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US appeals court rejects Trump bid to redetain Georgetown scholar arrested by ICE
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to redetain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who was arrested by ICE for alleged pro-Palestinian social media posts.
Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs
Trump’s administration announced new tariffs on over 80 countries citing forced labor concerns, drawing Democratic criticism that the justification serves as a pretext for broader trade policy goals.
Two dozen states sue Trump White House for politicizing Fema disaster aid
Twenty-five Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it unlawfully tied federal disaster aid to voting verification mandates and immigration enforcement requirements.
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration launched a campaign to recruit military veterans as truck drivers to replace immigrant drivers who lost licenses in a licensing crackdown this year.
Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries
Democrats voted to keep South Carolina first in their 2028 primary calendar, moving up Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia to follow, aiming to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base.
Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith over alleged false statements made during congressional testimony last year regarding phone records gathering efforts.
The Hegseth budget: defense secretary’s $1.5tn ask reveals military-industrial chaos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, including a $454 billion increase and $67 billion in emergency funds, marking unprecedented peacetime defense spending levels.
Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
The Trump administration is pursuing changes to federal historic preservation rules that critics say would weaken protections for over 100,000 properties nationwide, potentially expediting controversial construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people enslaved by the Muscogee Nation filed a federal lawsuit seeking to force tribal leaders to issue citizenship cards following a tribal court ruling in July 2025.
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...
Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
PAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter4 hours agoDeputy 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...
Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next prime minister
ReutersBecky Morton, Political reporter and Brian Wheeler, Political reporter14 May 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham now looks set to be the 59th prime minister of the UK after Labour MPs backed him to take over as their party leader.He will not be the first...
Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
EPAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026A major review of the main disability benefit in England and Wales is considering whether claimants could be offered alternative support instead of cash payments in some cases.Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading the...
Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
EPAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026A major review of the main disability benefit in England and Wales is considering whether claimants could be offered alternative support instead of cash payments in some cases.Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading the...
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
Getty ImagesJack FenwickPolitical correspondent10 July 2026The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.The Times...
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
Getty ImagesJack FenwickPolitical correspondent10 July 2026The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.The Times...
Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
Tendring District CouncilSimon DedmanEssex political reporter10 July 2026The by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13 August.The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main...
Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
Tendring District CouncilSimon DedmanEssex political reporter10 July 2026The by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13 August.The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main...
Police investigating Reform donations – reports
Getty Images10 July 2026, 07:30 BSTUpdated 23 minutes agoThe police are investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security, the Times newspaper...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
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