Trump's Turbulent Week: From Iran Strikes to Legal Battles and Gas Prices
This week has been tumultuous for former President Donald Trump, marked by renewed hostilities with Iran and significant legal rulings against him. As Trump navigates these challenges, he also pushes for lower gas prices, reflecting his ongoing influence in American politics.
Labour MPs to rebel on political funding reforms, demanding tougher measures
Exclusive: Demands include ban on cryptocurrency donations after controversies over Nigel Farage fundingUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs are to rebel next week over the government’s reforms to political funding, pushing ministers to introduce tougher measures including a ban on cryptocurrency donations and much lower spending limits.MPs on the all-party, anti-corruption group are canvassing support for four amendments to the representation of the people bill that would significantly t...
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace scandal-hit Platner – US politics live
Senate pick announced his withdrawal in angry video accusing party and media of acting as ‘judge, jury and executioner’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The Maine Democratic party has voted to hold a convention after its Senate pick Graham Platner withdrew from the race following accusations of sexual assault.Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would ask the US supreme court to reconsider its ruling that the 14th amendment to the US constitution g...
Trump holds Washington hostage over SAVE Act as midterm clock ticks on GOP control
President Donald Trump is turning the stalled SAVE America Act into a leverage fight on Capitol Hill, tying the bill to unrelated Republican priorities as the party races to use its congressional majorities before the midterms.The fight now stretches across defense spending, housing legislation, Senate primary politics and the filibuster, as Trump pushes Republicans to move the stalled elections bill before the party’s midterm window narrows.The latest pressure point came Tuesday, when Trump tie...
Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest
Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to EssexUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK activists have been urged to divert from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to support Nigel Farage’s “fake” contest 250 miles away in Clacton.A WhatsApp message shared with party members in northwest England said: “The message could not be more clear. We now need all of our fantastic activists, branch officers and councillors to come and hel...
Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest
Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to EssexUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK activists have been urged to divert from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to support Nigel Farage’s “fake” contest 250 miles away in Clacton.A WhatsApp message shared with party members in northwest England said: “The message could not be more clear. We now need all of our fantastic activists, branch officers and councillors to come and hel...
Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign
Politics Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign July 9, 20264:58 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Elena Moore , A Martínez Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign Listen · 3:19 3:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Why is the cryptocurrency market slumping?
Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live
Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, sets out foreign policy principles largely in line with StarmerBurnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debateGood morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country.Yesterday, in a letter to Labour MPs, B...
Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live
Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, sets out foreign policy principles largely in line with StarmerBurnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debateGood morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country.Yesterday, in a letter to Labour MPs, B...
Carville blasts Dems amid Platner scandal, warning they ignored a classic rule of politics and paid the price
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville blasted Democrats for failing to properly vet Graham Platner during a podcast on Wednesday.Democratic Party leaders and liberal commentators who once defended Platner amid previous scandals ranging from controversial rhetoric to a Nazi-associated tattoo have since denounced him over new sexual assault allegations.Maine resident Jenny Racicot accused Platner of rape in interviews with Politico and CNN on Monday, alleging the Senate hopeful entered her...
Is immigration still a top issue for Republicans?
For years, immigration dominated Texas politics, helping shape elections and policy across the state. But with a crackdown imposed by U.S. President Trump in place along the southern border, that issue is no longer top of mind for many Republican voters. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports, the shift is raising questions about what comes next for a party that built much of its identity around securing the border.For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly new...
WATCH: Dana White drops 2028 hints while raving about his favorite Trump cabinet secretary
Political heavyweight Dana White, whose endorsement of President Donald Trump was instrumental in his 2024 victory, is now hinting that he may jump back into presidential politics in 2028 because he has "become really close" with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.This comes as White’s UFC announced a rare "sports diplomacy" partnership with the State Department this week. White and Rubio signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the partnership last month, according to a UFC statement. The...
Marine Le Pen ‘wants to talk politics’, but can she drown out the legal noise?
Viewed by some as a danger to democracy, the French far-right leader’s campaign is clouded in uncertainty under the shadow of an embezzlement caseMarine Le Pen’s decision to run for French president in 2027, despite her legal woes, has drawn comparisons from her opponents to Donald Trump.Just as the US president felt his voter base cared little about legal investigations against him, the French far-right leader shrugged off the leftwing protesters who shouted “criminal!” as she launched her pres...
New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one
Politics New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one July 8, 20261:27 PM ET Michele Kelemen Commemorative passports featuring Trump draw both delight and ire Listen · 2:04 2:04 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claimsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threatening potential criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote, an escalation in an ongoing push by the federal government.As Donald Trump’s administration pushes to exert greater control over elections, the justice department confirmed letters went out to all 50...
Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claimsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threatening potential criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote, an escalation in an ongoing push by the federal government.As Donald Trump’s administration pushes to exert greater control over elections, the justice department confirmed letters went out to all 50...
MARK PENN: Democrats ignored every warning sign in Graham Platner’s Senate disaster
Federalist No. 62, written by James Madison, outlines the nature of the Senate and the qualifications of senators — they were older, more removed from politics, with six-year staggered terms, and meant to cool the hot-tempered passions of the House of Representatives. Guess Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner and the party organizers didn’t read that one.They are recruiting senators with exactly the opposite qualifications — inexperienced, reckless, flamboyant and unstable. Platner...
Superstars, politics & hydration breaks: Themes of the World Cup so far
A rest day at the World Cup provides the opportunity to take stock of how the biggest-ever edition has gone so far.
Superstars, politics and hydration breaks: Themes of the World Cup so far
A rest day at the World Cup provides the opportunity to take stock of how the biggest-ever edition has gone so far. Have pre-tournament presumptions about off-field issues been proved correct? Which players and teams have set the storylines on the field? And what will be the legacy of the 2026 competition?