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Trump seizes on New Jersey election error to boost misleading fraud claims
Trump amplified claims of widespread noncitizen voter registration following a New Jersey disclosure about a software error that resulted in 6,600 noncitizens being registered, though fewer than 400 voted.
Montana Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s guilty verdict thrown out
A Montana judge vacated the guilty verdict against former Senate President Jason Ellsworth after jurors were inadvertently provided sealed exhibits during deliberations in an official misconduct case.
Trump administration to unveil latest stage of aggressive trade policy
The Trump administration plans to announce new trade measures Thursday as existing tariffs expire Friday, following a February Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many prior tariffs.
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
The House approved a second resolution calling for U.S. withdrawal from hostilities with Iran, passing 214-208 in a symbolic rebuke to President Trump over an unauthorized conflict.
Secret Service agent on Vance’s detail under investigation
A Secret Service agent protecting Vice President JD Vance faces investigation after allegedly leaking operational details about Vance’s planned helicopter trip to a media outlet.
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
More than 24 states sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it unlawfully conditioned federal disaster funding on compliance with election and immigration policy changes.
Democrats say Social Security boss’ message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law’s benefits
Democratic senators accused Social Security’s commissioner of misusing official resources to promote misleading statements about Republican tax legislation’s benefits to seniors ahead of midterm elections.
Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
The Senate health committee postponed a vote on CDC director nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz, with the panel planning to vote next week after a family emergency affected Republican attendance.
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
The government withdrew subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its legal approach as failing to follow required procedures for compelling journalist testimony.
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
ReutersBy Chris Mason, Political editor and Isabella Allen, Senior Political Producer6 hours agoThe prime minister has given a heavy hint that there will be an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup.Thomas Tuchel's team will play Norway in the quarter-finals...
Met investigates donation to Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign
PA MediaJack FenwickPolitical correspondent7 hours agoPolice are investigating a donation given to Robert Jenrick's Conservative leadership campaign in 2024, BBC News understands.The Electoral Commission had reportedly been looking at claims £37,500 donated to...
Met investigates donation to Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign
PA MediaJack FenwickPolitical correspondent9 July 2026Police are investigating a donation given to Robert Jenrick's Conservative leadership campaign in 2024, BBC News understands.The Electoral Commission had reportedly been looking at claims £37,500 donated to...
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett, Political reporter and Iain Watson, Political correspondent8 hours agoA key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, a review has said.Sir Stephen Timms told the BBC...
Burnham’s last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
EPAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter8 July 2026Former Defence Minister Al Carns has said he will not stand for the Labour leadership and urged his party to get behind Andy Burnham.He told Sky News a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and in his...
Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer
HILLSBOROUGH INQUESTSNick EardleyPolitical correspondent8 July 2026A bill to create a Hillsborough Law is not expected to be back in Parliament until after the summer. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy told the Commons earlier that he expected the bill to return to...
Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer
HILLSBOROUGH INQUESTSNick EardleyPolitical correspondent8 July 2026A bill to create a Hillsborough Law is not expected to be back in Parliament until after the summer. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy told the Commons earlier that he expected the bill to return to...
Starmer to keep in touch with Trump after No 10
EPA/ShutterstockRichard Wheeler and Isabella Allen8 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has said he will keep in touch with US President Donald Trump after his time as prime minister ends.The pair developed a positive relationship in their opening months of working together,...
Why has Farage resigned and what happens next?
ReutersPaul Seddon, Political reporter and Kate Whannel, political reporter 6 July 2026Updated 2 hours agoReform UK leader Nigel Farage has quit as MP for Clacton so he can trigger a by-election to win back the Essex seat.This kind of election is normally only held...
Chris Mason: Farage called by-election from weak position – and it could backfire on him
PA MediaChris MasonPolitical editor8 July 2026, 12:33 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoNigel Farage's decision to trigger a by-election in his seat of Clacton in Essex took a bizarre twist this morning, when a man who dresses up as a bin and tells the world he lives on the...
Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
Shaun Whitmore/BBCLewis Adams, Simon Dedman, Essex political reporter and Jack Fenwick, Political correspondent8 July 2026, 14:53 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoNigel Farage has told the BBC his resignation as Clacton MP and decision to stand again in a by-election is not a...
Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: "Game on, Nige."Jonathan Harvey, the man who dresses as a bin, spoke to the BBC's...
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