‘I’m no Amy Poehler’: Judge declines to immediately stop Trump’s takeover of DC golf course
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘I’m no Amy Poehler’: Judge declines to immediately stop Trump’s takeover of DC golf courseThe D.C. judge referenced actor Amy Poehler’s hit show Parks and Recreation when deciding to continue necessary renovations at East Potomac Golf LinksRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 04 May 2026 21:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"...
Judge apologizes to accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter and makes Jan. 6 comparison
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJudge apologizes to accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter and makes Jan. 6 comparisonThe judge presiding over the attempted assassination case against Cole Tomas Allen apologized for the ‘disturbing’ treatment the suspect had experienced in jailJosh Marcus in San Francisco Monday 04 May 2026 21:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
John Roberts and the Supreme Court handed Trump a lifeline ahead of the midterm elections
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsanalysisJohn Roberts and the Supreme Court handed Trump a lifeline ahead of the midterm electionsRepublicans go full-steam ahead on redistricting after the death of the Voting Rights Act, Eric Garcia writes, while even the most outspoken progressives offer only tepid support on their sideMonday 04 May 2026 20:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"C...
Trump says US has struck seven Iranian boats as tensions resume in Strait of Hormuz
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Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser charge in driving under influence case
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant loses out on the second biggest windfall in the show's history
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Judge slammed for apologizing to alleged Trump WHCD shooter after he complained about mediocre jail conditions: 'Stop coddling killers'
Judge slammed for apologizing to Trump WHCD shooter after he complained about mediocre jail conditions: 'Stop coddling killers'Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 19:55, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 19:55, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Barack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBarack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’Through the Biden era, Obama remained a prominent face in the party and one actively sought out by Democrats in tough racesJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 04 May 2026 19:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Boo...
Florida’s Republican governor signs state’s new congressional map into law
Ron DeSantis approves maps that give Republicans an advantage in four more races in November’s midtermsUS politics live – latest updatesFlorida governor Ron DeSantis signed a new gerrymandered congressional district map into law Monday which gives Republicans an electoral advantage in four additional races in November’s midterm elections.“Signed, Sealed, and Delivered,” DeSantis said in a post on X, with a map of the new districts attached. Continue reading...
Careless Whisper by George Michael voted nation’s favourite song for eighth year
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Man accused of Peter Kay bomb hoax is removed from court
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Trump rips into ‘crying like a baby’ CNN mainstay for calling him a ‘Dictator’ — a year ago
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump rips into ‘crying like a baby’ CNN mainstay for calling him a ‘Dictator’ — a year agoTrump renews war with CNN and Van Jones over old criticsmJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 04 May 2026 18:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"...
Man, 46, and woman, 38, arrested over arson attack on Golders Green memorial wall
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The Met Gala 2026: Everything we know about 'fashion's biggest night'
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Kash Patel posts FBI hype video set to Beastie Boys after SNL humiliation
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel posts FBI hype video set to Beastie Boys after SNL humiliationFBI director posts videos celebrating the bureau after lashing out at reporters he accuses of failing to report on his accomplishmentsAlex Woodward in New York Monday 04 May 2026 17:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
MTG’s brutal six-word takedown of Kash Patel
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMTG’s brutal six-word takedown of Kash PatelMarjorie Taylor Greene’s jab at the embattled FBI director comes amid reports the White House is openly discussing firing himOwen Scott Monday 04 May 2026 17:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"...
Fears for Rudy Giuliani as his business partner provides critical update on diagnosis
Fears for Rudy Giuliani as his business partner provides critical update on diagnosisPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:01, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 17:02, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Rudy Giuliani spokesman gives update on his condition as he remains hospitalized
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRudy Giuliani spokesman gives update on his condition as he remains hospitalized81-year-old former mayor being monitored as a ‘precautionary measure’ and is breathing on his own, spokesman saysAlex Woodward in New York Monday 04 May 2026 17:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows
Reform UK is ‘doing something right when it comes to visibility’ on multiple AI systems, say researchersAI platforms are more likely to reference Nigel Farage than any other UK leader when prompted about British politics, according to an AI search analytics firm.“We are confident in saying that Reform are showing up significantly more than you would expect,” said Malte Landwehr, an expert at Peec AI, the firm that did the research. “So they’re doing something right when it comes to LLM [large la...
Scott Bessent issues chilling warning to China after defying Trump and 'funding' 90 percent of Iran's energy ahead of high-stakes summit
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:51, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 16:51, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments