4 d. ago Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats

Exclusive: Miller’s homeland security council has played a key part in coordinating operations, sources sayStephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, has played a leading role in directing US strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug boats, according to three people familiar with the situation. At times, his role has superseded that of Marco Rubio, the secretary of state and national security adviser. The strikes on the Venezuelan boats allegedly carrying narcotics, which the administration has claimed were necessary because interdiction did not work, have been orchestrated through the homeland security council (HSC), which Miller leads as the homeland security adviser. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Starmer can bad mouth Farage all he wants. It won't help him one jot unless he stops the boats: STEPHEN GLOVER

Might millions of prospective Reform voters say to themselves: 'My God, he's spot on. Farage really is pulling us apart. Starmer is the voice of moderation and decency. We must support Labour'.

Politics

1 week ago STEPHEN GLOVER: Starmer's Chagos deal was bad enough, but recognising Palestine could see Britain facing £2trillion in reparations

Starmer's Chagos deal with Mauritius was one of the most idiotic in human history, writes STEPHEN GLOVER. But that's almost certainly going to be made to seem like small change...

Economics

2 w. ago ITV Good Morning Britain interrupted for breaking Keir Starmer 'bad news'

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins delivered a disappointing update regarding the latest inflation data

Politics

2 w. ago Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

Politics

3 w. ago Latest polling shows further bad news for Keir Starmer after bruising week

One in three voters say they believe what Nigel Farage says, but the same isn't true for the Prime Minister

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