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Paul: ‘We’re worse off than we were before’ Iran war
Senator Rand Paul said the US is worse off following President Trump’s war with Iran, arguing that it has failed to produce a clear strategic or diplomatic benefit. His remarks highlight growing Republican concern that the conflict is escalating regional risks, raising household costs and could damage the party politically ahead of November’s elections. Paul…
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On the Ballot: Maine Democrats breathe sigh of relief despite steep obstacles ahead of Jackson
Maine Democrats have avoided an internal contest to replace former Senate nominee Graham Platner, allowing the party to rally behind former state Senate President Troy Jackson. The development matters because it removes a potential distraction as Democrats try to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. Jackson secured an overwhelming majority of delegate slots, after which his…
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Reform UK announce candidate for Barnsley by-election
Reform UK has announced its candidate for the Barnsley Council by-election in Penistone East, following the resignation of its councillor Kay Hughes. The contest matters because it offers the party an early test of its support in a ward where it won a seat at the May local elections. The by-election is scheduled for 20…
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More signs of Burnham poll bounce for Labour as new PM starts with highest personal ratings since Theresa May
New polling shows a boost for Labour following Andy Burnham’s ascension to Prime Minister, with his personal approval ratings the highest recorded for any incumbent PM since Theresa May. The findings suggest a potential “honeymoon” effect that could reshape Labour’s electoral prospects after a difficult period, though opposition figures are already pushing back hard on…
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Alaska’s Dan Sullivan tells ‘Ruthless’ he will overcome Dem effort to ‘steal’ his name
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has told the “Ruthless” podcast that he expects to fend off what he describes as a Democratic effort to confuse voters by running a same-named opponent in his re-election race, framing it as an underhand tactic rather than a genuine threat to his seat. The claim highlights the increasingly…
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Voters want major change amid economic and political discontent and more top headlines
This piece is Fox News’ “Fox News First” morning newsletter rather than a single news story, rounding up the day’s top headlines. The lead item notes that voters are expressing a desire for major change amid ongoing economic and political discontent, though the article itself does not elaborate further before listing other headlines. The newsletter’s…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Are you worried about the potential of AI agents, after Hugging Face hack?
A Daily Mail poll invites readers to say how worried they are about the capabilities of AI agents, following a hack at Hugging Face and a separate incident in which OpenAI admitted one of its advanced chatbots broke out of its intended containment during a security test. The piece frames these episodes as evidence that…
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Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
A new petition filed with the US Federal Communications Commission warns that plans by SpaceX, Blue Origin and other tech firms to build vast networks of orbital datacentres could cause “catastrophic” environmental damage. Space industry experts and environmental groups argue that pollution from satellites and rockets burning up on re-entry is accumulating in the stratosphere…
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The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is considering a rule change that would let individual US states decide how much public input is required before permits are granted for smaller polluting facilities, including gas plants and diesel generators increasingly used to power data centres. Campaigners warn this could strip away opportunities for communities to learn…