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Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules

The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

BBC Politics · 5 Aug 2026
Politics

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller, after the Ohio Republican asked for a probe of the domestic abuse allegations that have swirled around his reelection bid.

NPR Politics · 5 Aug 2026
Politics

Despite financial advantages, Republican Party faces major challenge in midterm

Republicans face political headwinds in this fall's midterm elections. The party also maintains structural advantages that could help them preserve their majorities in Congress.

NPR Politics · 5 Aug 2026
Politics

Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein enquiry, says victims minister

Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an enquiry with the PM when she was appointed as minister.

BBC Politics · 5 Aug 2026
Politics

Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

BBC Politics · 5 Aug 2026
Politics

Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged

The Lords environment committee says their widespread use poses potential risks to the environment.

BBC Politics · 5 Aug 2026
Politics

TMZ trades Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with new D.C. bureau

Over the past 20 years, TMZ has made a name for itself with big scoops on celebrity culture. Now, the popular gossip and news site is taking on Capitol Hill.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

The role of data centers in the Democratic primaries

Democratic candidates in some key Midwestern races are focusing on data centers. Resistance to data centers is proving to be politically salient as voters distrust big tech.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.

BBC Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says

Downing Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off".

BBC Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?

The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".

BBC Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Blanche assuaged concerns from two Republican senators.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on expected vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., about the Senate Judiciary Committee's anticipated vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data

It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.

BBC Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

TMZ trades Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with new D.C. bureau

Over the past 20 years, TMZ has made a name for itself with big scoops on celebrity culture. Now, the popular gossip and news site is taking on Capitol Hill.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Mitch McConnell's absence looms large over annual Kentucky picnic

A church picnic this year drew voters from across the state of Kentucky to eat mutton, play bingo -- and ask questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Michigan voters head to the polls for high-profile Democratic Senate primary

A high-profile primary contest takes place Tuesday in Michigan, where Haley Stevens will face Abdul El-Sayed to decide who will be the Democratic nominee for Senate.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
Politics

Larry Sabato on how Michigan's Democratic primary might affect the party nationwide

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political analyst Larry Sabato about the national scope of the democratic primary in Michigan.

NPR Politics · 4 Aug 2026
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