AOC endorses progressive Democrat in closely watched Michigan race for US Senate seat
El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, leads polls ahead of Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in primaryUS politics live – latest updatesAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez has thrown her support behind Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive Democrat seeking the party’s nomination in Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race.In an interview with the New York Times, Ocasio-Cortez – an influential congresswoman on the left of the Democratic party – endorsed El-Sayed, a former public health director. “Despi...
Labour was not prepared to govern in 2024, says Morgan McSweeney
PM’s former chief of staff opens up on political mistakes and Donald Trump’s amusing comments about foxesUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief of staff, has said Labour was not prepared enough for government or for the volatile world when Keir Starmer was first elected.McSweeney, who had been Labour’s elections guru credited by many in the party for the size of their victory in 2024, said the party did not have an idea about how to make things happe...
MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear
Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’UK politics live – latest updatesA cartoon for preschoolers depicting the adventures of a small girl and a retired circus bear may seem an unlikely source of parliamentary concern.Yet a cross-party group of MPs has written to ministers urging them to examine whether they can stop the globally popular Masha and the Bear from being broadcast in the UK, alleging it amounts to a cuddly form of Rus...
How Bengal is taking a 'Right' turn: What Suvendu Adhikari changed in post-Mamata era
NEW DELHI: The winds are changing in West Bengal. In April this year, the people of Bengal voted not just to change their government but also the direction of the state’s politics.
Anger as report says Trump hijacked US anniversary to serve own agenda – US politics live
Newly-released congressional report says president hijacked United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump hijacked the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations to serve “political ideology and pet projects”, a congressional report released today has revealed.I can’t, in my time here in Congress, remember anything even remotely like this: watching this trusted, venerable charity organisa...
Stop moaning and fight! Badenoch opens fire on 'identity politics' of Labour women MPs demanding 50% 'quota' of jobs in Burnham's Government
Stop moaning and fight! Badenoch opens fire on 'identity politics' of Labour women MPs demanding 50% 'quota' of jobs in Burnham's GovernmentSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 10:24, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 10:27, 2 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach
Politics Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach July 2, 20264:48 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Elena Moore , Michel Martin Democratic Socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach Listen · 3:35 3:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Peter Mandelson considered a 'privileged contact' by Russian spies attempting to 'manipulating UK politics' for decades, report claims
Peter Mandelson considered a 'privileged contact' by Russian spies attempting to 'manipulating UK politics' for decades, report claimsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:47, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 09:47, 2 July 2026 e-mail View comments
The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party
Politics The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party July 2, 20264:47 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition A Martínez The rise of Democratic Socialists and what it means for the party Listen · 7:44 7:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies – UK politics live
Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesGood morning. Keir Starmer is clearing the decks in his last three weeks in office, and today he is going to settle one unresolved issue when he delivers a formal apology on behalf of the state to victims of forced adoption policies that were in place in the middle of the last century.Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers...
Trump's Recent Ventures: From Crypto Windfalls to State Fair Struggles
Former President Donald Trump is making headlines once again, this time with a mix of financial gains and political challenges. As he rides the wave of crypto profits and navigates a tumultuous state fair event, his influence continues to be a focal point in American politics.
Stormy Daniels performed her X-rated comedy show near the White House... see her now and read our review in the free DC Insider newsletter
Stormy Daniels performed her X-rated comedy show near the White House... see her now and read our review in the free DC Insider newsletterSign up HERE to our DC Insider newsletter – your guide to what's rocking Washington, rattling the White House and setting tongues wagging on the Hill See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 00:57, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 00:58, 2 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Three lessons from this year’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThree lessons from this year’s primaries: From the Politics DeskPlus, how Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has changed America.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in Denver in 2022.David Zalubowski / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 1, 2026, 5:15 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capito...
US Supreme Court hands wealthy donors more sway with latest decision
Critics say the ruling invites corruption, benefitting wealthy donors and amplifying special interest sway in politics.
Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste
Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.We’ll wrap up some of the overnight news before Krishani’s on deck, and also bring you a preview of today’s press club speech from the defence industry minis...
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson branded a coward by Hollywood stars after refusing to speak out on politics
Hollywood stars began lashing out at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Monday after he reiterated his stance to keep his personal politics out of the public eye.After telling Esquire earlier this month that he hates the "slinging" of modern politics, "Star Trek" alum George Takei and "Stand By Me" actor Wil Wheaton took to social media to slam Johnson, with Takei arguing that his silence makes him "complicit.""Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's recent comments to Esquire about wanting to ‘keep my politics t...
Trump's Financial Triumphs and Political Challenges: A Comprehensive Overview
Recent developments surrounding Donald Trump highlight significant financial gains from crypto ventures, while also revealing ongoing legal and political challenges. From his remarks at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to controversies surrounding America 250 celebrations, Trump's influence remains a focal point in American politics.
The secret small print in Trump's Iran deal that's turning voters harshly against it
The secret small print in Trump's Iran deal that's turning voters harshly against itSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:47, 1 July 2026 | Updated: 18:48, 1 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's two-word clap back after rising scrutiny on his BILLIONS in well-timed stock trades
Trump’s two-word clap back after rising scrutiny on his BILLIONS in well-timed stock tradesSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 17:28, 1 July 2026 | Updated: 17:28, 1 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Teachers in England get two-year 6.6% pay rise but schools to foot part of bill
Unions pleased with rise above forecast inflation but concerned nearly a third of it will come from school budgetsUK politics live – latest updatesTeachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September and a further 3% next year, with extra school funding to meet most but not all of the higher wage bill, the government has announced.Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, said the government would accept the pay recommendations of the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), which were...