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Key economic reform bills, including the SOE Act, are delayed in an understaffed Legal Draftsman’s Department, casting doubt on the government's plan to pass the legislation by year‑end.
Labour backbenchers are lobbying the prime minister and chancellor to respect Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh’s possible decision to refuse environmental permission for the Rosebank oilfield, warning of cabinet splits.
Healey pledges to cut the welfare bill before the next election, while Conservatives criticize the chancellor for lacking detail on welfare reform in the Budget.
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia has been removed from the Pentagon's Joint Staff, becoming the latest senior officer to be sidelined.
A judge denied the Justice Department’s emergency request to segregate about 20,000 California ballots.
Millions have already voted early in the 2026 midterms, and NBC News Director of Elections John Lapinski examines the data and key races to watch on election night.
A report alleged that people linked to Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign helped recruit a candidate sharing Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan's name; Peltola denied the claim, and former President Trump said she shouldn't be allowed to run.
A new poll shows South Carolina Senate candidates Graham and Andrews are tied, as discussed on CBS's "The Takeout" with analysts Mike Nellis and Mike Hahn.
The article explains why voting in the 2026 midterm elections matters even without a presidential race, highlighting control of the House, Senate, governors, and ballot questions.
Chancellor John Healey announced tax hikes on banks and landlords to fund a £100 winter payment for around 20 million UK households, citing global economic storms and the war in Iran as drivers of the cost‑of‑living crisis.
Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the "leader of Brazil" after losing the presidential run‑off to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is the true elected president of Brazil despite losing the run‑off to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, thanking former US President Donald Trump and saying he will lead the opposition from the United States.
The Guardian’s Heather Stewart and Pippa Crerar break down Chancellor John Healey’s first budget, explaining what was announced, why, and what was omitted.
Candidates and left-leaning groups say Democratic women could achieve historic wins in upcoming midterm governor and House races, though success hinges on the most competitive contests.
Sen. Ted Cruz called Democratic candidate Abdul El‑Sayed a "jihadist leprechaun" and tried to link him to the Muslim Brotherhood at a campaign event outside Detroit.
Nigel Farage missed the UK budget debate, citing fears of a physical altercation over seating, and later said he was shocked by the £10bn allocated to Ukraine while urging tax cuts for crypto investors.
The 2026 UK budget gives tax breaks to pensioners and households but raises costs for banks and betting shops, reflecting the Burnham government's first effort to ease cost‑of‑living pressure.
Prime minister Andy Burnham warned cabinet ministers not to voice opinions on Brexit, saying the current Conservative deal with the EU is more extreme than promised in the 2016 referendum.
BBC video where Joe Pike explains the Chancellor's key budget points and funding plans.
Burnham says there is no confusion about his Brexit stance, while the prime minister claims responsibility for improving the deal at a Brussels summit next month.
The Office for Budget Responsibility downgraded UK growth, living standards and public finances for 2027 as the Middle East war deepens the cost‑of‑living crisis, even as Chancellor John Healey offers a £100 household payment.
Early voting has begun nationwide as the 2026 midterm elections approach, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
Chancellor John Healey announced a £100 payment for 20 million UK households in council‑tax bands A‑D, costing £2.6 bn, funded by a smaller‑than‑expected bank windfall tax to help cut energy bills and ease the cost‑of‑living crisis.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds wrote to Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, as sources say the retailer may face administration, risking distraction from the upcoming budget.
The chancellor opened his first Budget, describing it as for the working people of Britain and businesses of all sizes.
John Healey's 2026 budget pledges to meet fiscal rules, projects borrowing falling to 1.8% of GDP by 2030‑31 and debt below 82% of GDP.
John Healey is set to reverse a planned cut to the cash ISA allowance, keeping the annual limit at £20,000 instead of reducing it to £12,000, in his first budget.
Chancellor announces scrapping gas standing charges, aiming to save 60% of homes £45 a year, sparking mixed reactions on its impact on low‑income households.
Trump continues to sow doubt in California elections and mail ballots.
Health secretary Yvette Cooper drops plans to scrap Healthwatch England after cross‑party outcry, pledging to keep and expand the patient‑champion watchdog.
Early exit polls suggest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received fewer votes than his main challenger, and both parties may struggle to form a coalition.
Alastair Campbell says Australia must re‑win the argument for democratic politics after an attack on independent MP Helen Haines left her without legs.
John Healey will present his first budget on Wednesday, with proposals that could help struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops, while potentially raising levies on banks and online marketplaces.
A 78‑year‑old volunteer, Mair Godley, says Reform UK councillor Carl Johnson accused her of ‘facilitating the invasion’ and likened her to a Nazi collaborator for teaching English to asylum seekers in Essex.
Voter enthusiasm in Lubbock, Texas, highlighted the high stakes of a close Senate race that Democrats describe as their best chance in a generation.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski has endorsed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss‑Tomkins over Trump‑backed Bernadette Wilson in Alaska’s governor race, a week before Election Day.
A senior State Department official says the U.S. will issue visas to Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and his family amid corruption charges.
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.
President Trump held two rallies in Texas as Republican Ken Paxton faces a close race against Democrat James Talarico, according to NBC News.
Opposition forces gained ground in Israel’s election but fell short of an outright win, prompting weeks of coalition talks, reports NBC News from Tel Aviv.
President Trump visits Texas as the tight race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talrico raises questions about the state's political direction ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A grand jury has refused to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress over her testimony regarding Jan. 6, sources confirm.
Chancellor John Healey says his first budget will aim to give households breathing space amid rising cost‑of‑living pressures, while deferring larger tax and spending decisions.
Research finds AI bots generated about three‑quarters of the responses to the UK’s 2023 disposable‑vape ban consultation, flooding it with tens of thousands of fake entries.
Israelis showed up in large numbers for the nation's first election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to extend his tenure. CBS News' Matt Gutman has more details.
Flavio Bolsonaro entered Argentina and flew to Ecuador on Tuesday after losing Brazil's presidential election, according to Argentine officials.
State Department official says Brazilian opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family will receive US visas following his election loss on Sunday.
Government insiders say approving the Rosebank oilfield would not breach the UK’s emission targets, as exported oil emissions are excluded from the carbon budget, a stance that could upset climate campaigners.
Former President Donald Trump will attend campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday, continuing his red‑state push ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The Supreme Court declined to unfreeze a Biden-era policy that let immigration judges temporarily close deportation cases for immigrants.