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    Politics shapes the decisions that affect our daily lives, from the policies governing public services and the economy to local initiatives and international relations. Whether it's developments in Westminster, devolved governments, or local councils, political news influences everything from employment and healthcare to housing and education. Understanding the political landscape helps readers make informed choices about the issues and figures that matter to them.

    This section covers the full spectrum of political activity: major policy announcements, electoral developments, parliamentary business, and the people driving change across the country. It includes analysis of how political decisions impact communities and the broader implications of governance at every level, from central government to local authorities.

    For many readers, staying informed about politics is essential to understanding current events and their potential consequences. Whether you're interested in mainstream political developments, emerging controversies, or the human stories behind policy decisions, this topic provides the context and reporting needed to follow the political story as it unfolds.

    • Army plans to phase out drone unit championed by sacked generals

      The U.S. Army plans to phase out a drone unit that was studying and incorporating lessons from foreign wars, including the use of uncrewed systems in the Russia-Ukraine war, an Army official confirmed to The Hill on Thursday.  The infantry battalion, known as the Unmanned Assault Battalion, will participate at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center…

    • Rogers pushing for 1-year pause on data center construction

      {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Mike Rogers calls for one-year data center moratorium Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the GOP nominee in a critical Senate battle in Michigan, on Thursday called for a one-year pause on data center construction, the latest sign of the political toxicity of the server warehouses fueling the AI boom….

    • Fury as Nazi flags and SS armbands spotted up for grabs at ‘nostalgic’ 1940s weekend

      A 1940s-themed “nostalgic” weekend has prompted anger after Nazi flags and SS armbands were reportedly seen being offered for sale. Critics said the items were inappropriate for a public event celebrating the period, particularly because they represent a regime responsible for genocide and other atrocities. The dispute highlights the tension between historical re-enactment, collecting wartime…

    • Progressives notch victory in race to replace Swalwell following sexual assault scandal

      Progressive candidate Aisha Wahab has won a special election in California to replace Eric Swalwell, defeating Melissa Hernandez, following a sexual assault scandal involving the Democratic congressman. The result is being framed as a win for the party’s progressive wing, coming as separate reports indicate the FBI has seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at an airport…

    • L.A. Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman Says Legality of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger “Should Be Decided in Court”

      Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has reaffirmed her view that the legality of the proposed $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger should be settled by the courts, backing California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the deal. Her comments, issued in a statement on Thursday, position her against Paramount’s threat to…

    • Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff 

      Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff Erica Schwartz, the newly confirmed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), acknowledged the agency she is now tasked with leading faces an uphill battle in terms of…

    • Wetlands policy causes GOP friction

      {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Cramer puts hold on Trump nominees over wetlands Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer (N.D.) is placing a hold on all future Trump nominees over the administration’s approach to wetlands. © Greg Nash In a statement shared with The Hill, Cramer expressed disappointment that the administration…

    • Attempted murder probe in Doncaster, PA helicopter crash kills pilot, Bumble scraps women-first rule

      South Yorkshire Police said Jacqueline Massie, 53, was charged with attempted murder after an 81-year-old man was found seriously injured at a property on St John’s Road in Edlington, Doncaster, on 18 August. She was also charged with theft in a dwelling and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, and was remanded in…

    • Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell’s California House seat 

      Progressive state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) is projected to defeat Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board President Melissa Hernandez in the special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) term in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swalwell, once seen as the frontrunner in the California governor’s race, dropped out…

    • Turmoil in Treasury bond yields sparks global worries: What to know

      U.S. bond yields are rarely a burning issue with the general public. But that’s changed this week as a spike in yields has hit the front pages and TV newscasts. Yields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds hit their highest point in almost two decades on Tuesday. The rise prompted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to step in with a buyback…