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Trump expands proposed Washington arch to include military operations hub
President Donald Trump has proposed expanding his planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, DC, into a military complex containing drones, ammunition and sniper teams for rapid deployment. The announcement links the monument to national-security concerns and adds a significant operational role to a project already criticised for its scale and symbolism. The arch is intended…
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El-Sayed’s Senate bid raises new concerns over a powerful privilege that comes with the job
Conservatives have raised concerns about Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed potentially winning office, citing a procedural advantage whereby senators automatically become eligible to access classified information without undergoing formal executive-branch security clearance, unlike congressional staff and many other officials. Critics argue this privilege could be problematic given El-Sayed’s political associations and relationships. The article…
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Trump faces UN tensions as Iran conflict strains allied ties
President Trump is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly next week amid escalating tensions with Iran and strained relationships with allied nations. Diplomats expect him to voice criticism of the UN’s effectiveness and defend his global policies, particularly regarding the seven-month-old conflict with Iran, which he claims is ending. The gathering is anticipated…
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Republicans tone down Trump ties as midterm races tighten
Republican candidates across the country have quietly removed President Trump from their campaign materials as they grapple with uncertainty over whether his campaigning will help or hinder them in the coming elections. With fewer than six weeks until polling day, candidates face a strategic dilemma: Trump remains enormously popular with the Republican base but his…
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US subs guard cables from Russian sabotage as Trump launches AI Force
The US deploys nuclear submarines to defend critical undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage. President Trump announces an AI Force to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
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Trump allies profit from AI contracts as White House resists regulation
President Trump is resisting new restrictions on artificial intelligence at a time when his family and close allies have accumulated significant financial interests in AI-related defence and technology contracts. Trump’s sons have secured a $620m Pentagon loan, a Marine Corps robotics contract, and an undisclosed air force drone deal, whilst his longtime friend Michael Dell…
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Trump-Iran conflict to complicate UK budget amid rising inflation
The UK Labour government has warned that Donald Trump’s military conflict with Iran will complicate next month’s budget, as the dispute has disrupted global oil supplies and increased inflationary pressures. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Trump at the UN next week, despite having previously criticised the US president when serving as Greater…
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Andy Burnham’s past social media rants about Donald Trump are ‘no bar to having a strong relationship’ insists Cabinet minister ahead of PM’s first meeting with US President
Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson said Andy Burnham’s previous criticism of Donald Trump would not prevent the Prime Minister from developing a strong relationship with the US President. Burnham is due to meet Trump face to face at the United Nations general assembly in New York, with the Government stressing that cooperation with the US is…
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Burnham Meets Trump at UN Amid Policy Rifts While E-Bike Safety Row Escalates at Home
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Tuesday, an encounter marked by significant policy disagreements between the two adminis
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Badenoch attacks Starmer over defence spending amid Russian threats to NATO
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has attacked Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over defence spending, accusing it of insufficient commitment in the face of Russian aggression towards Ukraine’s allies. The row follows Mr Starmer’s statement that national security “cannot come at the expense of social security”, which Badenoch claimed sends a dangerous signal to Moscow about…