Politics

Trump team hopes positive IG report cues low-drama Powell exit

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expressed hope Monday that there is an off-ramp for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to peacefully exit the central bank.

Newly elected Reform councillor resigns after social media claims

Stuart Prior quits as scrutiny grows of new councillors accused of racist, antisemitic or anti-Muslim remarks

Series of court decisions weaken Democrats' odds of winning the House

A U.S. Supreme Court decision and ruling from the Virginia Supreme Court have altered the redistricting outlook, hurting the chance that House control will flip.

Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom

Chuck Schumer accuses GOP of ‘asking working families to pay the price while Trump pockets the perks’ in letter

How Catherine West became a stalking horse

Labour MP hoped to bounce others into a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer but then changed course

Redistricting war isn't over, Democrats say as Jeffries calls a meeting this week

Democrats are vowing to fight on after being dealt a series of blows in the partisan fight to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Group Sues to Block Trump's Blue Resurfacing of Reflecting Pool at Lincoln Memorial

Washington — A nonprofit architectural group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, arguing the government is not following congressionally mandated procedures before changing the historic feature.

Rand Paul asks DOJ to charge Fauci before statute of limitation expires

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Monday renewed calls for the Justice Department to prosecute former top U.S. health official Anthony Fauci, arguing prosecutors were running out of time to pursue charges over allegations Fauci lied to Congress about U.S.-funded research tied to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Trump says Iran agreed to give up its nuclear dust

President Donald Trump claimed Tehran is willing to give up its nuclear capabilities, a key proponent of ending the Iran war, but the United States must be the one to remove the nuclear power.

Spencer Pratt Pushes Crime Crackdown in Los Angeles Mayoral Bid

Los Angeles mayoral candidate and reality TV star Spencer Pratt promised that after his first three weeks in office, he would clean up the city in a crime crackdown during an All In podcast interview.

Thomas Massie strikes positive tone in final primary campaign ad

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) decided to end his primary campaign on a positive note, as he prepares for his staunchest electoral challenge so far.

'Dumbocrats': Trump unveils new nickname for Democrats

President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a new nickname for congressional Democrats, labeling the opposition as “Dumbocrats” for opposing his administration.