Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deckUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the US.One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship but the ship was able to proceed, the US president said. The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. Continue reading...
'Shady' student loan refinance company accused of paying Turning Point USA for speaking slots so it can pitch to college kids: 'The biggest regret of my life'
'Shady' student loan refinance company accused of paying Turning Point USA for speaking slots so it can pitch to college kids: 'The biggest regret of my life'Sign up to 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 SUSAN GREENE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 20:01, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 20:02, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
UN calls for ‘prompt investigations’ of deaths in US immigration custody
High commissioner for human rights calls for ‘those responsible for violations of the law’ to be held to accountUS politics live – latest updatesThe United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, on Friday raised the alarm internationally about deaths in US government immigration custody and called for “prompt, independent, impartial and effective investigations”.Türk’s call came as the Trump administration faced investigations by watchdogs at its own Department of Homeland Secu...
Labour Party Surges Ahead in New Poll, Burnham Positioned as Prime Minister
A recent poll reveals that the Labour Party, led by Andy Burnham, has taken a significant lead over Reform UK in the race for the next general election. This shift marks a pivotal moment in British politics as voters express renewed confidence in Labour's vision for the future.
DAVID MARCUS: In rural Maryland, petty politics takes back seat to World Cup fever
There is a little restaurant here called Henny’s, but I call it the thermometer. In all my travels, this is the best place for me to find out what Americans really care about, which of the machine-gun outrages of the daily news cycle actually saturates.As I said to Tom, who is retired, lives locally and has a beautiful view of the Appalachians from his deck, which I saw on his phone, "Anything that makes it through the mountain passes to this place is real."One issue that has made its way is the...
Gavin Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
California governor calls for national tax on super-wealthy and suggests the US should own a stake in AI companiesUS politics live – latest updatesCalifornia’s governor, Gavin Newsom, called for a national “billionaires tax” on Friday as he fights a ballot measure targeting the ultra-wealthy in his home state.Newsom, who is expected to run for president in 2028, published his proposal the day after California officials certified a ballot proposal to levy a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more...
Trump lashes out at Iran for 'foolishly' violating fragile ceasefire after drone attack on ally cargo ship
Trump lashes out at Iran for 'foolishly' violating fragile ceasefire after drone attack on ally cargo shipSPECIAL 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: 17:33, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 17:33, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
'What is going on in madrasas?' UP dy CM questions Babri Masjid donations amid Ram Temple row
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak downplayed the Ram Mandir donation controversy, questioning why funds for the Babri Masjid aren't scrutinized. He accused opposition parties of appeasement politics and attacking Sanatan culture to win Muslim votes. Pathak also alleged illegal activities and terror funding in madrasas. An FIR has been lodged against eight individuals in the Ram Temple donation case, with an SIT investigating the matter.
Trump returns to site of WHCD assassination plot for the first time after declaring the hotel 'not secure'
Trump returns to site of WHCD assassination plot for the first time after declaring the hotel ‘not secure’SPECIAL 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: 15:24, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 15:24, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Self-proclaimed conspiracy theorist JD Vance has wild take on the 'Deep State's hand' in Nixon's Watergate scandal
SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to 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 PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 14:53, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 14:54, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act
Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deathsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis, as the highest maximum temperature record for June was broken for the third day in a row.With the country in the grip of the worst heatwave ever recorded in western Europe – a direct result of global heating – the chair o...
New York’s primaries signal a new force in US politics
Progressive, Muslim and Arab American candidates are challenging old limits on debate over Israel and Palestine.
Reform UK's former chairman says Nigel Farage needs a 'break' from 'ruthless' politics
Reform UK's former chairman says Nigel Farage needs a 'break' from 'ruthless' politicsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE Published: 13:44, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 13:45, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
The 'nihilistic Left' has 'hijacked Britain', Victor Davis Hanson tells GB News
American historian Victor Davis Hanson has delivered a scathing assessment of contemporary left-wing politics across Western nations.Sitting down with GB News star Will Kingston, Mr Davis Hanson described today's progressive movement as fundamentally "nihilistic," arguing it bears little resemblance to earlier iterations of leftist thought.The historian declared: "The Left is very strong in Europe, the West, the UK, United States, but it's a nihilistic Left now."It's not the old Left that you kn...
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case – US politics live
Bolton to plead guilty charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fineSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, is expected to plead guilty on Friday to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information. Continue reading...
WATCH: Kellyanne Conway insists socialist primary victories don't reflect American values nationwide
Former Trump White House counselor and Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway said Tuesday's Democratic primary results do not signal a broader political shift, arguing the victories reflect the politics of only a handful of districts.She told Fox News Digital that candidates she characterized as "anti-America" may find success in "very curated, specific districts" but are unlikely to win over the country at larger scale.The comments came after a slate of progressive and socialist candidates scor...
Minister says he ‘won’t be intimidated’ by home secretary as public row escalates
Shabana Mahmood has demanded Mike Tapp be sacked over call for care worker exemption to migration rulesUK politics live – latest updatesAn extraordinary public row between the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and one of her junior ministers has escalated after he said he “won’t be intimidated” in response to calls by her for him to be sacked.Mahmood demanded on Thursday that the migration minister, Mike Tapp, should be fired for writing an unauthorised article in the Times calling for overseas c...
Wayne Swan likens Hanson to Trump and says Labor must stop One Nation’s ‘dark, dystopic picture of the future’
Australian Labor party president says authoritarian trends must not be ‘normalised’ in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor must not allow increasingly authoritarian trends in Australian politics to become “normalised”, ALP president Wayne Swan has warned, likening Pauline Hanson’s attacks on multiculturalism and journalists to Donald Trump’s hostile takeover of American civic life.“A toxic seed blooms int...
Furious purple-haired Democrat unleashes on top White House aide with petty insult
SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to 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 STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER and PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 02:10, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 02:10, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
UK Union Leader Endorses Ed Miliband for Chancellor: A Game-Changer in Labour Politics
The head of the UK's largest trade union has thrown his support behind Ed Miliband, positioning him as a strong candidate for the role of Chancellor. This endorsement could significantly influence Labour's strategy as it heads towards the next general election.