Politics

A new photo of President Donald Trump has sparked another wave of debate online after people noticed what appeared to be a large purple bruise on his left hand. The image, taken by a Bloomberg photographer, captured Trump walking through the White House in what many described as a candid...

Donald Trump has often faced criticism over the way he talks about people who are sick or living with disabilities. His critics say he has sometimes acted as though getting ill is a sign of weakness instead of something that can happen to anyone. Over the years, several stories about...

The Home Office has defended its decision to award a new £30 million contract to a private company that will provide boats and trained crews to respond to small boat crossings in the English Channel. The contract, which has drawn criticism from some commentators, is part of the Government's wider...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said that old military bases will play a major role in the Government's future plans for housing asylum seekers, describing them as a better long-term solution than relying on hotels. While speaking to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee, Ms Mahmood explained...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seen together in public again over the weekend after Melania made one of her rare appearances following a two-week break from public events. She joined her husband for the July 4 Independence Day celebration, where people gathered to watch fireworks and...

President Donald Trump has reacted strongly after learning about a proposal from a group of Democratic lawmakers that could make major changes to the US political system and the Supreme Court. In a passionate post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump warned that if the plan ever became...

The Government's proposal to use RAF Barnham, a military base near the small village of Barnham close to Thetford, to house asylum seekers has sparked strong opposition from local councillors and residents. The site is one of three former military bases being considered to accommodate up to 3,750 asylum seekers,...

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has admitted that he now regrets one of the most famous political slogans in American history because he believes the political landscape has changed dramatically under President Donald Trump. Speaking on an episode of the Politics War Room podcast, Carville reflected on the famous phrase he created...

Donald Trump's newly unveiled $400 million Air Force One has sparked plenty of discussion, but not for the reason many people expected. While the luxurious aircraft was designed to impress with its size, technology, and high-end interior, many social media users have become fixated on one surprisingly small detail that...

Andy Burnham has said Labour should stick to its promise to keep the state pension triple lock, describing the commitment as "important" amid growing speculation over whether it could be changed if he becomes Prime Minister. The triple lock guarantees that the state pension increases every year by whichever is...