Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s former chief of staff, to be questioned by MPs
Exclusive: McSweeney summoned by foreign affairs select committee in rare step, as Mandelson vetting row continuesUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief of staff, has been summoned before the foreign affairs select committee as the Peter Mandelson vetting row continued to undermine Keir Starmer’s premiership.As MPs attempt to unravel the facts, McSweeney is to appear next Tuesday to respond to allegations that Downing Street put huge pressure on the...
Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm'
Politics Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm' April 22, 20266:42 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Michel Martin , Destinee Adams Hakeem Jeffries on implications of Virginia's Democrat-backed redistricting effort Listen · 7:34 7:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5794699/nx-s1-9739900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player...
Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’
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Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live
House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battleHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The vote to approve new congressional maps in Virgina could embolden Florida’s Republican-controlled state assembly to consider tit-for-tat changes to its own map, the House Democratic leader has said.If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime-pick up opportunities for De...
'70-80% of politicians watch ...':Pappu Yadav stokes fresh controversy, day after 'bedroom' sexist remark
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav courted fresh controversy by claiming 70-80% of politicians watch porn, while defending his earlier sexist remarks about women in politics. The Bihar State Women's Commission has sought an explanation from Yadav for his offensive statements, which have drawn widespread criticism.
Republican strategist on Trump's Cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda
Politics Republican strategist on Trump's Cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda April 22, 20264:41 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michel Martin Republican strategist on Trump's cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5793900/nx-s1-9739712" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Starmer to face MPs for first time since Olly Robbins’ Mandelson evidence – UK politics live
Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill has called for Robbins to be reinstated at the Foreign Office after his evidence to MPsGood morning. Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vetting row still dominating the Westminster agenda and – in the view of most observers familiar with the views of Labour MPs – the wagons of doom circling in, ever closer, on the Starmer premiership. In an ideal world, the fate of prime ministers would be decided by the big issues, not arcane scandals an...
Trump Extends Ceasefire But Hormuz Stays Closed | Insight with Haslinda Amin 04/22/2026
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FBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignationsThe FBI has launched social media campaigns to attract applicantsEric Tucker & Alanna Durkin RicherWednesday 22 April 2026 08:11 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:29605...
Sidhu & Sidhu send out mixed signals as Kaur goes aggressive, Navjot keeps Punjab guessing
While Kaur has re-entered the political arena with renewed intensity, her husband and former Punjab Congress chief, continues to maintain a formal distance from active politics. Yet, his recent public appearances and cryptic messaging hint that he may not be entirely out of the game.
‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizing
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizingPresident Donald Trump is among hundreds who are taking turns reading the entire Bible aloud over the course of a weekPeter Smith Wednesday 22 April 2026 06:50 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":t...
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Talks Falter | The China Show 4/22/2026
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'Sea of Green' could sweep London as half of voters mull backing Zack Polanski's party at May elections, poll
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Iranian IRGC hardliners 'heading' to UK, says Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid London arson attacks
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South vs North: When Nari Shakti politics re-opened a dangerous trust deficit
South vs North When Nari Shakti politics reopened a dangerous trust deficit
Caste makeup, Dravidian party duopoly dominate TN politics
Politics in Tamil Nadu continues to be dominated by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)| India News
Trump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farms
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farmsThe president claimed that wind farms ‘kill the birds’ and that Supreme Court justices have shown ‘very little loyalty’Brendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 04:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...
Virginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seats
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsVirginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seatsThis redistricting referendum also marks a setback for President Donald TrumpDavid A. Lieb Wednesday 22 April 2026 02:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":t...
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Politics Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton Updated on: April 21, 2026 / 9:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would g...
Joe Rogan claims Trump called him ‘very liberal’ after popular podcaster repeatedly criticized the war in Iran
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJoe Rogan claims Trump called him ‘very liberal’ after popular podcaster repeatedly criticized the war in IranRogan has criticized the administration over immigration raids, the Iran war, and the Epstein files, but he has remained close to the presidentJosh Marcus in San Francisco Wednesday 22 April 2026 01:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...