Republicans need Trump to turn out the base. Some candidates still don’t want him.

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s. The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race. James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.

Badenoch proposes welfare reform that would stop many jobless under-25s getting universal credit – UK politics live. Tories suggest ‘tough love’ approach amid issue of one million young people not in employment, education or training Continue reading...

Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%. Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998 Business live – latest updates The turmoil in global bond markets has intensified amid fears the US deficit is reaching unsustainable levels, helping drive UK long-term borrowing costs to a 28-year high. The threat of a renewed round of inflation from the persistently high cost of oil has spooked investors, who believe central banks will be forced to raise interest rates in the coming months to prevent price increases from becoming embedded..

Group encouraging people to join Green party to back ‘Zionism is racism’ agenda. Exclusive: Greens for Palestine group has links to activists who say pro-Israel ‘infiltrators’ must be rooted out of UK An organisation pushing the Green party to equate Zionism with racism has encouraged people to join the party specifically to support that agenda, and has links to activists who say that pro-Israel “infiltrators” must be rooted out of the UK, the Guardian has learned. Some Green members are increasingly concerned that the party risks being manipulated by extremist outsiders over a motion to be voted on at the.

Democrats’ mail-voting plans shift as officials work to reassure voters. Voting groups and election officials continue to work to quell voters’ fears after Trump’s push to restrict the practice.