Hello readers and happy Thursday. Welcome back to On Politics. Kathryn Palmer here. Some big news is breaking today in the United Kingdom over the Epstein files. Let's get into today's top politics stories. |
A former Prince's fall from grace |
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has suffered a sharp fall from grace over the last decade, culminating − for now − in his arrest by British police, multiple sources say, over allegations of misconduct in public life over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince, King Charles III's brother, has faced multiple allegations tied to his relationship with Epstein. Details about the investigation into the former royal remained scarce on Thursday, although authorities in the UK have previously said they were assessing an allegation that he shared confidential government information with Epstein. How did the former Prince Andrew end up in custody, and what do the Epstein files say about him? Here's what to know. | Prince Andrew in 2023 Reuters |
Moore fires back at Trump over sewer spill |
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY's Francesca Chambers, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore fired back at the president as the pair feuded over a collapsed sewer pipe that caused wastewater to spew into the Potomac River. More than 200 million gallons of wastewater gushed into the 383-mile-long river, while state and national authorities argue over cleanup. Trump blamed Democrats, including Moore, for the spill that has polluted the river that cuts through Washington, DC. Trump also excluded Moore from a bipartisan event for the nation's governors in a set of incendiary social media posts. In his interview with USA TODAY, Moore fired back, saying that the break was in a DC pipe on federal land. The Democratic governor also had a direct message for the president, telling him to "please start doing your job." |
Democrats plan State of the Union boycott |
In yet another sign of fading bipartisanship, several prominent Democrats are planning a boycott of Trump's first official State of the Union address of his second term. A dozen lawmakers say they refuse to "legitimize" the Feb. 24 speech, instead planning a rally on the National Mall that they're calling the "People's State of the Union." The list of Democrats includes five senators and seven members of the House of Representatives. MeidasTouch and MoveOn Civic Action, the progressive organizations organizing the event, said yesterday that more guests would be announced. The size of the counterprogramming marks a departure from Democrats' typical responses to Trump's addresses to Congress. Though they've protested before, most lawmakers on both sides of the aisle typically attend States of the Union. | | New details from the Epstein files reveal photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, emails suggesting continued contact, and law enforcement concerns. | | The new policy is a shift from an earlier memo, that failure to obtain lawful permanent resident status was not a 'basis' for removal or detention. | | | | President Donald Trump started the Board of Peace to continue the ceasefire in Gaza. But the Vatican announced recently it would not join. Who has? | | | | The rail tunnel under the Hudson River, between New Jersey and New York, is meant to expand service along the nation's busiest passenger rail line. | | | | President Donald Trump is continuing his domestic tour to talk about the economy and affordability. On the schedule for Feb. 19 is Rome, Georgia. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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