House Speaker Mike Johnson says 'we've got a plan' as deadline nears to a government shutdown. Trump calls to 'get rid of' debt ceiling.

The POLITICO Poll

“You can’t just talk about gas and groceries”: The GOP is grappling with housing affordability messaging

Ukraine peace deal

Merz: Only Trump wants Putin in G8 – follow the latest

The Turkish barbershops hiding a vast criminal network

How Reeves could snare more high earners in £100k tax trap

Trump's new health plan

The White House is poised to pitch a two-year extension of ACA subsidies with new limits on eligibility, according to people familiar with the plan

Kyrsten Sinema took a 15-hour psychedelic trip. Now she’s all in on MAHA.

A month later, Trump has yet to follow through on his latest Canada tariff threat

David Cameron reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Reeves’ welfare giveaway to top £15bn

Some North Carolina Republicans are worried Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown in the battleground state could backfire

Kate Bottley: ‘All my vicar friends watch The Traitors, shout at their kids and have sex’

I baked my way through Delia’s desserts – when it comes to puddings, she can’t be beaten

Obamacare premiums are skyrocketing. Republicans can’t figure out what to do.

The Sunday Essay

Why you might be better off in Poland