These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it
Politics These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it June 19, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Ashley Lopez These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it Audio will be available later today.
Poll: Americans see improved race relations since 2020, but divisions remain
Politics NewsPoll: Americans see improved race relations since 2020, but divisions remainA new NBC News poll finds Americans are split over the state of race relations, but more say they are good than did in 2020, amid that year’s racial justice protests.Protesters gather outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, N.J., on June 12.Michael M. Santiago / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Bridget Bowman, Annelise Hanson, Lauren Zola and Ben Ka...
Andy Burnham's 'King Of North' Politics Will Be Tested If He Becomes UK PM
After winning a seat in parliament for his local area of Makerfield, Burnham, 56, hopes to ride a level of popularity rarely enjoyed by politicians to become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade.
Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran
He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald Trump’s first recorded foray into politics was sparked by the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran, which saw 52 American diplomats held incommunicado for 444 days. Continue reading...
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Politics Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain June 19, 20263:48 AM ET By The Associated Press Andy Burnham, Britain's Labour candidate for Makerfield, gestures in front of supporters during the by-election in Makerfield, England, Thursday, June 18, 2026 where voters are choosing a new lawmaker with Andy Burnham of the Labour Party as the leading contender. Jon Super/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Super/AP LONDON — Labour's Andy Bu...
"Why No Sedition Case?" K Kavitha Slams Pawan Kalyan Over 'Terrorist' Remark
K Kavitha strongly criticised Pawan Kalyan and the BJP, claiming that the BJP was "using the Jana Sena leader to gain a foothold" in Telangana politics.
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Size of victory in Makerfield byelection has many allies hoping former Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within daysUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of the majorit...
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Size of victory in Makerfield byelection has many allies hoping former Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within daysUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of the majorit...
How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live updates• Full report: Burnham wins by huge majorityAfter Andy Burnham’s seismic victory in Makerfield, his prospects of becoming prime minister in short order look significantly higher than they did 24 hours ago.But there are many variables in that process – from whether he faces a rival such as Wes Streeting in a leadership contest, to whether Keir...
JD Vance turns on Israeli allies who are criticizing Trump's Iran deal: 'Wake up and smell reality'
JD Vance turns on Israeli allies who are criticizing Trump's Iran deal: 'Wake up and smell reality'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:49, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 06:49, 19 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for himJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSir John CurticeProfessor of politics, Strathclyde UniversityBBCAndy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election represents a remarkable personal success.Last year in the Runcorn by-election, Labour's vote fell by 14 points. Four months ago in Gorton & Denton, it collapsed by 25 points.In Makerfield itself, Labour were 20 points behind Reform in the local elections on 7 Ma...
'Praying for his good health & long life': PM Modi wishes Rahul on 56th birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday. Several Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Pawan Khera, lauded Gandhi's dedication to constitutional values, social justice, and his resilience in politics. Leaders from Kerala also highlighted his journey and outreach efforts.
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine yearsUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer’s premiership.The Greater Manchester mayor beat the Reform UK candidate, Robert Kenyon, and the new hardline Restore Britain party. Continue reading...
Obama Center ceremony begins with 'stolen land acknowledgement' as sheepish woke crowd applaud
Obama Center ceremony begins with 'stolen land acknowledgement' as sheepish woke crowd applaudSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 01:15, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 01:15, 19 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Dems raked in millions from employees at firms newly identified as 'Chinese military companies'
Democrats, among them some of the most recognizable names in politics, have accepted millions of dollars in campaign contributions from top employees at firms the Pentagon recently designated as "Chinese military companies" operating in the U.S.The Department of War on June 8 designated Alibaba, Baidu and BYD as "Chinese military companies," meaning that the three firms, in the eyes of the U.S. government, are providing assistance to the People’s Liberation Army through its military-civil fusion...
Tom Hanks jokingly swipes MS NOW's viewership while appearing live on-air with reporter
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks took a swing out of left field Thursday to poke fun at MS NOW while appearing live on the network.MS NOW correspondent Jacob Soboroff was reporting live from the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where some of the the biggest names in politics and entertainment gathered to launch the opening of former President Barack Obama's library and museum.Soboroff eyed the "Forrest Gump" star, who was busy hobnobbing with other attendees but eventually offered his time to...
Trump finds his Iran off-ramp in Versailles, but saves the big issues for later: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskTrump finds his Iran off-ramp in Versailles, but saves the big issues for later: From the Politics DeskPlus, comparing the Trump and Obama deals with Iran. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleSome Republican lawmakers raise concerns about U.S.-Iran deal17:57Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 18, 2026, 5:23 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politic...
Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asideThree economic heavyweights have been brought in to advise Andy Burnham as he attempts to reassure the markets before his possible return to parliament on Friday and challenge to Keir Starmer, Rowena Mason reports.Burnham is understood to be getting advice from Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England chief economist, as well as Richard Hughes, a former chair of the Office for Budget Respon...
Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step asidePolls have closed in Makerfield, Aberdeen South, and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, with the result in the north-west of England constituency byelection poised to decide the future of UK politics.The population of Makerfield, a constituency sitting just outside Wigan, has found itself at the centre of the British political world in recent weeks after Andy Burnham quit as mayor of Greater Man...
Tom Hanks, Oprah, Steven Spielberg turn Obama's presidential center opening into Hollywood's hottest ticket
Former President Barack Obama opened his long-awaited presidential center with a star-studded celebration that drew some of Hollywood’s biggest names.The star-studded guest list underscored Obama’s enduring influence beyond politics. Actors, musicians, athletes and public figures joined the former president to celebrate the opening of the center, which will house a museum, public gathering spaces and programs aimed at developing future generations of leaders.Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Chr...