AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT | National

• Andy Burnham plans to move tens of thousands of jobs out of London to replace the current "centralised, top-down model" of governance with locally-driven economic growth. • The initiative is described as the "biggest devolution of power in modern times," aiming to shift political and economic influence away from the capital.

• Senior Labour figures, including Housing Secretary Steve Reed, have expressed party unity and support for Andy Burnham following his election as MP for Makerfield. • During a program hosted by Victoria Derbyshire, Reed acknowledged the party's debt to Keir Starmer while noting that leadership changes are a natural part of political "rough and tumble."

• Keir Starmer has aimed to project an image as an "ordinary" Prime Minister, though the text suggests the realities of the office challenge this perception. • The article draws parallels between Starmer and Andy Burnham, noting Burnham's frequent references to his working-class background and feelings of displacement at Cambridge University.

• Andy Burnham has unveiled a long-term growth strategy for the UK centered on regional devolution, reindustrialisation, and the improvement of national living standards. • The plan emphasizes shifting power away from central government to empower regions to drive their own economic recovery and growth.

• Andy Burnham has announced his intention to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister, marking his first major public address since confirming his bid for the UK premiership. • In his upcoming speech, Burnham will pledge the most significant devolution of power in modern English history to shift authority from central government to local regions.

• BJP MP and senior advocate PP Chaudhary advocated for the "One Nation, One Election" framework during a recent Idea Exchange session. • Chaudhary argued that frequent elections create excessive financial and administrative burdens while disrupting essential governance and development.

• Former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, 78, announced in a June 28, 2026, interview her intention to return to her home country within the year. • Hasina has been living in exile in India since August 2024, following a student-led uprising that ended her 15-year rule.

• The Supreme Court is preparing to release several key rulings by early July regarding presidential authority, birthright citizenship, and election rules. • These decisions will address critical disputes involving immigration policy and the legal status of independent federal agencies.

• Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old elected official, is attributing his recent primary victory to a desire to revive the historical roots of the Democratic Party. • Mamdani has emerged as a significant political "kingmaker" following the election results in 2025.

• A new POLITICO poll reveals that the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement is not a monolith, consisting of individuals with diverse political ideologies and opposing views. • The grassroots effort played a significant role in supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory and provided momentum for candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• US Republican Senator Thom Tillis issued a warning on Sunday that persistent attacks on the integrity of US elections threaten to undermine public confidence in American democracy. • In addition to his warnings on election rhetoric, Tillis renewed his criticisms directed at Director of National Intelligence Bill Burns.