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POLITICS 27/07/2026 06:48

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

POLITICS 27/07/2026 05:13

With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting

For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playi…

POLITICS 27/07/2026 05:00

Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM

Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

POLITICS 26/07/2026 13:00

As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to test U.S. service members' testosterone levels each year. But when it comes to testosterone …

POLITICS 27/07/2026 05:00

NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

POLITICS 26/07/2026 12:25

Maine Senate Dems Nominee

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in w…

POLITICS 26/07/2026 21:00

Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

POLITICS 26/07/2026 11:58

Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race

We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candida…

POLITICS 26/07/2026 09:33

Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says

The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".

POLITICS 26/07/2026 10:00

Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and …

POLITICS 26/07/2026 05:00

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be…

POLITICS 25/07/2026 19:36

Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released

Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations…

POLITICS 26/07/2026 05:00

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to def…

POLITICS 25/07/2026 12:00

Fact-checking Mullin's claim that foreign adversaries can access voting machines in U.S. elections

Mullin's comments about foreign adversaries accessing voting machines reflect concerns that security and election technology experts have lo…

POLITICS 25/07/2026 20:00

Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

POLITICS 25/07/2026 11:43

Week in Politics: Iran War; Trump attends solemn ritual; nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration is seeking tens of billions of dollars in supplemental appropriations for the Iran War, a war which the president a…

POLITICS 24/07/2026 22:35

Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the economic and h…

POLITICS 25/07/2026 09:00

Democrats in Maine formally nominate Troy Jackson as their new U.S. Senate candidate

Democrats are hoping to move past Graham Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Susan Collins. In Jackson, they chose a n…

POLITICS 24/07/2026 21:52

WATCH: Trump says Venezuela is 'not ready yet' for elections after U.S. ouster of Maduro

"They're not ready yet for the elections, but at some point they will be," Trump said before mentioning the country's prowess in the Miss Un…

POLITICS 25/07/2026 05:04

'The show must go on.' Trump makes jabs at rescheduled White House Correspondents' dinner

President Trump used his speech to attack his political opponents, members of the media and even members of his own cabinet.

POLITICS 24/07/2026 21:26

Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest

South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates' support among Black voters.

POLITICS 24/07/2026 21:50

Democrats approve a new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first

Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, Ne…

POLITICS 24/07/2026 20:45

WATCH: Trump touts new nuclear reactors in his push to speed up domestic power

President Donald Trump hosted executives from nuclear power companies Friday in the Oval Office to celebrate a new milestone in the White Ho…

POLITICS 24/07/2026 21:17

St. Louis Democratic House primary exposes party rifts over Israel

St. Louis Public Radio hosted one of the first media appearances this year between Rep. Wesley Bell and former Congresswoman Cori Bush. The …