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Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says
Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized and undergoing intensive physical therapy six weeks after a fall at home, with his office confirming he is not yet cleared to resume Senate duties.
Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
An 18-year-old Georgia resident pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm after running toward the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun in February, authorities said.
‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot
Michigan voters will likely decide in November whether to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections after petition signatures were certified.
DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil
The Democratic National Committee faces mounting financial pressures and internal discord, with chair Ken Martin facing scrutiny over an HR inquiry and the committee’s deepening cash-flow crisis less than 100 days before November midterm elections.
Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarified that controversial “ogre” remarks were directed at Senator John Fetterman, not rival Haley Stevens, during a televised debate Monday.
Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Trump is defending his tariff policies during a Michigan visit, claiming they have benefited General Motors, as steep new levies on Canadian imports take effect amid ongoing midterm election campaigns.
He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
Francisco Longoria was shot at by ICE agents during a stop near San Bernardino in August, then wrongfully charged with assault before the case was dropped months later.
Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico, who won a contested primary, faces Republican Ken Paxton in a high-profile Senate race. Paxton has survived multiple scandals and three previous electoral challenges over eight years.
Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation launched a new institute to help state governments develop bipartisan policy solutions on healthcare, economic security, and democracy, drawing on successful initiatives like New York’s school cellphone ban.
White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
Getty ImagesVanessa Clarke, Education reporter and Kate McGough, Education reporter29 June 2026, 01:21 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoOnce-in-a-generation reforms are needed to fix an education system that "is not serving the interests of white working-class children", an...
Burnham to give mayors more power in 10-year plan to transform economy
EPASean Seddon5 hours agoAndy Burnham will give a major policy speech later, his first since launching a bid to become prime minister, in which he will announce plans for a "No 10 North".Speaking in Manchester, Burnham will set out a commitment for a "10-year mission"...
Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister
EPAChris MasonPolitical editor28 June 2026Andy Burnham will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" later and will promise to "lift Britain back up to where it should be". In an address at the People's History Museum in Manchester, the new MP...
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter28 June 2026, 12:04 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe Labour Party is united behind Andy Burnham as its next leader, two senior party figures have told the BBC.The party set out a timeline for a leadership contest following Prime Minister...
Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet
Elizabeth Glinka, West Midlands political editor and Elliot Ball, West Midlands28 June 2026, 07:05 BSTUpdated 49 minutes agoFormer defence minister Al Carns has said a major economics speech due to be given by Andy Burnham will help him decide whether to challenge the...
Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
David CampanalePhil KempPolitical correspondent8 hours agoThe Liberal Democrats are facing a call for an independent investigation into the deselection of one of their candidates before the last election.The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against...
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
PA MediaSean Seddon and Joseph Cassidy3 hours agoAndy Burnham will need a "Moscow test" for his policies if he becomes prime minister, the former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has said.Burnham, the favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime...
Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
LightRocket/Getty ImagesSean Seddon and Ewan Somerville27 June 2026, 00:43 BSTUpdated 58 minutes agoThe Home Office has vowed to introduce new "capped safe and legal" routes for refugees to come to the UK from later this year.The department said it would allow...
Mahmood restricts minister’s access to documents as Home Office row escalates
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett and Kate Whannel, Political reporters and Chris Mason, Political editor25 June 2026Updated 2 hours agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood is restricting one of her minister's access to government documents, in an escalation of a row over a...
Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter25 June 2026Updated 8 minutes agoThe Home Office is attempting to use three more military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers, as the government seeks to move people out of hotels.Three Ministry of Defence (MoD) sites in...
Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall
EPAChris MasonPolitical editor7 hours agoFor month after month, week after week, sometimes day after day, we have chronicled the unravelling of Sir Keir Starmer's government.Nonetheless, it still prompted a sharp intake of breath on Monday morning to be standing in...
Starmer and home secretary in row over minister’s future
Getty ImagesChris Mason, Political editor and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter13 minutes agoA row has broken out between Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the future of the Immigration Minister Mike Tapp.Tapp had written for the...
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