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An analysis of President Trump's address

President Trump gave a primetime address Thursday night in which he spoke about the integrity of U.S. elections — a topic he has spread disinformation about for much of his political career.

NPR Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader

In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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President Trump to deliver prime time address on elections, though details are slim

President Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address from the White House focused on election security, though details about the speech are slim.

NPR Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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New councils to be created in 14 areas of England

The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM

Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans

The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner

Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Todd Blanche faces tense questioning during confirmation hearing for attorney general

President Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department got a grilling from lawmakers who questioned his close ties to President Trump and his willingness to investigate Trump's foes.

NPR Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Sen. Cory Booker on why he believes Todd Blanche shouldn't be confirmed as AG

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey why he says Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as attorney general.

NPR Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Kevin Warsh says the Fed is determined to bring rising prices under control

In his first testimony as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh shared his views on a range of topics from artificial intelligence to immigration.

NPR Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Trump's Iran notice aims to reset war powers clock amid growing political risks

The Trump administration's notification to restart the war with Iran aims to reset a 60-day clock for military action, but questions are mounting about public support as midterms approach.

NPR Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Lawmakers grill national intelligence director nominee at confirmation hearing

Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, faced questions about the president's claims of election fraud at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday

NPR Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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UK economy returns to growth in May

The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Government brings British Steel under public ownership

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support

The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.

BBC Politics · 16 Jul 2026
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