election.18 hours ago
- 1:16SCOTUS WATCH: Monumental ruling to comeThe HillThe Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone means the drug’s future is now firmly tied to the 2024 presidential election. The Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision Thursday upheld a provision in then-President Trump’s sweeping 2017 tax bill while sidestepping a far-reaching question about Congress’s broader taxing authority. Justice Neil Gorsuch chastised the Supreme Court majority for ruling against a drug trafficking defendant Thursday, arguing the decision gives the government too much prosecutorial power.18 hours ago
- 1:46Firestorm erupts over requiring women to sign up for military draftThe HillSenate Democrats have added language to the annual defense authorization bill to require women to register for the draft, prompting a backlash from Republicans and social conservatives and complicating the chances of moving the bill on the Senate floor before Election Day.19 hours ago
- 1:24Bank of England keeps rates at 5.25%Reuters VideosSTORY: The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday (June 19). It stays at a 16-year high of 5.25% ahead of an election on July 4. But some policymakers said their decision not to cut was now "finely balanced." The central bank's main committee voted 7-2 to keep rates on hold. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said it was "good news" the latest data had shown inflation was back at its 2% target. But he reiterated it was too soon to cut rates as the bank needed to make sure inflation will stay low. The Bank said indicators of inflation persistence - mainly wage growth and services inflation - had moderated since its May meeting, but remained high. Big services price inflation and rapid wage growth also meant it was too soon to cut rates for some on the Bank's voting Committee. Markets have heavily priced in a first quarter-point cut by September's meeting. Any cut is likely to be too late for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Hit Conservative Party is around 20 points behind the opposition Labour Party in the pre-election polls. Sunak has sought credit for the fall in inflation since he took office in October two years ago, when inflation was at a 41-year high of 11.1%. But Labour blames high mortgage rates on economic mismanagement by the Conservatives' previous leader, Liz Truss. The central bank said the upcoming election had no impact on its decision.1 day ago
- 3:09Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders emerge as key voting bloc in 2024CNNCNN’s Rosemary Church talks to AAPI Data executive director Karthick Ramakrishnan about why the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) vote could play a critical role in November’s election.1 day ago
- 1:55Polish hospital fined for denying legal abortionReuters VideosSTORY: :: File Polish authorities have fined a hospital for denying an abortion to a woman whose pregnancy may have endangered her life. It marks a shift in the country with some of the strictest termination rules in Europe. :: October 2020 The country’s previous nationalist government introduced a near-total ban on abortion in 2021. They were only allowed in cases of rape, incest or threat to the woman’s health or life - but even then - doctors could still refuse to perform them on moral grounds. The issue has sparked massive protests in recent years. In 2023, women’s rights were front and center in the election campaign that ushered in a pro-European coalition government. It recently introduced a regulation to penalize publicly funded medical centers that refuse legal procedures. At the Foundation for Women and Family Planning in Warsaw, Antonina Lewandowska explains what happened in this case, to the 41-year-old woman who was 14 weeks pregnant: “The woman presented a certificate from a psychiatrist, which clearly stated that continuing this pregnancy was a threat to health or life. And this is a sufficient legal basis to terminate the pregnancy.” :: File The hospital requested more documentation and ultimately refused to perform the abortion. The woman ended up getting it at a different hospital. That was unlawful, according to Poland’s National Health Fund... which fined the hospital nearly $137,000. LEWANDOWSKA: “The aggrieved person contacted us as a foundation and informed us about the situation." // "…we think this is the first of many wins. We currently have a dozen or so cases that are pending before the patient ombudsman or have already been won. It is the beginning or signal of some upcoming change.” :: File The medical center plans to appeal the decision. The country’s health minister has warned there could be additional penalties coming at other facilities.2 days ago
- 1:00‘Cheap fake’ Biden videos burst into national spotlightThe HillWhite House officials are aggressively pushing back against a wave of “cheap fake” videos that purportedly show President Biden being confused or meandering, and which question his mental and physical fitness ahead of the election.2 days ago
