Democratic socialists’ battleground test: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocratic socialists’ battleground test: From the Politics DeskPlus, Pete Buttigieg is back on the campaign trail. And digging into Michael Whatley’s bio in the North Carolina Senate race. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Democratic socialist movement has ‘limits’ despite Mamdani-backed candidates’ wins16:17Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Polit...
The weird world of Trump ambassador Callista Gingrich: Truth about her 'helmet hair' and those unreal selfies... her hysterical two-word nickname... and the snobby gossip among European diplomats
The weird world of Trump ambassador Callista Gingrich: Truth about her 'helmet hair' and those unreal selfies... her hysterical two-word nickname... and the snobby gossip among European diplomatsSign up to our weekly US politics newsletterBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) and ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:06, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 21:07, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Simmering feud between Ted Cruz and JD Vance explodes: New presidential plot sparks laughter, cruel nickname and 'bedwetting' slur from White House insiders
Simmering feud between Ted Cruz and JD Vance explodes: New presidential plot sparks laughter, cruel nickname and 'bedwetting' slur from White House insidersSign up to our weekly US politics newsletterBy CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:50, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 20:50, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
The vicious Situation Room ambush that exposed the bitter feud between two of Trump's cockiest Cabinet members
The vicious Situation Room ambush that exposed the bitter feud between two of Trump's cockiest Cabinet membersSPECIAL 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 NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 20:46, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 20:46, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Which political figure would you like to attend a World Cup match with? Have your say in the DC Insider poll
Which political figure would you like to attend a World Cup match with? Have your say in the DC Insider pollSPECIAL 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 NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 20:40, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 20:40, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran's suicide drone strike on US-ally threatens Trump's fragile peace in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's suicide drone strike on US-ally threatens Trump's fragile peace in Strait of HormuzSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:29, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 20:29, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's Homeland boss humiliated by Republican during explosive clash with Democrat: 'Don't you point your finger at me!'
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: 20:09, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 20:11, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Battleground Democrat threatens to QUIT party as socialist surge sparks panic and fresh doubts about House takeover
Battleground Democrat threatens to QUIT party as socialist surge sparks panic and fresh doubts about House takeoverSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 17:01, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 17:04, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Unison endorses Ed Milband for chancellor under a Burnham government
Exclusive: Trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposedUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s biggest trade union has endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor, as the race to take over the Treasury under a potential Andy Burnham government intensifies.Unison has become the most high-profile organisation to back the current energy secretary, who is one of two frontrunners to replace Rachel Reeves in No 11, but who is being opposed by two other m...
Trump demands eye-popping amount from taxpayers to fund Iran war as Pentagon's weapons stockpile quickly vanishes
Trump demands eye-popping amount from taxpayers to fund Iran war as Pentagon's weapons stockpile quickly vanishesSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:27, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 16:27, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Petrifying answer of hyperwoke NYC congressional favorite when asked if she thinks murderers should be imprisoned
Petrifying answer of hyperwoke NYC congressional favorite when asked if she thinks murderers should be imprisonedSPECIAL 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 WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:42, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 13:42, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump to meet House speaker in attempt to break legislative gridlock – US politics live
Trump suddenly scrapped the signing of a pivotal bipartisan housing bill yesterday, demanding the Senate pass his voter ID bill Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.A dramatic day is in store in Washington DC as Donald Trump heads for a crucial meeting with Mike Johnson, the House speaker, in an attempt to break a legislative gridlock as huge political fireworks have detonated on Capitol Hill far ahead of anything resembling a Fourth of July celebration.Maryland’s Democratic US Senator...
‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM
Mayor of Manchester is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on many levelsUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s net zero economy is booming. The sector is worth £100bn a year to the UK, has outpaced other sectors, and supports higher-paying jobs than the average.For a union leader to suggest that the man who has overseen this impressive record – the energy secretary, Ed Miliband – would be a “noose around the neck” of job creation, as U...
Trump bullies Republicans into submission hours after Iran screaming match
Trump bullies Republicans into submission hours after Iran screaming matchSPECIAL 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: 13:21, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 13:25, 25 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's Tumultuous Week: From Iran Controversies to Housing Bill Cancellations
In a week filled with significant political maneuvers, former President Donald Trump has made headlines with his controversial decisions and statements, impacting both domestic and international affairs. As America kicks off its 250th celebration, Trump's influence remains a polarizing force in U.S. politics.
Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’
Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEU nationals based permanently in the UK have expressed alarm over a Reform UK plan to target their rights to accommodation and employment, saying the policy is a betrayal of promises made in the Brexit referendum 10 years ago.Under updated migration policies, Nigel Farage’s party would evict all overseas nationals from social housing and make it no...
Mamdani revolution: Are Democrats finally getting their own MAGA moment?
In a pivotal turn for New York City's politics, endorsed candidates of Zohran Mamdani have triumphed in the Democratic congressional primaries. This win signifies a reshaping of the political scene, highlighting a burgeoning progressive momentum that confronts the traditional party machinery. The implications on future elections and the broader national agenda of the Democratic Party are now sparking significant discussions, drawing parallels to the MAGA shift within the Republican Party.
MLB’s Pride Night pressure is a swing and a miss for America’s pastime
In America, baseball is our national pastime, a unifying force that transcends politics, bringing families, communities, and fans together through the simple joy of the game. Yet recently, Major League Baseball has strayed far from that tradition. During the San Francisco Giants’ Pride Night, three Christian pitchers — Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker — responded to team-issued rainbow-themed caps by inscribing Bible verses referencing God’s covenant promise to His people following the...
MORNING GLORY: Democrats cliff dive over the far-left edge of American politics
The Democratic Socialist Party ("DSA") in America is anti-West, anti-American, anti-Israel and antisemitic. It is also on the march across deep blue America.Tuesday night’s sweep by far-left candidates for Congress in New York City, all backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, underscored just how rapidly the DSA is ascending within the shell of the fractured and frazzled Democratic Party.Traditional Democrats who pay attention to their national brand are astonished by what has happened to...
Civil rights, moon landings and war wins: What Americans see as the country’s greatest achievements
Politics NewsCivil rights, moon landings and war wins: What Americans see as the country’s greatest achievementsThe NBC News poll asked American adults which historical event they thought was the country’s biggest accomplishment in its 250 years.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.NASA / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Ben Kamisar and Annelise HansonTh...