Trump's Bold Moves: Iran, Trade, and Controversies Shape Political Landscape
Former President Trump is making headlines once again with escalating tensions in Iran, trade tariffs on Canada, and a controversial approach to domestic funding. As the midterms approach, his actions seem aimed at reasserting his influence in American politics.
Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?
The diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding the PM’s policy promisesUK politics live – latest updatesOn the frequent occasions that John Healey would travel abroad as defence secretary, he was so determined to keep working he would get the crew to tether a desk to the inside of his military aircraft so he could read his papers.His diligence is one reason why Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, made Healey his unexpected pick fo...
Journey star Jonathan Cain demands Bruce Springsteen 'shut up,' act like he was born in the USA
Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain didn’t hold back his feelings about Bruce Springsteen during a podcast appearance, telling the rock icon to "shut up" about politics on stage.Speaking on the "Tom Barnard" podcast, Cain called out stars like Springsteen and actor Robert De Niro for using their art as political platforms. He argued that musicians should stick to entertaining fans, not telling them how to vote."I used to be a Democrat back in the old days, but I just couldn’t go there anymore, you...
'World Cup lost its credibility': Blatter says politics overshadowed football
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticised the 2026 World Cup's credibility. He urged fans and associations to reclaim football from political influence. Spain defeated Argentina to win the expanded 48-team tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino highlighted record attendance and viewership figures. Despite controversies, the tournament saw strong on-field performances and high viewership.
Kate Ellis is back – and the heat of political debate is higher than ever, incoming Labor president says
The former Rudd/Gillard government minister has a plan for fighting back against populists including Pauline HansonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe incoming Labor president, Kate Ellis, says toxicity in politics is spilling into the broader community and public debate, warning that threats against MPs’ safety are limiting how elected politicians do their jobs.Due to succeed Wayne Swan as the leader of Labor’s org...
Trump faces Republican rebellion over Daylight Saving Time as Senate bill nears dead end
President Donald Trump wants Congress to pass legislation that would give Americans a break from a twice-yearly nuisance, but the sun will likely set on the push in the Senate, where the issue is deeper than politics.The House passed its bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, last week to allow states to voluntarily observe Daylight Saving Time year-round, but the legislation is hitting a brick wall in the Senate.And it’s not the party aisle that’s defining the debate, it’s a horizontal line running...
Dem ‘Epstein class’ attack backfires as top candidates funded by Epstein-tied billionaire
Democratic Senate candidates James Talarico and Jon Ossoff are facing scrutiny over significant donations from Reid Hoffman, a billionaire mega-investor with former associations to Jeffrey Epstein, after both accused Republicans of representing the billionaire "Epstein class" over working Americans.Both Talarico, running in Texas, and Ossoff, running in Georgia, have repeatedly criticized billionaires’ involvement in politics and charged Republicans with being beholden to the "Epstein class" ins...
Turkey's main opposition splits as Ozgur Ozel launches new party
Turkey's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his departure from the Republican People's Party. He and his allies are forming a new political party after a court ruling. This move follows a court decision that reinstated former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ozel stated the new party marks a hopeful new beginning for opposition politics. The split could potentially strengthen President Erdogan's long-standing grip on power.
From youth mobility to food exports: the outstanding EU dilemmas facing Burnham
European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is unknown in Brussels, but that will soon change. In his schedule for the autumn is an EU-UK summit that may underscore the same dilemmas that have confronted previous British prime ministers in the relationship with Europe.EU leaders were quick to offer congratulations to Britain’s prime minister, the seventh since the 2016 Brexi...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with $350B funding request
Politics Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with $350B funding request July 21, 20266:41 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Quil Lawrence , Leila Fadel Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with $350B funding request Listen · 3:39 3:39 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump orders new tariffs – US politics live
PM Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goodsSign up for US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that Ottawa is ready to deepen trade talks with the United States, after US president Donald Trump ordered fresh tariffs targeting Canada.Canadians across the political spectrum united in anger at Trump. “If these tariffs proceed, Canada should respond t...
World leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM
Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the jobUK politics live – latest updatesWorld leaders have warmly congratulated Andy Burnham on his entry into 10 Downing Street as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, but international media largely focused on the scale of the challenges awaiting him.Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, said he hoped for a deeper relationship “in the service of our peoples, and by giving new momen...
Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state
Politics Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state July 21, 20265:00 AM ET Saige Miller Supporters of Rep. Andy Biggs, who is running in the Republican primary for Arizona governor, at a campaign event last week. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Arizona is the one state holding primaries Tuesday and offers a look at voter sentiment in a swing state, where Republicans narrowly outnumber independents and Democrats. The state went f...
Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Farage's crisis after revelations of substantial crypto donations prompts broader political questions over donor clout.
Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement – UK politics live
Move is expected to save households around £45 a year in effort to tackle cost of livingBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham has announced an £850m tax cut on electricity bills to help ease cost of living pressures in his first significant policy announcement as prime minister. It means that electricity bills will be reduced by an average of £45 a year from October.Downing Street said the mo...
'Future of youth priority': PM Modi says NEET leak national issue, avoid 'partisan politics'
More than 170 people, including CJP protesters and Delhi Police personnel, were treated at central government hospitals on Monday following clashes during the 'Chalo Sansad' march, with a young woman admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in critical condition, sources said. According to hospital sources, around 150 injured people were taken to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, while at least 24 others received treatment at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC).
Google co-founder’s Coalition reserves $87M of advertising time across California
Billionaires are funding an $87 million campaign against a proposed California wealth tax. This initiative targets residents with a net worth exceeding one billion dollars. The coalition has placed a competing measure on the November ballot. This strategy aims to confuse voters and potentially invalidate the original proposal. The battle highlights a deep division within Silicon Valley and state politics.
STEPHEN DAISLEY: Louise Haigh, the convicted fraudster who's now Burnham's Enforcer. And beware, her hair may no longer be deep red, but her politics still are...
STEPHEN DAISLEY: Louise Haigh, the convicted fraudster who's now Burnham's Enforcer. And beware, her hair may no longer be deep red, but her politics still are...READ MORE: Night of the long eyelashes! Reeves, Lammy, Hermer... eleven Cabinet members lose their jobs in brutal purge of the StarmeritesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN DAISLEY, SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL SKETCH WRITER Published: 22:34, 20 July 2026 | Updated: 02:01, 21 July 2026 e-mail 374 View comment...
Hunter Biden reveals he never wanted Joe Biden to run for re-election, but refused to tell him to stop
Hunter Biden revealed in an interview on Saturday that he never wanted his father, former President Joe Biden, to run for a second term.Over the past few months, Hunter has been on a podcast tour speaking out about what it was like to be Biden’s son during his presidency and offering his take on politics. Following the full federal pardon granted by his father in December 2024, Hunter has made use of his freedom to speak off-the-cuff. During the recent interview with NPR, Hunter was asked by the...
Democrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics DeskPlus, Darline Graham to seek full Senate term in South Carolina.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Troy Jackson is poised to replace Graham Platner as Democrats' Senate nominee in Maine.Sophie Park / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you...