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Michael Wilner· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryThree powerful leaders, three disparate aims

Trump, Putin and Xi's talks may be more spectacle than historic Yalta-like conference.

Arlyssa D. Becenti· Arizona Republic · US
LeadHopis face massive loss after flooding

Leaders declare state of emergency after devastation

Hannah Knowles· Washington Post · US
LeadSome now wonder if MAGA may be dead

Rank and file search their souls, look to leaders outside the White House

Michael Gold· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadJordan elected House GOP leader

Amid party fracture in wake of sweeping election losses, controversial Trump ally rises to leadership

Sydney Kashiwagi· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryEmmer fends off challenge at whip

Republican from Texas attempted to oust him from leadership post.

Alexandra Hardle· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryEducation leaders optimistic after election

State public schools could see funding sea change, experts said

Churchill Ndonwie· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryGovernor win shifts Black leadership

“Only in America. Our state is phenomenal,” Byron Donalds said.

Tal Kopan· Boston Globe · US
LeadOn day after, jubilation and resolve

Clark says leadership team will be ready

Lawrence Mower· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadA NEW ERA

After decades under Republican leadership, Texas rides blue wave as the balance of power shifts in Washington under Trump

Lena H. Sun· Washington Post · US
SecondaryScientists sought alert on measles in pregnancy

But it was not approved by CDC leadership amid a rising surge in U.S. cases

Lena H. Sun· Washington Post · US
SecondaryEx-CDC employee fights RFK Jr. from the outside

Daskalakis resigned from agency's leadership over the 'politicizing' of science

Nicole Nixon· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadHope, despair for GOP voters in California

Many doubt party's chances in statewide races but are anxious for different leaders.

Nick Stoico· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryLeaders in arts, science, business take a look ahead

Globe Summit seeks path to thriving future

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryGOP leaders, SpaceX fund Gruters for Congress

Here's what national support means for the race against Kelly Kirschner.

Chris Tomlinson· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadGetting ready to take over

Growing up in a state undergoing profound change, young Texans have own ideas about politics, leadership

Gillian Mcgoldrick· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadWhy Shapiro, Pa. Dems are thinking about an elusive Capitol trifecta

A potential blue wave has leaders eyeing the state House, Senate, and governorship. Both parties are spending big.

Nina Moske· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryRays face tight stadium construction timeline

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says a groundbreaking on the ballpark is “imminent,” with team leaders promising completion by 2029.

Aidan Ryan· Boston Globe · US
LeadUnveiled, populist provocateur talks tactics

His right-wing, AI-generated outlet skewers state's leaders, attracts criticism

Romy Ellenbogen· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryGrand jury wrong, judges say

Appeals court rules it was wrong to say state leaders “misappropriated” public money to Hope Florida.

Justin Garcia· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadHope Florida led disabled people to dead ends as state misused $10M

People from the disability community say they're outraged that leaders steered Medicaid money to politics.

Michael BirnbaumCate Cadell· Washington Post · US
LeadTrump courts Xi as China seeks global influence

TAIWAN, IRAN AMONG TOPICS OF DISCUSSIONS / Leaders trade praise and willingness to work together

Max ChesnesJack Prator· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryPinellas looks to conserve 29 acres along Boca Ciega Bay

The land deal, which includes an island and waterfront property with an aquatic habitat, could come to a vote before county leaders this year.

Sarah Bahari and Aarón Torres· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryFrench calls backlash ‘shocking,’ links posts to leaders
Stephanie Murray· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryAZ leaders: Kyl left mark on high court, water access

‘He didn’t care about the credit. He never did,’ ex-Sen. Flake says

Nina Moske· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadTampa council OKs contentious $100M South Tampa flood project

Plans to relieve flooding have long divided neighbors, business owners and city leaders.

