Category: Politics
Trump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators
The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.
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House Votes to Rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America, Taking a Symbolic Step
The legislation was all but certain to die in the Senate, but the move put the Republican-led House on the record supporting President Trump’s nomencl [...]
Intelligence Agencies Increase Focus on Greenland, U.S. Officials Say
A growing number of reports about the island have been included in information circulated in the executive branch and Congress, officials said.
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Republicans Writing Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Face Risks on Medicaid
Representatives from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut [...]
Reform Lancashire County Council victory prompts ‘join a union’ warning
Bill JacobsLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLCCA councillor has highlighted comments from the party's leadership on working from home, cutting costs a [...]
Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts
Joshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing rebellion by Labour MPs over planned welfare cuts some have warn [...]
Reform UK picks ex-police officer to lead Lincolnshire council
Reform UK has chosen a retired police officer to lead Lincolnshire County Council.Councillor Sean Matthews, who represents Tattershall Castle, spent 2 [...]
John Swinney says he will not support assisted in Scotland
Glenn CampbellBBC Scotland Political EditorGetty ImagesJohn Swinney's decision not to support the legislation could sway come undecided MSPsFirst Mini [...]
UK interest rates cut to 4.25% by Bank of England
Michael Race & Faisal IslamBusiness reporter & Economics editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesInterest rates have been cut for the fourth time in the p [...]
Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.
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What could be in the UK-US tariff deal?
Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe US and the UK are expected to announce a deal to reduce tariffs later.It's thought US Pre [...]
Carla Denyer won’t seek re-election as Green Party co-leader
Becky MortonPolitical reporterJeff Overs/BBCCarla Denyer has announced she will not stand again as co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, [...]
Migrants Are Skipping Medical Care, Fearing ICE, Doctors Say
Since President Trump announced plans for mass deportations and rescinded protections for hospitals and clinics, health care facilities have seen a ju [...]
A Salacious Saga Engulfs the Virginia G.O.P. and Weakens Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s failure to push out the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor over a scandal involving explicit photos showed the party’s d [...]