Trump-backed Senate candidate is linked to white nationalist influencer – his son-in-law
Mike Collins’ son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, has shared antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi imagery onlineUS politics live – latest updatesThe Republican Senate nominee in Georgia, Mike Collins, who has been plagued by a string of controversies in his time in public office, has close ties with a white nationalist influencer – his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II – it has transpired.A trucking executive and one-time “Freedom caucus” conservative endorsed by Donald Trump, Collins has been the GOP...
Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle an hour after federal judges appoint him
Roger Rogoff’s was selected by panel of judges for top prosecutor job after interim US attorney’s term endedUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump fired the new top federal prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the powerful positions.Roger Rogoff, a former judge and veteran state and federal prosecutor, was sworn in as US attorn...
Trump's Recent Actions and Statements Spark Controversy Ahead of Midterm Elections
As Trump continues to dominate headlines, his recent actions and remarks have raised significant concerns about their implications for the upcoming midterm elections. From escalating tensions with Iran to controversial domestic policies, the former President's influence remains a focal point in American politics.
Trump to meet Darline Graham at the White House today – US politics live
President will meet new Republican senator who has taken over the seat following the death of her brother Lindsey GrahamSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump is due to meet Darline Graham - the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to temporarily fill his Senate seat – later today.103 House Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as accusations that Israel’s government carried out a genocide in Gaza ar...
US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to 'finish it off'
US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to 'finish it off'Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the free weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JACK TOLEDO Published: 06:56, 16 July 2026 | Updated: 06:58, 16 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Vance warns there will be a 'socialist president in this country' if GOP doesn't fix economy for young people
Vice President JD Vance warned during a Wednesday interview that if Republicans don’t fix the economic missteps of recent decades, young people will elect a socialist president.Podcaster Joe Rogan revealed during his interview with Vance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" that the rise of democratic socialists in politics has left him shaken, declaring, "Those f---ing people scare me."Vance replied by noting that in his book "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," he laid out the historic norms of...
Democrats’ deepening Israel divisions: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team dives into the latest disagreement among Democrats over Israel. Plus, Andrea Mitchell examines whether Ukraine can build on the advantages it has developed in the war with Russia.
Trump's Ice Maiden launches furious hunt for Air Force One leaker as she brazenly seizes White House staff phones
Trump's Ice Maiden launches furious hunt for Air Force One leaker as she brazenly seizes White House staff phonesSign up for our weekly US Politics newsletter See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:50, 15 July 2026 | Updated: 21:50, 15 July 2026 e-mail View comments
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI’ve just come back from a trip to Kyiv, where after more than four years of war, it can feel like the political and diplomatic news agenda has become cyclical: a suggestion that some kind of peace deal could be around the corner, followed by the swift intervention of reality that the Kremlin has no...
Trump rushed into secret Situation Room strategy meeting to plot massive new Iran military blitz
Trump rushed into secret Situation Room strategy meeting to plot massive new Iran military blitz Sign up for our weekly US Politics newsletterSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:24, 15 July 2026 | Updated: 15:25, 15 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump’s pick for attorney-general faces Senate hearing later today – US politics live
Trump’s nominee – his former personal defense lawyer – will face what is expected to be a contentious Senate nomination hearing Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next US attorney general – his former personal defense lawyer Todd Blanche – faces what is expected to be a contentious Senate nomination hearing today.Federal immigration officials have been instructed to stop pulling over vehicles until further notice, according to a homeland securi...
We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
We shouldn't confuse politics and football - ScaloniImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lionel Scaloni led Argentina to their third World Cup triumph in 2022ByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished2 minutes agoArgentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.The two nations will resume one of international football's most storied rivalries at the Atlanta Stadium, as England...
Starmer faces final Cabinet and PMQs as Burnham nears Labour leadership finish line – UK politics live
The outgoing Labour leader will have final talks with his senior ministers in No 10 before taking his last PMQsGood morning. Everyone likes a leaving do and today it’s Keir Starmer’s, or at least his parliamentary one. If the colleague who is going is someone you like and admire, then the chance to see them thanked and celebrated is welcome. And if the colleague who is going is someone that you don’t like, or who has stayed too long, then that’s even better. At a good leaving do, there are also...
Why Taslima Nasreen's Kolkata return is a powder keg for Bengal politics
Taslima Nasreen's upcoming return to Kolkata after 20 years sparks intense political discussions. The Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party both voiced their strong opinions regarding her visit. Exiled since 2007, Nasreen is set to participate in an anti-fundamentalism literary event this August. Her previous works and the circumstances of her exile have sent shockwaves through conversations about free speech and the intersection with religious beliefs in West Bengal.
Trump's Latest Moves: From Iran Tensions to Legal Battles and Daylight Saving Reform
Former President Donald Trump is making headlines this week with significant geopolitical maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside ongoing legal issues and domestic policy support. As tensions rise with Iran and his ongoing battles in court continue, Trump's influence remains a focal point in American politics.
Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address
Politics Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address July 15, 20262:00 AM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Washington. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he...
Wednesday briefing: Do MPs have the will to stop mega-donors interfering in UK politics?
In today’s newsletter: The representation of the people bill has become a test of whether Britain can curb the surge in billionaire‑backed donations trying to influence how we run the countryGood morning. I’m Hettie O’Brien, and I’ll be arriving in your inbox regularly from today, rounding out the First Edition team alongside Libby and Michael.I’ve spent much of my time at the Guardian writing about who is pulling the strings in Britain: I enjoy illuminating knotty subjects for our readers, ex...
NCP reunification on cards? CM Fadnavis' talks with leaders of both factions fuels buzz
NEW DELHI: Speculation is rife over a possible change in the equations of Maharashtra politics after leaders from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence.
ICE and the Senate react to the latest shootings: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskICE and the Senate react to the latest shootings: From the Politics DeskPlus, the Supreme Court goes to CongressPlus, the Supreme Court goes to CongressListen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in Dirksen building on June 17, 2026.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 14, 2026, 10:44 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Po...
Elon Musk's $1 Million Donation Raises Legal Concerns Ahead of Wisconsin Elections
A recent statement from a Wisconsin election board suggests that Elon Musk may have violated campaign finance laws by donating $1 million directly to voters. This controversial move has sparked a debate over the ethics of financial influence in politics.