Kash Patel Paying MAGA Loyalists Through FBI ‘Slush Fund’, Democrats Claim
BreakingBusinessKash Patel Paying MAGA Loyalists Through FBI ‘Slush Fund’, Democrats ClaimByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 11:34am EDTToplineDemocrats on the House Judiciary Committee told FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday they’ve received reports of political allies at the FBI receiving extra taxpayer-funded payments on top of their usual salaries, describing it as a “slush fund,” the latest in a strin...
Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions
General secretary of TUC calls Reform proposal ‘a smokescreen for slashing women’s rights’UK politics live – latest updatesA law proposed by Nigel Farage to “strengthen women’s rights” could cost female workers money by removing equal pay for work of equal value, unions have said.A proposal, made by Reform UK days before the Makerfield byelection, to introduce a Women and Motherhood Protection Act that it says will restore equality before the law has been described as “shameless and deceptive”....
Macron and Zelensky caught in bombshell hot mic moment discussing how to deal with Trump
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: 16:06, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 16:08, 16 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Epstein Was Trying To Offer Prosecutors Dirt On Trump, Report Says—But Didn’t Have Anything
BreakingBusinessEpstein Was Trying To Offer Prosecutors Dirt On Trump, Report Says—But Didn’t Have AnythingByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 09:24am EDTToplineJeffrey Epstein’s attorneys were in discussions with prosecutors before his death about potentially trying to get him a more lenient sentence if he gave up information that could help them in other cases, The New York Times reported Tuesday—with not...
Trump shocks world leaders at G7 with bold reprimand of Israel's bombing of Lebanon - with chilly warning for Bibi
Trump shocks world leaders at G7 with bold reprimand of Israel’s bombing of Lebanon - with chilly warning for BibiSPECIAL 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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER and JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 14:10, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 14:12, 16 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics live
Race set to test Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican partySign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Races for the Senate and governor in Oklahoma in primary elections begins today, as Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican party faces its next test.The United States and Iran have signed a memo of understanding giving them 60 days to find a way out of the war. The terms of the deal, which has not been publicly released, remain unclear. Vice-pr...
James Carville suggests the specific holiday by which President Trump will resign
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville made the case on Sunday’s episode of "Politics War Room" for why he thinks President Donald Trump will resign by Easter of 2027.During their podcast, Carville and his co-host Al Hunt were asked if they think Trump, on some level, actually wants to lose the midterms so that he can play off grievances from Democrats."No way in the world, Danny," Hunt responded. "If he wanted to lose the midterms, why has he orchestrated all this gerrymandering, trying t...
Jo Cox’s murder prompted calls for a ‘kinder, gentler politics’. Why has intolerance prevailed?
The late MP’s family, politicians and academics on the factors they believe have heightened division in the last 10 yearsHow the murder of my sister changed Britain – podcastTen years on from Jo Cox’s murder, Kim Leadbeater fears that the consensus around “kinder, gentler politics” in the wake of her sister’s death was short-lived.“Sadly and regrettably, over the last decade things are worse,” she says. Cox, the Labour MP for Batley and Spen and mother of two young children, was murdered outside...
'100% with development': Mamata aide praises Suvendu amid TMC rebellion
Amidst a significant rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim has signaled a potential shift in approach towards the new BJP government. Hakim expressed optimism for "100% development" in Bengal under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, emphasizing the need to prioritize progress over party politics and suggesting a willingness to collaborate for the state's advancement.
JD Vance admits his most mortifying political blunder and reveals the humbling epiphany his faith showed him
JD Vance admits his most mortifying political blunder and reveals the humbling epiphany his faith showed himSPECIAL 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: 21:40, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 21:41, 15 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump Claims Strait Of Hormuz Is Open—But The Deal’s Details Remain Secret
BreakingBusinessTrump Claims Strait Of Hormuz Is Open—But The Deal’s Details Remain SecretBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 02:31pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said Monday the Strait of Hormuz is partially open and “ships are starting to go out now,” though there’s some confusion about when a free flow of traffic will resume and whether Iran will charge ships for passing—something Iran only began after the U.S. launc...
Gavin Newsom Says Trump DOJ Is Investigating Him
BreakingBusinessGavin Newsom Says Trump DOJ Is Investigating HimByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 02:28pm EDTToplineCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday the Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into him, claiming the government is “trying to find” a crime to charge him with, marking the latest of President Donald Trump’s political enemies to be targeted by his Justice Department...
UFC fight-fatigued Trump sounds hoarse during uncomfortable meeting with Macron as Iran deal hangs over summit
UFC fight-fatigued Trump sounds hoarse during uncomfortable meeting with Macron as Iran deal hangs over G7 summitSPECIAL 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 JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT and ELINA SHIRAZI, SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER AT THE G7 SUMMIT IN ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE Published: 17:36, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 17:39, 15 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Albanian Leader Compares ‘Fascist’ Protestors Of Kushner-Trump Project To Nazis As He Doubles Down
BreakingBusinessAlbanian Leader Compares ‘Fascist’ Protestors Of Kushner-Trump Project To Nazis As He Doubles DownByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 12:24pm EDTToplineAlbanian Prime Minister Edi Rama slammed protesters in the country for having a “fascist mentality” over the weekend, as the leader doubled down in his defense of Jared Kushner’s plans for luxury resorts on the country’s coasts in the wake of...
JD Vance BACKTRACKS on Trump's Iran claim as the President floats breaking security rule to seal deal himself
JD Vance BACKTRACKS on Trump's Iran claim as the President floats breaking security rule to seal deal himselfSPECIAL 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 JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 15:30, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 15:32, 15 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Make America Grotesque Again? In Trump's USA, spectacle beats up statecraft
Recent White House events showcase a stark divide in American politics. A UFC fighter's controversial speech and a malfunctioning Reflecting Pool, blamed on sabotage by supporters, highlight this. Critics see these as signs of decay. This era blends governance with reality television and internet commentary, marking a surreal moment for the nation.
MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle Moves From ‘The 11th Hour’ To Mornings With ‘Money, Power, Politics’
BusinessMediaMS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle Moves From ‘The 11th Hour’ To Mornings With ‘Money, Power, Politics’ByMark Joyella,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Joyella is a former broadcast journalist who covers media.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 08:41am EDTJun 15, 2026, 08:43am EDTMS NOW anchor Stephanie Ruhle debuts her new show 'Money, Power, Politics' today, part of a slate of new shows debuting on the network.MS NOWAfter a successful run...
The Future of the Freedom Caucus: Key Figures Departing and What’s Next for Conservative Politics
The Freedom Caucus is witnessing a significant shift as some of its most prominent members announce their departures. This change could reshape the dynamics of conservative politics in the U.S., prompting observers to consider who will emerge as the new leaders within the organization.
BJP, AAP Turn To Pilgrimage Schemes For Voter Outreach In Punjab
Traditional issues such as agriculture, unemployment and law and order remain central to Punjab's politics, but parties increasingly recognise that cultural symbolism and welfare-linked pilgrimages can help shape voter perceptions
Donald Trump’s UFC fights at White House marred by smear aimed at Michelle Obama – US politics live
President’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn overshadowed by chants about former first ladyHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night.Trump arrives in Evian-les-Bains on Monday afternoon for talks with G7 leaders, including some who have been sharply critical of his managing of the roughly 15-week conflict that has led to a surge in global ene...