Politics - Saturday, March 14, 2026

The email from the group Never Surrender seeks donations for President Trump from those who want access to “private national security briefings” from him.

A judge ordered that Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat, be given access to documents and have the chance to oppose changes to the center at next week’s board meeting.

Potomac River sewage spill repairs have been completed after President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration allowing FEMA assistance.

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up union The UK is facing an “absolutely seismic moment”, John Swinney has said, with the prospect of the election of first ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in May who are all committed to the break-up of the union. Speaking at the Scottish National party’s campaign conference ahead of the Scottish parliament elections, the first minister told delegates: “For people watching around the world, there could be no clearer sign that Westminster’s time is up.” Continue reading...

The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.

Exclusive: Senior party figures conclude outsiders or existing senior staff deemed more suitable should take over from current permanent secretaries A Reform UK government would expect to dismiss the top civil servant in every government department and replace them with people seen as more likely to implement the party’s priorities, the Guardian has learned. Senior Reform figures have concluded that the current crop of permanent secretaries, the lead civil servant in each department, are not up to the necessary standard. Some would be replaced by outsiders, and others by existing officials viewed as more suitable. Continue reading...

The facility would replace trailers and tents the Secret Service uses to screen visitors to the White House. It would be the latest presidential building project.

The governor of Illinois and Trump antagonist has become a national figure for Democrats. Where will that lead?

The unit’s arrival in the coming days will give the Pentagon the ability to quickly launch raids.

Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP remained in Westminster for New Labour’s entire 13 years in power The former Labour MP minister Phil Woolas has died of brain cancer, his family and close friends have announced. Woolas, 66, was elected to parliament to represent Oldham East and Saddleworth as part of Labour’s landslide victory in the 1997 general election. He remained in Westminster for New Labour’s entire 13-year stretch in power. Continue reading...