Pensioner who threatened to kill May jailed for three years

AN elderly woman who sent a death threat to Theresa May and caused chaos by issuing threats to bomb Edinburgh Airport has been jailed for more than three years after a judge said she had a "twisted mind". Isabella Jackson, 72, also made similar threats against London department store Harrods and the city's King's Cross railway station.

GOP focus on lowering health premiums may undermine benefits

Republicans trying to dismantle former President Barack Obama's health care law have run into the same problem that bedeviled him: Quality health insurance doesn't come cheap, especially if it protects people in poor health, older adults not yet eligible for Medicare, and the poor. Now, the GOP's laser focus on lowering premiums could undermine comprehensive coverage that consumers also value, such as the current guarantees that people with medical problems can get health insurance, or that plans will cover costly conditions such as substance abuse.

Barack Obama to attend Edinburgh charity dinner tonight

Former US president Barack Obama is due to visit Scotland for the first time today and attend a charity dinner in the capital. The Democrat, who served eight years in the White House, will address business leaders and take part in a Q&A at the event organised by The Hunter Foundation, set up by entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter.

Who’s who in Trump-Russia saga

The Justice Department and both chambers of Congress are all now investigating alleged Russian attempts to meddle in the 2016 elections and whether President Donald Trump's associates colluded with Moscow -- an ever-evolving saga that is showing no signs of slowing down despite the firing of the man who long found himself spearheading the probe, now-former FBI director James Comey. CNN has compiled a list of the growing and diverse cast of characters at the start of a critical week of hearings for Senate investigators looking into Russia's actions and its possible ties to Trump associates.

In first under Donald Trump, US warship challenges Beijing’s claims in South China Sea

China's claims to the South China Sea, which sees about trillion in ship-borne trade pass every year, are challenged by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, as well as Taiwan. A U.S. Navy warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, the first such challenge to Beijing in the strategic waterway since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.

GOP frustrated by slow pace of Trump staffing

Republicans in Congress are frustrated with how long it has taken for President Trump to staff up his administration and say the lack of progress in filling important sub-Cabinet positions has stalled the agenda. GOP lawmakers say the president has dragged his feet on submitting nominees for Senate confirmation and needs to pick up the pace.

Obama given rock star welcome in Berlin

Barack Obama received a rock star welcome in Berlin as he appeared at a public debate with Chancellor Angela Merkel, whom he praised as one of his "favourite partners" during his presidency. Barack Obama received a rock star welcome in Berlin as he appeared at a public debate with Chancellor Angela Merkel, whom he praised as one of his "favourite partners" during his presidency.

23 million more uninsured with GOP health bill, analysts say

The health care bill Republicans recently pushed through the House would leave 23 million more Americans without insurance and confront others who have costly medical conditions with coverage that could prove unaffordable, Congress' official budget analysts said Wednesday.

America’s past and future collide on a single day in Europe

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today's WorldView newsletter . Call it a tale of two presidents.

Wisconsin seeks to be first to drug test Medicaid applicants

Gov. Scott Walker wants to make Wisconsin the first state in the country to require childless adults applying for Medicaid to undergo drug screening, a move that could serve as a national model. Walker's plan, which needs federal approval, comes as he prepares to run for a third term next year.

Secret Service budget asks for $25M to protect Trump Tower

The Trump administration is asking for more money to protect President Donald Trump's signature New York skyscraper, add hundreds of new Secret Service agents and strengthen security at the White House, according to new budget documents presented to Congress. The request is for $25.7 million in security-related expenses at Trump Tower, including "personnel travel costs assigned to the protective details for the children and grandchildren of President Trump, as well as other functions supporting these details."

Dianne Feinstein demands GOP follow ‘blue slip’ tradition for Donald Trump’s nominees

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee demanded Wednesday that Republicans follow a long-standing courtesy that allows senators to block judicial nominees from their states - and which could create an opening for Democrats to block some of President Trump 's judicial picks. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Democrats respected the "blue slip" courtesy during then-President Barack Obama 's tenure, even when it sank some of his appeals court nominees.

Obama photographer Pete Souza trolls Donald Trump after Melania refuses to hold his hand

While the internet has snarkily suggested that the President and his wife may need some quality time to work on their marriage after the first lady appeared to avoid a hand hold twice recently, former Obama photographer has taken advantage of the situation to throw some shade. "Holding hands," Mr Souza wrote next to a photo of former President Barack Obama holding hands with his wife Michelle.