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The Social Security trust fund is running out. Why is it not a top campaign issue?
Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — or weigh in on solutions.
'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.
Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says
The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
Democrats and Republicans can agree: there should be more monetary support for child care
The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to give childcare subsidies to married couples with a stay-at-home parent. Some Democrats have a similar proposal, with one major difference.
Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
Cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne says he has matched a donation from Ben Delo announced late on Friday.
President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister
President Trump is working in some Irish diplomacy as he attends a golf tournament at his club in Doonbeg.
Week in politics: Trump attends Republican midterm convention and Pentagon's 9/11 memorial service
President Trump attended a 9/11 memorial service at the Pentagon on Friday after speaking on both nights of a Republican gathering in Dallas.
Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donation
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg
Ethics watchdogs await RFK Jr.'s financial report
Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s annual financial disclosure is late. When it posts, the public could learn how much he has earned from a vaccine-related lawsuit against Merck, which RFK now regulates.
Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
Mayor of the 'Air Capital of the World' reacts to Trump's threats against Bombardier
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu about President Trump's tariff war with Canada, Bombardier aircrafts, and the trade war's potential impact on her city.
Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
President Trump heads to Ireland hoping for a little diplomacy as he watches a tournament at his golf club in Doonbeg.
Why did MPs reject the assisted dying bill?
Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.
Why are plans for Gloucestershire's 'super council' on hold?
Seven councils were to be merged into one in Gloucestershire but the government has paused its national plans over legal queries.
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
Vets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delays
The government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK.
Police boss criticised for 127-date theatre tour
Colin Sutton's office says it will take place in his own time and will not affect his work.