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Dems Mull Replacing Kamala Harris with Shapiro for 2024

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is being privately discussed by senior Democrats as a potential replacement for Vice President Kamala Harris on the 2024 ticket, amid growing concerns over her polling numbers and campaign performance.

Unelected Lords Block Bill to Scrap Hereditary Peers

The House of Lords has inflicted a major defeat on the government, blocking a bill that would have scrapped the role of Hereditary Peers. This move sets the stage for a fierce parliamentary battle over the future of the unelected chamber.

Liberal MP's shock confession on deputy leader rocks party

In a stunning political revelation, rising Liberal star Andrew Hastie has confessed to harbouring deep-seated reservations about Deputy Leader Sussan Ley, exposing a dramatic rift within the party's ranks and challenging the official narrative of unity.

MTG's 'National Divorce' Proposal Sparks Bipartisan Fury

Controversial Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene faces bipartisan condemnation after renewing calls for a 'national divorce', dividing red and blue states. Critics label the proposal 'un-American' and a gift to adversaries.

Chicago Democrat Targeted with Dead Rat in Political Threat

A Chicago Democrat has been targeted in a grotesque act of intimidation after a dead rat was mailed to his constituency office. The incident, believed to be linked to his political stance on immigration, has sparked a major police investigation and condem

Dame Annette Brooke: Tributes For Lib Dem MP

The political world mourns the loss of Dame Annette Brooke, the former Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, remembered as a formidable campaigner for children's rights and a dedicated constituency MP.

Democrat States Defy Trump's Flag Order for Kirk

Several Democrat-led US states openly defy former President Trump's directive to fly flags at half-mast in honour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a major political standoff.

Georgia Democrat Disqualified in Election Ballot Shakeup

Georgia's electoral landscape faces upheaval as Debra Shigley, a Democratic candidate, is dramatically disqualified from the state House race, leaving voters without a Democratic option in the November election.

Jane Hume on rebuilding trust in the Liberal Party

Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume speaks candidly about the Liberal Party's path to redemption, internal reforms, and reconnecting with disillusioned voters in a revealing Australian Politics podcast.

Tory Senator's 'Ethnic Slur' Against AOC Sparks Fury

A Conservative Senator faces a firestorm after launching a vicious personal attack on Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, using a term branded a 'racial slur' and accusing her of having the 'depth of a puddle'.

John Burton Hospitalised After Fire Engine Collision

Former US Congressman and California Democratic heavyweight John Burton is in a serious condition following a traffic collision with a San Francisco fire engine. The 92-year-old political stalwart is receiving treatment for significant injuries.

Wes Moore: 2028 Presidential Contender and 'Next Obama'

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a charismatic Democrat and rising star, is being touted as a top contender for the 2028 US Presidential election. Political insiders are drawing comparisons to a young Barack Obama.

Chicago Mayor slams Trump's military deployment threat

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issues a fierce rebuke of Donald Trump's suggestion to deploy the military in Democrat-run cities, vowing to uphold Chicago's values and protect its residents from what he calls an 'antithesis to American values'.

Liberal Senator's defiant stand on net zero and wildlife

South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.

Ayanna Pressley's Landlord Income Sparks Hypocrisy Row

US Representative Ayanna Pressley, a vocal advocate for social justice and tenant rights, faces scrutiny over her substantial income from rental properties in Massachusetts, raising questions of political hypocrisy.

Trump Demands Retirement of Democrat Rival Nadler

Former US President Donald Trump launches a scathing attack on veteran New York Democrat Jerry Nadler, calling for his retirement in a Truth Social tirade. The explosive post reignites political tensions as Trump faces his own legal battles in the city.

Democrat's Putin Peace Deadline for Trump Backfires

A US Democrat's attempt to challenge Donald Trump over Russia's war in Ukraine spectacularly misfires after he sets an impossible one-week deadline for Vladimir Putin to make peace, earning him widespread ridicule online.

MPs Slam Unelected House of Lords in Fiery Reform Debate

A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.

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