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Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill
A special prosecutor dismissed all felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who faced accusations of threatening New Orleans officials over a court system dispute.
Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children face losing legal representation after the Trump administration cut funding to legal organizations and accelerated deportation proceedings, advocates warn.
Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections
A congressional plan to delay new endangered right whale protections until 2035 advanced with support from fishing industries, while environmentalists warn the extended moratorium could threaten the species’ survival.
‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing
Progressive Democrats held a hearing on Medicare for All legislation, with supporters including nurses and physicians arguing the current healthcare system requires transformation to address affordability and coverage gaps.
Jury finds Montana Sen. Jason Ellsworth guilty of official misconduct
A Helena jury found former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth guilty of misdemeanor criminal official misconduct for awarding $170,000 in no-bid contracts to a company represented by a long-time business associate.
Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Darline Graham announced she will seek a full term in South Carolina’s Senate seat, entering a crowded Republican primary following her appointment to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham.
RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration has paused over $1 billion in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance, marking an escalation in federal oversight of state healthcare spending.
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island’s government
The U.S. sent a cargo plane carrying 700 packages of food and hygiene supplies to Cuba, intended for distribution by Catholic groups while the government maintains sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
Wisconsin Democrats urge the state elections commission to allow absentee voters to cast new ballots after multiple gubernatorial candidates withdrew and re-entered the race ahead of the August 11 primary.
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
ReutersNick EardleyPolitical correspondent5 July 2026, 02:33 BSTUpdated 55 minutes agoNigel Farage's spokesman has denied fresh allegations the Reform UK leader may have broken parliamentary rules, after reports the MP failed to declare benefits provided by an ally...
Police leadership needs ‘ethical reset’, Lord Blunkett tells BBC
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura Kuenssberg, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg and Jessica Rawnsley4 July 2026The police service in England and Wales is "not good enough" and its leadership needs an...
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura KuenssbergWelcome to limbo land. Unless a meteorite crashes to earth, Scotland wins the World Cup after all, or the ravens leave the Tower, in just over a fortnight, Andy Burnham will walk up Downing Street as the 59th British prime...
Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent3 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham will have to spend just as much time dealing with global...
Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter3 July 2026, 18:10 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election if he becomes prime minister later this month.Taking part in an online Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit, one user...
Labour MPs seek cap on political donations
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter3 hours agoLabour MPs are proposing a cap on UK-based donations to political parties that they believe Andy Burnham will support in some form if he becomes the next prime minister.One Labour MP, Alex Sobel is putting forward a...
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
ReutersKate Wannel and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter2 July 2026Updated 22 minutes agoAndy Burnham, who is widely expected to take over as prime minister later this month, has said there is "some room" for movement on tax.In an interview with LBC, Burnham suggested...
Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter2 July 2026, 13:06 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham is meeting the leaders of the trade unions which help fund the Labour Party, as he looks for support ahead of his expected premiership.The meeting is being held at the...
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedPaul SeddonPolitical reporter2 July 2026, 13:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoSir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff has conceded that Labour failed to properly prepare for power in...
Government ‘looking at every route’ to deport grooming leader
GMPJonny HumphriesNorth West2 July 2026, 10:20 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoGovernment ministers have said officials are "exploring every option" to have the leader of a Rochdale grooming gang deported. Shabir Ahmed was jailed for 22 years in August 2012, but his victims...
Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions
ReutersIan Aikman40 minutes agoSir Keir Starmer will make a formal apology on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales.An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with...
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending ‘mess’ for Burnham
PA MediaJennifer McKiernan and Brian WheelerPolitical reporters1 July 2026, 10:00 BSTUpdated 18 minutes agoConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan, saying outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer...
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