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Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier wounded by a stray bullet during a White House shooting in May announced plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million, alleging inadequate protection of bystanders.
Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
A Mexican tourist on a valid visa was struck and killed by a truck in Florida while fleeing from immigration agents, marking the third fatal encounter with ICE in roughly a week.
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
A federal prosecutor fired by the Trump administration less than an hour after being sworn in sued Tuesday, challenging the administration’s authority to remove judicially appointed U.S. attorneys.
US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows
US immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June, marking the highest number since Trump took office, with over 590,600 deported since January 2025, according to newly released government data.
Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his businesses in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 documentary.
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Trump will attend a dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in Middle East operations at Dover Air Force Base, marking his third such ceremony since the war in Iran began in February.
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
President Trump is campaigning extensively for midterm candidates in 2026 despite his low approval ratings, a strategy that defies historical precedent and aims to energize his core supporters in competitive races.
Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats’ Senate candidate in Maine
Troy Jackson, a former Maine state legislator, has emerged as the frontrunner to become the Democratic Senate nominee after several rivals withdrew ahead of a July 25 convention.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s state primary
Arizona Republicans will select a gubernatorial nominee Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November, with the race considered a top takeover opportunity for Republicans in the midterm environment.
Why Starmer’s defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
PA MediaJack FenwickPolitical correspondent30 June 2026Updated 29 minutes agoIn the moments before the government unveiled its Defence Investment Plan, the two men who have overseen its progress shared a quiet moment in the House of Commons chamber.John Healey, who...
Chris Mason: Starmer’s defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront
ReutersChris MasonPolitical editor1 July 2026, 06:09 BSTUpdated 46 minutes agoIf, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes prime minister next month, he will inherit a £4.7bn bill to deliver the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, and that is before he worries about how to...
Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published
Getty ImagesRichard WheelerPolitical reporter29 June 2026Updated 2 hours agoA long-delayed military spending plan will be published on Tuesday, with Sir Keir Starmer saying it would keep Britain "safe and secure long into the future".The Ministry of Defence said the...
New ‘No 10 North’ plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedKate WhannelPolitical reporter29 June 2026, 14:17 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoA new Downing Street team based in Manchester and labelled 'No 10 North' will "oversee the biggest...
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Getty ImagesHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent1 hour agoAndy Burnham tried and failed to become prime minister twice before. He is now three weeks away from moving into Downing Street.It was Burnham's decade away from Westminster as the mayor of Greater...
White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
Getty ImagesVanessa Clarke, Education reporter and Kate McGough, Education reporter29 June 2026, 01:21 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoOnce-in-a-generation reforms are needed to fix an education system that "is not serving the interests of white working-class children", an...
Burnham to give mayors more power in 10-year plan to transform economy
EPASean Seddon5 hours agoAndy Burnham will give a major policy speech later, his first since launching a bid to become prime minister, in which he will announce plans for a "No 10 North".Speaking in Manchester, Burnham will set out a commitment for a "10-year mission"...
Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister
EPAChris MasonPolitical editor28 June 2026Andy Burnham will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" later and will promise to "lift Britain back up to where it should be". In an address at the People's History Museum in Manchester, the new MP...
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter28 June 2026, 12:04 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe Labour Party is united behind Andy Burnham as its next leader, two senior party figures have told the BBC.The party set out a timeline for a leadership contest following Prime Minister...
Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet
Elizabeth Glinka, West Midlands political editor and Elliot Ball, West Midlands28 June 2026, 07:05 BSTUpdated 49 minutes agoFormer defence minister Al Carns has said a major economics speech due to be given by Andy Burnham will help him decide whether to challenge the...
Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
David CampanalePhil KempPolitical correspondent8 hours agoThe Liberal Democrats are facing a call for an independent investigation into the deselection of one of their candidates before the last election.The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against...
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
PA MediaSean Seddon and Joseph Cassidy3 hours agoAndy Burnham will need a "Moscow test" for his policies if he becomes prime minister, the former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has said.Burnham, the favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime...
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