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New Chancellor John Healey blamed for Child Trust Fund scheme that left £1.6billion unclaimed while managers made millions
A newspaper investigation has revived criticism of the Child Trust Fund scheme, the government savings initiative for children first rolled out under the last Labour administration, pointing to new Chancellor John Healey’s role in its oversight. The report highlights that around £1.6 billion sitting in these accounts remains unclaimed by the young adults who are…
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David Hogg: Democratic campaign arm picking ‘terrible candidates’
Former Democratic National Committee vice-chair David Hogg criticised the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, saying it sometimes selects “terrible candidates” ahead of November’s midterm elections. His comments highlight continuing tensions between younger progressive activists and the party’s established campaign organisations over candidate recruitment and electoral strategy. Speaking at the College Democrats of America convention in Washington,…
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Pete Hegseth’s face says it all as anti-war protesters interrupt Senate hearing
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s reaction was captured after anti-war demonstrators disrupted a Senate hearing he was attending, with his expression drawing attention as the protest unfolded. The interruption highlights ongoing public opposition to current US military and foreign policy, with demonstrators using high-profile hearings as a platform to voice dissent directly to officials. The Daily…
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Andy Burnham implores cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis
Andy Burnham used his first cabinet meeting as prime minister to urge ministers to explore “all possible ways” of easing the cost of living crisis, declaring his would be a “cost of living government”. The intervention matters because it sets the tone and priorities for his premiership from day one, but it has immediately raised…
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South Carolina Senate poll shows surprising frontrunner: Trey Gowdy
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White House agrees to ethics provision in crypto bill
The White House has reportedly agreed to include an ethics provision in the proposed crypto “CLARITY Act”. The move matters because it suggests the administration is willing to support cryptocurrency legislation while addressing concerns about conflicts of interest and public trust. The available material does not provide the wording of the provision, the bill’s wider…
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Thune: Senate GOP will ‘hold’ budget reconciliation bill as backup plan to avoid shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans would keep any House-approved budget reconciliation framework available as a contingency for funding the federal government and avoiding a shutdown at the end of September. The approach could allow a funding measure to pass the Senate by simple majority, bypassing a Democratic filibuster if bipartisan negotiations fail. Thune…
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Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson faces reports of fiery temper
Reports have raised questions about the temper of Troy Jackson, a Maine Senate candidate, portraying him as prone to fiery confrontations. The issue matters because opponents and voters may view a candidate’s conduct and temperament as relevant to their suitability for public office. The available article text does not provide the underlying incidents, sources, dates…
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Collins slams Hegseth’s removal of senior military officers
Senator Susan Collins, the Republican chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, criticised Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the removal of more than two dozen senior US military officers. She said she was deeply troubled by the scale of the departures and questioned why experienced leaders had been dismissed or sidelined without clear public explanations, raising…