Congress to join NC’s Jantar Mantar protest on Monday, BJP plans secretariat gherao
Jammu and Kashmir politics intensifies as the National Conference plans a protest in New Delhi. The Congress party announced its participation in the proposed sit-in demonstration. Meanwhile, the BJP has scheduled a protest against the current government's alleged corruption. Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone questioned the timing and motives behind the protest. He suggested an assembly session and an all-party delegation instead of street protests.
The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
Politics The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws July 17, 20262:59 PM ET By Rachel Treisman Treasury unveils commemorative coin featuring Trump's face Listen · 1:52 1:52 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young
Exclusive: Grants are part of controversial package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politicsDonald Trump’s state department intends to allocate $12m to organisations in the UK founded by the prominent Conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young, the Guardian can reveal.The intended grants, revealed in US government documents, are part of a package of support for European groups viewed favourably by the Trump administration. Some former US officials have criticised the...
What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us
The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populismUK politics live – latest updatesNearing the end of his speech accepting the Labour leadership, Andy Burnham paused. “I know what to do,” he said. “I have a plan.” Perhaps he does. But even after half an hour of dense rhetoric, it is still not especially clear what this is.Burnham, who will become prime minister on Monday after this formal party coronation, is a politician who runs largely on v...
Burnham finally answers the burning question: how does he take his tea?
Incoming PM has deigned to answer some quickfire TikTok questions – also revealing his stance on socks with sandalsUK politics live – latest updatesIt was Tony Blair who wrote that the “leader sets out for the people what they need and not simply what they want. Otherwise, the leader is just a follower”.The incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, must have been channelling his predecessor when this week he started to set out his views on the big issues facing the UK: should milk go in the cup bef...
Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding July 17, 20267:27 AM ET By Brittney Melton Trump Rehashes Election Fraud Claims, Politics Of Trump's Speech, Texas Flooding Listen · 13:40 13:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
China rejects Trump’s claims of election interference as ‘pure fabrication’ – US politics live
Democrats also criticize speech as ‘lies and long-debunked conspiracies’Sign up for US News Breaking emailTrump makes unverified claims of China ‘election meddling’Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.Donald Trump used a 25-minute primetime televised address on Thursday to make unverified claims about China interfering with the 2020 presidential election and cast extraordinary doubts on the integrity of the US electoral process. Continue reading...
What will the Pentagon begin screening 'war fighters' for? The quiz knows
What will the Pentagon begin screening 'war fighters' for? The quiz knows July 17, 20265:02 AM ET Holly J. Morris From left: Erica Schwartz, Sam Neill, Pete Hegseth. Finn Gomez/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Finn Gomez/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images After a two-week vacation, the quiz is back with silly questions about Jurassic Park, U.K. politics, conspiracy theories, Pete Hegseth and n...
Burnham to say his government will be ‘unashamedly Labour’ in first speech as party leader – UK politics live
‘Special conference’ to take place at noon where Burnham will be formally announced as Labour leaderGood morning. Today the Labour party is going to formally announce at a “special conference” that Andy Burnham is its new leader. We will get a speech from Burnham at that event, and then he is expected to give another speech at an event later this afternoon.As Kiran Stacey and Rowena Mason report, in his special conference speech Burnham will say he will lead a government that will have the ‘cour...
Jill Biden claims Joe would be ‘excoriated’ if he did what’s happening in current White House
Former first lady Jill Biden sat down with "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg in June to promote her memoir, "A View from the East Wing," and to discuss her life, politics, and media. Biden was asked about how the press covered her husband's presidential term, and she didn't hold back.Goldberg, who moderated the 92nd Street Y event in New York City last month, asked whether the former first lady believes the press covered former President Joe Biden's four years in office fairly.Hesitating in her...
Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words
Politics Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words July 16, 20261:10 PM ET Bobby Allyn A person cleans the teleprompter before President Trump spoke at a conference in Miami Beach, Fla. on March 27, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press Federal regulators are in settlement talks with President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, who is alleged to have made nearly $100,000 on the predic...
Burnham too influenced by ‘vested interests’ to offer change, Polanski says
Exclusive: Green party launches pushback against idea that next PM will have more left-leaning agenda than StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is “too in hock to vested interests” to offer real change, Zack Polanski has said as the Greens launched a pushback against the incoming prime minister, portraying him as cautious and weak on such areas as wealth taxes, Gaza and rent controls.Under Polanski’s leadership the Green party in England and Wales has more than tripled its member...
How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do listUK politics live – latest updatesWildfires cast a pall of smoke this week over Greater Manchester, whose former mayor Andy Burnham stands on the threshold of No 10. Amid three UK heatwaves so far this year, which have killed thousands of people in England and Wales, damaged harvests and left children crying in classrooms, the new prime minister’s plans for the climate crisis remain a...
UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers
Move raises questions over position of the head of the Maritime and Coastguard AgencyUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have U-turned on plans to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay after coming in for intense criticism over the plan.The announcement, made by the maritime minister in parliament on Thursday, was described as a huge win for coastguards many of whom had said they would reduce their hours or leave the service altogether if the government had pushed ahead....
Kai Trump says politics is 'not my thing,' hopes to inspire next generation through her vlogs
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump who is set to play collegiate golf for the Miami Hurricanes, spoke at the ESPYs on Wednesday about showing her life through her video blog.Trump has given her followers and supporters of the president and inside look at what it’s like to be a part of the first family while she navigates her own life.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!"Honestly, I kind of stay out of politics completely. It’s just not...
Dimon shares list of leadership traits that he wants to see in JPMorgan's next CEO
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon detailed extensive leadership requirements for his successor. He emphasized a blend of analytical skills, work ethic, and human qualities. The next leader must navigate global politics and understand complex back-office functions. Dimon expressed confidence in the bank's deep talent pool for the transition. He currently has no immediate plans for retirement from his leadership role.
Bristol declared ‘city of harm reduction’ as Greens seek less punitive drug policy
Councillors pass motion that paves way to setting up drugs-consumption facility where users can be helped and treatedUK politics live – latest updatesBristol has been formally declared a “city of harm reduction”, with local politicians pledging to focus on helping and treating users of illegal drugs rather than punishing them.Green councillors, who lead the city council, said the declaration was a clear signal that public health rather than criminal justice solutions were needed to tackle the UK...
Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
Senate Democrats block advancement of defense bill to protest Trump’s hostilities with Iran
Chuck Schumer says Republicans are ‘ignoring the nation’s most urgent national security crisis’ amid US exchange of fire with IranUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenate Democrats on Tuesday blocked the advancement of a must-pass defense bill in protest of Donald Trump’s resumption of hostilities with Iran.The hold up of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) comes amid the fiercest exchange in fire between the countries in weeks, which has...