The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Florida’s rightwing governor Ron DeSantis backs Kemi Badenoch’s ‘war on woke’

Republican expected to run for nomination supports UK business secretary’s attempt to stop the left ‘corrupting British society’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid

More than half a million of the poorest Americans would be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Congressional Democrats splinter on debt ceiling strategy

At least one House Democrat got a call from Senate Democratic leadership.

Axios · Apr 30, 2023

‘We need to read the room’: GOP divided on abortion as Democrats unite for 2024

Democrats center abortion rights in early stages of presidential campaign while Republicans waver over unpopular position

The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2023

‘They say I’m ancient’: Biden speech to White House media proves to be one for the ages

The 80-year-old US president chooses annual address to have some fun with a crucial voter concern, mixed with digs at Don Lemon and Fox News

The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2023

Veep hunting season has opened. But Kamala Harris is in with a shot at the presidency

Republicans are already targeting Biden’s vice-president with attack ads. The 2024 election race is her chance to show she’s a winner – and the conventional wisdom is wrong

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis hails Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology’

Mr DeSantis has not announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination but is widely expected to do so

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

DIY trans care evades barriers in Missouri, other states

Transgender and non-binary Missourians are turning to do-it-yourself treatments as Republicans across the nation move to restrict gender-affirming health care

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis commends Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology’

Mr DeSantis has not announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination but is widely expected to do so.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

The competition between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis is intensifying as the former president is scheduling a return trip to Iowa on the same day that the Florida governor was already going to be there

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023