Michelle Boorstein· Washington Post · US
SecondarySome Jewish leaders grow wary of term ‘Zionism’

Debates about the word and its definition date to the late 1800s but are gaining urgency in some faith spaces

Debra Utacia Krol· Arizona Republic · US
LeadTribal leaders: Border is safe without a wall

Tohono O’odham says its plan is working

Staff· The Independent · UK
Lead‘Westminster’s time is over’: Nationalists seek breakup of UK

‘Constitutional change is coming’ declare Sinn Fein, SNP and Plaid Cymru leaders at independence summit as they join forces in challenge to Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda

Michael Wilner· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryPolitical leaders at odds as AI fears spread

President Trump blames the backlash on a ‘conspiracy’ perpetuated by China.

Jack PitcherRobbie Whelan· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryAI Stocks Advance Despite Calls for Slowdown

Industry leaders’ warnings of disastrous potential are met skeptically

Karen Brooks Harper· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryAbbott, Newsom headline red-blue rivalry

Texas, Calif. leaders sell contrary visions for future of America

Gerrit De VynckTed Hesson· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryTop AI leaders unite to call for a global slowdown

An essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei draws support from Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk of SpaceXAI.

Adrian Ashford· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryIslamophobia worse than after 9/11, leaders say
Erika Solomon· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryIran signals readiness to escalate fight in face of rising U.S. pressure

The country’s leaders are taking a more aggressive approach as they worry that their grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping.

Sam Janesch· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryPa. Republicans are heading to midterm ‘Trump-a-palooza’

With the president’s approval ratings falling, GOP leaders see the Dallas gathering as a way to rev up the base.

Jeffrey S. Solochek· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryPinellas schools are shrinking. Which ones are feeling it most?

District leaders plan to announce a new round of closures and consolidations on Thursday.

Ana CeballosMery Mogollón· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryOIL DEAL SURFACES AS VOTE PROMISE FADES

In Venezuela, fears rise that Trump will leave the unelected leadership in place.

Divya Kumar· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryAfter RFK visit, board members seek to keep politics from schools

School leaders are looking to update rules about politicking on campuses.

Samuel Agini and Robert Orr· Financial Times · UK
LeadUefa primes criminal lawsuit against Infantino over Fifa stake sale debacle

Serious mismanagement alleged • Papers sought from Kushner’s firm • Fresh call for new leadership

Debra Utacia Krol· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryCBP agents enter tribal land to build border wall

Tohono O’odham leaders fear cultural, environmental damage

Nicolas Villamil· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadWhat’s in final Rays deal, and what isn’t

After months of talk about public contributions, development incentives and more, city and county leaders are set to vote.

Rick Pearson· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryDem leaders troubled by mail-in ballot ruling

Durbin calls Trump's order an effort to 'chip away' at right to vote

Matt Degrood· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryPolice leaders skip ICE meeting

City council members criticize what they call lack of transparency

Rob Gillies· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryCanada says it will announce retaliatory tariffs against US

Trump tells Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face worse than existing tariffs.

Lucy Marques· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryAt Florida’s colleges, late summer = fall semester

New buildings and new leadership mark the new school year at many of the state’s institutes of higher learning.

Michael Hawthorne· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadScientists push leaders to act on microplastics pollution

The tiny particles foul every corner of the Great Lakes, a source of drinking water for 40M people

A.D. Quig· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryData centers near O'Hare get $100M in tax breaks

Leaders tout benefits as suburban homeowners worry about financial gap

Jack Prator· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryLeaders going underground to get rid of toilet water

Pinellas officials are leaning on the controversial wastewater solution as a state deadline looms.

Anna Orso· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryPhilly makes the final three to host the DNC

Democratic Party leaders are also looking at Boston and Denver for 2028. Atlanta and Chicago failed to make the cut.

Rowena MasonRichard Adams· The Guardian · UK
LeadUniversities fear financial turmoil amid slump in overseas students

University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in Britain's higher education system after new figures suggested a collapse in international student numbers would deprive the sector of vital income and undermine its future.

Staff· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryAZ schools warm to feds

After a previous largely failed attempt, the U.S. Department of Education is taking a different tone in asking universities to align with President Donald Trump's higher education agenda, and this time, some Arizona university leaders are on board.

