Mother of PC Harper ‘bitterly disappointed’ that son’s killers remain eligible for early release – UK politics live
Government revises plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid pressure from MPs and victims but domestic abusers and killers could still be released earlyGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The mother of PC Andrew Harper said her family are “bitterly disappointed” that her son’s killers remain eligible for early release after the government revised plans to tackle the overcrowding crisis in prisons.Following pressure from victims, MPs and frontline prison officers, rapist...
'Resignations are part of politics': DKS on two MLAs quitting over K'taka cabinet snub
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday downplayed the resignation of two Congress MLAs who quit the legislative assembly after being left out of the state cabinet expansion, saying "it is a part of politics."
From Donald Trump to Abdul El-Sayed: US Arabs centre Palestine in politics
Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.
'Gen Z protest' may have aided Bankipur win: Prashant Kishor after BJP bastion falls
NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday said the nationwide Gen Z protests may have contributed to his victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, where he ended the BJP's three-decade dominance. Fresh from his electoral debut victory, Kishor ruled out joining any political alliance and said his party would continue to chart an independent course in Bihar politics.
A seat for JSP's 'school bag': Why Kishor's Bankipur win is a warning for BJP, RJD
Prashant Kishor achieved a remarkable victory in the Bankipur byelection, effectively breaking the BJP's three-decade dominance on the assembly seat. This triumph represents Kishor's resurgence in politics following his party's prior electoral drubbing in the state. He leveraged this win to critique Bihar's chief minister and emphasize the need for development. The outcome comes as an embarrassment for the current government's leadership.
Farage admits he discussed returning as Reform leader months earlier than previously stated
Admission may undermine Farage’s account of circumstances surrounding £5m gift from crypto billionaireUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has admitted he held talks about the possibility of returning as Reform UK’s leader months before the 2024 general election, potentially undermining his own account of the circumstances in which he received a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire.It was reported at the weekend Farage had struck a deal with the party’s then leader, Richard Tice, and the...
Trump’s attorney general pick says he has reached deal with senators after standoff – US politics live
Todd Blanche issues formal order to withdraw ‘anti-weaponization fund’ after weeks of negotiations with Republican senators who were blocking his nominationBlanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Acting US attorney general Todd Blanche issued a formal order late on Sunday terminating Donald Trump’s $1.8bn “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies. Continue reading...
Standards watchdog investigating Reform UK’s Richard Tice
Party’s deputy leader accused of a possible failure to declare an interest, commissioner says on its websiteUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, over a possible failure to declare an interest, the commissioner said on its website on Monday.More details soon … Continue reading...
Kay Granger: Remembering the Legacy of Texas' First Republican Woman in Congress
Kay Granger, a groundbreaking figure in Texas politics and the first Republican woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away at the age of 83. Her contributions to public service and her unwavering commitment to her constituents will be remembered for generations.
Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats
Retired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandalsUK politics live – latest updatesA Reform UK proposal to use the military to stop small boats bringing migrants to the UK from France lacks substance, a former Royal Navy officer has said, suggesting the UK’s warships would be better used countering actual military threats.Reform’s political opponents have claimed its plans have more to do with distracting from the financial scandals...
Criticism of Reform UK’s pledge to use Navy to stop small boats – politics live
Labour say plan is a ‘desperate attempt to distract from sleaze’ while a retired commander says it ‘lacks substance’Good morning and welcome to our coverage of UK politics. Reform UK is today pledging to use the Royal Navy to stop small boat crossings if the party wins the next general election.The boats in the channel would be intercepted by the Navy and returned to France or Belgium under a plan called “operation fortress”. Continue reading...
Wisconsin's Democratic Socialists: A Critical Test for Progressive Politics in 2024
As the 2024 elections approach, Democratic socialists in Wisconsin confront a significant challenge to prove their influence in battleground politics. This moment could redefine the landscape of progressive movements in the state, setting the stage for future electoral successes or failures.
Ohio GOP family feud explodes as Sen. Bernie Moreno calls on Rep. Max Miller to resign
A bitter family feud has spilled into Congress after Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, called on his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to resign, accusing the fellow Ohio Republican of abusive behavior and saying he poses a danger to Moreno's daughter and granddaughter.Moreno's extraordinary statement on X Sunday marked the latest escalation in a years-long family clash that has spilled from a contentious divorce into national Republican politics. Miller, a Republican congressman endorsed by Preside...
Sophie Cunningham isn’t rejecting politics. She’s cashing in on them
Conservatives once demanded sports stay apolitical. Now they’ve embraced a new culture-war politics, and Sophie Cunningham has become one of its most valuable starsInvoking a wounded innocence that their desire for sports to be simple, just like they used to be, conservatives for a decade and a half have dreaded the word “politics”. Now they cannot get enough.Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has spent 40 years in the National Football League unknown except for his defensive s...
Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Politics Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending August 2, 20263:34 AM ET By NPR Staff President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, after a trip to Camp David, the presidential retreat. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP President Trump said on social media late Saturday that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Iran Threats to Controversial Social Media Practices
In a week marked by escalating tensions with Iran and controversies surrounding his business practices, former President Donald Trump remains a central figure in U.S. politics. This article delves into the latest developments concerning Trump's foreign policy stances and his ongoing controversies at home.
DAVID MARCUS: Reflecting pool controversy is mirror for our broken politics
In the 104 years that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has stood on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the event it is most closely associated with is the 1963 "I Have a Dream," speech by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., but today, far from a symbol of national unity, this body of water has created a wave of anger and discontent.On Friday, United States Attorney for the District of Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro did the right thing and dropped charges against David Hearn, a former Olymp...
World Series champion Joe Girardi reveals what he finds most 'disturbing' about politics today
World Series champion Joe Girardi revealed what is most "disturbing" to him about politics today.Girardi, 61, has been in clubhouses for a long time as both a player and a manager. He played 15 seasons in the major leagues as a catcher and then managed for nearly 14 years. The All-Star catcher talked about the difference in politics from then to now."I think politics unfortunately has become a hot button for the United States of America unfortunately and it separates us — before where I felt it...
What’s old is new again: Trump-style conservative is back as PM of European nation
ŠKOFJA LOKA, Slovenia: The Republic of Slovenia, the central European nation known for being the birthplace of First Lady Melania Trump and LA Lakers star Luka Dončić, is undergoing a radical shift in politics as the country comes to terms with its new larger-than-life prime minister. Prime Minister Janez Janša recently scraped together a coalition that did away with the country’s leftist leader, Robert Golob.In what is his fourth term, Janša has begun what many see as Trump-like policy correcti...
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadershipExtraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in British politics, perhaps reflecting the transfer of responsibility to Downing Street or the Cabinet Office.That is not how Ed Miliband views the job. His allies say suggestions that he nurses resentment after he was deprived of the chance to be chancellor mi...