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Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Politics Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair at White House, replacing Powell By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 12:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday, taking the reins of the central bank from Jerome P...
Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it
Politics Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in creation of "anti-weaponization" fund, now says he allowed it By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 22, 2026 / 12:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's new $1.7 billion "anti-weapo...
Trump tells Kevin Warsh to 'do your own thing' as Federal Reserve chair
During a swearing-in ceremony at the White House, President Trump encouraged Kevin Warsh to be "totally independent" and encouraged him to "do your own thing" as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status
In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again.The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situation...
Wes Streeting's pitch to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister
Pippa Crerar sits down with Wes Streeting a week after his resignation from Keir Starmer’s cabinet to find out what the former health secretary really thinks about Andy Burnham, where Labour has got it wrong, and his vision for the leadership Continue reading...
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 24)
Sunday Morning This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 24) .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By David Morgan, Katherine Lam Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 11:54 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Lee Cowan. COVER STORY: Cele...
DNC 2024 election autopsy kept secret for months despite pressure includes errors, disclaimers
The Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election has emerged, causing controversy over its botched release and incomplete content. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Former Dem megadonor blasts 2024 autopsy as waste of time, says reasons for loss are obvious
A former Democratic megadonor blasted his party’s newly released election autopsy, arguing the party doesn't need a lengthy report to understand why voters rejected them.John Morgan, who has previously given over a million dollars to the Democratic Party, revealed he didn’t give "a penny" to the 2024 campaign once Vice President Kamala Harris took the helm.Speaking on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Morgan argued the DNC’s post-mortem report misses the mark, failing to address the party’s decision to...
Fact check: Green Party video and Unite the Kingdom march
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Trump lashes out at Republicans amid revolt over $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
President Trump attacked GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, calling him a "RINO" and a "quitter" as he appeared to acknowledge the ongoing revolt among some in his own party.
U.S. awaits a response from Iran on latest proposal but concerns about Trump strikes remain
The U.S. is awaiting a response from Iran on the latest peace proposal, but concerns remain about Trump resuming strikes. This comes as news emerges about thousands of troops being sent to Poland. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Two wars, one arsenal: Ukraine or Israel — who gets America's missiles when supplies run short?
Defence analysts warn the issue is not just the quantity of weapons today but the speed at which industry can regenerate what has been used. A single week of heavy combat in either theatre can consume months of production output for certain precision munitions and interceptors. This has transformed a temporary logistical challenge into a broader strategic concern.
Gaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention
Israeli prison service denies claims of abuse, including beatings, during detention of 430 people trying to take aid to Palestinians• Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on PalestiniansActivists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to take aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers have alleged, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.Israel’s prison service denied the allegations, and...
UAE spooked? Abu Dhabi joins Saudi-Qatar push to stop Trump’s Iran war
Gulf allies UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran, fearing renewed conflict would destabilize regional economies. Leaders argued military action wouldn't achieve US objectives, reflecting a shift for the UAE after recent hostilities. All three nations remain wary of further escalation.
Dem candidate who called for imprisoning 'Zionists' blames her own party, media for backlash
The Democratic House candidate under fire for recommending imprisonment for "American Zionists" blamed journalists and her own party for allegedly mischaracterizing her as wanting to create a holding center for "American Zionists" and a purported castration facility.In an Instagram post last week, South Texas sex therapist Maureen Galindo proposed legislation that would repurpose a federal detention facility to imprison "American Zionists." In other posts, she also accused Democratic runoff chal...
Supreme Court Refers Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Question To Larger Bench
A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Prasanna B Varale, which denied bail to Umar Khalid in January, observed that a bench of similar strength could not have expressed exception to the order.
As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says
The United States has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan in order to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testified to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday."I have not heard, I have not spoken to the Taiwanese. However, we have done some military, foreign military sales to them. And it's just, right now we're doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury, which we have plenty, but we're...
India, Cyprus Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership, Sign 6 Deals
The talks between the two leaders primarily focused on boosting ties in trade and investment, critical technologies, education, and implementation of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
EU To Impose Sanctions On Iranian Officials For Hormuz Strait Blockade
Deeming the blockade "contrary to international law", EU governments took a technical step to extend the scope of its existing Iran sanctions regime allowing for more individuals to be targeted under it.
Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion
President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his administration’s latest move that has blown up his agenda in Congress. Trump on Friday stood by the newly created "anti-weaponization" fund that some Republicans have described as a slush fund launched by the Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this week. He argued that what could have been a massive payday for himself was converted into "justice" for others. "I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go...