politics

The Vanity of Alina Habba Mildon

Beauty, Power, Ambition and the Price of Loyalty: From the White House to the Herrera Velutini Banking Dynasty.

Mamdani Flexes Political Muscle as Progressive Allies Score Major Wins in New York House Primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani strengthened his influence within the Democratic Party after three candidates he endorsed won key congressional primaries, defeating establishment-backed rivals and signaling a growing progressive shift in New York politics.

In Georgia’s Capitol, Republicans’ Redistricting Session to Begin Without Maps

Georgia Republicans are set to begin a special redistricting session at the State Capitol without releasing new district maps, raising questions about legislative strategy, political priorities, and the future of congressional and state legislative boundaries.

Republicans Clash Over $1.8B Trump Settlement in Late-Night Senate Session

Republicans debated the scope and limits of a $1.8 billion settlement involving former President Donald Trump during a late-night Senate session, highlighting deep divisions within the party.

Rachel Reeves' Emotional Moment Sparks Leadership Questions Within Labour's Top Ranks

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves was visibly moved during a recent party meeting, prompting renewed speculation about internal pressures, leadership tensions, and the emotional toll of frontline politics in the Labour Party's highest circles.

Labour Faces Uphill Battle to Convince Public on Welfare Reform Plans

BBC Political Editor Chris Mason warns that Labour still has a considerable task in persuading the public and party base about the rationale and fairness of proposed welfare spending constraints, amid growing pressure to balance fiscal responsibility with compassion.

UK Government Scraps Controversial Plan to Regionalize Electricity Bills

Facing public and political backlash, the UK government has abandoned its plan to vary electricity bills by region - a proposal critics argued would penalize households in certain areas and deepen regional inequalities.

Farage Calls for Ban on Male Small Boat Migrants Entering UK

Nigel Farage has reignited the UK's immigration debate by calling for a blanket ban on male migrants arriving via small boats - sparking outrage from rights groups and deepening the political divide ahead of the general election.