A look at today's top political stories, including unpaid fines, overturned convictions, and a quiz on government spending scandals. Plus, a wife stands by her drug-smuggling husband. Read more...

Treasury Secretary shocked by fraud scale, while government pushes diversity in schools and mourns the loss of the oldest Holocaust survivor, Rose Girone. Read more...

UK politicians face scrutiny over expenses as Sir Lindsay Hoyle's spending comes under fire, while Keir Starmer battles a backbench revolt over aid budget cuts. Read more...

Elon Musk believes half of government spending is wasteful and has expressed support for some of Donald Trump's policies, including his potential cabinet and efforts to streamline government. Read more...

Recent developments include US commitment to Ukraine peace talks, Zelensky's UK visit, and Downing Street's efforts to protect infrastructure projects. Read more...

US stock markets tumble amid new Trump tariffs and fears of a trade war, while Elon Musk faces criticism over a $2 billion FAA contract. Read more...

A South Korean military mishap injured 15 civilians, while Senator Kennedy seeks to defund NPR and PBS over alleged leftist bias. Plus, Stephen A. Smith stirs 2028 buzz. Read more...

Political news includes Trump's stance on diversity, Zelensky's apology to the US, a potential US-Ukraine meeting in Saudi Arabia, a CNN correction, and the status of Ukrainian refugees in the US. Read more...

Recent global events highlight escalating tensions, including crackdowns on dissent in China, drug smuggling via Mexico, and a territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela. Plus, an update on US fiscal accountability. Read more...

Europe grapples with internal divisions as Hungary blocks Ukraine aid, while the European Parliament investigates EU grants to Shell, Volkswagen, and migrant NGOs. Meanwhile, security concerns rise. Read more...

Trump establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve using seized assets, while Karine Jean-Pierre avoids questions about Biden's potential 2024 win. The House also probes Alphabet's content moderation. Read more...

Republicans eye making DOGE's cost cuts permanent, while the agency faces criticism for layoffs and unused software licenses. Democrats also have their reasons to dislike Elon Musk and DOGE's actions. Read more...

SaS questions the effectiveness of government spending on Roma communities as the Ukraine war and Macron's "reassurance" force spark debate. Read more...

Hearings into a PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone, led by her husband, will be held in private, according to the Covid inquiry. The decision raises questions about transparency. Read more...

A look at recent political headlines, including claims of paid protesters, criticism of a Trump-Zelensky meeting, and concerns about government spending. Read more...

Google faces new regulatory costs in Canada while simultaneously launching free AI-powered coding tools for developers, and Android users are warned about common malware threats. Read more...