Government

JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 3rd world country

• Vance compared an LA area to a Haiti embassy visit.
• Remarks made during a conversation with Joe Rogan.
• Vance also warned GOP over risk of a "socialist president".

US Vice President JD Vance has said that attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting an American embassy in a developing country, drawing a comparison between parts of the city and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He made the remarks during a conversation with podcast host Joe Rogan…

Major networks ABC, NBC refuse to air Trump’s prime time address on election fraud

• Trump threatens to pull ABC and NBC licences over refused broadcast
• Networks declined to air his election fraud address
• Trump claimed China infiltrated 220 million voter files

Donald Trump has threatened to revoke the broadcast licences of ABC and NBC after both networks declined to air his prime-time address on election integrity. The stand-off marks an escalation in tensions between the White House and major US broadcasters, raising questions about press freedom and the use…

Andy Burnham’s government expected to remain neutral on assisted dying despite pressure from supporters – as fresh bid to legalise controversial practice launched

Andy Burnham's government is expected to remain neutral on the issue of assisted dying, resisting calls from supporters of reform to take an official stance, as a fresh campaign to legalise the practice has been launched. The move reflects the continued sensitivity of assisted dying as a policy…

Andy Burnham’s controversial land tax plans could knock 20 per cent off house prices in parts of the South

• Andy Burnham proposes a controversial land tax policy
• Analysis suggests up to 20% house price falls in parts of the South
• Plans likely to spark strong debate over housing and regional wealth

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has put forward proposals for a land tax that critics warn could be highly controversial, with analysis suggesting the policy could reduce house prices by as much as 20 per cent in some parts of southern England. The plans are likely…

EXCLUSIVE: Hawley expands USPS probe with blistering letter accusing chief of dodging Congress

• Hawley widened his USPS oversight investigation.
• He accused Postmaster General Steiner of evading Congress.
• The inquiry seeks records on external restructuring advice.

Senator Josh Hawley has expanded his oversight investigation into the US Postal Service, accusing Postmaster General David Steiner of failing to respond adequately to Congress. The dispute matters because it concerns the postal service’s accountability to elected lawmakers and its management of potential operational changes. In a strongly…

White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup final in New Jersey: ‘A fitting conclusion’

• Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey.
• The final will be held at MetLife Stadium.
• The White House formally confirmed the planned appearance.

The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The appearance would place the US president at one of the tournament’s most prominent events, which the White House described as “a fitting conclusion”. Press secretary…

Republican congressman loses it at Anna Paulina Luna in explosive closed-door ‘temper tantrum’ … as she storms out

• GOP congressman reportedly berated Anna Paulina Luna behind closed doors
• Luna is said to have stormed out of the meeting
• Full details of the dispute were not specified in the report

A Republican congressman is reported to have angrily confronted fellow Republican Anna Paulina Luna during a closed-door meeting, in an outburst described as a "temper tantrum," prompting Luna to storm out. The clash highlights ongoing tension within the party, though the identity of the congressman involved and the…