William Bender· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryMontco Intermediate Unit to tighten travel rules after safari probe

An outside investigator said the IU's board of directors should sign off on all future trips by agency leaders.

Sammy WestfallLior Soroka· Washington Post · US
SecondaryIsraeli leaders reject Gaza plan

Trump-backed deal called for Hamas disarmament, Israel’s withdrawal

Laura Gersony· Arizona Republic · US
LeadGOP leaders pitch sunny outlook in aggrieved AZ city

Bessent: ‘Life is good here in Casa Grande’

Anna Orso· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadBethel grilled by City Council over crowd control at Pride celebration

The police commissioner faced pointed criticism from lawmakers and LGBTQ+ leaders about officers' tactics.

Steve HendrixAnthony Faiola· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryTrump still makes threats, but world stops flinching

Political leaders at home and abroad have learned that the president’s bluster does not always lead to follow-through.

Steve HendrixAnthony Faiola· Washington Post · US
SecondaryTrump keeps making threats. World leaders aren't blinking.

Nations are shrugging off president's bombast that once raised global alarm

Arlyssa D. Becenti· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryNavajo Nation will deploy hundreds of Flock cameras

Leaders support initiative one resident describes as ‘terrifying’

Samy MagdyAamer Madhani· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryTrump halts Iran strikes after talks with Gulf leaders

The president says a conversation with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman impacted his decision.

Steph Machado· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryCitizen-led ballot question presses Israel

Pro-Palestinian group calls for Providence to divest; city leaders split on Mideast war

Nilesh Christopher· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadSeeking a solution for when AI goes rogue

OpenAI bot’s attack on a rival rattles industry leaders, policymakers and consumers

Pippa CrerarAletha Adu· The Guardian · UK
LeadBurnham calls for consensus on ‘urgent’ fix for social care crisis

PM invites Lib Dem and Tory leaders to meeting today to explore solution

Ana CeballosNabih Bulos· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryTrump meets Israel, Ukraine leaders

Signs indicate seeming frustration with Netanyahu and an easing with Zelensky.

Katie Johnston· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryConcern over loss of Haitian workers

Business leaders warn of blow to Mass. economy

Fiona Harvey· The Guardian · UK
LeadMiliband vows to give UK ‘global leadership’ role on climate crisis

Minister to take up UK position on World Bank board in show of intent

Miriam Jordan· New York Times · US
SecondaryINDUSTRIES FEAR THE DEPORTATION OF VITAL WORKERS

PROTECTION SET TO END One Million at Risk After Court Ruling, as Some Leaders Try to Act

Laura Gersony· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryAZ Dems fume at party leaders as primary gambit fails

National groups had warned voters that Shah 'can't be trusted'

Austin Sanders· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadFaith leaders seek greater ICE oversight

Interfaith coalition calls for independent shooting investigations, body cameras and limits on agency partnerships

Lisa Mascaro· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadHegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far, asks Senate for more

Senators of both parties grill the defense secretary about his leadership of the Pentagon as well as its urgent budget request.

Kate Armanini· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryLeaders: Pass budget or miss payroll

Board slated to vote on 2026-27 spending plan on July 30

Lisa Lerer· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryVance’s remarks on Epstein and Israel echo conspiracy theories, alarm GOP

The vice president’s musings on Joe Rogan’s podcast drew rebukes from U.S. conservatives and Israeli leaders.

Malcolm GayMark Shanahan· Boston Globe · US
LeadA hall divided

At a critical moment, the BSO, its musicians, and leadership struggle to find common ground for the future

Sam Janesch· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryMastriano demurs when asked if all U.S. leaders should be Christian

The right-wing lawmaker from Pennsylvania faced senators at a hearing on his nomination as an ambassador.

Deena Winter· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMpls. faces ‘alarming’ $33M gap in budget

Tough choices ahead if leaders want to plug the expected hole.

