UK to get a new prime minister as Trump slams Britain as ‘Poverty Stricken Disaster’
The prospect of Burnham, considered more left-leaning than Starmer, replacing the incumbent prime minister sent jitters through bond markets earlier this year.
U.S. hits Iran for ninth consecutive night as American casualties rise
The U.S. began a ninth straight night of strikes against Iran, escalating a campaign to destroy Tehran’s ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice President JD Vance announces birth of son
Vance said the baby, Alec Neel Vance, was born on Sunday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
Judge James Boasberg has suggested the Alien Terrorist Removal Court would be the natural forum for considering deportation on national security grounds.
FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, The New York Times reports
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have both denied that any change in oversight has taken place.
UK’s incoming PM Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritize cost of living, say allies
The incoming prime minister plans to focus resources on pocketbook issues such as the cost of living, according to his allies.
American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap
The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.
Housing costs is the top political issue for young voters, CNBC survey finds
The cost of housing is the top priority for voters ages 18 to 34, besting food and healthcare cost concerns, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey found.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
The arrests place the U.S. at the center of an international legal saga that has stretched from Romania to Britain.
U.S. says it targeted Iranian forces after attacks that killed two American service members
Centcom says it hit Iran’s coastal surveillance and air defense facilities a day after two U.S. troops were killed in an Iranian strike on Jordan.