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Andy Burnham’s Makerfield Bid: Thatcher Attack, Manchesterism and a Labour Power Play
Manchester’s mayor turns a by‑election into a showdown over Thatcher’s legacy, a new regional economic model and the fut...
Andy Burnham's Thatcher Critique: A Manchester Mayor's Bid for Parliament
Andy Burnham blames Thatcher for Britain's struggles in his campaign for Manchester mayoralty and a potential parliament...
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump’s Alien CrossFit Post, Calls Him an ‘A.I.-Yatollah’
Late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Donald Trump’s bizarre alien‑themed social media images, sparking debate over the...
Ontario Claims $8.5 B Boost from Bishop Airport Jet Expansion, Yet No Study Released
The province says a jet-capable Toronto Island airport could add $8.5 billion annually by 2050, but experts demand the m...
New Zealand to Cut 9,000 Public Jobs by 2029 in $2.4 bn Austerity Drive
Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils a sweeping plan to slash 14% of the public workforce and trim billions from the b...
Fort Bend County Judge Race Heats Up as Incumbent Faces Runoff Challenge
Incumbent Daniel Wong, appointed interim judge, watches a Democratic runoff between Dexter McCoy and Rachelle Carter res...
Loyalty Over Legislation: Pete Hegseth's Crusade to Oust Thomas Massie
A high-stakes Kentucky primary becomes a battleground for MAGA purity as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backs Ed Gallrei...
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Turns Kentucky Primary Into Trump Loyalty Test
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backs ex‑Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, painting Rep. Thomas Massie as a GOP outsider amid scanda...
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Joins Kentucky Primary, Backs Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein
Pentagon official Pete Hegseth campaigned for Ed Gallrein, painting Rep. Thomas Massie as disloyal to Donald Trump amid ...
Burnham’s Brexit Message Faces Reform Challenge in Makerfield By‑Election
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham warns Brexit is damaging yet respects the 2016 vote as he battles Reform Party odd...
Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf Targets Indefinite Leave Policies in Migration Push
Reform UK spokesman Zia Yusuf claims millions of arrivals since 2005 are destabilizing Britain, targeting policies that ...
Labour's Leadership Shake-up: Andy Burnham Surges as Streeting's Bid Falters
A YouGov poll reveals a massive preference for Andy Burnham over Sir Keir Starmer, while Wes Streeting faces heavy criti...
Burnham's Double Pivot: The Cost of a Westminster Ambition
The Mayor of Greater Manchester swaps EU enthusiasm and borrowing sprees for fiscal restraint and Brexit acceptance in a...
Trump’s Scarred Hand and Kennedy’s Discolored Grip Spark Health Speculation at Press Briefing
Unusual hand conditions on two U.S. officials ignited questions about underlying health issues during a recent press con...
Vance Calls for Vote Against Washington Leadership
HuffPost supports Vance as corporate consolidation forces newsrooms to shut down
The Mayor's Pivot: Andy Burnham's High-Stakes Gamble on Brexit and Debt
A sudden reversal on EU membership and borrowing rules suggests Andy Burnham is recalculating his path to Labour leaders...
Starmer Refuses to Quit as Burnham Mulls Leadership Challenge
Keir Starmer says he’s staying on as prime minister despite a bruising local election and a looming challenge from Andy ...
Trump's $10B 'Slush Fund' Deal: Capitol Rioters and Voter Fraud Claims in Focus
Former President Trump drops lawsuit, agrees to $10B fund for Capitol rioters and voter fraud proponents, sparking contr...
Golden Flyer II: A Modern Journey for Equality and Democracy
A century after the original Golden Flyer, a new tour fights for voting rights and constitutional equality across the U....
White House Dinner Chaos: Security, Ethics, and the Future of a Controversial Event
A gunman's attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner sparks debates about security, media ethics, and the event's...
Xavier Becerra's Polls and Fundraising Shield Him from Scrutiny
Despite allegations and campaign finance scandals, Becerra's strong poll numbers and fundraising protect him from detail...
Starmer Defiant as Labour Turmoil Deepens
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite internal party strife and poor election results.
Starmer Defiant: 'I Do Want to Fight the Next Election'
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insists he'll run for re-election despite Labour infighting and poor local results.
Ald. Fuentes Sues Trump Admin
Federal lawsuit alleges assault, false imprisonment by ICE agents
Trump's Improvisational Governance and Declining Approval: A Deep Dive
Trump's low approval ratings and improvisational governance style continue to raise concerns among voters and political ...
Media Matters Wins FTC Suit: A Free Speech Bellwether in Trumpic Era
Media Matters' victory against the FTC sets a precedent for free speech amid rising authoritarian pressures in U.S. poli...
Trump Halts Iran Strike After Gulf Leaders' Last-Minute Plea
US President Donald Trump cancels a 'full-scale' attack on Iran after intervention from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE...
Mamdani Counters Reagan's 'Scariest Words' with a New Nine-Word Phrase
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, also known as Mamdani, challenges Reagan's infamous quote with his own nine-word phrase.
City Hall Under Fire for Hiring BBC Presenter Linked to Anti-Semitism Row
City Hall faces criticism for appointing a BBC presenter accused of anti-Semitic remarks to host a youth awards event, r...
Identity Erasure? The Controversy Over Stripping 'Black' from the Momnibus Act
Advocates warn that removing the word 'Black' from the Momnibus Act signals a retreat from addressing maternal health di...