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    Government coverage encompasses the decisions, policies and actions of elected leaders and state institutions that affect everyday life. This topic tracks domestic political developments across multiple democracies, from parliamentary debates and policy announcements to electoral campaigns and shifts in political strategy. Readers will find reporting on how government spending, taxation and regulatory choices influence the economy, public services and household finances.

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    • Football Association of Ireland withdraws Infantino support

      The Football Association of Ireland has withdrawn its previous support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, adding to pressure on his attempt to secure a fourth term. The move matters because it reflects growing concern among European football bodies over Fifa’s governance, transparency and consultation following a failed proposal involving its commercial operations. Uefa, Concacaf and…

    • POLL OF THE DAY: Are Labour’s environmental policies to blame for record wildfires?

      A Daily Mail poll invites readers to weigh in on whether the Labour government’s environmental policies are to blame for a record surge in wildfires across England and Wales. Some 1,017 fires have already occurred this year, matching the total for the whole of 2025, with campaigners arguing that Labour’s rewilding approach has left countryside…

    • Zambians voting as president bids for second term

      Zambians are voting to elect a president and parliament in a contest viewed as a test of the country’s democratic stability. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term, arguing that he has overseen an economic recovery, while voters remain concerned about unemployment, high living costs and alleged pressures on political freedoms. More than eight…

    • ‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Debuts First Footage, Character Model at Tencent Video Event

      Tencent Video has shown the first footage and character artwork from its forthcoming “Warrior Cats” animated series at a fan event in Shenzhen, marking the first public look at the adaptation’s visual style. The reveal matters because it confirms progress on bringing the globally popular children’s book franchise to screen, with the series scheduled for…

    • Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department

      The US State Department has rescinded Biden-era guidance that encouraged diplomats to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) with foreign officials and governments, according to Fox News. The change reflects the Trump administration’s broader reversal of DEIA policies across federal agencies and could alter how US diplomats address equality and inclusion overseas. Fox News…

    • Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president

      President Donald Trump’s effort to speed up energy and infrastructure projects could be weakened by an Environmental Protection Agency power that allows permits to be vetoed even after they have been issued. The article argues that this creates uncertainty for developers, as a future administration hostile to a project could potentially halt it after companies…

    • GOP senators not happy with Trump administration’s handling of Iran funding request

      Republican senators are criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of an emergency request for $70 billion in defense spending to cover the costs of the Iran conflict and warning that the Pentagon will need to do a better job explaining its war plan to get the money. GOP senators emerged from a briefing with Vice President…

    • Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll

      The two candidates in the Texas Senate race are neck-in-neck less than three months out from the midterm election, according to a new poll released on Thursday. An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) polling at 47 percent and state Rep. James Talarico (D) polling at 46 percent among…

    • Ocasio-Cortez signals Democratic intention to move on from woke era

      When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was asked Sunday about some of the more inflammatory comments and positions from the left flank of the Democratic Party, the congresswoman quoted a New York City Council member to make her point.  “Woke 1 was crazy,” Ocasio-Cortez said, echoing what the council member, Chi Ossé, has said, before laughing along with…

    • Senate rankings: 8 GOP seats that could flip in November

      With 85 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate. While the Senate map still favors Republicans holding on to the chamber, President Trump’s sinking approval ratings, frustration with the war in Iran and rising prices have pushed a number of GOP-held seats into play….