- 2:43AI Steve wants your vote in Britain's electionReuters VideosSTORY: OFF-CAMERA VOICE: “Can you tell them apart? Which one’s which?” ENDACOTT: “The better-looking one is AI!” Businessman Steve Endacott is on a mission to give the world its first AI lawmaker. :: Brighton, England This is “AI Steve,” an AI-generated avatar of Endacott. When voters head to the polls in Britain’s national election, Endacott’s name will be on the ballot… Though it’s AI Steve that’s the face of his campaign. Endacott says AI Steve would be an improvement from the current political climate. :: Steve Endacott, Candidate “I think Britain will be a better place. Having politicians controlled and influence and in direct contact with all their voters would mean we have better policies and policies for the people, by the people. That is exactly our aim.” But are Brits ready to vote for AI Steve? On Brighton Pier, Endacott is AI Steve's best canvasser. ENDACOTT: "Have you ever spoken to an AI MP before?" His company Neural Voice powers his AI alter ego. Holding a mobile phone out, he’s encouraging residents to give the technology a try. ENDACOTT: “What we’re doing is creating an MP who can be talked to 24/7, 365 days a year…” The avatar engages in real-time with locals on topics ranging from LGBTQ rights and housing to bin collection and immigration. It then puts forth policy ideas before asking them for their suggestions. AI STEVE: “My policies are shaped by the views of constituents like you.” ENDACOTT: “It discusses policies with you, and then it feeds back to me, a human being, to say this is what policies people want, and when I go to parliament, I have to vote – every single time – what my constituents say.” On the security front, Endacott said the policies formulated by AI Steve would be put forward to a group of 500 validators for vetting. “So if we had some rogue voices in there, one rogue voice, hopefully 99 real voice will weigh it out. And even when a policy is created, it's got to get past the validators. Nobody can hack the validators.” When asked about AI Steve, the Electoral Commission stated that the MP would be the elected candidate, not "any AI-generated application they choose to use." In the run-up to, and since Brexit, public trust and confidence in the government have been at record lows in Britain. The governing Conservatives are potentially facing an “electoral extinction." It was the frustration with so-called “standard politics” that Endacott said led him to run as an independent. ENDACOTT: “We want democracy reformed, we want people connected to their MPs because the current system is broken and not working." But despite his legwork - voters might not be convinced yet. :: Andy Clawson, Brighton resident “I think as a concept it's really interesting. It's incorporating AI, which is apparently the future, but, also AI and politicians I guess have the one thing in common, is they can't be trusted either one of them. ”2 days ago
- 0:56Thousands protest in Jerusalem to call for immediate elections and release of hostages in GazaAssociated Press VideosThousands of people held a protest in Jerusalem for a second day on Tuesday, calling for fresh elections and an end to the war in Gaza. Many Israelis, anguished over the hostages still held in Gaza and the ongoing war, accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of putting political interests ahead of all else. They say the government has lost control of the 8-month-old war and have been demanding an agreement to stop the fighting and return the hostages.2 days ago
- 1:32Half a million immigrant spouses of US citizens could benefit under sweeping new immigration planAssociated Press VideosPresident Joe Biden has ordered an expansive election year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S. (AP video by Jae Hong and Melissa Perez Winder)3 days ago
- 1:58Biden offers citizenship path to spouses of AmericansReuters VideosSTORY: “Folks, I'm not interested in playing politics at the border or immigration. I'm interested in fixing it.” President Joe Biden announced one of the biggest efforts in recent history to legalize undocumented immigrants on Tuesday, offering a path to citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. illegally who are married to U.S. citizens. It’s an election-year move that contrasts sharply with Biden’s Republican rival Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations. “The steps I'm taking today are overwhelmingly supported by the American people, no matter what the other team says. In fact, polls show over 70% of Americans support this effort to keep families together. [FLASH] And the reason is simple, it embraces the American principle that we should keep families together.” According to the White House and Department of Homeland Security, the program will open to an estimated 500,000 spouses who have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years. Also eligible will be some 50,000 children under the age of 21 with a U.S.-citizen parent. Those who are considered public security threats or who have disqualifying criminal history would not be eligible. “I refuse to believe that to secure our border, we have to walk away from being in America.” Biden, a Democrat seeking a second term in November's presidential election, took office vowing to reverse Trump's restrictive immigration policies. But faced with record levels of migrant arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border, Biden has toughened his approach in recent months, barring most migrants crossing the border from requesting asylum. Biden's planned legalization program for spouses of U.S. citizens could reinforce his campaign message that he supports a more humane immigration system. The program will allow the spouses and children to apply for permanent residence without leaving the U.S., removing a potentially lengthy process and family separation. Senior Biden administration officials said that the implementation will roll out in the coming months.3 days ago
