Mamdani-backed candidates shake up New York politics, oust two sitting congressmen
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's chosen candidates achieved notable victories in the primaries, significantly empowering the progressive faction within the Democratic Party. These triumphs included surprising defeats of incumbents and a crucial win in a pivotal congressional district, indicating a transformation in New York's political dynamics. Mamdani's focus on electing 'better Democrats' committed to the working class contrasts with establishment leaders who minimize the overall impact on the...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Iran Tensions to Political Endorsements
In a tumultuous week, Donald Trump made headlines with his comments on Iran, legislative battles in Congress, and significant political endorsements. As Trump navigates these challenges, the implications for both domestic and international politics remain profound.
Tension builds between Trump and Senate Republicans, putting GOP agenda on the line
Politics Tension builds between Trump and Senate Republicans, putting GOP agenda on the line June 23, 20265:43 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Sam Gringlas Conflict is escalating between President Trump and Senate Republicans Listen · 4:28 4:28 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Australia politics live: ‘Keep the flame of memory burning’, PM tells opening of new Australian War Memorial gallery
Anthony Albanese presided over ceremony in Canberra last night. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA major new gallery at the Australian War Memorial will keep the “flame of memory” burning for future generations, the prime minister told the opening ceremony in Canberra last night, Australian Associated Press reports.Anthony Albanese was among those on hand last night for the opening of the memorial’s atrium and Anzac Hall, a gallery that focuses m...
US Senate approves war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority
Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president’s military authorityUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing the conflict with Iran, delivering the president a significant but symbolic rebuke over a conflict that has proven unpopular with the US public.The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill C...
Donald Trump Emerges as Central Figure Amidst Rival Factions Shaping America's 250th Anniversary Celebrations
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Donald Trump has solidified his position as the leading figure in the Republican Party, navigating through rival factions vying for influence. The upcoming anniversary is not just a national celebration, but a battleground for ideological supremacy within American politics.
MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’UK politics live – latest updatesDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, is being urged by MPs to run against Andy Burnham to spark a Labour leadership contest and avoid a “coronation”.The MP for Bristol North West is understood to be reluctant to run but sources said he would look at Burnham’s economic plans first, including plans for public control of utilities. C...
Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live
Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’Good morning. Nothing is inevitable in life, but it is now all-but-certain that Andy Burnham will become the next Labour leader. There are still more than two weeks before the nominations for the leadership open on Thursday 9 July but – unless the Mail on Sunday can somehow unearth some surprise scandal about how Burnham has fathered a secret lovechild while also taking brib...
How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today
How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today
Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess
Europe Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess June 23, 20262:12 AM ET By The Associated Press Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during his ruling Conservative Party's final election campaign rally at the Copper Box Arena in London, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minist...
Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics
Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEnda McClaffertyBBC News NI political editorPA MediaOn Monday, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of all 18 sex abuse charges he facedJeffrey Donaldson is spending his first night behind bars in Maghaberry Prison.It is a place he knows well having visited it many times as the local MP.But never did he think one day that cell door would close behind him and his liberty would be gon...
Trump breaks silence after Keir Starmer's teary exit revealing the 'two problems' that led to his ouster: 'This is not Winston Churchill'
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 NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 22:36, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 22:42, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Congress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskCongress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics DeskPlus, the latest on the talks to end the Iran war. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analy...
Ditching Net Zero 'would be best gain from Brexit' as staying in EU would have left Britain 'trapped by green politics'
Ditching Net Zero would deliver the biggest Brexit dividend of all, an energy consultant has said, ten years after the historic referendum to leave the EU. Rupert Darwall believes the former consensus on climate targets has been shattered and says the race to power AI will further widen these fault lines. Staying in the EU would have left Britain “trapped by green politics”, he says. But, on the outside, the country would be able to ditch Net Zero targets with a single Act of Parliament. This me...
Australia politics live: NSW to lower road toll cap and Queensland to promise infrastructure in today’s state budgets
Weekly toll cap in NSW to fall from $60 to $50 for one year. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.It’s a busy day for political types. Canberra is hurtling towards its winter break as Labor scrambles to do deals to get its major tax and NDIS reforms through the Senate. Continue reading...
Judge dismisses DoJ subpoenas against Walz and other Minnesota officials
Federal judge rules subpoenas linked to immigration crackdown ‘issued for unlawful reasons’US politics live – latest updatesA federal judge agreed to quash the US federal government’s subpoenas of leaders in Minnesota issued during the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown on the state earlier this year.The US Department of Justice issued subpoenas to the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, the attorney general, Keith Ellison, the Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, and other local off...
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. The Guardian explains how we got here and what challenges await Starmer’s successorUK politics live – latest updatesBritain is to get its fifth prime minister in four years after the current incumbent of Downing Street, Keir Starmer, announced on Monday that he would resign.It was widely expected and comes after months of mounting pressure on Starmer, who led the Labour party to a landslide victory in the 2024 UK general election but...
Trump warns of 10-year jail time for attack on his $15 million Reflecting Pool renovation
Trump warns of 10-year jail time for attack on his $15 million Reflecting Pool renovation SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 16:19, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 16:20, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's life in politics: From DUP leader to convicted child sex abuser10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJayne McCormackPolitical correspondent, BBC News NIPA MediaSir Jeffrey Donaldson's political career is a tale of two Good Fridays – the first a pivotal turning point, the second a shocking end.It was in 1998, the day the peace deal - the Good Friday Agreement - was signed, bringing an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland, that he walked out of talks over t...
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, leadership contest awaits
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said it was clear that his party wanted him to go.He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on July 9."The question my party is asking now is whether I am...