Bob Timmons· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryUndeniable data trend was key to TCM switch

Hotter temperatures led leaders to move race ahead, starting in 2027.

Dan MericaAlexei Koseff· Washington Post · US
SecondaryPost-Platner, Democrats seek a way forward amid finger-pointing

Leaders in Maine search for a replacement without angering his supporters

Maira Butt· The Independent · UK
LeadTrump tears up Iran ceasefire as bombing resumes

US president launches extraordinary tirade at Nato summit, calling Tehran leaders ‘scum’ and warning ‘I don’t want to deal with them any more’ – just hours after firing biggest wave of attacks since signing fragile peace deal

Seung Min Kim· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryTrump argues for Greenland at summit

NATO leaders unveil billions in weapons contracts

Michael BirnbaumEllen Francis· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryNATO leaders brace for Trump’s latest demands

The president travels to Turkey for a summit with allies he has sometimes treated like foes.

Susannah GeorgeGreg Miller· Washington Post · US
LeadIran’s regime is ruthless, savvier more hard-line

Emboldened new leaders hold ongoing funeral rites for Khamenei

Meg James· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryNew leaders have landed in Hollywood

In the streaming age, power of giants has shifted

LeadSupreme Court affirms birthright citizenship

Illinois immigrants and leaders rejoice as justices reject Trump's executive order

Mark Sherman· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryRuling expands presidential powers on firing leaders of federal agencies

Justices grant exception for the Federal Reserve

Trey Mewes· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryA FIGHT TO SAVE CHURCHES

Buildings hold significance in towns where residents are willing to battle church leadership to prevent demolition.

Lucy Marques· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryUF, state board chairs clash

The head of UF’s board of trustees defended himself over leadership.

Dan Lamothe· Washington Post · US
SecondaryHegseth thwarted bid to extend general’s career

Top warfighter is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior leaders

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadBetrayed by Brexit

10 YEARS ON Far from ‘taking back control’, Brexit has left Britain isolated, divided and poorer. A new poll for The Independent suggests two-thirds of voters think leaving the EU failed to cut immigration. A decade of broken promises and revolving-door leadership has left younger voters disillusioned. An entire generation...

Ronald J. Hansen· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryBattle over elections in AZ isn’t vanishing

County leaders’ distrust may sow doubt in results

Jake Sheridan· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryFaith leaders call for new anti-violence office

Department would work to tamp down gun violence in city

Lucy Marques· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryUF trustees name Stuart Bell interim president

Chairperson Mori Hosseini defended himself against allegations of improper leadership.

Max ColchesterDavid Luhnow· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryThe Forces That Broke British Politics

Revolving door of leaders is spinning faster, and dominant parties are losing their grip

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadStarmer plots his final exit as Trump says ‘he will resign’

PM makes plan to step down – while US president declares him gone, saying: ‘I wish him well!’ – as calls grow for proper leadership contest amid fears of Andy Burnham coronation

Mara Klecker· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMINNESOTA FAITH LEADERS WEIGH AI’S PLACE IN CHURCH LIFE

Grappling with the topic can mean answering questions both practical and theological.

Benjamin Wermund· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadData center backlash is posing test

Projects have drawn backing of GOP leaders but not their supporters across rural Texas

Staff· The Independent · UK
Lead‘It’s time to move on’

Allies of Andy Burnham hope to persuade the prime minister to quit and avoid a bitter leadership fight

Megan Kimble· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadCamp leaders’ flood response faulted

Legislative committee’s report says lack of planning led to preventable deaths at Mystic

Tony PlohetskiLily Kepner· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryEmails show UT role in KUT fest

Leaders had ordered event scaled back, tailored messaging

Michael WilnerNabih Bulos· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadA vague deal with Iran leaves top questions unanswered

Trump and leaders in Tehran make conflicting statements about strait, weapons.

Cleve R. Wootson Jr.Ellen Francis· Washington Post · US
SecondaryAt G-7, allies plan for a world less reliant on U.S.

