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POLITICS 23/07/2026 21:31

Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 20:14

Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.

A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 20:08

WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts World Series champion LA Dodgers at the White House

President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday …

POLITICS 23/07/2026 19:33

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 19:24

WATCH: Trump expands pledge aimed at shielding consumers from energy cost hikes due to data centers

The president first announced the pledge with leading AI and tech companies in March, but that initial commitment has done little to comfort…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 18:17

Burnham pauses early prison release scheme

The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 18:40

Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel

President Donald Trump's social media post asserting that the agreement was subject to the Saudis joining the Abraham Accords was unexpected…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 17:35

For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump

Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 18:20

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment

Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democrati…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 16:20

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

POLITICS 23/07/2026 16:49

Rep. Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith for possible prosecution, saying he have have misled on Trump probe

Jordan referred Smith to the Justice Department for possible prosecution related to closed-door testimony about whether he had obtained reco…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 14:46

Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North

A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 16:46

How America's national parks shape our identity

What makes America's National Parks so special? In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks with longtime RV traveler …

POLITICS 23/07/2026 14:22

Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch

The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 16:19

Some House Republicans defect to again pass resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran

The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 14:12

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on social media.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 16:11

Who is Jes Staley? Former JPMorgan executive interviewed about Epstein ties

American banker James "Jes" Staley sits for a closed-door interview Thursday after years of mounting questions about his links to the late c…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 13:59

Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 14:36

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Trump says nuclear program deal requires Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords

When asked by a reporter why the condition was not mentioned in the initial announcement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said …

POLITICS 23/07/2026 13:27

Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show

Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 14:12

WATCH LIVE: FDA advisory panel considers use of peptides

Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness tr…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 13:13

Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.

POLITICS 23/07/2026 10:55

Trump says Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal hinges on the kingdom normalizing Israel ties

After a Saudi nuclear power deal raised alarm in Israel, President Trump announced online that the arrangement is subject to the kingdom nor…

POLITICS 23/07/2026 09:00

'New York Times' alleges White House abuses legal system to intimidate reporters

The New York Times will argue in court Thursday that the White House is abusing the justice system to intimidate reporters over a story that…