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Judge rules FDA restrictions on mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious
A federal judge ruled FDA restrictions on mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious, ordering the agency to reconsider rules limiting access to the abortion medication.
Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter
Former President Biden has dropped his lawsuit seeking to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews with his ghostwriter, clearing the way for congressional access to the material.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist or voters revert to 2020 preferences.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the first major primaries of the year, featuring the most expensive Senate primary in history headed to a runoff and multiple competitive House races.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open-seat primaries that drew approximately $125 million in combined spending, making it an unusually expensive contest for the state.
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 winning their races. The results highlighted Mamdani’s rising political influence within the party.
Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback
The Trump administration is pursuing voting rule changes and increased federal election oversight, facing legal challenges and criticism from state officials and Democrats who characterize the moves as threatening election integrity.
British-born man living in US since age of nine held by ICE under threat of deportation
A British-born man who moved to the US at age nine and lived there for two decades has been detained by ICE and faces deportation after minor criminal convictions disqualified him from protected status.
Judge orders Hegseth to explain US military’s new testosterone policy
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to explain why it is offering testosterone replacement therapy to older male soldiers while maintaining restrictions on hormone treatment for transgender troops.
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Getty ImagesZahra Fatima12 July 2026, 11:45 BSTUpdated 57 minutes agoPolice investigating the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe say there is "nothing to suggest it was politically motivated".Devon and Cornwall Police added they are not looking for anyone else in...
Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter12 July 2026A key adviser to Andy Burnham has said he will be focused on "dealing with the cost of living in the short term" if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Former Labour minister Miatta Fahnbulleh told the BBC she...
Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter12 July 2026A key adviser to Andy Burnham has said he will be focused on "dealing with the cost of living in the short term" if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Former Labour minister Miatta Fahnbulleh told the BBC she...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe
Getty ImagesHarry Sekulich11 July 2026Updated 5 hours agoPolice say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe."The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody," a statement from Devon and...
Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
BBC NewsZahra Fatima11 July 2026, 14:17 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAnn Widdecombe was attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe.The 78-year-old former Conservative minister was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon at 11:40 BST...
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg11 July 2026Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern...
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg11 July 2026Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
ReutersMichael Sheils McNamee10 July 2026, 15:45 BSTUpdated 23 minutes agoA 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former MP and government minister Ann Widdecombe.Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the man, who is a white...
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedTom McArthur10 July 2026, 16:50 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoPolice have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and a 26-year-old white British man has been...
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter10 July 2026Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says Labour under an Andy Burnham government will be "faster and bolder".She was speaking after 322 Labour MPs nominated Burnham as their next leader, leaving him one short of it being...
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter10 July 2026Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says Labour under an Andy Burnham government will be "faster and bolder".She was speaking after 322 Labour MPs nominated Burnham as their next leader, leaving him one short of it being...
Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
PAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict was "problematic" and Sir Keir Starmer had got the party off to a "bad start" on the issue when it was in opposition.In the early...
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