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A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
President Trump imposed new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court blocked his preferred legal approach, demonstrating continued commitment to the trade policy despite public disapproval.
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Trump announced a formal investigation into EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined U.S. tech companies including Google, Apple, and Meta billions of dollars.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in a competitive Democratic Senate primary against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed, giving Stevens a boost before early voting begins.
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants based on the political identity of states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of bombing, while diplomatic efforts accelerate to prevent full-scale conflict. Both nations are exploring negotiations centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz with new shipping arrangements.
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’
President Trump has revived Cold War-era rhetoric warning of a communist menace, citing recent electoral success by candidates identifying as democratic socialists, though critics and supporters debate the accuracy of the characterization.
‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence
Over 330,000 Haitian immigrants face loss of temporary protected status under the Trump administration, with concerns about family separation and deportation to an unsafe country.
Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress
House Republicans passed war spending and military budgets before recess, but faced embarrassment when four GOP dissident lawmakers joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution opposing Iran operations.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries unveils an affordability-focused agenda Sunday in Pennsylvania as Democrats launch their 100-day push to the midterm elections seeking House control.
MPs expected to approve long-delayed ‘Hillsborough Law’
ReutersRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoMPs are expected to approve the long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law' later, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.The legislation would impose a duty on public authorities and officials to tell the...
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 11:51 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoReform UK's Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" over Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been "downgraded".Robert...
A bin, a Fox and a fish finger: The candidates fighting Clacton
PA MediaAndrew SinclairEast of England political editor10 July 2026Updated 1 hour agoThe main Westminster parties have decided not to stand against Reform UK in the Clacton by-election. But plenty of other candidates have declared their intention to stand. Here is the...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor2 hours agoThere is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news about...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor14 July 2026There is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news...
Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland and Vicky Wong13 July 2026Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light, officers say.A white British man, 28, from Rotherham, South...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations, the MP for Makerfield...
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime minister
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next Labour leader after securing nominations from the majority of the party's MPs.The MP for Makerfield has been backed by 349 MPs - making it...
Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and James Gregory, Political reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to help deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the deportation of...
Mahmood sets out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 41 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 19:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations,...
What we know about Andy Burnham’s policies
EPA/Shutterstock19 June 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's prime minister next week, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.It means the former mayor of Greater Manchester will enter Downing Street...
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