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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.

    • Ana Gasteyer Sets ‘Schmigadoon!’ Departure Date

      Tony-nominated Ana Gasteyer will end her limited run in Broadway’s Schmigadoon! next month, the production announced today. Gasteyer’s final performance in the Tony-winning musical is Sunday, September 6. The former SNL cast member plays villainous preacher’s wife Mildred Layton in the musical. A replacement is yet to be announced. Gasteyer received excellent reviews for her…

    • Mike Lindell resigns as MyPillow CEO to focus on campaign

      Mike Lindell said Tuesday afternoon that he was stepping down from being the MyPillow CEO to focus his attention on his Minnesota gubernatorial bid. In a post on the social platform X, Lindell said he had “made one of the biggest decisions of my life.” “I’m stepping down as CEO of MyPillow so I can…

    • FAA investigating Trump helicopter safety incident

      The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Tuesday afternoon incident involving Marine One, the helicopter reserved for President Trump’s expedited travel in the beltway.  The president was flying out from the White House on Tuesday afternoon under normal conditions, but air traffic controllers at nearby Washington Reagan National Airport had not yet halted commercial…

    • Progressive Democrats sweep Michigan primaries in key battleground victories

      Michigan’s 2026 Democratic primary elections delivered notable wins for progressive and democratic socialist candidates across multiple races. State Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in a House

    • Sanders-backed McKinney ousts Thanedar in Michigan House primary 

      Democrat Donavan McKinney defeated Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ — marking the latest win for the party’s progressive wing. Backed by progressive juggernaut Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the Detroit branch of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), 34-year-old McKinney bested the 71-year-old incumbent…

    • Judge ‘reluctantly’ approves DOJ request to drop Jan. 6 charges against Oath Keepers

      A federal judge “reluctantly” agreed on Tuesday to drop criminal charges against eight members of the right-wing extremist Oath Keepers group who were convicted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. D.C.-based Judge Amit Mehta granted the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss indictments against the militia group’s founder, Stewart Rhodes,…

    • Why I’ll never be convinced by Meta’s ‘pervert’ glasses | Opinion

      In a Guardian Opinion video, columnist Kirsty Major explains why she remains unconvinced by Meta’s smart glasses, which have been dubbed “pervert glasses” by critics over their potential for covert filming. The piece highlights growing concern about the devices being used to record people without consent, reflecting wider anxieties about privacy and surveillance as wearable…

    • Anthropic is hiring an AI chip design team

      Anthropic is assembling a team to design its own custom chips for AI, according to a Business Insider report, as it seeks to co-design hardware and models so its Claude systems run faster and more efficiently. The move reflects surging demand for Claude and intensifying competition among AI firms for scarce infrastructure, suggesting that relying…

    • Watch live: El-Sayed speaks after securing Democratic nomination in Michigan Senate race

      Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed will give remarks Wednesday morning after clinching the Democratic nomination in the Michigan Senate race to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D). El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the close race with 48.5 percent to the moderate’s 47.5 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ. He will now face off against…

    • Former UN ambassador: Iran ‘uncertain’ how to handle Trump

      Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mark Wallace on Tuesday said Iran is “uncertain” on how to handle President Trump as both countries enter talks to potentially reach another interim peace deal. Wallace, who is also the CEO of the nonprofit group United Against Nuclear Iran, praised Trump’s military campaign against Iran in an…