2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots
Analysis 2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots May 2, 20265:00 AM ET Domenico Montanaro The U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours of April 2. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. The national political environment is a difficult one for Republicans. President Trump is facing record-low approval ratings, his war in Iran is unpopular,...
Teenager in custody after ‘bomb hoax’ halts Peter Kay performance
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The mission to kill Osama Bin Laden, 15 years on: Step by step, how SEAL Team Six's daring nighttime helicopter raid on terror chief's Pakistani safehouse unfolded... and how it almost ended in disaster
The mission to kill Osama Bin Laden, 15 years on: Step by step, how SEAL Team Six's daring nighttime helicopter raid on terror chief's Pakistani safehouse unfolded... and how it almost ended in disasterBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 09:38, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 09:38, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Palestine protests could be stopped, Starmer suggests as calls grow to ban 'hate marches'
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Youth impact: Will first-time voters reshape Tamil Nadu politics?
Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections are poised for a significant youth impact, with over 1.22 crore voters aged 18-29 forming a crucial bloc. First-time voters cite empowerment and safety as key drivers. The emergence of actor Vijay's party, TVK, adds a new dynamic, potentially influencing results in closely contested seats and reshaping the state's political future.
Bill Maher scolds Gavin Newsom in awkward exchange as California governor says he wants to be more like Trump
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front–row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 07:09, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 07:13, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Stomach-churning moment reckless anti-Trump protestor brings rush hour traffic to a standstill by scaling 168ft bridge in DC
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Local elections 2026: Nigel Farage leads Reform troops in Battle for Essex as Tories defend 'last stronghold'
Speaking to The Standard, the Reform leader said: ‘Battle between Reform and Conservatives in Essex is going to be a very big test of who is seen to be the major party on Centre Right of British politics’
Naqvi pledges ‘merit over politics’ in FIA hiring
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday vowed to keep political influence out of more than 1,300 new appointments in the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), two weeks after the country’s premier probe body advertised its largest hiring drive in years. During a visit to FIA headquarters, Naqvi said “merit and transparency must be ensured at all costs” in the recruitment process. His remarks came three days before the deadline for submitting online applications. The promise of a merit-...
Trump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaul
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaulDespite a reported $400 million overhaul the jumbo jet will keep most of the lavish luxury furnishings it had when used by the Qatari royal family Josh Marcus in San Francisco Saturday 02 May 2026 03:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link"...
New York Rep. slams fellow Republican as 'one of the dumbest people to ever serve in Congress' after she claimed he secretly hates Donald Trump
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Trump says he wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico after himself in rambling speech touting his ballroom and beautiful women
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says he wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico after himself in rambling speech touting his ballroom and beautiful womenTrump boasted that people are ‘loving’ his $400 million ballroom projectKatie Hawkinson Saturday 02 May 2026 03:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...
Donald Trump explains the REAL reason he never got a dog, while he mocks 'vicious' Biden pooch
Donald Trump explains the REAL reason he never got a dog, while he mocks 'vicious' Biden pooch Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 03:08, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 03:09, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump does impression of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar preparing to go to bed with her brother who she 'MARRIED'
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Embarrassing moment progressive Seattle mayor ends interview after being asked about her anti-surveillance camera stance
Embarrassing moment progressive Seattle mayor ends interview after being asked about her anti-surveillance camera stancePolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 00:40, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 00:40, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Pope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump amid feud with White House officials
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump amid feud with White House officialsPope Leo has criticized the Iran war and said he isn’t afraid of the Trump administrationKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Saturday 02 May 2026 00:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmily HoltBBCExams season is upon us, which means after months of learning, revising and memorising it's nearly crunch time.But it doesn't have to be a stressful experience.BBC News spoke to teachers and tutors for their top tips on revising, sitting exams and how to take care of yourself too.1. Get the most out of your revisionSimon Beale, a secondary school history and politics teac...
Biden makes first endorsement since leaving White House
Former President Joe Biden returned to the political arena on Friday, giving his first endorsement since leaving office. NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana Gonzalez and House Leadership reporter for Politico Riley Rogerson join to discuss.
Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalized with ‘86 47’ graffiti amid Trump’s makeover and Comey indictment
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalized with ‘86 47’ graffiti amid Trump’s makeover and Comey indictmentThe vandalism follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post featuring the same numerical codeJasmine Fernández in Austin Friday 01 May 2026 23:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"B...
Trump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany because Europe is ‘not stepping up’ in Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany because Europe is ‘not stepping up’ in Iran warA senior Pentagon official said recent rhetoric from Germany was ‘unhelpful’Bryony Gooch Friday 01 May 2026 22:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showB...