POLITICS

Trump hints that £1,600 ($2,000) tariff rebate cheques may arrive by the end of 2026, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns legal hurdles could delay payouts.

'Hundreds more' of federal agents are being sent to Minneapolis after a controversial ICE shooting sparks protests, raising debates over immigration enforcement and law enforcement transparency.

US travel restrictions could prevent top Premier League stars and fans from attending the 2026 World Cup, causing widespread disruptions and concerns over tournament integrity.

The Immovable Rule has become the ultimate insurance policy for the globally wealthy whose financial sources are obscure. Because this rule does not shield those who are not wealthy, it further reveals a deeper injustice that the legal system functions differently depending on the person's bank balance; thus the call for parliament to fix this obscure doctrine.

Trump announces plans to speak with Musk about deploying Starlink to restore internet in Iran as regime blackout enters fifth day amid deadly protests.

Jamie Raskin slams Trump for an 'illegal scheme' to pilfer $230m from the Treasury, as Democrats warn of impeachment ahead of the 2026 midterms.

US rhetoric on Venezuela has shifted from drug allegations to oil and minerals as Washington recalibrates its strategy around energy and influence.

A U-Haul truck bearing messages referencing the 1953 Iran coup drove into protesters in Los Angeles, injuring several. Police are investigating the incident.

ICE agents were not allowed to enter McDonald's premises in a Minneapolis store and even hired a guard to turn them away.

Federal judge rules Acting US Attorney John Sarcone unlawfully serving in position, disqualifies him from criminal probes into NY AG Letitia James.

Minnesota Gov Tim Walz authorised the National Guard following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

Following the extraction of Nicolás Maduro, President Trump warns Mexican cartels are 'next,' signalling a pivot toward unilateral land strikes.

As the Trump administration expands ICE operations nationwide, legal experts warn that door-to-door immigration enforcement faces strict Fourth Amendment limits on searches and home entry.

The U.S. Supreme Court may alter midterm dynamics by striking down key Voting Rights Act provisions, affecting redistricting and minority representation.

Capitol Hill clashes over Minnesota fraud investigation expose partisan divides, with Republicans criticising oversight failures and Democrats condemning politicisation of immigrant communities.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado claims her coalition should lead the country, but US backing favors interim president Delcy Rodríguez.

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Operation Absolute Resolve. Experts warn Trump's Venezuela operation threatens international order and sets dangerous precedents.

Trump defends Minneapolis ICE agent who fatally shot woman, claiming self-defence after vehicle strike whilst critics dispute federal account of shooting.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to 'get the f*** out' after a legal observer, 37, is fatally shot during enforcement operation as protests erupt nearby.

Gavin Newsom challenges Trump to public cognitive test face-off after Trump claimed the governor 'couldn't pass.' Trump has remained silent on the invitation.

US prosecutors retreat from claims that Nicolás Maduro led a formal drug cartel, reframing allegations as a patronage system following his capture.

Trump's global ambitions extend beyond Venezuela. From Canada to Mars, explore the nine nations in his sights and what his expansion means for the world order.

The US updates its childhood vaccine schedule, recommending fewer shots and emphasizing personalized decisions, sparking debate over public health and disease prevention.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado offers her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump following the historic capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro by US forces.

Trump criticises Minnesota's Walz and other 'Slimeballs' Democrats amid a fraud scandal, launching broad attacks on leadership while Walz drops out of the reelection race.

Keir Starmer and EU leaders reject Trump's Greenland bid, vowing to protect Arctic sovereignty.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is dissolving after major federal funding cuts. Here's what it means for PBS, NPR and local stations.

Nicolas Maduro Guerra warned 'no country is safe' during his first National Assembly speech since US forces captured his parents.

Stephen Schwartz has withdrawn from a Kennedy Center gala, citing opposition to its controversial renaming after Trump amid growing artist boycotts.