Starmer is scrambling to boost his government’s fortunes ahead of elections next year in Wales, Scotland and parts of England, when Labour is expected to lose heavily. His allies made it clear that he would be determined to fight on even if there were setbacks at the Budget or at May’s local elections.

Get live updates and the latest news as House Democrats release Epstein emails that refer to Trump and the White House responds.

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released additional documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein Wednesday, after Democrats shared emails the late sex offender wrote alleging that President Trump “of course” knew about his relationships with underage girls.

Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt briefs reporters on Wednesday afternoon, saying she hopes the president can sign a bill reopening the government by the end of the day.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff discussing Donald Trump. In one email, apparently sent by Epstein to Maxwell,

Watch for the results of Proposition 50, which could allow Democrats to pick up as many as five congressional seats in the state via remapping of district lines. In this contest, pay close attention to turnout.

People with health issues like obesity may be denied visas to the US under a huge new move from Donald Trump. Follow live. Welcome to our coverage of US politics. People with chronic health issues like obesity may be denied visas to the US under a huge new move from Donald Trump.

In this month’s Plastics in Politics Live, Assistant Managing Editor Steve Toloken explored a shifting policy landscape for plastics — from U.S. tariffs and Supreme Court skepticism to blowback on voluntary recycling standards.