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The president has de-emphasized and shifted the war on terrorism at a time when fear of foreign attack has receded into the background of American life.
A disclosure shows that Steve Witkoff collected nearly $107 million in 2025 from a holding company that includes a crypto business owned by his family and President Trump’s.
Kneejerk reactions to overcrowding will do more harm than good. Ministers should focus on probation It is not hard to see why ministers are considering converting parts of the women’s prison estate for use by men. While Andy Burnham’s decision to narrow the early-release scheme was born of political necessity, it has made an already acute capacity problem worse. Excluding manslaughter and further sexual offences cut projected early releases from 6,000 to 4,500. The family of PC Andrew Harper, wh
Home secretary tells officers to make ‘full use’ of their powers after masked vigilantes cause weekend of chaos Shabana Mahmood has urged police to curb the activities of far-right, anti-migrant groups which have “obvious malign intent” after a weekend of chaos caused by balaclava-wearing vigilantes. In a meeting on Thursday, the home secretary told senior officers to make “full use” of their powers, including bans on face coverings, after police were assaulted and ports were disrupted in Kent a
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, along with President Trump and other top administration officials, were saying publicly.
Belgium's immigration minister has gone on the warpath against evacuating 13 students from Gaza, but they might still be flying out despite her anti-Arab and pro-Israel dog-whistling.
Thanks to a little-known feature in Instagram, I attempt to travel back to 2012, before everything on the internet was an ad Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast I have a confession. I love my social media algorithm. It is a perfectly curated window into my insane and inquiring mind. It knows precisely which videos will tickle me and which memes will gently distract me from the slow collapse of humankind. On Tuesday the Australian government announced “world-leading” refor
The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act.
Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so do the right thing Once in a while, footsoldiers of the House of Commons, you are able to make history by leaving your own indelible footprints on the social fabric. Eras with a Labour majority always leave a legacy of progressive freedoms – whether on abortion, capital punishment, divorce, gay rights, racial discrimination, gender equality or, last time, civil partnerships. Bu
Oops, Nige’s round-robin email skipped over the most embarrassing and dark details – let’s set the record straight Which one of us has not dreamed of getting a personal email from Nigel Farage? So imagine the excitement that Reform supporters must have felt when a message from their leader dropped into their inboxes late on Wednesday night. And mine. Could he also be about to offer everyone in the country £5,000 in return for electing a Reform government? Sadly, not. Even Honest Bob’s planned we
A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job".
Republican politicians, donors and lobbyists have been busy networking and partying on the sidelines of a midterm convention that is partly a fund-raiser.
The majority of grants under the $560m Labor program were given to seats held by the party before the election Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese is under fire after an invite-only grant program allocated millions to marginal Labor seats and his old local golf club. The government claims it has broken no rules and delivered its election promises by the standard method but transparency advocates have said the system needs reform and have drawn comparisons
The dire financial situation of Ukraine, ahead of what is expected to be a difficult winter with a possible further Russian mobilisation, has reopened the discussion on whether to use Russian frozen assets — raising difficult questions over legality, financial stability and Europe’s leverage in any future peace deal.
Young people still want partners and children. Governments must address the insecurity and isolation preventing them from building families Why are people in one of the world’s richest, safest countries having so few children? Singapore is asking that question. In 2000, its fertility rate matched America’s at 1.6 children per woman. By 2025, it had dropped to 0.87 – almost half the US rate. Singapore’s leaders, worried about population collapse, have reached for the chequebook. Each child, inclu
High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandal The Foreign Office has its first ever female head after the appointment of Lindy Cameron, the high commissioner to India. Cameron’s new role as permanent undersecretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office means she will replace Olly Robbins, who was sacked over the Peter Mandelson scandal. Continue reading...
Artisanal cobalt miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo risk exposure to uranium while working. Wikimedia Commons The southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known as the Copperbelt because of its rich deposits of copper and other minerals. The area was the original source of uranium ore for the first nuclear weapons built by the US’s Manhattan Project (1942 and 1947). Two atomic bombs were then dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The Manhat
Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns.
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
The Liberal MP and former SAS soldier is under attack from One Nation after complying with a subpoena to give evidence in the failed 2022 civil case Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast “I don’t dislike Mr Roberts-Smith at all. I pity Mr Roberts-Smith. I pity this whole process. I don’t want to be here.” Andrew Hastie was a reluctant witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case. Hastie appeared only under force of subpoena in 2022: compelled to attend court, obliged to
Joint appeal issued by Labour MPs Gareth Snell, who voted for the bill, and Meg Hillier, who voted against MPs who voted for and against assisted dying have urged their respective sides not to take the “extraordinary risk” of forcing through the bill using an obscure parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords. Two Labour MPs have written a warning letter to colleagues in the crucial hours before the next vote, Gareth Snell who voted in favour of the bill, alongside Meg Hi
Persistent allegations of chemical weapons use in the Sudanese civil war have recently been reinforced by new evidence. US news outlets The New York Times and The Washington Post reported on materials shared by an anonymous Middle Eastern intelligence agency. The September 2026 articles paint a picture of concerted efforts by officials in the Sudanese Armed Forces to develop chlorine-based military weapons to be used against the Rapid Support Forces, particularly in and around Khartoum. The city
Despite increased calls to curb migration, asylum application numbers have been following a downward trend, due to geopolitical circumstances and EU cooperation with third countries. Migrants deaths on the journey, however, are far from dropping.
