Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’
Former chancellor also tells Hay festival ‘good riddance’ to Tory MPs defecting to ReformSajid Javid said that supporting Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership contest that ultimately made her prime minister was his “biggest mistake in politics”.Speaking at the Hay festival in Wales while promoting his memoir, the former chancellor, who is no longer an MP, said there were friends in the Conservative party he remained in contact with. Continue reading...
Apoplectic Netanyahu rages at Trump in private as 'disastrous' Iran deal leaves him longing for OBAMA
Apoplectic Netanyahu rages at Trump in private as 'disastrous' Iran deal leaves him longing for OBAMA Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:43, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 20:43, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
The curse of No. 10? Why UK keeps losing Prime Ministers
There is a number haunting British politics right now and, oddly enough, it is six and seven (yes like the viral 6-7 meme). Last November, Keir Starmer visited Welland Academy in Peterborough to speak about free school meals when a pupil pointed out they were on page 67 of their workbook.
Democrats turn on Bidens' 'nonsense' ahead of midterms as Jill and Hunter steal the spotlight while minority party desperately tries to turn page
Democrats turn on Bidens' 'nonsense' ahead of midterms as Jill and Hunter steal the spotlight while minority party desperately tries to turn pagePolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:37, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 06:37, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Karnataka 'nataka' not over yet? Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar head to Delhi as Congress weighs next moves
A day after annoucing that he would step down as chief miniter to pave way for Shivakumar in accordance with the rotational formula agreed upon after the 2023 win, Siddaramaiah expressed his desire to stay in Benglauru than move to Rajya Sabha which was part of an offer pitched by the party high command. Siddaramaiah's move to "partly agree" with the top brass, while holding his ground on not moving to the Rajdhaani for national politics largely suggest that the deveopment may mutate to become...
Moment Scott Bessent put on spot about cryptic 'resilience' note during Trump meeting
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:54, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 21:57, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Shocking twist in Trump-endorsed congressman's sordid 'abuse' of GOP senator's daughter
Shocking twist in Trump-endorsed congressman's sordid 'abuse' of GOP senator's daughter Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:35, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 20:35, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Politics Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America's 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 28, 2026 / 2:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Some artists who were announced as performers for what's being billed as a Great American State Fair amid President Trump's push for a major Am...
Natural refusal or calculated move? Why Siddaramaiah said no to Rajya Sabha seat
Siddaramaiah rejected a Rajya Sabha offer, opting to remain in Karnataka politics after resigning as Chief Minister. This decision complicates the transition for successor DK Shivakumar, as Siddaramaiah retains influence and potential leverage. His move signals a long-term strategy to shape state politics and potentially influence future elections.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Politics Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66 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 24, 2026 / 10:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66. "I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain's sudden passing," Meghan...
Isolated JD Vance plans nuclear 2028 option after 'loyal' Tulsi Gabbard's exit... as insiders deliver brutal verdict on VP's future: 'There's a shinier penny'
Isolated JD Vance plans nuclear 2028 option after 'loyal' Tulsi Gabbard's exit... as insiders deliver brutal verdict on VP's future: 'There's a shinier penny'Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:54, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 13:55, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Cardinal Michael Czerny on Pope Leo's first year as pontiff, politics and the church
Cardinal Michael Czerny speaks with Norah O'Donnell about the election of Pope Leo, the political role of the Catholic Church and the challenge of artificial intelligence.
Temperatures could soar to nearly 40C in London homes as heatwave hits Britain
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Judge orders White House staff to comply with presidential records law
Politics Judge orders White House staff to comply with presidential records law that DOJ calls unconstitutional 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, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter cove...
Disagreements, Now a Thing of the Past: Robert Ménard Bears Responsibility
French officials continue to express growing satisfaction over the return of calm in Algerian-French relations. The latest to underscore this positive shift was Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, widely viewed as one of the principal architects of the French initiative aimed at restoring dialogue and easing tensions after nearly two years of an unprecedented diplomatic crisis.Unlike his predecessor, Bruno Retailleau, whose hardline rhetoric, hateful politics and confrontational approach had strain...
West London shop fined for hiring illegal worker and paying them below minimum wage
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Emma Willis ‘can’t find the words’ to describe Strictly Come Dancing role
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U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro and 5 others
Politics U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro and 5 others 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, Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch i...
Barney Frank, trailblazing lawmaker, dies at 86
Former Massachusetts lawmaker Barney Frank has died at 86. Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down his impact in American politics.
Congressman Barney Frank | 60 Minutes Archive
Democrat Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1981 until he retired in 2013, has died at age 86. In 2008, Lesley Stahl spoke with Frank, the first member to voluntarily come out as gay, about politics, his personal life, the government bailout, and his work as head of the House Financial Services Committee during the financial crisis.