- 1:31Biden offers half a million undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship under sweeping new planAssociated Press VideosPresident Joe Biden has ordered an expansive election-year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don't have legal status in the U.S. but are married to American citizens.3 days ago
- 1:43Biden is offering some migrants a pathway to citizenship. Here's how the plan will workAssociated Press VideosPresident Joe Biden is taking an expansive election year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S.3 days ago
- 2:30Thai ex-leader Thaksin pleads not guilty, given bailReuters VideosSTORY: In one of four high-profile court cases involving key political players in Thailand on Tuesday (June 18), the country's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted bail, after being formally indicted in the morning for allegedly insulting the monarchy. According to his lawyer, Thaksin appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to charges of computer crimes and making royal insults. The complaint against him was lodged by the royalist military, stemming from an interview he gave to foreign media in 2015. On Tuesday, Thaksin, a powerful backer of the largest party in Thailand's governing coalition Pheu Thai, had to surrender his passport as part of his bail condition. Outside the courthouse, his lawyer told reporters Thaksin is confident he'll prove his innocence, arguing that the prosecution doesn't have enough evidence. "The case is lacking on various aspects, which we have tried to point out to prosecutors to consider, however, they have decided to overlook those missing parts and move forward with prosecuting us. Well, we're here to fight the case." In two other cases involving the opposition Move Forward party and the incumbent prime minister Srettha Thavisin, the Constitutional Court set next hearing dates for July. A political novice who took office last year, Srettha faces potential dismissal over a cabinet appointment. While the Move Forward party, which won in last year's closely fought election but failed to form a government, could be dissolved for its campaign to amend the royal insult law, or lese-majeste. Srettha and Move Forward also deny any wrongdoing. The fourth case involves an ongoing selection process for a new upper house of parliament, which started earlier this month. The Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that it is lawful, clearing the deck for 200 new lawmakers to take over from a military-appointed senate later this year. The four cases have put Thai politics and markets on edge. They risk deepening a decades-old rift between the conservative-royalist establishment and its opponents, such as the populist ruling Pheu Thai party and the Move Forward party. And could plunge Southeast Asia's second-largest economy into a new period of uncertainty.3 days ago
- 1:54Football star Mbappe weighs in on French election as campaign gets underwayCNNFrench football superstar Kylian Mbappe weighed in on France’s election, urging young people to vote against ‘extremists,’ as campaigning for the country’s snap parliamentary elections began Monday.3 days ago
- 1:26Toyota: boss Akio Toyoda survives shareholder unrestReuters VideosSTORY: Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has survived a shareholder revolt at the carmaker’s annual general meeting. Two leading proxy advisers had recommended voting against his re-election, amid a spate of safety and testing violations at the company. The grandson of the firm’s founder, Toyoda remains hugely popular among Japanese retail investors. He’s also been praised for steering Toyota to another year of record profits and strong stock gains. While that meant Toyoda faced little chance of not being re-elected, insiders were concerned that a significant vote against him could be an embarrassment. Exact figures on the result won’t be released until Wednesday. Toyoda was forced to issue an apology after Japan’s government began probing violations at the parent firm and group companies, including small-car unit Daihatsu. Earlier in June, officials from the transport ministry launched an on-site inspection at the Toyota headquarters. The auto giant said it had wrongly conducted certification tests on six vehicles, three of which are still on the market. It has promised steps to prevent any recurrence of the problems. Toyota shares have fallen around 10% since the latest revelations came to light, but are still up 18% or so this year.3 days ago
- 1:04Israeli police use water cannon to disperse protesters in Jerusalem calling for new electionsAssociated Press VideosIsraeli police used a water cannon on Monday night to disperse protesters that gathered in Jerusalem calling for new elections. Protesters tried to march towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house after a demonstration outside the Knesset, as they called for immediate elections and the release of the remaining hostages being held captive in Gaza. (AP Video shot by Moshe Edri)4 days ago
