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Progressive Democrats criticize 2024 election autopsy for silence on Gaza | First Thing
The 192-page report does not mention Gaza or Joe Biden’s age. Plus, is the world heading for another Ebola crisis?Good morning.On Thursday, the Democratic party published a postmortem – spanning 192 pages – of its 2024 election defeat, after an initial decision to withhold the document prompted an angry backlash.What’s in the postmortem? It focuses on key demographics that Kamala Harris lost, including Latinos, men and rural voters in many states. “Harris wrote off rural America, assuming urban/...
Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
Live Live Updates: Rubio says "slight progress" in Iran peace talks, but rejects Strait of Hormuz "tolling system" By Tucker Reals Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker Reals May 22, 2026 / 6:35 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Secretary of State...
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a landmark climate crisis ruling on Wednesday, the Pacific island of Vanuatu’s prime minister hailed the result as the start of “a new chapter” in climate action.“The task before all of us now is to translate legal clarity into meaningful action, stronger cooperation, and greater protection for present and future generat...
Greenlanders protest against Trump as the U.S. opens new consulate
Hundreds gathered at the new U.S. consulate in Greenland to protest President Trump’s ambition for greater influence in the Danish territory. In January, the White House said Trump was considering how to acquire Greenland, saying it was strategically vital for security in the Arctic.
Burnham launches campaign to revive ‘tired’ politics in ‘change’ by-election
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Trump champions bid to nix clock changes by adopting permanent daylight saving time
President Donald Trump is championing the prospect of putting the kibosh on twice-annual clock changes by making daylight saving time permanent.A bill to make daylight saving time permanent has been folded into a larger measure that the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced in a 48-1 vote on Thursday."Big Vote today (48-1!) in the Energy and Commerce Committee on a Bill including The Sunshine Protection Act, which will be making Daylight Saving Time Permanent! This is so important in that...
Trump to send 5,000 additional troops to fortress Poland to further strengthen Nato's eastern flank
The US is bolstering its presence in Poland with an additional 5,000 troops, recognizing Warsaw's escalating importance in regional security. Poland, already hosting 10,000 American soldiers, is rapidly militarizing, investing heavily in advanced weaponry from the US and South Korea.
Iran unveils new map of Strait of Hormuz to show its 'control' over expanded stretch of waterway
Iran unveils new map of Strait of Hormuz to show its ‘control’ over expanded stretch of waterwaySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:07, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 11:08, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits
Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supportedUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, John Healey, has urged Nigel Farage to provide transparency about the £5m gift he received from a billionaire businessman, in particular over whether any of the sum could have been linked to Russia-connected profits.In a letter to the Reform UK leader, Healey also asked him to address th...
Mamdani's Wall Street courtship sparks criticism of anti-billionaire agenda
Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is courting powerful Wall Street leaders after months of attacking wealthy New Yorkers and pushing higher taxes on corporations.Given New York City’s outsized role in U.S. banking, investing and corporate headquarters, business leaders warn financial instability in the Big Apple could reverberate nationwide.Mamdani's meetings this week with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon underscored growing concerns that the mayor's...
Why Alex Ovechkin might actually return for one more season (and why he might not)
No one would dispute that Alex Ovechkin has earned the right to decide whether he plays a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals at the creaky old age of 41. He is the greatest goal scorer in the history of the sport. He is the most transformative figure in Capitals lore. He very well could be the most important athlete in Washington history. Debate away.Advertisement
Primary fight in key California district highlights questions about Democrats' future
The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
Politics Inside the making of the Congressional Record: How history gets recorded as D.C. sleeps By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard May 22, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Every night that Congress is in session, dozens of workers inside a hulking red-brick building blocks away from the Capitol pull off an unheralded feat, laying down the fi...
‘Bringing war back to Russia’: Ukraine strikes Yaroslavl oil refinery
Ukraine has escalated its offensive by targeting a Russian oil refinery situated in Yaroslavl, roughly 700 kilometers away from its own territory, as declared by President Zelenskyy. He positioned this response as a fair counteraction in the ongoing conflict, propelling the conflict back into Russian territory.
Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?
President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House
Labour brands Reform council an 'embarrassment' after introducing God Save The King to meetings
Labour has branded a Reform council an "embarrassment" after introducing God Save The King to weekly meetings.Kent County Council, described as Reform UK's flagship authority, has voted to amend its constitution to incorporate religious and patriotic elements into official proceedings.Following Thursday's annual council meeting, members approved measures requiring the Lord's Prayer to be recited at the start of sessions, with the national anthem sung at their conclusion.Christopher Hespe, the Re...
NAACP's big ask is admirable, impossible and mostly unfair
In an alternate reality where community is a greater motivating factor than personal prosperity, the NAACP wants Black boys to lead. It’s their bodies and their talent that propel and bankroll the dominant Southeastern Conference in football and basketball. And yet, across the South, it’s their people’s representation and their people’s rights under the 15th Amendment that could suffer if the Republican Party is allowed to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.Advertisement
Dems demand answers from Treasury secretary on Trump's IRS settlement
Democrats are demanding answers from the Treasury and IRS over Trump's settlement and "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
Andrew slammed by officials after failing to surrender his Freedom of the City of London over Epstein ties
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Irish premier arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope
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