House GOP pulls Iran war resolution vote that appeared to have enough support to pass
Politics House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass May 22, 2026 / 12:34 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google House Republicans on Thursday pulled a vote on a measure that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying action on the issue as the Trump administration struggles to maintain congressional backing for the war.The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rei...
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
Politics Navy's acting secretary says $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war May 21, 2026 / 11:41 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, Acting Secretary Hung Cao said that "right now we're doing a pau...
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Politics GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting By Nikole Killion, Nikole Killion Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion is a CBS News congressional correspondent based in Washington D.C., who has covered some of the biggest stories on Capitol Hill since 2021. Killion has also served a key role in CBS News' election coverage during the 2024 and 2020 presidential races covering the Trump, Biden, and Harris campaigns. Read Full Bio Nikole Killion, Caitlin Huey...
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
Politics Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says By Faris Tanyos Faris Tanyos News Editor Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast. Read Full Bio Faris Tanyos Updated on: May 21, 2026 / 8:15 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The sister of the head of a company that is accused of havin...
Todd Blanche tries to sell Republicans on "anti-weaponization fund"
The Justice Department has a new $1.776 billion fund, designated to pay people who allege that politics played a role in their prosecutions under the Biden administration. It's a settlement without precedent, drawn up by the president's own appointees after he sued the government. Weijia Jiang has more details.
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
Politics Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen says he's applying for "anti-weaponization fund" claim By Jacob Rosen, Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for d...
John Swinney to host first meeting of ‘streamlined’ Scottish cabinet
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Former GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander says DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund "smells pretty fishy to me"
Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander served as a U.S. senator, governor, and secretary of education, and ran for president in 1996 and 2000. He chronicles his six decades in politics in his new book, "The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump." Alexander joins to assess the state of the GOP under President Trump.
Vijay expands TN cabinet with 7 Dalit mins; Congress back in govt after 59 years
CHENNAI: Congress made a comeback into govt in Tamil Nadu ending its 59-year exile, with two of its legislators among 23 new ministers sworn in, as CM C Joseph Vijay Thursday expanded his cabinet in an exercise that rewarded loyalists, accommodated allies and signalled attempt at rewriting social engineering in state politics.
The biggest lesson from Trump’s retribution campaign: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThe biggest lesson from Trump’s retribution campaign: From the Politics DeskPlus, the autopsy of the DNC’s 2024 autopsy.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleFmr. GOP Sen. Flake says Republicans could begin ‘great migration’ away from Trump17:52Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 5:04 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest...
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Politics Zelenskyy confirmed asking for "ammunition, not a ride." Four years ago, I got pushback for reporting that. By James LaPorta James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta May 21, 2026 / 4:50 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Back in February, just after...
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
Politics Bipartisan House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek May 21, 2026 / 4:41 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington —...
Nato allies upset US by ‘going into hiding’ during Iran war – Marco Rubio
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Ice Queen devastated as Trump's top national security aide and 'peace' broker suddenly exits
Ice Queen devastated as Trump’s top national security aide and ‘peace’ broker suddenly exits 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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:14, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 21:14, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Leaked video of Democrat hopeful's remarks about 'black and brown' people threatens to torpedo midterm surge
Leaked video of Democrat hopeful's remarks about 'black and brown' people threatens to torpedo midterm surge 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 By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:45, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 20:48, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Andrew criticised for not surrendering his Freedom of the City of London
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Trump's ex-press flack Sean Spicer rates JD Vance and Marco Rubio on their media mastery during dueling press briefings to 'test' 2028 successors
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Alaska senator who backed Iran war is now shamelessly begging donors for GAS MONEY
Alaska senator who backed Iran war is now shamelessly begging donors for GAS MONEYSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politicsREAD MORE: The never before published details behind JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette's tragic crash See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:22, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 20:22, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
Politics 7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Department's attempts to get voter rolls, this time from Maine and Wisconsin 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 21, 2026 / 3:19 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Justice Department on Thursday suffered its seventh and eighth losses in its ef...
Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges ‘common sense’ policy on single-sex spaces
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