Inside Andy Burnham’s 1st Day as U.K. Prime Minister
As Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh leader in a decade on Monday, he tried to show that he will govern differently.King Charles III welcoming Mr. Burnham at Buckingham Palace.
UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity
Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after a phone call between the two leaders.Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday. In a statement, Mr. Burnham said that he wanted “to give peopl
Andy Burnham, New UK Prime Minister, Names John Healey As Top Finance Official
As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing fiscal and economic policy.John Healey on Monday. The former defense minister, he was named Britain’s top finance official.
G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress
Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight.Speaker Mike Johnson at the Capitol last week. He said it was “the job of Congress to make sure” the U.S. military was “fully equipped.”
Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods
The administration will use an untested legal provision to put significant duties on Canadian exports, reigniting a clash with one of America’s biggest trading partners.The tariffs, which go into effect in 30 days, would be imposed on a range of Canadian exports, including wine and dairy products.
Trump Rejected Nearly 6,000 Clemency Applications Amid Hope of Pardon Wave
Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday but the president granted fewer than 20 on July 3.
Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives
The government is aggressively seeking the confidential sources of Times reporters who wrote about the president’s new Air Force One. The Times has asked a judge to quash the subpoenas.The New York Times building at 620 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan.
The Sewer Knows What You Ate
During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.
Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him
Ms. Graham, who filled her brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, does not appear to have previous political experience. But she does have President Trump’s endorsement.Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina had initially been expected to be a temporary replacement for her brothe
5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.Troy Jackson, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, has called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be abolished.
Will a Sex Scandal Involving Mark Lamb Matter in Arizona GOP House Primary?
The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement.Mark Lamb, the former Pinal County sheriff.
How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Hurting Elder Care
Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.More than half of 400 nursing homes surveyed in 2023 said they had turned away prospective residents because they lacked enough staff.
Judge Tosses Justice Department Challenge to Minnesota Immigration Laws
The Trump administration, which flooded Minnesota with immigration agents this year, argued that policies limiting cooperation with ICE were unconstitutional.Federal immigration agents in Minneapolis this year.
Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the country.Spain fans watching the World Cup final in Plaza de Colón in Madrid on Sunday night.
Evacuees of Ontario’s Wildfires Wait and Worry
Flames crept, and then sprinted, toward unsuspecting residents who fled remote parts of northwestern Ontario. Now they want to know why officials weren’t prepared.Lyndon Paavola showing footage on his phone from his evacuation alongside community members from Namaygoosisagagun First Nation due to fa
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near the Gulf Coast
Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to drop heavy rain in the region this week.
Wildfire Smoke Gives Way to Powerful Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Northeast
The Midwest and the Northeast are facing potentially intense thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday.
Soaring Egg Prices Are Hitting China Hard
China consumes more eggs per capita than almost every other country, so a recent spike in costs is touching a nerve.
The Grim Lessons of Israel’s War in Gaza
Israel has not been held accountable for its actions in Gaza. The nation and the individuals and countries enabling it to escape punishment may only benefit.
Trump’s Kiss of Death
On top of everything else, the president is inept.
Seth Meyers Calls Trump ‘The Sports Reaper’
The late-night host joked that the president’s sports curse had struck again after he backed Lionel Messi of Argentina, which then lost the World Cup final to Spain.
Mamdani Eyes a McKinsey Partner to Lead Economic Development Team
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who wanted to use the Economic Development Corporation to pursue economic justice as well as growth, is leaning toward someone likely to placate the business community.Anthony Shorris, a former first deputy mayor under Bill de Blasio, is a government veteran who ran the Port Au