Untrusting of Trump, Europe’s leaders are less inclined to follow

Steven Erlanger· New York Times · US
SecondaryTougher Iran Wants More From Talks

New Leaders Are Willing to Take Risks

Millie CookeDavid Maddox· The Independent · UK
LeadEndgame nears for Starmer as ministers quit over forces cash

PM’s chances of seeing off leadership challenge in serious doubt after John Healey and Al Carns resign from government and warn latest military spending plans will leave Britain ‘less safe’

Laura GersonyRobert Anglen· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryAttorney says Lamb got special treatment

County: 2020 allegations ignored by ex-leadership

Sean Collins WalshKristen A. Graham· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondarySchools deal puts Parker, Council on the clock

After reaching an agreement to stave off classroom job cuts, city leaders now have a year to work out the funding.

Deena Winter· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryCity leaders say Metro Surge did over $700M in damage

Frey says Minneapolis will need more state, federal help to move forward.

Colleen Wright· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryKen Welch a target in first St. Petersburg mayoral debate

His challengers targeted hurricane preparedness, transparency and leadership.

Jon Gambrell· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryIsrael and Iran appear to pause strikes after first break in ceasefire

Leaders of both nations warn that any further attacks would be met with retaliation.

Joey Cappelletti· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondarySenate passes $70B bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol

GOP leaders fended off bipartisan efforts to block the $1.8B Trump-IRS settlement fund.

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadLeaders unite against Farage for ‘exploiting teenager’s murder’

Starmer and Badenoch join Commons anger after Reform MP refuses to condemn violence linked to Henry Nowak case despite family’s pleas for calm

Noah Haggerty· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryLoss of fire prevention money looms

California leaders are urged to act as two sources of funding are poised to dwindle.

Dan Sullivan· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryCan Tampa get a new courthouse? County, court leaders weigh ideas

Replacing Hillsborough’s aged Courthouse Annex is seen as a pressing need. But plans are more nebulous.

Tony Blair· The Independent · UK
LeadWhy Labour must return to the radical centre to reverse Britain’s decline

In a damning verdict on Starmer and his leadership rivals, the former prime minister makes a bombshell intervention to warn that his party is ‘playing with fire’ and the country now ‘risks relegation from the Premier League of nations’

Alice Yin· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryThey’ll come bearing Chicago-themed gifts

White Sox merch, giardiniera among items city leaders will deliver to Leo this week

Patrick Marley· Washington Post · US
SecondaryDouble loss for GOP in midterm map wars

Party leaders balk in South Carolina, and judge blocks Alabama redraw

Faiz Siddiqui· Washington Post · US
SecondaryAI leaders: Public dole for masses as jobs fade

Critics question whether billionaires would back funding of welfare state

Jeffrey Meitroot· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMDE leaders made a push for lifting FOF pay block in ’21
Sarah Lapidus· Arizona Republic · US
LeadDACA recipient detained by ICE in Tucson

City leaders, residents demand her release

Sandra Mcdonald· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryLeftists push for political power in L.A.

Democratic socialists back candidates in several races. Business leaders are worried.

Daniel Martin· Daily Telegraph · UK
LeadBurnham retreats on push to rejoin EU

Labour leadership contender distances himself from previous calls after backlash

Kate Devlin· The Independent · UK
LeadStreeting accused of starting ‘Brexit wars’ in leadership fight

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy attacks ‘odd’ call by Wes Streeting for Britain to rejoin EU as Labour prepares for by-election in Leave seat – and says Starmer must make ‘personal decision’ whether to stay and enter contest

Riley Beggin· Washington Post · US
SecondaryLeft is split on election strategy

COMPETING PITCHES TO PARTY LEADERS

Erin Cox· Washington Post · US
SecondaryLarry Hogan finds his next act

The former Maryland governor says he’s done running for office. Now, he’s launching a nonpartisan leadership institute at Washington College.

Nina MoskeColleen Wright· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadCongressional map splits Black vote

Black leaders worry the new districts further dilute voting power.

