Trump jokes he wanted to award himself the Medal of Honor ahead of White House presentation: 'I was informed I couldn't do it'
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: 02:12, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 02:12, 19 June 2026 e-mail View comments
SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win
Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has conceded defeat in the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish Conservatives.A senior source at the SNP told PA it was the “Tories’ night”, but pledged to “win it back in 2029”. Continue reading...
U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking
U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking June 18, 20265:28 PM ET By NPR Politics and Policy Desk In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on Thursday, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP via Getty Images U.S. forces have lifted their blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal ar...
Behind Trump and Melania's separate White House bedroom doors: Missing decorations, simmering tension and the habit that stunned staff
Behind Trump and Melania's separate White House bedroom doors: Missing decorations, simmering tension and the habit that stunned staffSPECIAL 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: 21:02, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 21:02, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Secret White House blacklist leaked by insider: 'Worst' influencers named and shamed... as foul-mouthed backstabbing erupts
Secret White House blacklist leaked by insider: 'Worst' influencers named and shamed... as foul-mouthed backstabbing erupts Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletterBy CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:47, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 20:48, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Single congressman's trove of 'creepy' intern photos sparks humiliating Capitol Hill whispers: 'Beyond strange'
Single congressman's trove of 'creepy' intern photos sparks humiliating Capitol Hill whispers: 'Beyond strange'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT and VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:44, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 20:45, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Seething Trump privately polls senators on dislodging affable GOP leader as frustrations boil over
Seething Trump privately polls senators on dislodging affable GOP leader as frustrations boil overSPECIAL 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 BREANNE DEPPISCH, U.S. SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:17, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 20:17, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George Triumphs in D.C. Mayoral Primary, Concedes Challenger Signals Shift in Local Politics
In a significant political upset, Janeese Lewis George secured her position as the Democratic nominee for mayor of Washington, D.C. Her victory over a seasoned challenger highlights a growing trend toward progressive leadership in urban areas across the United States.
Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin
Politics Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin Updated June 18, 20262:30 PM ET Originally published June 18, 20266:51 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Steve Inskeep Sen. Elissa Slotkin on intel chief's confirmation hearing and election integrity Listen · 5:32 5:32 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerReform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon has visited St Aidan’s Parish Centre in Wigan, accompanied by party leader Nigel Farage, to cast his vote in today’s byelection.Kenyon was pictured wearing a replica England shirt (looks like Italia 90 to me, most closely associated with Gazza blubbing at the end of a hard-fought contest…), following last night’s World Cup win for Thomas Tuchel’s m...
‘Different worlds’: Americans see a huge divide between haves and have-nots, new poll shows
Politics News‘Different worlds’: Americans see a huge divide between haves and have-nots, new poll showsA national NBC News poll finds 81% of Americans say there is more that divides than unites the wealthy and those who aren’t wealthy.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A person holds a sign at a protest in Tampa, Fla., in 2021.Gerardo Mora / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Bridget Bowman, Annelise Hanson, Lauren Zola and Ben KamisarMost...
Why Trump’s Iran agreement could be a tough sell for Republicans: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhy Trump’s Iran agreement could be a tough sell for Republicans: From the Politics DeskPlus, the major Trump-related cases remaining at the Supreme Court. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleIran’s ballistic missiles not mentioned in agreement but Trump says they ‘have to have some’22:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 17, 2026, 5:13 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that...
Trump DOJ Claims Alleged UFC ‘Assassination’ Plot Justifies Building His Ballroom
BreakingBusinessTrump DOJ Claims Alleged UFC ‘Assassination’ Plot Justifies Building His BallroomByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 12:20pm EDTToplineThe Trump administration told a federal appeals court Tuesday that an alleged effort to attack the UFC event at the White House proves why the government should be allowed to build a new White House ballroom, as the court weighs whether to halt construction o...
World leaders squirm as swaggering Trump shows up late to G7 and declares: 'I'm the boss'
World leaders squirm as swaggering Trump shows up late to G7 and declares: 'I'm the boss' Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter + snag a FREE Mail + subscriptionSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:14, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 17:15, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump forced JD Vance to listen to Rupert Murdoch deliver his chilly 2028 verdict to his face
Trump forced JD Vance to listen to Rupert Murdoch deliver his chilly 2028 verdict to his faceSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to 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 CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 16:18, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 16:21, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump’s Iran Deal Blasted By All Sides As ‘Incredibly Foolish . . . Much Bigger Than A Mistake’
BreakingBusinessTrump’s Iran Deal Blasted By All Sides As ‘Incredibly Foolish . . . Much Bigger Than A Mistake’BySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 11:14am EDTToplineThe U.S. deal to end the war in Iran was widely panned across the political spectrum in the wake of reports suggesting it heavily favors Iran and leaves the regime better off than it was before the war. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting wi...
Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say
Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became lawGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson has been roundly condemned for her National Press Club speech, with advocacy groups accusing the One Nation leader of using “hatred for political gain” while the Greens say Hanson is echoing “rubbish” lines from rightwing figures in the UK and US.In Hanson’s first address after 20 years in politics, the leader c...
Trump pulls the rug on Tulsi Gabbard's replacement in menacing power play as he punishes Senate with Bill Pulte
Trump pulls the rug on Tulsi Gabbard's replacement in menacing power play as he punishes Senate with Bill Pulte 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 VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:58, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 15:58, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's Bold Moves on Iran and Domestic Politics: A Comprehensive Overview
In a series of recent developments, former President Trump has made headlines with his assertive stance on Iran and significant changes in U.S. defense manufacturing. As tensions rise, Trump's actions are reshaping both foreign relations and domestic political landscapes.
President Trump calls to delay nomination of intel pick Jay Clayton
Politics President Trump calls to delay nomination of intel pick Jay Clayton June 17, 20267:18 AM ET Eric McDaniel Clayton will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to be Director of National Intelligence. Above, Clayton testifies before the Senate Banking Committee during his confirmation hearing to be chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2017. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla...