Explosive Secret Dossier Uncovers Kremlin's Espionage on UK Politicians
A recently leaked dossier has unveiled shocking revelations about the Kremlin's surveillance activities targeting prominent UK politicians. This development raises serious concerns about national security and foreign interference in British politics.
Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach
Politics Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach July 2, 20264:48 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Elena Moore , Michel Martin Democratic Socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach Listen · 3:35 3:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party
Politics The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party July 2, 20264:47 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition A Martínez The rise of Democratic Socialists and what it means for the party Listen · 7:44 7:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies – UK politics live
Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesGood morning. Keir Starmer is clearing the decks in his last three weeks in office, and today he is going to settle one unresolved issue when he delivers a formal apology on behalf of the state to victims of forced adoption policies that were in place in the middle of the last century.Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers...
Trump's Recent Ventures: From Crypto Windfalls to State Fair Struggles
Former President Donald Trump is making headlines once again, this time with a mix of financial gains and political challenges. As he rides the wave of crypto profits and navigates a tumultuous state fair event, his influence continues to be a focal point in American politics.
Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste
Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.We’ll wrap up some of the overnight news before Krishani’s on deck, and also bring you a preview of today’s press club speech from the defence industry minis...
'Indian-American endorsing Pakistani-American': Ro Khanna backs candidate Aisha Farooqi
In a heartfelt endorsement, US Congressman Ro Khanna rallied behind Aisha Farooqi, a Pakistani American candidate vying for Michigan's 11th Congressional District. Their conversation, shared through video, celebrated South Asian heritage and America's rich tapestry of diversity, even venturing into discussions about Bollywood, food, and sports. Khanna proudly represents California's 17th, emphasizing the power of personal connections in politics.
Keir Starmer forced on back foot at PMQs over ‘weak’ defence plan
Prime minister says he will take no lectures from Tories after Kemi Badenoch says investment plan is insufficientUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer was forced on the defensive in the Commons over his long-delayed defence investment plan announced this week, which critics argue leaves his successor as prime minister, expected to be Andy Burnham, with an extra £4.7bn to find in his first budget.Starmer defended his £298bn defence investment plan (Dip) at prime minister’s questions on We...
White House rejects conflict-of-interests concerns as Trump’s crypto earnings soar – US politics live
Spokesperson says president has ‘proudly made the US the crypto capital of the world’Sign up for US breaking news alerts emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The White House said that Donald Trump has “proudly made the United States the crypto capital of the world” after the president recorded around $1.2bn in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities.The US supreme court upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, affirming that nearly all people born...
Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers
Politics Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Tamara Keith Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers Audio will be available later today.
The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
Politics The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Saige Miller , Maham Javaid The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country Audio will be available later today.
In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends
Politics In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Saige Miller A voter arrives to turn in a primary ballot at a drop off location in Denver Tuesday. Rebecca Slezak/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Slezak/AP It was another tough primary night for some Democrats seen as Washington insiders, this time in Colorado primaries. A democratic socialist kept that movement's winning streak going with a win over an incumbent. A Democratic Se...
Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
Concerns that plan is not properly funded and will take cash from much-needed road projectsGood morning. Yesterday Keir Starmer published the defence investment plan (Dip), which was probably the last substantial announcement of his premiership. Today he is facing what will probably be his second last PMQs (he is expected to be at the Nato summit next Wednesday, and he’ll have his swansong on 15 July), and the session is likely to be dominated by complaints about the Dip.Broadly, there are three...
Trump Faces Legal Setbacks and Financial Triumphs Amid Ongoing Political Turmoil
Former President Donald Trump continues to navigate a complex political landscape, losing a significant Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship while simultaneously reporting substantial financial gains from cryptocurrency. As tensions simmer over his proposed policies and Republican party dynamics, Trump remains a polarizing figure in American politics.
Australia politics live: Labor makes move to crack down on consultants after latest scandal
Federal government releases options paper to improve regulation of accounting, auditing and consulting firms. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent Nicolette Boele backs childcare reformsThe independent member for Bradfield, Nicolette Boele, has backed calls for a national early childhood education and care commission to manage supply and improve safety regulation in the sector.If you’re in that position, hearing that the government is wai...
Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers
PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sackedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will to end the culture of briefing against female ministers, promising Labour MPs he will sack any staff who undermine women in his team.Speaking at the meeting of the women’s parliamentary Labour party in Westminster, Burnham also strongly criticised descriptions of him as “the first female Labour PM” in t...
Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore ‘deluded’ calls for more North Sea drilling
Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2UK politics live – latest updatesScores of Labour MPs have urged the prospective prime minister Andy Burnham to rule out the “tin-eared” and “deluded” development of the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea, which new research indicates would produce as much carbon dioxide as the UK does in 10 months.Estimates seen by the Guardian show that Rosebank, which mainly contains oil, would prod...
Trump's Latest News: Supreme Court Rulings, Gas Prices, and Global Tensions
Recent developments surrounding former President Trump highlight both his ongoing political struggles and influence. From Supreme Court decisions to international relations, these events illustrate the complexities of Trump's current standing in American politics.
Reform MP chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projectsUK politics live – latest updatesThe appointment of a Reform UK MP as the chair of a key Welsh environmental committee could “undermine the hard graft of ministerial scrutiny”, a green thinktank has warned.James Evans, a former Conservative party MP who defected to Reform UK in January last year, has been appointed chair of the Welsh climate change, environment, sustainability and rural affai...
Anger at supreme court ruling on Trump’s power to fire agency chiefs – US politics live
Today is the final day for the supreme court to lay out the last rulings of its nine-month termHello, and welcome to the US politics live blog.In a significant victory for the president on Monday, the court granted him the ability to fire leaders of some independent US agencies at will, in a move one advocacy group called “disastrous.” Continue reading...