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Starmer thinks he is the right man for this moment - despite what Trump says

Starmer thinks he is the right man for this moment...

2 months ago 39

Starmer: 'I beat myself up' about Mandelson

Starmer: 'I beat myself up' about Mandelson

2 months ago 37

The Trump administration is putting President Trump’s signature on new U.S. paper currency in a first for a sitting president

The Trump administration is putting President Trum...

2 months ago 31

Trump Says He Will Sign Order to Pay T.S.A. Agents as Travel Frustrations Grow

Trump Says He Will Sign Order to Pay T.S.A. Agents...

2 months ago 39

The Trump administration plans to require higher wages for skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas, its latest move to discourage U.S. companies from hiring foreign nationals.

The Trump administration plans to require higher w...

2 months ago 31

Sheriff in California Seizes More Ballots, Ignoring State Attorney General

Sheriff in California Seizes More Ballots, Ignorin...

2 months ago 38

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

2 months ago 40

On Trump’s Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies

On Trump’s Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies

2 months ago 46

Trump Defends His Use of Mail-In Voting: ‘Because I’m President’

Trump Defends His Use of Mail-In Voting: ‘Because ...

2 months ago 35

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

Farage says local elections are referendum on Star...

2 months ago 45

Trump Administration Begins Investigations Into Three Medical Schools

Trump Administration Begins Investigations Into Th...

2 months ago 35

Greens pile pressure on Miliband over decoupling electricity and gas prices

Greens pile pressure on Miliband over decoupling e...

2 months ago 34

Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policymakers

Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policy...

2 months ago 40

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figure...

2 months ago 39

NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds

NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for mill...

2 months ago 41

After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table

After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Sea...

2 months ago 38

Arrests of Palestine Action protesters to resume, Met says

Arrests of Palestine Action protesters to resume, ...

2 months ago 30

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King's Speech to take place days after key May ele...

2 months ago 37

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, ...

2 months ago 37

Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing on ethics charges. Threat of expulsion vote looms

Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing ...

2 months ago 35

Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' questions

Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' q...

2 months ago 42

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran...

2 months ago 31

Surgeon-general nominee Dr. Casey Means lacks the votes to clear a Senate panel in her quest to be confirmed, a sign of how Washington feels about RFK Jr. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter:

Surgeon-general nominee Dr. Casey Means lacks the ...

2 months ago 33

Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says 'I'm not a scrapper'

Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says ...

2 months ago 40

Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, steepest drops along southern border

Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, stee...

2 months ago 38

Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says

Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally...

2 months ago 35

Sherrill signs New Jersey law limiting face coverings for law enforcement, including ICE agents

Sherrill signs New Jersey law limiting face coveri...

2 months ago 39

Trump envoy credits colorful rhetoric and vodka shots in helping him build bond with Belarus leader

Trump envoy credits colorful rhetoric and vodka sh...

2 months ago 36

US appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond

US appeals court sides with Trump administration o...

2 months ago 37

Starmer: 'Far-fetched' to link McSweeney phone theft to Mandelson files

Starmer: 'Far-fetched' to link McSweeney phone the...

2 months ago 41

NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points

NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's ele...

2 months ago 39

Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for GOP even as midterm warning signs flash for his party

Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for GOP even as...

2 months ago 39

Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows

Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the ...

2 months ago 42

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decisio...

2 months ago 39

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on soc...

2 months ago 46

Trump Calls for Law Cracking Down on Crime and ‘Rogue Judges’

Trump Calls for Law Cracking Down on Crime and ‘Ro...

2 months ago 37

President Trump has told associates in recent days that he wants to avoid a protracted war in Iran and that he hopes to bring the conflict to an end in the coming weeks

President Trump has told associates in recent days...

2 months ago 30

Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel

Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdo...

2 months ago 28

Healthy food advocate Dr. Casey Means, RFK Jr.’s choice for surgeon general, currently lacks enough Republican support to advance her nomination

Healthy food advocate Dr. Casey Means, RFK Jr.’s c...

2 months ago 31

Justice Dept. Settles Flynn’s Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.25 Million

Justice Dept. Settles Flynn’s Wrongful Prosecution...

2 months ago 35

British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters

British forces preparing to board Russian shadow f...

2 months ago 38

Melania Trump Appears With a Robot, Saying More Children Should Be Educated by Them

Melania Trump Appears With a Robot, Saying More Ch...

2 months ago 37

U.S.P.S. Plans to Impose 8% Surcharge to Offset Rising Transportation Costs Amid Iran War

U.S.P.S. Plans to Impose 8% Surcharge to Offset Ri...

2 months ago 35

Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s

Peers defy government by pushing for UK social med...

2 months ago 36

Can Rep. Thomas Massie, Leading Trump Critic, Hang On in Kentucky Primary?

Can Rep. Thomas Massie, Leading Trump Critic, Hang...

2 months ago 38

James Talarico Responds With ‘Love’ To Hegseth Pastor’s Criticism

James Talarico Responds With ‘Love’ To Hegseth Pas...

2 months ago 37

The prospects of a diplomatic deal ending the war between the U.S. and Iran look dim right now. But Middle East veterans say there is a pathway for an agreement if the two sides want to engage.

The prospects of a diplomatic deal ending the war ...

2 months ago 30

Lawmakers accused each other Wednesday of being too politically timid to strike a deal to end the standoff over U.S. immigration enforcement

Lawmakers accused each other Wednesday of being to...

2 months ago 31

Starmer warns Travelodge boss after hotel sex attack

Starmer warns Travelodge boss after hotel sex atta...

2 months ago 39

Homeland Security Talks Hit Snag as Democrats Demand ICE Restrictions

Homeland Security Talks Hit Snag as Democrats Dema...

2 months ago 38