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Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's nomination to circumvent GOP holdouts

President Trump says he's willing to hold his nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche until January, when he says he'll have an easier political calculation in the Senate.

NPR Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Former Sen. Flake on what GOP objections over Blanche's nomination means for Trump

NPR's Leila Fadel asks former Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake what the GOP standoff over Todd Blanche's nomination suggests about the president's hold over his party in Congress.

NPR Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban

The BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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BP puts North Sea business up for sale

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash

The Welsh government is to review the impact of a "modest' cut to the 182-day business rate threshold.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension

The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Trump's attorney general pick hits resistance from Republicans

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination has run into resistance from Republicans demanding answers about a Justice Department settlement tied to Trump's tax returns.

NPR Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on

The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal

There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care

The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Councillor sanctioned in row over 'sexualisation'

The leader of the Reform UK group at Devon County Council says it was important to raise concerns.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Senate panel delays vote on Blanche's AG nomination as key Republicans voice concerns

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is up in the air after concerns from two Republicans on the committee that must advance his nomination.

NPR Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks about Anthony Fauci's contentious Senate hearing

NPR's Michel Martin asks U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., for his takeaways from Wednesday's confrontational Senate committee hearing with former top U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci.

NPR Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham

Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Sen. Rand Paul says he'll move to hold Fauci in contempt after combative hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment while appearing before a committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul. Now, the senator is saying he will move to hold Fauci in contempt.

NPR Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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