Government

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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Transgender Democrat who wants to be US senator caught using VERY flattering image in her autobiography

July 17, 2026

A transgender Democratic politician seeking a US Senate seat has been criticised after it emerged that a photograph used in her autobiography appears significantly more flattering than her actual likeness, prompting accusations of misleading self-presentation. The story has drawn attention amid her Senate campaign, feeding into broader political scrutiny and commentary around her candidacy and…
JD Vance roasted over ‘horny obsession’ with Joe Biden licking ice cream

July 17, 2026

JD Vance has faced widespread online mockery after appearing to fixate on a viral clip of Joe Biden licking an ice cream cone, with critics accusing the US vice president of an unusual preoccupation with his predecessor. The moment has become fresh fodder for commentators and social media users, who have seized on it as…
Leaked Iran report finds record public anger as regime focuses on holding power

July 17, 2026

A leaked confidential report prepared for Iran’s presidency has revealed record levels of public discontent with the ruling system, prompting questions in Washington about whether the Islamic Republic is more vulnerable to instability than previously assumed. The document, reportedly titled “What Iran Wants,” suggests that dissatisfaction with the regime has reached unprecedented levels, with officials…
Don Lemon reveals he’s ‘totally serious’ about considering a presidential run

July 17, 2026

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has said he is “totally serious” about weighing up a run for the US presidency, telling a podcast interviewer that people had been urging him to enter the race. The remarks mark a notable shift for the broadcaster, who left CNN in 2024 and has since positioned himself as an…
Transgender Maine Senate candidate sparks online frenzy over response to debate question: ‘Can’t be serious’

July 17, 2026

A Maine Democratic Senate candidate, Ashley Webb, has drawn widespread mockery on social media after citing her work as a songwriter and author of self-published books as key qualifications for the US Senate during a televised primary debate. The remark came in response to a direct question about what qualifications she holds for the role,…
How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England

July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham’s political operation, spearheaded by Louise Haigh, has been drawing up plans to re-examine the Bank of England’s mandate as part of preparations for a potential Burnham government. The move would mark a significant departure from three decades of Bank independence established by Gordon Brown in 1997, and signals that Burnham’s team wants to…
The Cure’s Robert Smith expands on his “please just fuck off” post about Chris Martin’s World Cup halftime show

July 17, 2026

The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith has clarified his profanity-laden Instagram outburst criticising the first-ever official FIFA World Cup final halftime show, insisting his objection is to the concept itself rather than to Chris Martin, who is curating the performance. The show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, forms part of a broader row…
EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution

July 17, 2026

The European Commission has unveiled a revised Emissions Trading System (ETS) that significantly weakens the EU’s flagship carbon-pricing mechanism, allowing industry to continue emitting greenhouse gases well into the 2040s instead of reaching zero by 2039 as originally planned. The move, likely to be seen as a concession to industry amid economic and geopolitical pressures,…
Millions of drivers face extra hammering at petrol pumps as incoming PM Andy Burnham looks for cash to fund his rush to build more council houses, it is feared

July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham, who is set to become the next prime minister, is reportedly considering higher fuel duty as a way to raise funds for an expanded council house-building programme. The move, still at the speculation stage, has raised concerns that motorists could face additional costs at the pumps just as Burnham pushes ahead with a…
Trump is selling high-speed access to his market-moving Truth Social posts

July 17, 2026

Trump Media, the company behind Truth Social, is selling Wall Street faster access to the “most market-moving” posts on the US President’s social media platform. On Thursday, Trump Media announced plans to launch “Truth API,” a licensed real time data feed for businesses that provides “the fastest access to Truth Social’s most influential accounts.” It…