Former prime minister joins in widespread condemnation of ‘offensive’ animated series posted on social media by One Nation Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The former prime minister Tony Abbott has called on One Nation to remove a cartoon labelling the Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie a “traitor” or accept it’s playing a double standard. Senior Liberals along with the independent senator Jacqui Lambie and RSL Australia joined in condemnation of the cartoon on Thursda
Critics said the post, which showed the popular Transformers character facing off against “Mr. Singh,” stigmatized Sikhs, and Hasbro objected to the use of its brand.
It has been a huge week for Labour as Ed Miliband shifted the party’s stance on Israel by announcing sanctions on the illegal settlements in the West Bank and describing what is happening in Gaza as ethnic cleansing. What is behind this shift, and will it make any difference on the ground? You can read Kiran’s analysis on Andy Burnham’s stance here You can read Peter’s article on the Green party internal dispute here Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran on politicsw
James Talarico highlights Republican support for his Senate campaign, collects food for Texas families WFAA
An Austrian national who helped document rights violations at the Greek Turkey border in 2020 is suing the EU's data protection watchdog over allegations it failed to protect her rights after Europol collected her personal information amid a Greek criminal case, for which she was later exonerated.
Rival pro-Israel group to spend millions to target AIPAC-backed candidates The Washington Post
A much-reversed appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring schools to post the sacred text.
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up energy-related inflation up by 14.3 percent year-on-year
The Metro: How America has changed — and hasn’t — 25 years after 9/11 wdet.org
A new report found that most of the deaths occurred during President Trump’s second term as his administration pursued the Iran-backed group.
Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE Al JazeeraSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The EU Commission says its 'omnibus' bill published on Thursday (10 September), will build on the special legal status that the so-called 'outermost regions' of the 27-member bloc have.
Live fact check: Night 2 of the Republican Midterm Convention PBS
A year after the killing of the 31-year-old conservative youth leader, the movement he helped create has splintered. Would that be the case if he were still alive?
New budget data and battlefield videos reveal a Russia quietly scrambling to finance soaring war costs, hide territorial setbacks and defend supposedly “safe” assets thousands of kilometres from the front.
California Politics Shaped by Place, Partisanship, and Affordability Public Policy Institute of California
This Week In Politics: Renewed Conflict With Iran The Villanovan
The ruling deferred to Missouri’s state Supreme Court, which had invalidated G.O.P.-friendly district lines, saying voters must first have an opportunity to approve the map in a statewide referendum.
Trump's promise of $5K payments faces political, economic hurdles Newsday
Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Meet the Candidate: Jerry Zimmerer seeks Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals seat El Paso Times
Housing, addiction, politics and the touchy subject of homelessness Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Charlie Kirk remembered at GOP midterm convention 1 year after shooting death ABC7 Bay Area
Charlie Kirk shooting: One year since political activist was killed in front of thousands at a Utah speaking event ABC7 Bay Area
Column | Remembering Roger Simon, a political journalist with toughness and wit washingtonpost.com
$5,000 for every American? Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened wbkb11.com
Jimmy Kimmel Shifts Political Interview to YouTube Over FCC Worries TVTechnology
Trump offers Americans $5,000 for midterm victory dw.com
WATCH: What Trump told reporters near Ground Zero in 2001 PBS
Attorney opposing Republican-backed Missouri congressional map reacts to Supreme Court cases Kansas City Star
Vance calls on battleground state Republicans to ‘nationalize’ the midterms NBC News
Poll Reveals Political Divide Between California Latina and Latino Voters Latino Policy & Politics Institute
On the Record: Council member Sheneika Smith on her reelection bid, faith and the Clark Sisters Mountain Xpress
Political science major Nadia Agarwalla relishes connections, opportunities to grow while at UMSL UMSL Blogs
Trump administration offers rare muted response on new sanctions against Israel kten.com
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars : Fresh Air NPR
Immigrant rights groups sue DHS to stop armed officers at polls spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump Offered Cuba Oil and U.S. Investment, but Miami Politics Sank the Deal - REPORT latintimes.com
Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea KSAT
Ontario premier hopes Republicans lose House and Senate as Trump trade war escalates Audacy
Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order spectrumlocalnews.com
Key takeaways from day one of the Republican midterm convention Houston Public Media
MTA Seniors Explore Patriotism in US Government and Politics The Jewish Link
Inside Texas Politics: Full interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico WFAA
Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri PBS
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars NPR
Katie Miller held large stake in Elon Musk’s xAI as she slammed ChatGPT online The Washington Post
Can Trump Buy Back Americans’ Love at $5,000 a Piece? Guess We’ll Find Out. Slate
FILE PHOTO: Mail-in ballot illustration in Philadelphia The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Hoskins instructs Missouri election officials to use 2022 congressional maps spectrumlocalnews.com
‘Being the boring tech giant right now has some upsides’ The Week
Manu Raju has today's midterm headlines with 54 days until the election CNN
WATCH LIVE: Rubio holds news conference with Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori PBS
Will North Carolina's US Senate race feature any debates this year? WUNC News
Cops Won’t Fight Federal Election Interference—So Citizens Will Have To Mother Jones
WATCH LIVE: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 2 PBS
Guest opinion: What Wisconsin’s Democratic primary reveals about data center politics Wisconsin Watch
Maine Second District candidates spar over debates spectrumlocalnews.com
Sen. Tim Scott blasts Dems in fiery convention speech | CNN Politics CNN
Charlie Kirk assassination anniversary comes as GOP pushes to energize voters spectrumlocalnews.com
Anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination comes as Republicans push to energize voters spectrumlocalnews.com
Buffalo River Aviation can fly under own authority Talk Business & Politics
New poll shows close race between Jackson and Collins for U.S. Senate spectrumlocalnews.com
Politics, The Vote And The Black Church The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint