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Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham
Polling stations have closed in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election triggered by Andy Burnham’s election to Parliament. Labour’s Bev Craig was widely expected to win, and the result will determine the leader of one of England’s largest combined authorities in the first by-election held to fill such a mayoral vacancy. More than two million people…
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Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race
A Fox News poll suggests Texas’s Senate race is more competitive than the state’s recent presidential results might imply. Although Donald Trump won Texas by almost 14 percentage points in 2024, Republican candidate Ken Paxton has not yet consolidated support within his party despite receiving Trump’s endorsement, leaving an opening for Democratic challenger James Talarico.…
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NFL coach jabs at Fauci while taking questions from reporters
NFL coach Vic Fangio mocked former US health official Anthony Fauci while opening a press conference with reporters, saying he would invoke the Fifth Amendment rather than answer questions. The remark linked a routine sports-media appearance to a contentious political dispute over Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 response. Fangio’s comment followed Fauci’s appearance before a…
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Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
Uefa has threatened to withdraw its member associations from all Fifa competitions if Fifa approves president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in a company running its tournaments, including the World Cup. The move could trigger an unprecedented boycott of major men’s and women’s events, putting pressure on Infantino and exposing deep divisions…
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President Trump pushes lawmakers on legislation as ‘Protect College Sports Act’ hangs on by a thread
President Donald Trump is pressing lawmakers to advance the Protect College Sports Act, a proposed federal measure aimed at regulating college athletics contracts. The legislation faces an uncertain path after negotiations involving major conferences and senators reached an apparent impasse, making its prospects significant for the future governance of college sport. The effort has involved…
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ABC accuses FCC of ‘retaliation’ as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney’s broadcasting licenses
ABC has filed a strongly worded response with the Federal Communications Commission opposing petitions that could affect the renewal of Disney’s broadcasting licences. The network argues that the review amounts to retaliation by the Trump administration, raising questions about regulatory independence and the relationship between political power and broadcast oversight. The dispute concerns FCC petitions…
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Mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area as part of Burnham’s devolution revolution
English mayors would be allowed to retain a share of income tax and business rates raised locally under Andy Burnham’s proposed devolution reforms. The policy is intended to give regional leaders a stronger financial incentive to grow their economies and more resources for transport, housing and job creation, reducing reliance on decisions made in Westminster.…
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Beshear: McConnell ‘ruining’ his legacy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Senator Mitch McConnell was damaging his legacy by remaining absent from public view while questions persisted about his health and ability to serve. Beshear argued that McConnell owed Kentuckians a direct account of his condition or should resign, framing the issue as one of public accountability rather than political record…
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Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over Blanche
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have become the public faces of wider, quieter concerns within their party over Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general. Their resistance matters because Republican support in the Senate Judiciary Committee is tight enough for either senator to delay or block the nomination’s progress. Both senators want written…