Political breaking news
Here are some recent political breaking news updates:
United States
- Impeachment Inquiry: The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on its investigation into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, which found that Trump did indeed engage in a "scheme" to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rivals. The report is expected to be used as evidence in the upcoming impeachment trial. (Source: CNN)
- 2020 Election: The Democratic National Committee has announced that it will hold its presidential nominating convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 13-16, 2020. The convention is expected to feature speeches from the Democratic presidential candidates and a formal nomination of the party's candidate. (Source: The New York Times)
- Border Wall: The Trump administration has announced plans to build a new section of border wall in Arizona, despite opposition from local residents and environmental groups. The project is expected to cost around $300 million. (Source: The Washington Post)
International
- Brexit: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, which is expected to be ratified by the UK Parliament in the coming weeks. The agreement includes a transition period of up to two years, during which the UK will remain in the EU's customs union and single market. (Source: The Guardian)
- Iran-US Tensions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its central bank and other financial institutions. The move is seen as a response to Iran's recent missile tests and its support for militant groups in the region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have clashed with police, who used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds. The protests are demanding greater autonomy and democratic reforms from the Chinese government. (Source: The BBC)
Other
- Climate Change: The UN has released a report warning that the world has just 12 years to take action to prevent catastrophic climate change. The report calls for immediate and drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: The Guardian)
- Economic Inequality: A new report from the Economic Policy Institute has found that the richest 1% of Americans now hold more than 40% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 90% hold just 27%. The report highlights the growing wealth gap in the US. (Source: The New York Times)
These are just a few of the latest political breaking news updates. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available!