- 22h ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan UK return as private citizens outside London
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will relocate from California to an independent residence outside London in late August 2026, enrolling their two children in British schools while remaining non-working royals.
- 2d ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan UK return with school enrollment and acting offer
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will relocate from California to a private estate outside London at the end of August 2026, enrolling their two children in British schools while remaining outside official royal duties.
- Aug 8
US Senate passes stopgap funding bill 90-6 to avert shutdown, blocking Trump's grant and border priorities
The US Senate voted 90-6 on Saturday to fund the government through December 11, blocking several Trump administration priorities and setting up a December standoff with the House over federal grants.
- Jul 30
US releases $600 million for Gavi vaccines after mercury-free pledge, cuts WHO from alliance funding
The Trump administration released $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, after the group agreed to transition away from mercury-containing vaccines. The US also barred the World Health Organization from receiving any of the money.
- Jul 26
Maine Democrats select Troy Jackson as Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdraws amid assault allegation
Former state Senate president Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination at a hastily organized convention in Bangor, clearing the field after a string of rivals dropped out.
- Jul 23
House passes symbolic Iran war powers resolution 214-208; Senate blocks its own measure 49-47
The Republican-led House backed a resolution directing Trump to halt military action against Iran without Congress' approval, but the Senate voted 49-47 to block its own measure hours later.
- Jul 6
Maine Democrats scramble to pick new Senate nominee after Platner withdraws amid rape allegation
The party faces a July 27 state deadline, with a convention set for July 25 in Bangor and a crowded field of contenders emerging, including former state Senate president Troy Jackson and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
