Redistricting pushes incumbents toward the exits: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskRedistricting pushes incumbents toward the exits: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump’s next big nuclear bet in the Middle East. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Rep. Cleo Fields, D-La.Allison Robbert / The Washington Post via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 22, 2026, 6:40 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White...
Hull University tells academic keeping books on shelf is an 'unnecessary storage of combustible materials'
The University of Hull has told an academic that keeping his books on a shelf is an "unnecessary storage of combustible materials".Christopher Fear, the university's programme director for politics and international relations, was shocked to receive a slap on the wrist following a safety check around the institution.He wrote: "Following a standard workplace safety check, I have just received an email from a university administrator in which my custom of keeping books on the shelves in my office...
Salman Khan backs students' protest, says they deserve credit for peaceful movement'
Bollywood star Salman Khan has voiced his support for students protesting against paper leaks, calling the issue "very serious" and urging that the movement remain focused on education rather than politics. Taking to Instagram, Salman praised students for coming together to demand a better education system and also acknowledged the support extended by their parents. However, he expressed sadness over reports that the otherwise peaceful protests had turned violent.
Nigel Farage launches into furious tirade against Andy Burnham after first migrant crossings of PM’s tenure: ‘He’ll do nothing!’
Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, declaring he will "do nothing" to stop the small boat crossings into Britain.Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK leader argued Mr Burnham has "no mandate" to lead the country.Sitting down with GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope, Mr Farage said: "He has said explicitly more than one time he wants to make the biggest change in politics in 40 years. That is not the 2024 Labour manifesto. "This man has no mandate w...
Trump's Bold Moves: From Nuclear Deals to Military Threats Amid Global Tensions
Former President Donald Trump is making headlines again with his controversial policies and statements regarding Iran and Saudi Arabia. As tensions escalate, Trump's recent actions could have significant implications for U.S. foreign relations and domestic politics.
Dem Rep Seth Moulton says party has no immigration plan, is only ‘opposition to Trump’
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., acknowledged Tuesday on MSNOW's "Money, Power, Politics" that Democrats have failed to give voters a clear immigration plan and rely too heavily on opposition to President Donald Trump, as he discussed the party's challenges during Arizona's gubernatorial primary."We don’t have a plan for immigration. We’re not able to say what, actually, Democrats should do to fix the problem," Moulton said. "All we are is opposition to Trump."The Massachusetts congressman...
Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says
New defence secretary emphasises military will be spending priority over other departments under BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said increased defence spending would make “an enormous contribution” to economic growth as he emphasised that the military will be a spending priority for Andy Burnham’s government over other departments.The new defence secretary, in a speech at the Farnborough airshow, did not make any extra financial commitments but promised he would give t...
Republicans sound alarm over far-left group's push to transform America into 'Cuban dictatorship'
Senate Republicans are warning that a new policy push from a far-left group gaining momentum in politics would unravel the Constitution, and could leave them without a job.As a progressive surge threatens to rewrite the core of the Democratic Party, earlier this month the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which scored early victories in primary elections across the U.S. over the last several weeks, unveiled its vision for government.Among the three main pillars was a call to abolish the Se...
Bus fare cap coming from aid budget will hit world’s poorest, Burnham told
Funding proposal for cost of living policy ‘throws global south countries under the bus’, says ActionAid UK directorBurnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2UK politics live – latest updatesThe world’s most vulnerable people will be put at risk by Andy Burnham’s decision to use the aid budget to pay for cheaper bus fares in England, charities have said.The prime minister announced on Wednesday that he would reduce the fare cap from £3 per journey to £2 for next year, funded m...
Politics of silence: Is Sharad Pawar keeping options open on Delimitation Bill?
The silence of Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) regarding the Delimitation Bill is stirring political rumors. While Sharad Pawar joined the opposition for demonstrations on Tuesday, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi the next day. Supriya Sule, his daughter, expressed conditional support for Bill if it proposed seat increases across states evenly. This reflects Pawar's history of maintaining strategic ambiguity, thereby ensuring his party remains adaptable within shifting political currents.
Dem Katie Porter makes surprising announcement about political future
Former Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., appears to be retiring from politics, telling the Sacramento Bee that it's unlikely she runs for office again after a series of failed bids for national positions.Porter, fresh off a fifth-place finish in the California governor's race, told the Bee "I am closing the door on being a candidate," in a Friday interview with the outlet."I cannot foresee that path back," she added.Porter, who left her Congressional seat to run for the Senate seat vacated by the lat...
Andy Burnham announces review of prisoner early release scheme
PM says he will examine controversial policy with justice secretary ‘and make further statements in due course’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will review the government’s controversial prisoner early release scheme with the justice secretary.The scheme, under which thousands of prisoners are to serve shorter sentences after new laws were passed to address a prison overcrowding crisis, is due to begin in September. Continue reading...
Streeting and Mahmood accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme
Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about schemeUK politics live – latest updatesVictims of crime have accused ministers of making “cheap jokes” about releasing prisoners early after Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood apologised after being caught on camera “ribbing” about the scheme.In a video, the new justice secretary, Alex Norris, can be seen walking towards Mahmood and Streeting, the new defence secretary, who can be heard calling Norris...
Trump ally pledges to ‘work with people’ he disagrees with after Arizona primary win – US politics live
Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governorAmericans are 10 times more likely than people elsewhere in the world to regard politics as the greatest threat to their personal safety, according to a global survey that suggests the country’s deep partisan divisions are poisoning everyday life.The latest Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll found that one in 10 Americans identified politics as the biggest risk they face in...
SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Crazy conspiracy theories are undermining America’s defense
The National Defense Authorization Act has long been one of the few pieces of legislation that rise above politics, typically culminating in a bipartisan show of support for our military and national defense. Each year, Congress comes together to fund our military, equip our warfighters and make clear to our adversaries that the United States remains committed to peace through strength.This year, however, that tradition came to an end.Instead of debating how best to strengthen America's military...
Americans far more likely to view politics as greatest threat to safety, study finds
New survey reveals one in 10 Americans identify politics as biggest risk they face in life – 10 times the global averageAmericans are 10 times more likely than people elsewhere in the world to regard politics as the greatest threat to their personal safety, according to a global survey that suggests the country’s deep partisan divisions are poisoning everyday life.The latest Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll found that one in 10 Americans identified politics as the biggest risk they fa...
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with ArgentinaThere are moments in sports when you realize people aren’t just watching the score any more. They’re watching values. They’re watching who speaks. They’re watching who stays silent. And they’re watching what those silences say.I found myself thinking about that throughout this World Cup. On paper, Sunday’s final looked simple. Spain v Argentina....
'You let BJP, Cong speak, but not us': Akhilesh erupts in LS over NEET discussion
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Lok Sabha Speaker of unfair treatment. He stated his party was denied a chance to speak on the NEET paper leak. The government and Congress were allowed to present their views while his party was not. Yadav insisted the controversy concerned students and their future, not just politics. He defended protests outside the Prime Minister's residence due to the lack of House discussion.
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
Politics Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries July 22, 20264:33 AM ET Saige Miller A poll worker assists an Arizona voter at a polling location in Phoenix as people cast their ballots on Tuesday. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Arizona voters have picked their party nominees for governor and two competitive congressional races, as the primary election outcome provides perspective on how voters are thinking in a key swing state....
Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live
Earlier this week, Burnham’s new government faced questions about how the removal of VAT on electricity bills would be fundedGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnham’s new government is facing fresh questions on how it will fund its new policies aimed at easing the cost of living, after the prime minister announced a £2 cap on single bus fares this morning. Continue reading...