- 2:10How Black voters view Trump and BidenCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump made a fresh pitch to Black voters in the battleground state of Michigan over the weekend. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the latest polling and analysis.4 days ago
- 3:19The first Biden-Trump debate: what to watch forReuters VideosSTORY: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to meet for a televised debate on June 27 unlike any other. One accuses his rival of being unhinged and a danger to democracy... :: May 29, 2024 BIDEN: “It’s clear that when he lost in 2020, something literally snapped in this guy.” While the other accuses his opponent of being senile and corrupt. TRUMP: "He can't talk, he can't walk, can't find his way off a stage..." With months to go until the November 5 presidential election, many voters are still undecided. That raises the stakes for the debate, which many may view for possible moments of drama... ...rather than for policy discussions between the Democratic president and his Republican challenger. Here’s what to look out for in the first presidential debate. :: What to watch for in the first presidential debate Biden and Trump - at 81 and 78 respectively - are the oldest candidates to ever run for president. Both are known for their tempers and impatience. They're used to commanding the stage - and have both been president, which means they'll likely see little reason to yield to the other. :: September 29, 2020 BIDEN: “Will you shut up, man…” Biden rattled Trump during their first debate in the 2020 race, leading Trump into what was viewed as a poor performance. MODERATOR CHRIS WALLACE: "I think that the country would be better served if we allowed both people to speak with fewer interruptions. I'm appealing to you, sir, to do that." TRUMP: "Well, and him, too." WALLACE: "Well, frankly, you've been doing more interrupting. " TRUMP: "That's alright but he does plenty." WALLACE: "Well, less than...Less than you have. Let's please continue on." This time - Trump may try to get under Biden’s skin by mentioning the recent conviction of the president’s son, Hunter, on lying about his drug use to illegally buy a gun. TRUMP: "Really? Are you talking about Hunter? Are you talking about Hunter?" BIDEN: "I am talking about my son, Beau Biden..." TRUMP: "I don't know Beau, I know Hunter." But Trump has to make sure not to come across like a bully to moderate voters. For Biden - it may be tempting for him to play up Trump's recent conviction for involvement in a hush-money scheme. But one expert said that could allow Trump to paint himself as a victim of political persecution. :: June 6, 2024 TRUMP: ”I just went through a rigged trial in New York..." For Trump, the danger lies in saying things that underscore Biden’s argument that he is a threat to democratic norms. For example, he's suggested he'll use the Justice Department to target his political enemies. :: March 9, 2024 BIDEN: “When he says he wants to be a dictator, I believe him.” :: January 6, 2021 Democrats also point to Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Political experts say both candidates should focus on issues that hit home with voters, like the high cost of living. Both Biden and Trump could be rusty. Trump refused to participate in the 2024 Republican primary debates, a decision that did him no harm as he easily beat all his rivals for the party's nomination. Biden also has not been on a debate stage in almost four years. The debate takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, hosted by CNN.4 days ago
- 3:30Trump, Johnson meeting as general election heats upCBS News VideosHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is meeting with former President Donald Trump ahead of the Republican National Convention and the November election. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports on the latest move by party leaders to show unity during the presidential campaign.4 days ago
- 1:07A little more than half of Black voters back Biden in 2 swing states: PollThe HillA majority of Black voters in Pennsylvania and Michigan say they would vote for President Biden in a hypothetical general election match-up, but a significant share of 2020 Biden voters support third-party candidates or say they are undecided, according to a poll released Sunday.4 days ago
- 1:02Biden, Trump accept CNN debate rules, including mic mutingThe HillThe first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle is right around the corner, and CNN announced Sunday that the campaigns of both President Biden and former President Trump have agreed to new debate rules. CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will host the debate, which will take place in Atlanta, Ga., on June 27.4 days ago
- 1:39Does the Hunter Biden conviction hurt a top Trump talking point?ABC News VideosTrump frequently accuses Biden of weaponizing the Justice Department, but does the Hunter Biden conviction contradict Trump’s claims? How will this affect voters in the 2024 election?4 days ago
- 1:21Philanthropist Melinda French Gates teases 2024 election endorsement, urges women to voteCBS News VideosIn an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" airing Tuesday, June 18, Melinda French Gates emphasizes the importance of women's turnout in the 2024 presidential election and hinted at her endorsement.4 days ago