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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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    • Activist charged with felony after giving border agent “duress code” that wiped his phone

      Atlanta activist Samuel Tunick has been charged with a federal felony after wiping his phone during a border search in early 2025, in what appears to be a novel use of a law against destroying property to prevent its seizure. Tunick, involved with the “Defend the Atlanta Forest” group opposing the “Cop City” police training…

    • GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt pleads guilty to fraud while Labour aide

      GB News pundit and former Labour aide Matthew Torbitt has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation relating to his parliamentary expenses. The 35-year-old, who built a media profile as “Britain’s favourite lefty” and previously worked as a caseworker for various Labour MPs including Bury South’s Christian Wakeford, admitted the offences at…

    • Ari Gelaw promoted to SVP, Creative A&R at Sony Music Publishing

      Sony Music Publishing has promoted Ari Gelaw to Senior Vice President, Creative A&R, expanding her role to lead the publisher’s US R&B/Hip-Hop team across its New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles offices. The move, announced on 27 July, recognises her contribution to SMP’s creative growth and roster expansion since joining in 2022, and comes amid…

    • Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war

      Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has broken with his own party to back a Democrat-led resolution aimed at forcing House Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the Trump administration over its military involvement in Iran. The move is notable because it is a rare instance of a sitting Republican joining Democrats in directly challenging President Trump’s authority…

    • Andy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax system

      Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, has said “big decisions” lie ahead on reforming council tax, arguing the current system is unfair because residents in his region often pay more than owners of far larger homes in London. His comments, made to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, come as Downing Street denies it is considering scrapping…

    • Trump’s intel henchman completes MORE mass firings as staff fear the worst

      Bill Pulte, the Trump administration official leading efforts to shake up the intelligence community, has carried out a fresh wave of dismissals within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), leaving remaining staff anxious about further cuts. The move is the latest in a series of purges affecting intelligence agencies under the Trump…

    • El-Sayed comes under fire for ‘ogre on a pike’ leaked comment

      Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has faced immediate criticism from within the Democratic Party after a leaked fundraising call in which he said that putting “one ogre on a pike” would make others fall into line. The remarks have intensified an already tense primary contest, highlighting the divide between progressive and more moderate Democrats. El-Sayed…

    • Nate Silver: Americans may be ‘moving on’ from Trump

      Political analyst Nate Silver suggested that Americans may be becoming less focused on President Trump as the defining figure in US politics. His comment matters because it points to a possible shift in political attention ahead of the midterm elections, although it is an observation rather than evidence of a measured change in public opinion.…

    • Trump lashes out at GOP leader who handed him brutal truth on demand for ‘deep throated’ voting reform before midterms

      Donald Trump has publicly criticised Senate Majority Leader John Thune after the Republican leader gave him an unwelcome assessment of the chances of passing the SAVE America Act, Trump’s preferred voting reform legislation, ahead of the midterm elections. The row highlights growing tension within the Republican Party over how aggressively to pursue voting law changes…

    • Tara Long Promoted At Blink49 Studios To Oversee New Ventures

      Tara Long, President of Global Unscripted Television at Blink49 Studios, has been promoted to also oversee the company’s new ventures, including its creator studios, brand studio and vertical content division. She takes on the expanded title of President, Global Unscripted Television and Studio Ventures, reflecting her growing influence at the production company behind E!’s upcoming…