American politician and attorney, current Vice President
Hunter Biden has told the BBC that his father, former president Joe Biden, has seen his prostate cancer spread into his bones and beyond, calling the illness "very painful" and "very debilitating". The 83-year-old has continued public appearances and is working on a memoir after beginning treatment in May 2025.
The Independent and The Guardian report that Taylor Swift’s songs have been removed from Team Trump and White House videos after copyright issues. The TikTok posts, which mocked Swift and referenced August, no longer have sound. Swift has not commented publicly amid long-standing feuds with Donald Trump.
Athletes and patients have urged Downing Street to appoint a national brain cancer lead and boost research funding. The Rare Cancers Bill is seen as a step forward but not enough, with calls for faster action in light of Commonwealth Games coverage and ongoing treatment campaigns.
The Alaska Supreme Court has allowed Dan J. Sullivan to appear on the Republican ballot alongside incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, reversing an earlier disqualification for allegedly aiming to confuse voters. The court directs the Division of Elections to differentiate candidates within ballot design law as appeals proceed. The controversy centers on whether the challenger’s name and party affiliation could mislead voters ahead of the primary.
Across US politics, support for Israel is waning amid calls to reassess military aid; Democrats and Republicans are rethinking the framework, with prominent voices urging a recalibration of aid and diplomacy.
Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn amid sexual-assault allegations, triggering a rapid search for a replacement nominee ahead of a July 27 deadline. The Maine Democratic Party plans a nominating convention to select the nominee, while candidates race to present themselves to roughly 600 delegates.
Jewish Americans are increasingly feeling politically homeless as support for Israel and concerns about antisemitism divide Democrats and Republicans. A recent AP-NORC poll shows most Jewish adults feel neither party represents them well, with many invoking fear and isolation amid the Gaza war’s ongoing political fallout.
Rupert Lowe’s description of Dunblane as “one murder” on a Joe Rogan podcast has drawn swift condemnation from Scottish and UK politicians. The incident reopens scrutiny of UK gun laws and the politics surrounding them as debates about reform and safety persist.
Lindsey Graham has died at 71. Trump has described Graham’s “one bad moment” during Jan. 6 as the only lapse, saying he called Graham to walk back the remark. Reports note timelines differ, with logs not showing a call on Jan. 6, 2021.
President Trump has delivered a primetime address releasing declassified intelligence he says shows China acquired large volumes of U.S. voter data and that officials hid reports about foreign efforts to target U.S. elections. Journalists, former intelligence officials and state authorities have said the documents do not prove foreign actors altered 2020 vote counts and many of the administration's claims have been disputed.
Troy Jackson has won the Maine Democratic nomination to replace Graham Platner and will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Jackson has consolidated delegate support at a special convention in Bangor and is positioning a working‑class, progressive agenda while critics and Jewish voters express concern over his recent stances on Israel.
Rubio has won backing from key conservative Jewish circles, signaling a potential tilt in Republican support among American Jews amid ongoing debates over Israel policy and antisemitism. The Times of Israel reports rising enthusiasm for Rubio within MAGA-aligned Jewish voters, while New York politics coverage highlights similar concerns about antisemitism within Democratic leadership.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal faces Lionel Messi as Argentina and Spain collide in the World Cup final. Messi, at 39, seeks one last crown while Yamal, 19, aims to cement his place among football’s greats. The match also marks a historic meeting with a UNICEF photo backstory that links the players since infancy.
Trump has claimed that China accessed 220 million US voter records, alleging the 2020 election was affected. Multiple outlets say the evidence is unsubstantiated and that intelligence assessments did not show foreign interference or vote manipulation. The narrative continues ahead of the midterms, with opponents urging voters to focus on issues.
The CBS News program 60 Minutes is undergoing a major personnel shakeup. Nick Bilton has announced five new hires, including Ross Douthat and Norah O’Donnell, along with Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips, to join as correspondents or contributors. The changes follow previous layoffs and leadership shifts under Bari Weiss’s editorship.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he believes Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu belongs before the International Criminal Court and has told the city's law department to review whether existing New York law allows detaining Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly. President Donald Trump has posted that Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States.
Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat at a delegate-dominated convention, replacing Platner amid controversy. Delegates view him as the best path to unseat Susan Collins, while the GOP eye a broad counter-offensive. The field narrows as endorsements consolidate behind Jackson, with the general election now in focus.
Charli xcx has released Music, Fashion, Film, a 11-track project that blends electronic textures with guitar-driven moments. The artist has explained the release as a reflection on creativity, identity, and the pressures of fame, with responses to Brat and earlier projects.
The Justice Department is conducting a compliance review of Harvard University’s foreign funding disclosures to ensure it does not discriminate against American students in financial aid. Harvard says it does not unlawfully discriminate and is reviewing the DOJ notice as part of ongoing scrutiny of foreign money in U.S. higher education.
The Oversight Project has released roughly three hours of audio and 117 pages of heavily redacted transcripts of Joe Biden’s 2016–17 interviews with his ghostwriter for Promise Me, Dad. The recordings, obtained during Special Counsel Robert Hur’s documents probe, show Biden discussing retained notes and at times struggling with dates and details; Republicans say the tapes prove decline, Biden calls the release political.
Democrats have launched an affordability-focused campaign as 100 days remain before the midterms. Jeffries vows to cut living costs, emphasize healthcare, and crack down on price gouging while Democrats seek to regain a House majority amid concerns about Iran and economic pressures.
Courts have blocked Minnesota’s prediction market ban, while federal agencies push for broader regulation and states push back. The cases test federal preemption versus state gambling authority, with ongoing litigation and potential appeals shaping the future of event-contract markets.
A Michigan Democratic Senate primary is shaping around the Israel issue, with Haley Stevens backed by major pro-Israel donors and Abdul El-Sayed pressing a more critical stance. Local voters and a Black Detroit organizer indicate Israel policy could become a decisive factor, despite Stevens’ longstanding ties to the community.
The US has finalised a 30‑year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia and has submitted it to Congress for review. The pact will allow US firms to help build Saudi nuclear power, could permit domestic uranium enrichment after a joint study, and has drawn warnings that it will increase proliferation risks and regional tensions.
A broad mix of Democrats and Republicans are reinterpreting the America First stance as the debate over U.S. support for Israel escalates. Several lawmakers are framing
Progressive Abdul El‑Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the open US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in a close contest. The result has handed a high-profile victory to the party’s left flank and will set up a November general election against Republican Mike Rogers for a seat critical to control of the Senate.
A new lawsuit filed in Rhode Island targets FEMA and DHS policies, arguing that the administration is forcing states to modify elections systems and assist with immigration enforcement in exchange for federal funding. The suit claims DHS could revoke grants at any time and asserts that such conditions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause.
The CBS News division, led by Bari Weiss, has seen a wave of departures at 60 Minutes, including Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, Tanya Simon, and other veterans. Anderson Cooper has left, and Scott Pelley was fired, as the network faces internal tensions and questions about editorial direction. New hires across the program aim to stabilize coverage and restore trust amid ongoing changes and a larger merger dispute involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee has moved to overhaul the 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina and Nevada contending to start the nomination process. The full DNC will review in August; Republicans are expected to keep Iowa and New Hampshire as the opening contests. The decision aims to better reflect the party’s diverse coalition.
Federal filings show the Department of Energy terminated hundreds of Biden-era energy grants in October based on political alignment of states, prompting Democratic leaders to condemn the move as an abuse of power. The White House says decisions were apolitical.
LeBron James has confirmed a move to the Philadelphia 76ers for a two-year deal. Donald Trump has publicly commented on who is the best ever, favoring Michael Jordan. The news follows James’s eight-season run with the Lakers and marks a new chapter in his career.
