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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…
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SNP’s latest bid to break up Britain is derailed by new Prime Minister
The Scottish National Party’s renewed push for a second independence referendum has stalled following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister, who has shown little appetite for reopening the constitutional debate. This marks another setback for the SNP’s long-running campaign to break up the United Kingdom, coming as Westminster undergoes significant leadership…
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Senate Democrats press Hegseth on testosterone plan details
Senate Democrats have asked Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain how the Pentagon will implement a proposed programme to test service members’ testosterone levels. They say the department has provided too little information about the policy’s medical evidence, cost and potential effects, including on female personnel and readiness. The plan would require annual testosterone screening…