UK climate pledges diverge as parties argue over homes, nuclear power and North Sea drilling
UK parties split over low-carbon homes, nuclear power and North Sea drilling as climate pledges face scrutiny.
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Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins.
Federal judge halts government from deporting man shot by ICE in NYC
A federal judge in New York has ruled to stop the government from deporting a man shot by ICE agents amid widespread protests.
Trump elevates Katie Bailey to lead White House congressional affairs ahead of midterm elections
Trump names White House congressional liaison Katie Bailey to replace James Braid weeks before midterm elections.
Green MP challenges party rules after disputed Zionism policy vote
Ellie Chowns says a disputed Green policy vote exposed party failures as Zack Polanski and Jewish Greens leaders face internal pressure.
U.S. Imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
Has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
Senate ads in three battleground states blur records on votes, health care and prices
Ads in three Senate races make incomplete claims about candidates’ attendance, health votes and statements on prices.
Labour fears budget strain could overshadow Andy Burnham’s promise of longer-term change
Labour worries a difficult budget and small-scale measures could undermine Burnham’s promise of deeper, longer-term change.
Adam Hamilton wants to be the first Democrat to win a Senate seat there in nearly 100 years
This story follows the reported development: Adam Hamilton wants to be the first Democrat to win a Senate seat there in nearly 100 years.
Federal judge blocks DOJ's policy on state voter roll reviews
A federal judge blocked the DOJ's policy requiring states to submit voter rolls for review, citing it as unconstitutional.
Trump picks "loyal" Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
"She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning.
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
Postal Service to return a mail-in ballot close to Election Day now comes with an additional risk for many voters.
A promising future now looks perilous for election loser Zack Polanski. He sowed, now he reaps — John Harris
A s ever, among all the noise triggered by Labour holding the seat of Holborn and St Pancras, the most plain-spoken.