Politics - Wednesday, June 24, 2026

If the shift in public opinion continues, it could reshape one of the United States’ closest alliances.

New York's 12th Congressional District primary became the second-most expensive House primary ever, with $26.3 million in ad spending over AI regulation.

Rep. Gabriel Vasquez's 2021 comments calling for limiting natural gas and fossil fuels resurface as he now pitches an all-of-the-above energy approach.

Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed through Shabana Mahmood’s controversial plans to increase the forced removal of people refused asylum, introduce stringent age checks for people claiming to be children and limit applications under human rights laws are scheduled to be placed before MPs within days. The immigration and asylum bill is expected to be put before parliament next Tuesday and will face opposition from some Labour, Lib Dem and independent MPs. Andy Burnham’s team, widely expected to be in No 10 within weeks, is understood to be aware of the bill and its contents. Continue reading...

A Fox News survey finds 53% of voters are proud of America and 54% believe the best days are ahead as the nation nears its 250th anniversary.

Federal judge strikes down key parts of Trump's election integrity executive order, including proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration.

Senior figures, including some in No 10, want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending Senior government officials are planning to lobby Andy Burnham during access talks to revive the idea of “war bonds” to pay for higher defence spending when he becomes prime minister, the Guardian understands. Senior figures, including some in No 10, want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending and will try to convince Burnham to invest beyond the £13.5bn earmarked for the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (Dip). Continue reading...

Usha Vance, along with Katie Miller and Karoline Leavitt, shows how much is said by an expectant silhouette, without anyone saying a word.

House Oversight Chairman James Comer demanded ATF documents on alleged Biden administration collusion with Everytown for Gun Safety against Glock.

Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talent The most powerful football team in the country is getting back together. Andy Burnham’s decision to appoint James Purnell as his chief of staff should he become prime minister will reunite not only two old friends and former Labour ministers but two of the linchpins of the famous Demon Eyes team set up in the late 1990s. Continue reading...