Most Americans balk at the idea of charging women who get abortions with homicide, but post-Roe, militant anti-abortion activists are finding state lawmakers are increasingly open to it.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom
The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.
Fed holds rates because of tariff ‘uncertainty’
The Federal Reserve said Trump’s barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor’s handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.
Arizona man shot to death in road rage ‘returns’ to address his killer
With the help of artificial intelligence, a man was ‘brought back to life’ at his killer’s sentencing to deliver a victim’s statement himself.
Donald Trump expected to announce framework of US-UK trade deal – UK politics live
US president teases announcement with ‘big and highly respected country’ at 10am (3pm BST) in Washsington Keir Starmer will give an update on the prospects for a UK-US trade deal later today, it has been announced. PA Media reports a Number 10 spokesperson said: The prime minister will always act in Britain’s national interest – […]
Lawrence O’Donnell: The Relentless Voice of Political Truth in American Media
Lawrence O’Donnell, the seasoned MSNBC anchor and host of The Last Word, is one of America’s most incisive and unrelenting political commentators. With a voice forged in the crucible of Capitol Hill and polished in Hollywood writers’ rooms, O’Donnell has carved a reputation for holding power to account, unapologetically. Early Life and Education Born on November 7, 1951, in Boston, Massachusetts, Lawrence Francis O’Donnell Jr. was raised in a politically active Irish Catholic family. He graduated from Harvard College in 1976, majoring in economics and writing for the Harvard Lampoon—a precursor to his unique blend of wit and analytical rigor. From Capitol Hill to the Writers’ Room O’Donnell’s understanding of American politics stems from his years on the inside. From 1989 to 1995, he served as a senior advisor and staff director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance. This direct experience with legislative processes later shaped his sharp political commentary. After leaving Capitol Hill, he transitioned into television. As a writer and producer for NBC’s The West Wing, he earned an Emmy Award and helped shape one of TV’s most revered political dramas. The Last Word: Journalism with Moral Clarity Since 2010, O’Donnell has hosted The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC. Known for its measured tone and fierce commitment to truth, the program highlights his ability to combine historical insight with urgent political commentary. O’Donnell’s signature monologues deliver more than news—they deliver accountability. His nightly broadcast offers not just information, but a call to moral and civic clarity. Author, Advocate, and Philanthropist Outside television, O’Donnell is the author of Deadly Force, a nonfiction account of police brutality in Boston. He also launched the KIND Fund (Kids In Need of Desks), which has raised millions to support students and schools in Malawi, Africa. Influence and Legacy Lawrence O’Donnell is more than a journalist—he is a public intellectual, a master of the long view, and a fierce defender of democratic ideals. His background in politics and entertainment uniquely equips him to translate complex issues into urgent, understandable narratives. In a media landscape often driven by outrage and noise, O’Donnell’s calm but forceful voice offers something rare: trust. Quick Facts Final Word Lawrence O’Donnell is not just a commentator—he is a conscience. With intellect, empathy, and fearlessness, he proves that journalism, at its best, is a force for justice and change. Through every word, every segment, every call to action, he continues to speak truth to power. YouTube
Judge warns Trump administration against swiftly deporting migrants to Libya
A federal judge issued a stark warning to the Trump administration on Wednesday that the deportation of immigrants to Libya would violate a previous court order. “If there is any doubt—the Court sees none—the allegedly imminent removals, as reported by news agencies and as Plaintiffs seek to corroborate with class-member accounts and public information, would […]
GOP rep says US won’t ‘survive’ if it’s not put on a ‘sustainable fiscal paths’
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said Wednesday that the U.S. will not “survive” if it’s not put on “sustainable fiscal paths.” “If we don’t put our country on sustainable fiscal paths, we are going to be not be able to survive as a country,” Spartz said on MSNBC’s “The Weeknight.” Spartz’s comments came on the same […]
Trump news at a glance: Vance says Russia not being realistic on Ukraine, Trump says he may be right
JD Vance says US could ‘walk away’ from ceasefire talks; wellness influencer is pick for surgeon general. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 7 May at a glance Speaking at a security conference on Wednesday, the US vice-president, JD Vance, said of fruitless efforts to end the war in Ukraine: “Right now, the Russians are […]
Trump is set to announce his first trade deal since his tariffs sent markets reeling
Presidenti Trump did not reveal the trading partner, saying only that it was “A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY” and that representatives would join him at 10 a.m. ET in the Oval Office. (Image credit: Jim Watson)
Trump teases ‘major trade deal’ with ‘big, highly respected country’
President Trump on Wednesday night teased a trade deal announcement, nearly a month after he implemented a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and implemented a 145 percent tariff on China. “Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. […]
Blue cities adopt Pride flags as official symbols in bid to skirt red-state laws
Two Democrat-run cities in the Rockies are skirting state laws dictating which flags can be flown on government property, according to The Associated Press – and are granting particular attention to the LGBTQ Pride flag. Utah and Idaho both have laws on the books barring government buildings from flying most flags, save for a select […]
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with security at Columbia University’s main library
Pro-Palestinian protestors clashed with security at Columbia University’s main library on Wednesday, according to a student newspaper. The Columbia Daily Spectator reported that protestors in Butler Library’s Lawrence A. Wien Reading Room on Wednesday took part in an “Emergency Rally,” but were stopped from getting out of the room by officers with the school’s Department […]
Lone Republican becomes only lawmaker to vote against crackdown on human organ trafficking
A bill aimed at cracking down on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its practice of forced organ harvesting passed with overwhelming support on Wednesday – though one House lawmaker voted against it. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the lone Republican to oppose the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act, which passed 406-1. “It’s just another […]
Sic Transit, DeTransitioning Edition
I am reading a April 21, 2025 letter from Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr Stephen Ferrara, which provides guidance for discontinuing treatment of minors with gender dysphoria at military medical treatment facilities. After noting the Pentagon policy banning the initiation or continuation of treatment with puberty blockers or cross-sex hormone therapy, […]
Roberts says he has no plans to retire: ‘I’m going out feet first’
Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday he doesn’t think about retiring, but he once asked two longtime friends to intervene if his health is ever in decline. “I’ve sat down with them and said, I want at the appropriate time — because you don’t always notice that you’re slipping — ‘I want the two of you […]
USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the department will consider bringing back some employees who took the government’s deferred resignation offer. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)
More than a dozen states sue Department of Transportation over EV charging station funds
A group of blue states joined forces Wednesday to sue the Trump administration after it halted a program that federally funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The District of Columbia joined 16 states — including California, Colorado and Washington — in a suit over the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s efforts to halt Congress’ $5 billion National […]
Trump says he won’t soften China tariffs ahead of trade talks
President Trump said Wednesday he was not considering softening the 145 percent tariff on imports from China. Reporters in the Oval Office asked if the president would consider reducing levies on the foreign nation, to which he succinctly responded, “No.” In early April, the Trump administration announced reciprocal tariff exemptions on electronics such as phones, […]