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Trump’s battle to rewrite 2020 election pays off as staggering number of Americans who believe Biden LOST is revealed… sparking Republican backlash
The article reports that polling has found a sizeable share of Americans believe Joe Biden lost the 2020 presidential election, reflecting the continuing impact of Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the result. It matters because persistent doubts about an election outcome that was officially certified and repeatedly upheld may further erode trust in US democratic…
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Tories taunt Andy Burnham’s ‘terrified’ oil minister for refusing to face the Press
The article reports that Conservatives have criticised an oil minister associated with Andy Burnham’s government for declining to face press questioning. The dispute matters because it raises concerns about ministerial accountability and the government’s willingness to explain its energy policy publicly. The available text identifies neither the minister nor the specific press appearance, policy issue…
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Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
Donald Trump says about 200 companies, utilities and state leaders have joined a voluntary “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” intended to stop households bearing the costs of expanding AI datacentres. The announcement matters because fast-growing electricity demand from AI infrastructure has intensified concern over rising energy bills and the environmental effects of datacentre construction. The pledge began…
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment
The article argues that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has used the regulator’s influence to pressure broadcasters over speech critical of President Donald Trump, raising First Amendment concerns. It cites the temporary removal of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC as a prominent example and says critics view Carr’s approach as an attempt to weaken constitutional protections for…
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Watch live: Trump welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers to White House
Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory, marking the team’s second consecutive championship. The event follows the longstanding tradition of US presidents hosting title-winning sports teams, although the Dodgers’ visit drew attention because it was their second White House appearance in two years. At…
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Inside Trump’s secret Four Seasons summit: Shock plan to rescue the midterms is leaked as GOP confronts troubling new voter concern
Reports have emerged of a secret meeting held by Donald Trump at a Four Seasons hotel, at which a plan was reportedly discussed to shore up Republican prospects ahead of the US midterm elections. The gathering reflects growing unease within the GOP as it grapples with a newly identified concern among voters that party strategists…
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Trump’s ‘secret weapon’ to roast the press revealed in brutal new White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2.0 speech that will ‘rip’ after a gunman thwarted his first try
Donald Trump is preparing a new attempt at addressing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with reports suggesting he plans to deliver a sharply comedic roast of the press, having missed his earlier planned appearance after a gunman disrupted the original event. The renewed speech is being framed as an opportunity for Trump to go on…
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Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit US on Sept 24
President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on 24 September, with artificial intelligence expected to feature prominently in their discussions. The proposed meeting would signal continued high-level engagement between Washington and Beijing on a strategically important technology issue. Trump announced the visit during remarks at the Environmental Protection Agency…
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Blue states sue over new FEMA grant conditions
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states has sued the Trump administration over new conditions attached to FEMA and Department of Homeland Security grants for disaster preparedness and counterterrorism. The states argue that the federal government is using essential public-safety funding to pressure them into changing election rules and assisting with immigration enforcement, raising questions about…
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Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping – but these numbers show he failed in Manchester
Andy Burnham has pledged that his government would end rough sleeping nationwide, backed by £340m for homes and intensive support, but critics have pointed to his record as Greater Manchester mayor. Rough sleeping there is lower than when he took office in 2017, yet it has risen sharply since 2021, raising questions about whether a…