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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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Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
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Here Are the Maine Democrats Running to Replace Graham Platner
To win, they’ll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they’re the best candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins, a Repub
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How Todd Blanche Made the Justice Dept. Less Independent
Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer and current nominee for
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Warnock and Ossoff, Georgia’s Senators, Ridicule Trump’s Election Fraud Claims
Senators in both parties say the state’s 2020 Senate election is a long-settled issue.
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White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal
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Design Panel Signals Support for Fencing Off Park Near the White House
The Commission of Fine Arts considered the Trump administration’s proposal regarding Lafayette Square, which has been the site of numerous p
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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.
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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.
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss
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Could a 50-Year-Old Case Thwart Trump’s Attacks on the News Media?
The precedent said that “official harassment of the press” is forbidden by the First Amendment.
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How Nike’s Diversity Efforts Made It a Trump Target
A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault o
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Trump Is Expected to Revisit Election Fraud Claims in Speech: What to Know.
Repeated investigations and audits have debunked claims by the president and his allies of widespread fraud or manipulation in 2020 or other
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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.
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White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review
Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to asse
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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.
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Republican Candidates Are Hurting for Cash, but Help May Be on the Way
Super PACs and billionaires seem to be on the side of the G.O.P., new filings show.
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Democratic Senate Candidates Trounce Republicans in Fund-Raising
In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.
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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.
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What we know about Andy Burnham's policies
The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July.
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Can a Pro-Israel Democrat Still Win a Big Primary? She’s Going to Try.
To prevail in Michigan’s crucial Senate primary, Representative Haley Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters’ skepticism of Israel.
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Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
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The Army Veteran Killed Outside His ‘Trump House’
Kerry Sheron could often be found waving and nodding to those who passed his home, which stood out in Escondido, Calif.
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Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.
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