The collapse of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has thrown Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government into turmoil, sparking speculation about whether it can survive its full term or will face an early election. Rayner, once one of Labour’s few popular figures, resigned after revelations she underpaid taxes on her £800,000 second home, dealing a heavy blow to the party.
In a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio disclosed that the Biden administration had compiled a dossier on "at least one" current member of President Donald Trump's leadership team.
President Trump’s cabinet convened for the first time this morning. Their session was opened with a prayer led by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner.
President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to attend the inaugural Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Musk's participation, highlighting his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move underscores the administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and reducing federal expenditures.