Politics - Sunday, April 26, 2026

Moving to a new venue, or the East Wing? Plans for the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner are fluid following Saturday’s shocking events.

Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick action Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media for up to three years, which has triggered a backlash from campaigners and senior figures in the Lords. Ministers tabled an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that would allow them to wait before introducing new restrictions, Critics warn it risks watering down earlier commitments to act within months and could result in only limited interventions such as parental controls rather than sweeping measures on access. Continue reading...

A man being held in connection with the attack wrote a note indicating potential targets and grievances, authorities say.

The authorities are investigating a motive for the attack by the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen. Those who know him described him as a “completely average guy.”

Wisconsin's Minocqua Brewing Company faces renewed scrutiny after posting "we almost got #freebeerday" following shots fired near Trump at the WHCA dinner.

Talk among MPs shifts from whether PM could be removed to possible processes for ‘transition’ as frustration grows Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands. MPs have shifted discussions from speculating about whether the prime minister could be removed to how – including timelines, potential triggers and the mechanics of forcing a leadership contest. Continue reading...

Guests dived to the floor and took cover as Secret Service agents climbed over tables to protect some of the country’s most high-ranking officials, including President Trump.

Officials noted that the suspect never made it into the hotel ballroom, where President Trump and hundreds of journalists were gathered for the White House correspondents’ dinner.

The WHCD shooting suspect told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal law enforcement sources confirmed.

Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadership It is unlikely that events this week at the foreign affairs select committee will deliver a knockout blow to Sir Keir Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s US ambassador. Westminster will instead see a stress test, forcing competing versions of events into the open – a risk for Downing Street if the story crystallises unfavourably. The first witness will be Sir Philip Barton, the former top civil servant at the Foreign Office, who is said to have had reservations about giving Lord Mandelson the job. He was in post when the prime minister announced the peer’s appointment. His evidence could be crucial. Sir Keir told MPs last week that “ no pressure existed whatsoever ”. The emphatic “whatsoever” has put him in difficulty. He is already qualifying it, arguing that pushing for speed is not pressure. If Sir Philip names those who applied pressure – and this affected the Foreign Office’s decision – Sir Keir would be in hot water. He might avoid a Commons privileges inquiry , but the public would see him as slippery. The prime minister’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney reportedly told Sir Philip to “just fucking approve it” . Mr McSweeney’s evidence will hinge on whether he issues a categorical denial or a partial concession. Smart money is on the former. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...