#political-negotiations tag

3 weeks ago

Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political negotiations over release

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist, will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong prison sentence, potentially opening diplomatic negotiations for his release.

World politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

1 month ago

Comma by comma, a change here, a change there': The passage of Venezuela's amnesty law

Venezuela's National Assembly approved an amnesty law after intensive negotiations, allowing the government to claim greater political freedom while opposition lawmakers secured limited concessions including Article Seven requiring justice system submission.

NYC politics

fromBenzinga

1 month ago

'Trump To City: Let's Build': Mamdani Revives 1975 Tabloid Jab In Unconventional Oval Office Housing Pitch For NYC

NYC Mayor Mamdani met Trump at the White House to secure federal funding for 12,000 affordable housing units at Sunnyside Yard, using a mock newspaper headline to appeal to Trump's media interests.

fromAxios

7 months ago

Senate GOP eyes recess appointments as stalemate drags on

Recess appointments allow Trump to expedite the appointment of numerous nominees without the traditional Senate confirmation process, enabling more efficient governance aligned with voters' choices.

US politics

SF politics

fromwww.esquire.com

9 months ago

House GOP Try to Slip New Draft into Trump's Bill That Would Cut Medicaid More

Republicans propose significant changes to Medicaid provider tax, facing potential backlash from rural senators.

fromwww.esquire.com

House Rules Committee to Vote on the Big Beautiful Bill' During Late-Night Meeting

The committee's rare late-night meeting, scheduled for 1 a.m., comes as Republican leadership races to pass what Mr. Trump refers to as the 'big, beautiful bill' before their self-imposed Memorial Day deadline.

SF politics

#brexit

Monday briefing: Reports of late night breakthrough in landmark UK-EU reset deal

Keir Starmer's meeting with EU leaders today signifies crucial progress in post-Brexit negotiations amid ongoing complexities and political implications.

fromwww.bbc.com

Brexit back in the news - but what do both UK and EU want out of deal?

The changing world post-Brexit prompts renewed discussions on EU-UK defense and security ties.

Monday briefing: Reports of late night breakthrough in landmark UK-EU reset deal

Keir Starmer's meeting with EU leaders today signifies crucial progress in post-Brexit negotiations amid ongoing complexities and political implications.

fromwww.bbc.com

Brexit back in the news - but what do both UK and EU want out of deal?

The changing world post-Brexit prompts renewed discussions on EU-UK defense and security ties.

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