Politics

At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call

Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops

Almost three tonnes of cocaine found buried under Sydney property in Australia’s biggest ever seizure, police say

Australian federal police arrested and charged two men after allegedly finding 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in ‘bunkers’ under shipping containers

Rare Bipartisan Housing Win Heads to Trump's Desk

Washington Examiner economics reporter Zach Halaschak noted that after months of negotiations between the House and Senate, a sweeping housing package is poised to become one of the rare bipartisan legislative victories of the year.

Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks

Objections comes as Trump threatens to renew attacks on Iran if it doesn’t rein in its proxy in Lebanon

Trump says repair work to begin ‘immediately’ on beleaguered reflecting pool

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president claims pool has been ‘seriously vandalized’

Almost eight in ten Americans say US should end Iran conflict now: Poll

The public overwhelmingly believes the United States should end the conflict in Iran and the current peace agreement will not have “changed Iran’s leaders to ones that are pro-U.S.”

Blue Cities Embrace Socialism. Swing States Won't

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:

Pirro floats 'serious charges' for vandals fostering algal blooms in Reflecting Pool

Washington, D.C., District Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Sunday said vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool that promotes algal blooms will be met with “serious charges” as workers scramble to repair President Donald Trump’s multimillion-dollar beautification project.

‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflection

While PM’s desire to fight was strong, time with his inner circle at Chequers sharpened his sense of the inevitable

Mark Levin blasts Trump administration for 'bullying' Israel

Conservative podcaster Mark Levin blasted the Trump administration over criticism of Israel, saying, “Stop trashing, smearing, bullying, the little state of Israel.”

Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option