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Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls on Senator Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to serve following his hospitalization or resign from office.
Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
A federal judge blocked Minnesota’s law banning prediction markets, finding the CFTC likely has exclusive federal jurisdiction over the platforms, halting the state’s attempt to regulate them as gambling.
Court panel declines to block Trump’s mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear
A federal appellate panel declined to block President Trump’s mail voting restriction order, though courts signaled implementation before November elections would likely face legal obstacles.
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
Trump is reportedly pressuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make more aggressive cuts to the U.S. vaccination schedule, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, despite recent polling showing such moves are unpopular with voters.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries Tuesday, all of whom won, demonstrating his growing political influence within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election
Six candidates are competing in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to replace late Democratic Rep. David Scott, with potential implications for House control.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff
South Dakota Republicans hold a gubernatorial primary runoff Tuesday between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden after neither secured 35% in the June 2 primary.
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
President Trump demands Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the August recess until the chamber passes a strict voting bill, despite Republicans lacking sufficient votes to advance it.
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
Republicans are attacking a Democratic Socialists of America platform as extremist ahead of midterm elections, while the group’s candidates have gained traction in recent Democratic primaries despite party establishment pushback.
Labour MPs seek cap on political donations
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter3 hours agoLabour MPs are proposing a cap on UK-based donations to political parties that they believe Andy Burnham will support in some form if he becomes the next prime minister.One Labour MP, Alex Sobel is putting forward a...
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
ReutersKate Wannel and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter2 July 2026Updated 22 minutes agoAndy Burnham, who is widely expected to take over as prime minister later this month, has said there is "some room" for movement on tax.In an interview with LBC, Burnham suggested...
Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter2 July 2026, 13:06 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham is meeting the leaders of the trade unions which help fund the Labour Party, as he looks for support ahead of his expected premiership.The meeting is being held at the...
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedPaul SeddonPolitical reporter2 July 2026, 13:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoSir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff has conceded that Labour failed to properly prepare for power in...
Government ‘looking at every route’ to deport grooming leader
GMPJonny HumphriesNorth West2 July 2026, 10:20 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoGovernment ministers have said officials are "exploring every option" to have the leader of a Rochdale grooming gang deported. Shabir Ahmed was jailed for 22 years in August 2012, but his victims...
Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions
ReutersIan Aikman40 minutes agoSir Keir Starmer will make a formal apology on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales.An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with...
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending ‘mess’ for Burnham
PA MediaJennifer McKiernan and Brian WheelerPolitical reporters1 July 2026, 10:00 BSTUpdated 18 minutes agoConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan, saying outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer...
Why Starmer’s defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
PA MediaJack FenwickPolitical correspondent30 June 2026Updated 29 minutes agoIn the moments before the government unveiled its Defence Investment Plan, the two men who have overseen its progress shared a quiet moment in the House of Commons chamber.John Healey, who...
Chris Mason: Starmer’s defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront
ReutersChris MasonPolitical editor1 July 2026, 06:09 BSTUpdated 46 minutes agoIf, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes prime minister next month, he will inherit a £4.7bn bill to deliver the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, and that is before he worries about how to...
Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published
Getty ImagesRichard WheelerPolitical reporter29 June 2026Updated 2 hours agoA long-delayed military spending plan will be published on Tuesday, with Sir Keir Starmer saying it would keep Britain "safe and secure long into the future".The Ministry of Defence said the...
New ‘No 10 North’ plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedKate WhannelPolitical reporter29 June 2026, 14:17 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoA new Downing Street team based in Manchester and labelled 'No 10 North' will "oversee the biggest...
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Getty ImagesHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent1 hour agoAndy Burnham tried and failed to become prime minister twice before. He is now three weeks away from moving into Downing Street.It was Burnham's decade away from Westminster as the mayor of Greater...
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