White House says Donald Trump ‘did nothing wrong’ amid reports he showed classified map on plane in 2022 – US politics live
President also held on to record from his first term so sensitive only six people had access, says letter from leading Democrat on House judiciary committeeHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The White House says Donald Trump “did nothing wrong”, amid reports that he showed off a classifi...
Review of foreign financial interference in UK politics to be published, with ban on crypto donations expected – UK politics live
Ministers will publish review by Philip Rycroft, which will make recommendations relevant to all the political parties, todayGood morning. In December the government announced that Philip Rycroft, a former permanent secretary at the Brexit department, will lead a review into foreign financial interf...
Leander Paes meets BJP chief, fuels Bengal politics entry buzz
Leander Paes meets BJP chief fuels Bengal politics entry buzz
US Republicans weigh DHS deal to reopen most of department, excluding ICE deportations
The homeland security shutdown has snarled airport lines and halted pay for some, even as lawmakers negotiate a dealUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailRepublican senators are considering a bipartisan deal to restore funding to most of the Department of...
Trump calls mail-in voting ‘cheating’ after casting mail ballot over weekend
President called practice ‘mail-in cheating’ at Monday event after voting in Florida House race via mail on SaturdayUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump has described voting by mail as “cheating” at an event in Memphis, Tennessee, just two da...
Nigel Farage fury as Championship club's fans up in arms after Reform MP's stadium visit
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has faced fierce backlash after posing with an Ipswich Town shirt at Portman Road stadium ahead of a political rally, despite previously saying politics should stay out of football
Ed Davey accuses Reform UK and Tories of importing ‘Trump-style divisive politics’
Lib Dems will focus on ‘rolling up their sleeves and getting things done’, leader says at launch of local election campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEd Davey has accused Reform UK and the Conservatives of importing “Trump-style divisive politics” as he launched the Liberal Democrats’ 7 May lo...
MPs accuse social media firms of Iran misinformation
Parliamentary hearing focused on online harms from X, TikTok and Meta including use of AI to ‘nudify’ young girlsUK politics live – latest updatesMPs have accused “complacent” social media giants of spreading Iran war misinformation, allowing political deepfakes that could threaten elections and sti...
Keep ICE away from airport security — pay TSA instead
Lawmakers in both parties to do the right thing by paying TSA officers, rather than play politics with the safety and security of the nation’s air system and the 2.5 million passengers that fly on average every day.
ICE officers at airports a ‘test run’ for midterms, Steve Bannon suggests – US politics live
Former White House strategist says current situation at airports will help ‘really perfect ICE’s involvement in the 2026 midterm elections’Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The former White House strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon has suggested the presence of Immigration and Customs...
The JJ Juggernaut: Peak of 'Puratchi' Politics | Part 36
The JJ Juggernaut Peak of Puratchi Politics Part
The JJ Juggernaut: Peak of 'Puratchi' Politics | Part 36
The JJ Juggernaut Peak of Puratchi Politics Part
More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say
Ed Miliband insists only clean power will provide ‘energy sovereignty’ amid opposition calls for oil and gas expansionUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have said expanding North Sea drilling would put the UK at further risk of volatile fossil fuel markets, amid calls from the Conservatives...
No fuel shortage in Britain, says minister, as Reeves prepares to set out economic response to Iran war – UK politics live
Energy minister Michael Shanks reassures drivers ahead of chancellor’s statement to MPsGood morning. At lunchtime Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will give a statement to MPs that will cover what the government is doing, and (more tentatively) might do, in response to the soaring global energy prices...
Australia politics live: NSW reveals laws to crush illegal ebikes; Kate Chaney pushes for action 1,000 days after gambling ad ban report
State legislation due to be introduced on Tuesday will give authorities powers to seize high-powered e-motorbikes. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories a...
The war puzzle
The conflict, now in its 25th day, has entirely changed the dynamics of power politics
Trump erects statue of Christopher Columbus in White House grounds
Monument made from shattered pieces of original statue tossed into Baltimore’s inner harbor by protesters in 2020US politics – live updatesA statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed in the grounds of the White House in the latest attempt by Donald Trump to position the controversial explore...
Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shockUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has promised to look at using “every lever that’s available to the government” to help with the cost of living...
No 10 says Starmer had ‘constructive’ call with Trump on Middle East and strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
PM will meet with the Commons liaison committee and chair the government’s Cobra emergency committee todayGood morning. It is the last week the Commons is sitting before the Easter recess and, in normal circumstances, we would be focusing on domestic policy, and announcements coming out before the h...
Australian politics live: ASX plunges as investors weigh Trump’s Iran ultimatum; Plibersek says working from home could be ‘helpful’ during fuel crisis
Labor under pressure over fuel crisis as federal parliament returns. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe pollies have been asked this morning whether people should consider working from home to save fuel, as conflict escalates in the Middle East.Tehran h...