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadStreeting: I’ll stand for leadership – and we must rejoin EU

Former health secretary makes opening pitch to replace Starmer as PM, saying Brexit should be reversed – while Andy Burnham vows to ‘save’ Labour with more services under public control

Nina MoskeNicolas Villamil· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadRays, local leaders celebrate ‘first step’ in stadium deal talks

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor praise the nonbinding draft agreement.

Millie CookeAthena Stavrou· The Independent · UK
LeadTrump says it’s ‘tough’ for Starmer to survive as PM

US president renews his criticism of Keir Starmer’s energy policies while the prime minister’s crisis at home deepens – as Andy Burnham is cleared to stand in Makerfield by-election paving the way for leadership challenge

Arlyssa D. Becenti· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryIt wasn't just land – ‘it was memory, it was identity’

O’odham leaders seek answers about damage to a sacred site

Will Weissert and Aamer Madhani and Kanis Leung· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryTakeaways from Trump’s 3-day visit to China

Leaders discuss Taiwan, Iran and agree to a “constructive” new relationship.

Trevor Hunnicutt and Mei Mei Chu· Arizona Republic · US
LeadXi warns Trump against mishandling of Taiwan

Leaders focus on desire to open Strait of Hormuz

LeadBurnham bids to topple Starmer, but he must win byelection first

Manchester mayor sees route to parliament after MP steps aside Streeting quits cabinet but fails to launch leadership challenge

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadBurnham makes his move to take on PM after Streeting quits

Labour MP stands down to give Andy Burnham a chance to take his seat and pave way for No 10 leadership challenge – on day health secretary resigns and Angela Rayner said to be poised to enter race after being ‘cleared’ by taxman

Alexander WardAnnie LinskeyBrian Spegele· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadXi Gives Trump Warning on Taiwan

Remark about peril of a ‘clash’ highlights tensions despite leaders’ cordial talks

Will Weissert and Aamer Madhani· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryXi warns Trump that China, U.S. could clash over Taiwan

Leaders’ contrast in tone suggests they’re still far apart on thorny issues.

LeadStreeting on manoeuvres ready to launch leadership challenge today

Health secretary in race to win over enough MPs to trigger contest ● Move sparks scramble on left of party to find candidate to oppose him

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadStarmer vows to fight Streeting for Labour leadership

PM tells supporters he'll stand and defend any challenges as health secretary's resignation to trigger contest is expected at any moment – and other ministers are poised to join the race

LeadStarmer sees off threat for now as Streeting challenge fails to emerge

Insiders suggest health secretary lacks party support for leadership bid

Dan DiamondRachel Roubein· Washington Post · US
SecondaryFDA head resigns amid turmoil

Leadership team is likely to undergo a broader overhaul in coming days

Tony Diver· Daily Telegraph · UK
LeadTime to go, Cabinet tells Starmer

Mahmood among senior ministers urging PM to consider his position ● Aides resign as reset speech backfires and 79 Labour MPs call on leader to quit ● Rayner says Burnham must be brought back as leadership rivals circle

Tony DiverDominic PennaCharles Hymas· Daily Telegraph · UK
LeadStreeting: I’m ready to be

Health Secretary ‘preparing a case’ for leadership if Starmer is forced to quit ahead of crucial 24 hours for Labour

Jessica ElgotRowena Mason· The Guardian · UK
LeadLabour leadership rivals circle as Starmer tries to cling to power

Scores of MPs, including Burnham backers, call on PM to set date to quit

Camilla Turner· Sunday Telegraph · UK
LeadStalking horse plot to oust Starmer

Former minister gives ultimatum to Cabinet: challenge the PM's leadership or I will stand myself

Kate DevlinDavid Maddox· The Independent · UK
LeadChallenge Starmer by Monday or I will, warns Labour MP

London MP Catherine West issues ultimatum to the cabinet to move against Keir Starmer's leadership or risk 'Prime Minister Farage' – as Gordon Brown is brought back in bid to calm anger in party after disastrous local election results

Ryan FairclothWalker Orenstein· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryKLOBUCHAR SIGNALS SHE’LL GOVERN FROM THE MIDDLE

She emphasizes both her DFL heritage and leadership differences in bid to succeed Walz.

