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Politics
An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversit
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Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
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Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".
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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.
Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.
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Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party
The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, wo
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Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be
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Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to def
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Appeals Court Upholds Blocks on Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting
The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the
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Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race
Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.
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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".
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After Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine
Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, picked as the new D
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Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.
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At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults
President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.
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From Celebration to Escalation: How Trump’s Iran Cease-Fire Collapsed
The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.
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Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’
President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.
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In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process
A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, T
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Trump’s Threatened New Front in Iran War Could Strain U.S. Forces
President Trump has said he would expand the war if the Iran-backed Houthi militants launched additional attacks.
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How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections
President Trump and Republicans can’t seem to escape the political fallout of the conflict.
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F.D.A. Panel’s Vote on Peptides Raises Concerns About a Prescribing Boom
The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar bu
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Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'
Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.
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Chancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 North
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
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Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
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