U K Election Highlights UK Shift From World Leader Role
The UK faces a inward looking election as Cameron pursues deep spending cuts in military and diplomacy. Miliband offers no clear foreign policy shift while Britons worry about England’s waning role with the United States and a shift of influence to Germany amid debates on Ukraine sanctions and the Iran deal.
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Afghanistan
Mediterranean
Russia
Ukraine
Iran
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Cameron
Molly Robinson
Caroline Jays
Essex
Roberts presses toward own image on high court
Chief Justice John Roberts shows a pattern of aligning with both liberal and conservative peers, shaping the court in his own image. His votes this term lean less predictably conservative, prompting speculation about future rulings on same sex marriage and Obamacare.
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Liberal Constitutional Accountability Center
Patriot Act split tests Republican unity in Congress
Debate over extending the Patriot Act highlights a split between security hawks and privacy advocates within the Republican majority. McConnell pushes for renewal as is, while Tea Party allies and liberal Democrats resist. Analysts say privacy factions gain influence as May expiry nears.
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Law limits on mass phone data spark renewed calls to scale back
Brookings expert Darrell West notes lingering concerns as lawmakers push the USA Freedom Act to curb Section 215 data collection revealed by Edward Snowden. Support spans GOP and Democratic sponsors in the House and Senate, amid worries the bill could be extended through 2020 if not amended. Analysts say security fears collide with civil liberties for a national debate. Senator Wyden signals opposition to a straight renewal, urging modifications over repeal.
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D-Ore
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