Farage cries ‘witch-hunt’ but this may be Reform’s Partygate moment
Media scrutiny of party leader’s finances has undermined his claim to be a politician in tune with typical votersUK politics live – latest updatesWith his personal funding once again under media scrutiny, Nigel Farage, the rightwing Reform UK party leader, is adamant he is the victim of an “establishment plot” trying to stop him from reaching Downing Street.This time, Farage is facing questions about support for his lifestyle from the convicted criminal George Cottrell, just months after it was...
Democrats to choose between progressive and establishment candidate in Michigan as McMorrow drops out of race – US politics live
Candidate Abdul El-Sayed emerges as the party’s frontrunner in the primary campaign after Mallory McMorrow withdrawsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has emerged as the party’s frontrunner in the Michigan primary campaign after Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race.The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, designed to shield individuals from soaring electricity prices amid the datacenter boom, would fail to meaningfully protect the p...
Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps
Immigration Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps July 6, 20265:00 AM ET Ximena Bustillo People wave U.S. flags to celebrate becoming U.S. citizens after taking the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in Boston in January 2025. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. The Trump administration's sweeping effort to slow do...
Farage warned his attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could land him with harsher punishment – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Good morning. Two weeks today (unless there is some news development in the totally unexpected category) Keir Starmer will formally resign as PM, and the king will appoint Andy Burnham to replace him. Starmer has been forced out in part because of the rise of Nigel Farage; Labour MPs might have forgiven bad local election results, but not when they implied a new insurgency party wa...
STEPHEN GLOVER: Andy Burnham said himself a mansion tax symbolised the 'politics of envy'. Now he's planning to clobber the hard-working to fund his disastrous experiments
STEPHEN GLOVER: Andy Burnham said himself a mansion tax symbolised the ‘politics of envy’. Now he's planning to clobber the hard-working to fund his disastrous experimentsBy STEPHEN GLOVER, DAILY MAIL COLUMNIST Published: 01:00, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 09:22, 6 July 2026 e-mail 131 View comments
Former Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics
Politics Former Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics July 6, 20264:17 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Quil Lawrence Ex-Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Red, blue, saffron: Buses in Bengal show changing colours of politics
Kolkata's government buses are undergoing a significant colour change, shifting from blue-and-white to saffron, a move the transport minister attributes to modernization and a "dynamic double-engine regime." This rebranding extends to e-tickets, with officials maintaining it's not a formal policy shift. However, critics argue cosmetic changes distract from critical issues like driver shortages and declining fleet strength, with commuters prioritizing reliability over political symbolism.
Trump's Recent Headlines: A Look at His July 4 Speech and Policy Moves
Donald Trump's recent activities and statements highlight his ongoing influence in American politics, including his reflections on justice, NATO, and gun regulations. As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, Trump's actions continue to spark discussions on his legacy and future ambitions.
Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leaderTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedEmotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leaderCloseVast crowds loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran at a funeral ceremony for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes at the start of the war.His second son and successor, Supreme Leader...
Iowa representative who paints herself as 'working-class mom' spent $50,000 of taxpayer money on luxury DC apartment, and got gifted $100,000 of foreign vacations, all while sitting on huge net worth
Iowa representative who paints herself as 'working-class mom' spent $50,000 of taxpayer money on luxury DC apartment, and got gifted $100,000 of foreign vacations, all while sitting on huge net worthSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:56, 5 July 2026 | Updated: 14:58, 5 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Inside Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt's intimate wedding; Who attended private celebration
Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has tied the knot with Gauri Spratt in a private ceremony at his Bandra home. The intimate affair saw close family and friends, including Aamir's children, gather to celebrate the union. Notable personalities from film, sports, and politics were also in attendance. Following the vows, a special lunch was hosted, marking a new chapter for the couple who have known each other for decades.
Expert who fled Cuba warns of ‘vicious cycle’ that will lead to ‘communists in double digits’ in Congress
A national security expert who fled to the U.S. from Cuba is warning that one "vicious cycle" currently dominating American politics could lead to "communists in double digits" serving in Congress.Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation who fled communist Cuba in the 1970s, said in an interview with Fox News Digital that the socialist "threat is real now."Gonzalez likened this trend to a "takeover of a host body, the Democratic Party," saying, "It's being taken over by body sna...
Still waiting for Hogwarts letter: Why millennials are obsessed with Harry Potter
Somewhere between paying EMIs, navigating workplace politics, doom scrolling through bad news, and wondering whether adulthood was always meant to feel this way, an entire generation is still waiting for an owl.
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
Anthony Albanese mocks ructions on conservative side of politics and says three rightwing parties are caught up in ‘race to the bottom’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says he does not want to be in a rightwing coalition with One Nation, despite senior colleagues urging closer ties with Pauline Hanson and polls suggesting her rise will make it difficult for the opposition party to ever govern in its own right again.Prime minister, Anthony...
Extremely rare authentic copy of the Declaration of Independence is miraculously FOUND after being hidden away in another country for 250 years
Extremely rare authentic copy of the Declaration of Independence is miraculously FOUND after being hidden away in another country for 250 yearsSign up here for our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and AP Published: 21:45, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 21:46, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversary
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversarySign up here for our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:21, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 18:21, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Gavin Newsom hands over 136 acres of spectacular California coastline to Indigenous tribes
Gavin Newsom hands over 136 acres of spectacular California coastline to Indigenous tribesSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 18:09, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 18:09, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Mike Lawler predicts voters will soundly reject radical socialist 'politics of envy' in midterms
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., predicted defeat for far-left candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, expressing confidence that American voters will reject what he described as the rising "politics of envy."Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Lawler echoed President Donald Trump's warning about the growth of far-left ideology in America during his Mount Rushmore address."For some, the politics of envy and jealousy are rising. But I fundamentally believe in the goodness of America and the Ameri...
America's most feared enemy revealed by voters... as they lament the existential threat of domestic economic collapse
America's most feared enemy revealed by voters... as they lament the existential threat of domestic economic collapseSign 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: 17:03, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 17:05, 4 July 2026 e-mail 15 View comments
Swing voters say Trump makes them feel less patriotic as he plans sweeping July 4 speech
Swing voters say Trump makes them feel less patriotic as he plans sweeping July 4 speech Sign up for our free weekly US politics newsletter HERE.See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:22, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 16:22, 4 July 2026 e-mail 120 View comments