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Once a footnote in West Bengal politics, Ritabrata Banerjee has dramatically risen to become the Leader of Opposition after a sensational political shift. His journey from a CPI(M) expulsion to leading a rebellion within the TMC, now challenging the ruling party, has left the state's political landscape reeling.
House Republicans Ask DOJ To Criminally Investigate Epstein Friends Philip Levine And Frédéric Fekkai
BreakingBusinessHouse Republicans Ask DOJ To Criminally Investigate Epstein Friends Philip Levine And Frédéric FekkaiByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 09:55am EDTToplineHouse Republicans asked the Justice Department on Thursday to investigate two men named by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant as being complicit in his alleged abuse, raising the possibility that associates of the late financier could fa...
Senate to hold "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage
Politics Senate to hold "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard June 4, 2026 / 9:28 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate is set to begin what's expected to be a marathon vote series on Thursday as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from...
Trump Blasts House Vote Rebuking Iran War—Says It’s‘Meaningless’ And Slams Republicans Who Approved It
BreakingBusinessTrump Blasts House Vote Rebuking Iran War—Says It’s‘Meaningless’ And Slams Republicans Who Approved ItBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 09:15am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump assailed Republicans who joined Democrats in voting Wednesday to end the Iran war, calling it a “meaningless” vote—and while the resolution faces a tough road to full passage, it indicates growing discontent with the war. President...
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Europe’s far right exploit Nowak murder with populist rhetoric on race
Polish, Spanish and French populists focus on clips of teenager’s dying moments and accuse UK of descending ‘into depths of the earth’UK politics live – latest updatesPolish far-right politicians have claimed that the murder of Henry Nowak symbolises “Britain’s descent into the depths of the earth” as populists from France, Spain and Japan focused on harrowing clips of his dying moments.Despite pleas from Nowak’s family for people not to exploit the killing for political gain and to focus on cut...
Polish far-right politicians exploit Novak murder with populist rhetoric on race
Comments from Europe and Japan focus on immigration and statements about ‘Britain’s descent into depths of the earth’UK politics live – latest updatesPolish far-right politicians have claimed that the murder of Henry Novak symbolises “Britain’s descent into the depths of the earth” as populists from France, Spain and Japan focused on harrowing clips of his dying moments.Despite pleas from Novak’s family for people not to exploit the killing for political gain and to focus on cutting knife crime...
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson’s past controversial remarks resurface after halting patriotic chant
When Chris Robinson sparked backlash for shutting down a "U.S.A." chant at a Black Crowes concert over the weekend, the controversy resurfaced a familiar pattern of outspokenness from the musician. While the rock legend has insisted he's "not interested in politics," Robinson has openly criticized issues ranging from conformity to cultural prejudice and complacency throughout the years.His latest public remarks caused quite the uproar among concertgoers and social media users.On Sunday, during T...
California governor’s race remains unresolved as vote count continues – US politics live
State election officials continue to work through the uncounted primary ballots, a process that could take days or weeksHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The race to become California’s next governor in the Senate remains up in the air, with voters potentially waiting weeks until the results are known.A leftwing US political commentator has described the UK government’s decision to ban him from entering the country as “haunting and hilarious” and “Kafkaesque”. Cenk Uygur, the founde...
Starmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak murder
PM says Britons are ‘reasonable, tolerant people’ and backs MP’s legal action against Grok firm over fake sexualised imagesUK politics live – latest updatesElon Musk is “interfering in our politics” and attempting to create division, Keir Starmer has said in a significant toughening of government language about the X owner.It follows weeks of posts by Musk on his social media platform about the murder of Henry Nowak, many of which have used far-right themes and talking points. Continue reading.....
Reform UK raising millions more than other parties, donation figures show
Farage’s party brings in £9m largely from crypto billionaires in three months, more than twice that of Labour and Tories• UK politics live – latest updatesReform UK is raising millions more than the other political parties from private donations, bringing in £9m largely from cryptocurrency billionaires in the first three months of the year.Nigel Farage’s party took a £3m donation from the cryptocurrency and aviation investor, Christopher Harborne, who is a British-Thai dual citizen, and £4m from...
Leftwing US commentator calls decision to ban him from UK ‘Kafkaesque’
Cenk Uygur was due to appear at SXSW alongside streamer Hasan Piker but Home Office cancelled travel authorisationUK politics live – latest updatesA leftwing US political commentator has described the UK government’s decsion to ban him from entering the country as “haunting and hilarious” and “Kafkaesque”.Cenk Uygur, the founder and a host on Young Turks, a well-established progressive media outlet, was banned earlier this week from entering the UK to attend a speaking engagement alongside Hasan...
Andy Burnham’s next move will decide whether he becomes prime minister
If Keir Starmer employed a “Ming vase” strategy of ultra-caution to get into 10 Downing Street, Andy Burnham is peddling a unicycle across a tightrope while juggling gelignite. The appalling murder and wrongful arrest of Henry Nowak is only the latest gale that threatens to blow Burnham disastrously off course. It seems crass to talk about the politics of this tragedy but Nigel Farage and Reform have made that impossible. As their Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon flounders, Reform...
Trump and Netanyahu Rekindle 1982 Beirut Standoff Dynamics Amid Modern Geopolitical Tensions
Former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are drawing parallels to the 1982 Beirut standoff as geopolitical tensions escalate. Their recent discussions highlight the complexities of Middle Eastern politics and the enduring legacy of historical conflicts.
Minister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on police – UK politics live
Politicians on the right have politicised Novak’s death and suggested there is a ‘two-tier’ policing system that victimises white peopleGood morning. The most interesting event of the day may well turn out to be one taking place late tonight, when Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate for Makerfield and potential next PM, takes part in a BBC byelection Question Times special. Yesterday Burnham said that at some point today he would give a more considered response to the Henry Nowak murder, and the...
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Politics President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general June 4, 20261:50 AM ET By The Associated Press Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Washington. Allison Robbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressivel...
Maga leaders want ‘traditional American families’ – but can’t stop having affairs
Welcome to Trump’s America, The i Paper’s World Insight series presenting the sharpest, deepest thinking on an era-defining shift in history and politics, investigating how Donald Trump and his administration have changed the US and the world – and where we go from here. • How America’s conspiracy theorists broke the US• The US is becoming impossible to live in• I told Trump over dinner he didn’t have my loyalty – it sealed my fate• This is how the world will look after Trump• Sin City has lo...
'Circus' hearing implodes into 'wild' theatrics as Democrats lose minds over Cabinet secretary's too-big shoes
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