Politics

What a crucial set of election results means for Keir Starmer’s future

After Labour’s demise was overestimated, the prime minister’s potential challengers are staying quiet – for now

Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Alex Jenkinson, 39, from Suffolk is expected to stand trial in July, with the former duke of York to give evidence

Ex-reality star turned LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt wants to "shake up city hall"

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt said he thinks he can "shake up city hall" as he runs for mayor in Los Angeles with no prior political experience.

CENTCOM publishes footage of F-18s disabling Iranian tankers

U.S. Central Command published footage of F/A-18 Hornets striking and disabling Iranian tankers trying to run the U.S. blockade of the country.

Republicans breathe sigh of relief after Virginia map overturned

Virginia Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after the state Supreme Court blocked the new congressional map approved by voters last month.

Federal mine safety official sues Trump over firing

A member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is suing President Donald Trump over his firing, arguing the president exceeded his constitutional authority by removing officials from independent agencies without cause.

Jeffries will fight Virginia Supreme Court's striking down of new map

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is pledging to fight the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a voter-approved congressional map that would have potentially netted Democrats four new U.S. House seats.

State Department to revoke passports for those with major child support debt

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will revoke passports for U.S. citizens who owe substantial child support.

How Labour’s ‘terrible’ night unfolded as Reform surges and Greens and Lib Dems hail wins

Plaid Cymru set to take power in Wales and SNP to retain it in Scotland, but Reform made big gains in both nations

Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Maps in Win for Republicans

Maps, recently approved by voters, would have helped Democrats gain up to four new seats in US House

US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio

Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days

Virginia Gerrymander Foiled by Democrats' Election Month

The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democratic Party’s partisan gerrymander of the state’s congressional map Friday, holding that because Virginia’s lengthy voting process had begun well before the General Assembly approved the new map, the constitutionally required intervening election between amendment proposals had not occurred.