Theresa May plans to step down as her party’s leader by June 7 to make way for a new British prime minister. Among those expected to fight for the job is former foreign secretary and Brexit hard-liner Boris Johnson.
The chances of withdrawing from the bloc without a safety net go up, while a second Brexit referendum seems more unlikely.
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The race could draw many names, but five politicians are looking like favorites to succeed Theresa May.
House leaders had hoped to pass by unanimous consent the aid package for areas struck by natural disasters. But the objection from Rep. Chip Roy (R-Tex.) holds up the legislation until lawmakers return from their Memorial Day recess.
The military plans to dispatch additional troops to the region to step up missile defense and surveillance, according to U.S. officials.
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Traffic jams create dangerous situations for hikers, who are often already exhausted and carrying heavy loads while battling altitude sickness. At least seven people are believed to have died on the mountain this week.
The change is central to agency efforts to make the most dramatic changes to federal meat-inspection policy since 1906.
The Trump administration's restrictions on Huawei are likely to prod China to close the technological gap with the United States, possibly creating new competitors for now-dominant American firms, according to industry analysts.
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