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Burnham’s first big test comes in his beloved Manchester as voters prepare to elect his replacement
Andy Burnham faces his first major electoral test as prime minister when Greater Manchester voters choose his successor as mayor, a role he held from 2017 until returning to Parliament in June. The contest matters because it will test Labour’s strength in a region closely associated with Burnham’s popularity, while exposing differences between prosperous central…
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Far-left victories rip mask off Democrats as top conservative sounds alarm party is ‘way beyond socialism’
House Freedom Caucus chair Andy Harris has argued that supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America are exerting growing influence over the Democratic Party, claiming this could help Republicans retain their narrow House majority at the midterm elections. His remarks, made to Fox News Digital, frame recent left-wing electoral successes as evidence that Democrats are…
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s JESSE LEACH: ‘What I’m Manifesting Through My Body Language Is Love And Acceptance’
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach said he uses his stage presence to promote love, acceptance and compassion, arguing that powerful interests benefit from social and political division. He described dialogue with people who hold different views as preferable to shunning them, saying he is willing to reconsider his own beliefs where doing so serves a…
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Mace breaks with Trump, questions whether Lindsey Graham’s sister is ‘qualified’ for ballot
Republican Representative Nancy Mace has publicly questioned whether Darline Graham, President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate to succeed her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, is eligible to appear on South Carolina’s Republican primary ballot. The intervention marks a break with Trump’s endorsement and could intensify scrutiny of the state’s Senate contest. Mace said Graham had “no…
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As signals of a ‘massive’ US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. From the headline alone, it appears to examine expert doubts that a potentially major US attack would decisively weaken Iran. No article details, evidence or figures were provided beyond the title and access-denied notice. A neutral…
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Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins
Maine Democrats are gathering in Bangor to choose a replacement Senate candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins after their original nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew. The hurried selection process matters because the race is seen as important to the balance of power in the US Senate, and the party has little time to unite behind…
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Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears
Democratic lawmakers have described New Jersey’s mistaken registration of about 6,600 non-citizens to vote as a serious and unacceptable failure, calling for accountability over the state’s voter-registration system. They nevertheless rejected arguments that the incident demonstrates widespread election fraud, saying an administrative error should not be used to undermine confidence in elections more broadly. Governor…
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Empty cupboards to full hearts – Tonga’s remarkable road to Glasgow
Tonga’s netball team will begin its first Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow against Australia, capping a rapid rise from an almost non-existent national programme to eighth in the world. The achievement matters because it shows how sustained leadership, overseas recruitment and international coaching have enabled a small Pacific nation to compete with established netball countries…
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House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure
Nineteen House Republicans have asked New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to explain reports that about 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote because of an alleged software error. The lawmakers say the issue requires accountability and safeguards, while Democratic officials have said it does not demonstrate widespread election fraud. The registrations were reportedly linked to errors…
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Republican candidate’s ‘Christian family values’ image cracks as campaign is caught following explicit profiles, including underage girls
A Republican candidate in Wyoming, who has campaigned on a platform of “Christian family values,” has been found to have followed sexually explicit social media accounts, including some depicting underage girls, through a campaign-linked profile. The revelation undermines the candidate’s public image and raises questions about the credibility of the values-based messaging central to their…