Scott ClementMichelle Boorstein· Washington Post · US
SecondaryMessages of faith by U.S. leaders poll poorly

Broad rejection of Trump and Hegseth statements, positive ratings for pope

Emily DaviesJenny Gathright· Washington Post · US
SecondaryMultiple police leaders in D.C. face termination

Some of proposed firings tied to probe of alleged crime data manipulation

Michelle Boorstein· Washington Post · US
SecondaryPope picks ex-migrant for W.Va. leadership

Bishop is one of two clergy elevated who have opposed Trump policies

Sam BrodeyJames Pindell· Boston Globe · US
LeadMills pulls out of Senate race in Maine

Choice of Democratic leaders is outpaced by progressive Platner in bid to take on Collins

Tony Diver· Daily Telegraph · UK
LeadStarmer offers to bring back Rayner

PM hopes to head off leadership challenge with olive branch to his former deputy

Rey Covarrubias Jr.· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryArizona leaders call DC shooting ‘terrifying’

Rep.: ‘Tonight we pray for our entire country’

Stephanie Murray· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryLawyer for Nanos goes after Pima County leaders

Disputes premise of questions

LeadDinner lacked highest security level

Concentration of leaders left nation vulnerable

Dan Haygarth· The Independent · UK
LeadPM a negative on the doorstep, say Labour mayors

The party's city leaders fear a local election wipeout and warn that repeated U-turns, failure to communicate successes, and the 'psychodrama' of the Mandelson scandal are pushing voters away

Aaron Kessler and Tim Sullivan· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryArrests by ICE across U.S. drop 12%

Decline follows killings in Minneapolis and leadership shake-up.

David Ulloa Jr· Arizona Republic · US
LeadFragile detainees have defenders

Faith leaders speak up for them

Summer SaidBenoit FauconLaurence Norman· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryIran Divisions Frustrate Peace Efforts

Tensions between Iranian leaders over talks with the U.S. spilled into the open this week, highlighting how difficult it will be for President Trump to secure the diplomatic win he wants to end the war.

Konstantin Toropin· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryU.S. Navy secretary is forced out of job

It’s the latest shakeup of top leadership at the Pentagon amid war.

Susan Snyder· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryInternal report highlights Temple's challenges

Issues with retaining students come as the North Philly school faces budget pressures. Leaders say they're making improvements.

Benoit Faucon· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryIran’s Radical New Leaders

The war fast-tracked the ascent of hard-liners and apocalyptic religious followers

Marin Wolf· Boston Globe · US
LeadA day of commemoration — and concern

State leaders, past and present, mark advent of health care law amid warnings

Kate Selig· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryTrump draws ire of clergy in Mass.

Local religious leaders rebuke president for his blunt criticism of pope

Nakylah Carter· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadHillsborough class size issue grows

Dozens of schools have exceeded legal limits — more, by far, than any other Tampa Bay district. Leaders don’t see an easy fix.

Anjali Huynh· Boston Globe · US
LeadBill calls for social media ban for children

House leaders also seek cellphone limits in school; Healey likely to offer own plan

LeadRays' return to Trop thrills longtime fans

Gov. Ron DeSantis joins local leaders at what could be the year’s only sellout.

Alice YinTalia Soglin· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadJohnson angles for control of CHA

Mayor's feud with housing authority leadership adds to ongoing political turmoil at city agencies

Ryan FairclothDeena WinterAllison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadRECKONING, RETRIBUTION AND RESISTANCE

Minnesota leaders share new details about how the largest immigration enforcement action in U.S. history went down.

Arlyssa D. Becenti· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryTribes told to move quickly in missing persons cases

‘Time is of the essence,’ ex-police chief warns community leaders

Kate Armanini· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryDearth of Latino leaders grows

Official's departure comes amid calls for more representation