Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers
Politics Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Tamara Keith Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers Audio will be available later today.
The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
Politics The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Saige Miller , Maham Javaid The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country Audio will be available later today.
In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends
Politics In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Saige Miller A voter arrives to turn in a primary ballot at a drop off location in Denver Tuesday. Rebecca Slezak/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Slezak/AP It was another tough primary night for some Democrats seen as Washington insiders, this time in Colorado primaries. A democratic socialist kept that movement's winning streak going with a win over an incumbent. A Democratic Se...
Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
Concerns that plan is not properly funded and will take cash from much-needed road projectsGood morning. Yesterday Keir Starmer published the defence investment plan (Dip), which was probably the last substantial announcement of his premiership. Today he is facing what will probably be his second last PMQs (he is expected to be at the Nato summit next Wednesday, and he’ll have his swansong on 15 July), and the session is likely to be dominated by complaints about the Dip.Broadly, there are three...
Trump Faces Legal Setbacks and Financial Triumphs Amid Ongoing Political Turmoil
Former President Donald Trump continues to navigate a complex political landscape, losing a significant Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship while simultaneously reporting substantial financial gains from cryptocurrency. As tensions simmer over his proposed policies and Republican party dynamics, Trump remains a polarizing figure in American politics.
Australia politics live: Labor makes move to crack down on consultants after latest scandal
Federal government releases options paper to improve regulation of accounting, auditing and consulting firms. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent Nicolette Boele backs childcare reformsThe independent member for Bradfield, Nicolette Boele, has backed calls for a national early childhood education and care commission to manage supply and improve safety regulation in the sector.If you’re in that position, hearing that the government is wai...
Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers
PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sackedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will to end the culture of briefing against female ministers, promising Labour MPs he will sack any staff who undermine women in his team.Speaking at the meeting of the women’s parliamentary Labour party in Westminster, Burnham also strongly criticised descriptions of him as “the first female Labour PM” in t...
Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore ‘deluded’ calls for more North Sea drilling
Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2UK politics live – latest updatesScores of Labour MPs have urged the prospective prime minister Andy Burnham to rule out the “tin-eared” and “deluded” development of the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea, which new research indicates would produce as much carbon dioxide as the UK does in 10 months.Estimates seen by the Guardian show that Rosebank, which mainly contains oil, would prod...
Trump's Latest News: Supreme Court Rulings, Gas Prices, and Global Tensions
Recent developments surrounding former President Trump highlight both his ongoing political struggles and influence. From Supreme Court decisions to international relations, these events illustrate the complexities of Trump's current standing in American politics.
Reform MP chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projectsUK politics live – latest updatesThe appointment of a Reform UK MP as the chair of a key Welsh environmental committee could “undermine the hard graft of ministerial scrutiny”, a green thinktank has warned.James Evans, a former Conservative party MP who defected to Reform UK in January last year, has been appointed chair of the Welsh climate change, environment, sustainability and rural affai...
Anger at supreme court ruling on Trump’s power to fire agency chiefs – US politics live
Today is the final day for the supreme court to lay out the last rulings of its nine-month termHello, and welcome to the US politics live blog.In a significant victory for the president on Monday, the court granted him the ability to fire leaders of some independent US agencies at will, in a move one advocacy group called “disastrous.” Continue reading...
Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
Defence investment plan, which was originally due in the autumn, criticised by Tories and Lib DemsGood morning. After Keir Starmer agreed to stand down next month to let Andy Burnham replace him, he said that he would not make major policy announcements in his final days in office. But there was one exemption; Starmer was committed to publishing the defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in Turkey next week, and he took the view that, since it was more or less ready, this was an ex...
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur draws parallels between Michigan’s Democratic Senate race and the 2020 presidential primary. Plus, we dive into President Donald Trump’s day at the Supreme Court.
Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system
Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speechWhat is Andy Burnham’s economic and political blueprint for Britain?Andy Burnham has set out his blueprint to transform the UK with a promise to improve living standards and restore faith in politics through the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”.The person widely expected to be the next prime minister said the current system was “broken” and that “more of the s...
Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North
Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayorUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has asked the current chief executive of the Greater Manchester combined authority to be his deputy chief of staff, leading the new No 10 North, if as expected he becomes prime minister in three weeks’ time.Caroline Simpson, who worked closely with Burnham when he was mayor, will be based in Manchester to oversee the devolution of power and resources across the UK that h...
Andy Burnham's plan for devolution backed by Labour MP: 'It's what the country needs!'
Andy Burnham's plan to devolve British politics has been backed by Labour MP Alex Ballinger. Speaking to GB News, the Halesowen MP declared that Mr Burnham's plan to fix a "broken" Westminster is "what the country needs".Setting out his vision for the country in a speech to the nation today, Mr Burnham laid out how he would deliver the "biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times".He said: "The time has come to build the broadest possible coalition of people to lift Britain back u...
Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’
UK’s likely next PM says Westminster system is ‘broken’ and he will oversee a devolution of power and resourcesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham will set up No 10 North as the “nerve centre of a rewired Britain” to oversee a devolution of power and resources across the UK that he said would deliver the change the country desperately needed.The prime minister-in-waiting said the Westminster system was “broken” and that a “more of the same” approach would neither improve living standar...
First Thing: Mamdani says socialist allies offer ‘national message’ to US
New York City mayor says Democratic candidates he endorsed speak to people struggling to make ends meet. Plus the best pictures from weekend Pride events across the USGood morning. New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, said on Sunday that he and a slew of Democratic socialist allies who prevailed in recent primary elections were carrying a “national message” to struggling working Americans hungry for a new kind of politics “coast to coast”. His endorsed candidates won Democratic nominations in th...
Supreme court nears the end of its term with cases about Donald Trump’s power to be decided – US politics live
Court expected to hand down decisions on several outstanding cases, wrapping up term that has focussed on Trump’s expansive claims of presidential powerHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The supreme court is expected to hand down decisions later today on several outstanding cases, before wrapping up a term that has focused on Donald Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power.Joe Biden has said Donald Trump has diminished America’s standing in the world “more than any president in...
Andy Burnham to propose devolution plan in first major policy speech since launching bid for No 10 – UK politics live
Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister to pledge ‘growth in every postcode’ Good morning. When Keir Starmer became PM, he had published his missions and his first steps, Labour was awash with policy, but some people still felt it was hard to know what his driving motivation was, what was the single big goal he wanted to achieve in politics. Andy Burnham is set to become PM three weeks today and in his case it is easy to answer this question is because he published a book about it in early 2024...