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Donald Trump Jr Turns His Back on His Father as Private Rift Over Iran War Fractures MAGA Base

Donald Trump Jr privately opposed his father's Iran war and told him so, a new Atlantic report says, deepening a MAGA split as the conflict batters Republicans before the midterms.

International Business Times UK · 4h ago

Trump, Vance Offer Americans Potential Cash Rewards for Reporting Fraud—but There's a Catch

Trump and JD Vance launch the WHIP fraud whistleblower programme, but conflicting payout promises and DOJ rules leave eligibility and rewards unclear.

International Business Times UK · 4h ago

Bloomberg Puts $80 Million Into Democrats' Final Midterm Push

Michael Bloomberg plans about $80 million for Democratic-aligned groups ahead of the 2026 US midterms, including at least $50 million for House races.

International Business Times UK · 4h ago

26 states are holding elections for secretary of state this year, in 23 of those that person oversees the states elections

There are 26 secretary of state elections in 2026. Of these, Democrats and Republicans each control 13. Heading into the 2026 elections, there are 25 Republican secretaries of state and 22 Democratic secretaries of state nationally.

Ballotpedia · 5h ago

Fahnbulleh declines to back Home Secretary’s plan to extend wait for settlement

Shabana Mahmood plans to increase the period foreign nationals must live in Britain before they can be granted permanent residence to 15 years.

Evening Standard · 5h ago

A look at wave elections since 1918 and the thresholds needed for a wave election in 2026

The term wave election is frequently used to describe an election cycle in which one party makes significant electoral gains. As is often the case with midterms, pundits have speculated about whether or not this year's elections will amount to a wave election.

Ballotpedia · 5h ago

Two RAF Fairford Suspects Rearrested as Counter-Terror Police Investigate Possible Iran Connection

Two men arrested near RAF Fairford have been rearrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, while police investigate alleged Iranian state involvement.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

Burnham and Badenoch clash over Jackdaw gasfield as Trump welcomes decision – UK politics live

The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government said

The Guardian - UK · 5h ago

'The Chinese Have Become Too Rich': French Protester Claims Asian-Owned Shops Are Targeted Over Luxury Cars and Clothes

A viral video has fuelled claims that Asian-owned shops were targeted during unrest in France, but available reporting does not establish attackers' motives or ethnic targeting.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

Ilhan Omar's Alleged Brother-Marriage Scandal Takes New Twist as Feds Reportedly Obtain DNA Evidence

Reports say federal investigators obtained genetic evidence in an inquiry involving Ilhan Omar's former marriage, but no authenticated DNA results or public findings have established a sibling relationship or wrongdoing.

International Business Times UK · 6h ago