Politics
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Iran war costs soar past $29bn as truce teeters
• Before taking off on long-awaited China trip, Trump vows to ‘win peacefully or otherwise’• Tehran expands Hormuz control as EU mulls post-war naval mission• Wall Street Journal claims UAE launched strikes on Iranian energy facility last month• Pakistan pushes China, Azerbaijan on ME peace; earns p...
Nebraska's Pillen wins Republican renomination in bid for second term as governor
Republican Gov. Jim Pillen tops five challengers in Nebraska's GOP gubernatorial primary to win his party's 2026 nomination, the Associated Press reports.
House GOP launches new task force, probes alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio
House Republicans launched a new oversight task force, beginning with an investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud by Ohio home health companies.
House GOP launches new task force, probes alleged $250B Medicaid fraud in Ohio
House Republicans launched a new Oversight task force, beginning with an investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud by Ohio home health companies.
Republican Ricketts wins GOP primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska's GOP Senate primary, setting up an expected competitive general election against independent Dan Osborn.
Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska's GOP Senate primary, setting up an expected competitive general election against independent Dan Osborn.
Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid
Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor arrested at an anti-ICE protest, won re-election Tuesday with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff election.
Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’
Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now
Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.
Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues
Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.
Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash
Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' and 'lynchman' after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Alabama lawmaker Juandalynn Givan launches blistering attack on Justice Clarence Thomas, calling him an "Uncle Tom" over redistricting ruling.
Awkward moment kicks off interview with ex-Biden adviser, drawing derision for Dem California gov candidate
California governor candidate Xavier Becerra is facing criticism after asking a reporter for a profile piece and not a gotcha interview before a sit-down.
Labour must fulfil promise to introduce clean air act, charities urge
Party held out prospect of act while in opposition but plan did not make it into election manifestoMinisters should bring forward a new clean air act that would ban wood burning, clear diesel vehicles from the roads and force councils to cut pollution, a group of more than 60 charities have urged be...
Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.
Starmer to meet Streeting as leadership crisis divides Labour
The meeting comes after four ministers resigned and more than 80 Labour MPs called for Sir Keir to go.
Dems’ latest Virginia redistricting scheme draws mockery amid major court filing blunder
Democrats are facing Republican ridicule from a former prosecutor after reportedly filing their Virginia redistricting appeal to the wrong Supreme Court
PM to meet with Streeting ahead of King's Speech
Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet with mooted leadership rival Wes Streeting in Downing Street this morning – just hours before the government's agenda for the coming year is laid out in the King's Speech.
Hegseth dismisses ‘foolish’ US stockpile concerns as Iran conflict tests munitions
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says U.S. munitions are not depleted, pushing back on reports of strained weapons stockpiles after the Iran conflict.
Starmer hopes to regain momentum with unveiling of dozens of bills in king’s speech
Planned legislation includes housing, immigration and energy measures, and comes amid awkwardness with the palace over Charles’s roleKeir Starmer will attempt to regain the political initiative on Wednesday as his government announces a package of 35 bills for the next parliamentary session, coverin...
Dem House hopeful tied to district’s secret sex-abuse settlements after touting transparency record
Progressive House hopeful Randy Villegas ran on transparency when he wanted to be a school board member, but he subsequently was on the board that approved settlements in multiple sex-abuse cases.
Million-dollar SNAP food stamp fraud scheme in Walz's backyard sparks outrage: 'Cruel joke'
A Minnesota man allegedly defrauded SNAP taxpayers of over $1 million by using others' EBT cards to buy and resell goods, authorities say in charges.
Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as first minister of Wales
Ap Iorwerth says it is "the greatest privilege of my life" to be Plaid's first Welsh government leader.