Politics
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Trump, Xi meet in Beijing for high-stakes summit
US President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People for a high-stakes summit. The two leaders shook hands after Trump arrived in a motorcade to the steps, where a US delegation, including US State Secretary Marco Rubio, War Secretary Pete Hegseth and busines...
It never ends: GOP moves to fund border; Democrats blast Trump spending
Congressional Republicans moved to fund border security while Democrats objected to added Trump security funds to extend DHS funding in Congress.
It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending
Republicans move to fund border security while Democrats object to added Trump security funds, prolonging DHS funding in Congress.
Vance turns up heat on states with federal cash threat over Medicaid fraud crackdown
Vice President JD Vance threatens to cut anti-fraud funding to states that don't prosecute Medicaid fraud, singling out California, New York and Hawaii.
Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a Labour leadership challenge as early as Thursday.
Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs
Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.
Keir Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech
King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within LabourKeir Starmer attempted to reassert his authority over his restive party on Wednesday, announcing his plans for the next parliamentary session even as speculation grew that he would be challenged ...
'Chaos' to come, warns PM if Streeting triggers leadership race today
The prime minister has warned there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into a leadership contest, as he faces a seemingly imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Streeting poised to strike: Contest to replace Starmer could be triggered today
The Labour Party could be plunged into a leadership contest today as the prime minister faces an imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Arrest of gang member convicted of murder puts Dem state's sanctuary policies on blast
CBP partnered with local law enforcement recently to detain a gang-affiliated Mexican national with a violent criminal history, including second-degree murder.
Final tranche of Mandelson files expected to be released next week
A potentially final dump of "Mandelson files" is expected next week, piling more pressure on Sir Keir Starmer as he battles to survive as prime minister.
Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher
Capitol Hill lawmakers clash over Trump's proposed federal gas tax suspension as gas prices hit $4.51 a gallon amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Democrats caught on camera coaching candidate on how to be 'authentic' in 2026 messaging
Democrats accidentally revealed behind-the-scenes campaign coaching in an unclipped promo featuring Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania's Bob Brooks.
Vance confronted about 2028 ambitions after Trump teases 'dream team' Rubio ticket
Vice President JD Vance responded to Trump's 2028 split ticket tease with Rubio, saying he dislikes discussing future political ambitions.
Vance confronted over 2028 ambitions after Trump teases 'dream team' Rubio ticket
Vice President JD Vance responds to Trump's 2028 split ticket tease with Rubio, saying he least likes discussing future political ambitions.
Who's in Wales' first ever Plaid Cymru government?
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers.
PTI defends MNA Iqbal Afridi’s son over asylum move, assails govt’s ‘oppression’
ISLAMABAD: PTI on Wednesday defended MNA Iqbal Afridi’s son, who surrendered his passport and sought asylum in a European country, saying he had no other option left to prevent detention and harassment. The matter came to light during a recent meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on I...
Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose himWes Streeting is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer on Thursday if the health secretary can secure the support of enough MPs to trigger a contest.Streeting’s move to force ...
Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far
Trump arrived in Beijing with a red carpet ceremony ahead of talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade tensions and the ongoing war with Iran.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chairman by the Senate to replace Jerome Powell, ushering in a new era at the central bank.
ICE drops ‘uncontrolled’ fraud bombshell involving thousands of foreign students, ‘phantom employees’
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says over 10,000 foreign students are connected to suspect employers in a massive STEM OPT visa fraud scheme.
Trump keeps secret Vance letter in Resolute Desk if crisis erupts, official reveals
Gorka reveals Trump left a letter addressed to VP JD Vance in the Resolute Desk drawer with a plan should Vance ever need to succeed the president.
Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or ‘this generation’s David Miliband’?
Health secretary’s lack of challenge had reassured Starmer and his allies – but then briefings about a speculative Thursday launch emergedAs the unofficial political truce of the king’s speech approached, with still no sign of a leadership challenge from Wes Streeting, some of his Labour colleagues ...
'No indication' Andes strain of hantavirus has mutated: EU agency
The European Union’s health agency (ECDC) said on Wednesday there was nothing to suggest that the Andes strain of hantavirus had mutated following a deadly outbreak of the illness on a cruise ship. The deaths of three passengers from a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise from Argentina to Cape Verd...