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...
Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado
A moderate Democrat mounting his last campaign staved off a progressive challenger in Colorado, marking a small speed bump in the rapid far-left evolution of the Democratic Party. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., a longtime fixture in Colorado politics, overcame a challenge from state Sen. Julie Gonzales, his progressive challenger, who has argued that Democrats need to be more aggressive in their pushback against President Donald Trump. Hickenlooper, who is vying for a second term in the upper...
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.
What to watch for in Colorado tonight: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Colorado tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, wrapping up a jam-packed final day of the Supreme Court’s term. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Colorado incumbent Rep. DeGette in ‘serious jeopardy’ as she faces far-left challenger08:33Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 30, 2026, 5:45 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC Ne...
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...
Trump nears decision on jaw-dropping '250 pardons for 250 years' plan as lobbyists launch frantic scramble to cash in on birthday bash
Trump nears decision on jaw-dropping '250 pardons for 250 years' plan as lobbyists launch frantic scramble to cash in on birthday bashSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 21:28, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 21:28, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Marco Rubio's ruthless 2028 plot exposed as Vance faces lethal election trap
Marco Rubio's ruthless 2028 plot exposed as Vance faces lethal election trap SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:10, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 18:14, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
The path from Gaza to Trump’s return
How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.
Trump's own sons to score jaw-dropping amount in lucrative Asia deal raising 'corruption' allegations
Trump's own sons to score jaw-dropping amount in lucrative Asia deal raising 'corruption' allegationsSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:54, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 16:54, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
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...
Supreme Court crushes Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in brutal defeat for the president
Supreme Court crushes Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in brutal defeat for the president Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy BREANNE DEPPISCH, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER and JOHN MICHAEL RAASCH Published: 15:35, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 15:36, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Supreme Court rules on high-stakes campaign finance case
Supreme Court rules on high-stakes campaign finance caseSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy BREANNE DEPPISCH, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:30, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 15:30, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes
Reform UK leader’s Direct Bullion payment is double his fee from 2025UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marketer for which he is a brand ambassador, his single biggest payment as an MP.The Reform leader has been criticised in the past over his £400,000-a-year second job promoting the idea for Direct Bullion that people should buy physical gold and put it in their pension pots. Continue reading...
Supreme Court BANS transgender athletes from sports handing Trump culture war victory
Supreme Court BANS transgender athletes from sports handing Trump culture war victorySPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy BREANNE DEPPISCH, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:03, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 15:04, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Civil rights heroes loved America. Today's grievance peddlers just hate it
I was scrolling on X the other day when I came across a post from Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democrat and community organizer running for Congress in New York's 13th District. If she wins in November, she plans to abolish ICE, and she has been endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She declared that "Hate has no place Uptown and in the Bronx" and that there is "no room for the hateful politics of the past." Sounds reasonable enough.Then something interesting happened. Filmmaker Eli St...
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...
Spy chiefs in revolt over Trump demand for master list of every secret agent - fearing one catastrophic risk
Spy chiefs in revolt over Trump demand for master list of every secret agent — fearing one catastrophic riskSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:30, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 13:34, 30 June 2026 e-mail View comments
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...