Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – US politics live
Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in historySign up for the Breaking News US emailOther election results poured in as polls closed in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Oregon.Among the most notable: US senator Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for Alabama governor, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia and state representative Chris Rabb won the Democr...
The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks
Politics The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks 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 20, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The final weeks of the Supreme Court's term are fast approaching, and the justices are poised to hand down decisions in some of...
Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for Kemi Badenoch to raise when she faces Keir Starmer.What Tories calls Starmer’s “Soviet-style” plan to curb supermarket pricesThis is more nuts than a squirrel convention!I warned Rachel Reeves prices would go up if she raised taxes and drowned employers in red tape. She didn’t listen and now she’s proposing Soviet style measures!After...
Trump's stunning Georgia silence gifts America's 'most endangered Democrat' Jon Ossoff a vital lifeline
Trump's stunning Georgia silence gifts America's 'most endangered Democrat' Jon Ossoff a vital lifeline 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 VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 04:06, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 04:07, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
No more politics, only social work: Jahangir Khan Tareen
LAHORE: Former Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) patron-in-chief Jahangir Khan Tareen said he has quit politics, but will continue social work in the education sector. Speaking at the inauguration of a modern computer laboratory at Government Progressive Girls High School on Tuesday, he said: “I have quit politics but I will continue to serve [the] education sector.” Tareen bid farewell to active politics following his party’s defeat in the 2024 polls. The IPP was carved out of Imran Khan’s PTI in...
Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Politics Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects 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 Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 9:54 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Rep. Mike Collins has advanced to a runoff in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, CBS News projects, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen....
Stelson to face GOP Rep. Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district
Politics Janelle Stelson to face GOP Rep. Scott Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district, CBS News projects 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 19, 2026 / 9:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger
Politics Rep. Thomas Massie becomes latest GOP incumbent to fall in primary after Trump backs challenger 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 Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 7:58 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on...
Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results
Politics Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House By Madeline Bartos Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 7:57 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Add CBS News on Google Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races. Pennsylvania has closed primaries, which means only people registered as Democrats or Republicans can vote in their respective...
Trump Nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Primary To Ed Gallrein, Major Victory For Trump
BreakingBusinessTrump Nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Primary To Ed Gallrein, Major Victory For TrumpBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 07:56pm EDTToplineRep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost his primary Tuesday, the latest symbol of President Donald Trump’s influence over his party as Trump campaigned aggressively against Massie, who has warred with Trump for years.Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) listens during the Senate Homeland S...
Examining redistricting's net effect on 2026 midterms
The redistricting battle between Republicans and Democrats across the U.S. will shape the November midterms. Kyle Kondik, CBS News contributor and managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joins to discuss.
Vance urges immigration critics in UK to ‘keep on going’ after London protest
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Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection
Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come Andy Burnham will face Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in next month’s crucial Makerfield byelection in a clash that could change the course of British politics for years to come.Reform are billing Kenyon, a plumber and army reservist who contested the seat just outside Wigan in the 2024 general election, as a local champion taking on a professional politician who is using the seat for his own...
Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government?
Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influencesManchesterism is “the end of neoliberalism”. That was the claim made by Andy Burnham in his campaign launch video this week – a film which made an audacious offer not just to his byelection constituents in Makerfield, but how he intended to change national politics and the economy.But the 2026 doctrine of Manchesterism is very different to its 19th-century namesake, when it was a byword fo...
Trump Allies Suggest Hunter Biden Could Benefit From Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
BreakingBusinessTrump Allies Suggest Hunter Biden Could Benefit From Trump’s $1.8 Billion FundByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 02:16pm EDTToplineVice President JD Vance suggested Tuesday that former President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden could be eligible for a payout from the Trump administration’s new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, one of several Trump allies who have singled out the ex-presid...
Trump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary
US president calls Paxton an ‘America First Patriot’ and ‘MAGA Warrior’ ahead of runoff against John CornynUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has endorsed the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, in the state’s Republican primary, bolstering his bid to unseat the incumbent US senator, John Cornyn.The US president praised Paxton, who has pitched himself as a political warrior for Trump’s Make America Great Again movement, as an “America First Patriot” in a post on social media on Tuesda...
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff
Politics Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff 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 19, 2026 / 12:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the state's upcoming Senate runoff, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the runoff date. "Ke...
How Vijay’s astrologer row put spotlight on politicians’ ‘star’ connection
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance.
Pelosi intervenes in Democratic race to succeed her
Former Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., threw her weight behind a candidate in the race to succeed her in Congress on Monday, endorsing San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan.Chan is competing in a Democratic primary to win Pelosi's 11th Congressional District. Pelosi announced plans to retire from politics after a historic 20-term run in Congress that saw her win the speaker's gavel twice."I know and love this district, I know the Congress and I know Connie," Pelosi said in a campaign video s...
Senior minister defends decision to withhold some Mandelson files
Darren Jones says there are good reasons not to disclose certain details and next batch will be released next monthUK politics live – latest updatesA senior minister has defended the government’s decision to withhold information relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador from a powerful parliamentary committee.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told the Commons on Tuesday there were good reasons not to disclose certain information, adding that t...