Abdul El-Sayed faces Haley Stevens in a tight Michigan Democratic primary. The open seat for the U.S. Senate has become a battleground between anti-establishment progressives and the party establishment, with Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez backing El-Sayed and Stevens garnering establishment support.
Ruby Rippey has published a Vanity Fair essay detailing an affair with California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2005-2006, challenging his memoir account and recounting her struggles with alcoholism. The piece arrives as Newsom eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid and amid renewed scrutiny of past relationships that reshaped California politics.
A wave of new music and live performances shows artists crossing genres and asserting creative independence. From Labrinth’s Cosmic Opera Act II to FLO’s Therapy at the Club and Shaboozey’s country-infused album, the scene is redefining boundaries while artists push for control over their work.
New York has filed a state Supreme Court lawsuit against Kalshi, arguing its prediction markets violate state gambling laws and require licensing, restitution, and penalties. Kalshi says the action targets a federally regulated platform and seeks to shut it down nationwide.
Migrants have surged into Ceuta, Spain, prompting Spain and Italy to intensify border controls. Italy has temporarily suspended Schengen with Spain and called for stronger external borders; Spain reports most migrants have returned to Morocco. EU interior ministers will convene to address the border emergency.
Tennessee lawmakers have reconfigured the congressional map after the Supreme Court weakened voting protections, aiming for a Republican sweep in November. Primaries have finalized nominees for governor and nine House seats, with Marsha Blackburn seeking the governorship and Charlie Hatcher defeating Andy Ogles in District 5.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has raised more than $1.7 million for state parties and legislative committees this two-year cycle, showcasing a robust grassroots email-driven fundraising machine. The effort has drawn praise from party leaders in several states and fuels talk of a potential White House run. Other Democrats also contribute to party coffers and key races.
Polls show broad discontent with President Trump’s performance as midterms approach. He remains focused on monuments and related policies despite negative numbers, with insiders warning this fixation could demoralize the base and hurt chances in November.
At the National Urban League conference, Kamala Harris has proposed revisiting the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and considering statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. She frames these ideas as part of a broader push to engage voters and recalibrate U.S. institutions ahead of midterm battles.
The Senate has advanced a 90-6 stopgap that funds the government at current levels through Dec. 11 and blocks the White House from transferring funds to the Border Patrol. It delays a one-month hemp ban and would not include money for early work on Trump’s battleships. The House must still approve the measure before it heads to President Trump’s desk.
Salah Sarsour, a long-time U.S. resident, remains in immigration proceedings after being arrested by ICE. A judge has released him, citing insufficient justification for deportation, while DHS maintains he poses a foreign policy threat due to Israeli convictions. Hearings continue, with new testimony addressing torture claims and potential coercion in past Israeli proceedings.
California Attorneys General have filed a high-stakes antitrust challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would harm consumers and reduce competition. The coalition seeks to block the deal, which would combine HBO Max, Paramount+, HBO, CBS, CNN and thousands of titles under one umbrella. The case has paused the merger, with a ticking fee looming if not closed by Oct. 1. Regulators in the EU have granted conditional approval, while Paramount says the deal will boost production and distribution efficiency.
The Department of Justice has launched the BIDEN program to fund local enforcement collaborations, with funds open through 2028. Some states may reimburse costs if federal intervention is needed. UC San Diego exits Operation Stonegarden funding, citing concerns over campus safety and trust. The Navajo Nation expands license-plate cameras with Flock Safety, sparking privacy concerns amid a broader national debate over surveillance.
Progressive candidates win notable primary contests in Michigan, led by an underdog bid that secures a narrow victory in the 7th District. Lawrence defeats Brink and Maasdam, signaling a shift to the left in key swing district races. Other downballot wins illustrate broader momentum for Democratic socialists and allied groups.
The Department of War has revoked former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s security clearance and ability to hold sensitive roles after accusations of sharing classified information with a media outlet. The move follows reporting on the Qatar‑gifted Air Force One and concerns about its security measures during a period of heightened tensions.