Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs
Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’UK politics live – latest updatesTwo cabinet ministers have warned Labour colleagues against damaging anonymous briefings as the party prepares for a probable leadership contest, arguing it is disrespectful to voters to wage a factional war in public.The comments by Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds, the chief whip, came as Labour MPs gathered late on Monday f...
Acting AG Todd Blanche Faces Congress Today After Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement
BreakingBusinessActing AG Todd Blanche Faces Congress Today After Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS SettlementByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 09:28am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineActing Attorney General Todd Blanche will face Congress on Tuesday as he testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee, where he’...
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection
Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 JuneUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection as Labour’s national executive committee rubber-stamped the mayor of Greater Manchester.Labour confirmed no other candidates had been shortlisted in the seat vacated by Josh Simons – with the byelection now widely expected to take place on 18 June , once the date is confirmed by...
Spain's ruling Socialist Party suffers crushing defeat in regional election
Spain's ruling Socialist Party has suffered a crushing defeat in the nation's regional election.Vox, the right-wing populist party, has positioned itself as the decisive force in Andalusian politics at the expense of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialists.The conservative Popular Party secured victory in Spain's most populous region but failed to reach the threshold to govern independently, leaving it dependent on Vox's support.For Prime Minister Sánchez, the outcome represents the fourth suc...
Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years?
World Why the U.K. has had 6 prime ministers in 10 years, and might soon have a 7th By Inaya Folarin Iman, Inaya Folarin Iman Reporter Inaya Folarin Iman is a reporter for CBS News covering politics and culture in the U.K. and Europe. Read Full Bio Inaya Folarin Iman, 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 L...
Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live
Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied himSign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Voters will head to the polls in primaries across six states today, with the contest in Kentucky seen as a test of Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican party.Police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a hate crime, after three people were...
London Labour figures appear in court after criminal investigation into vote rigging
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Starmer chairs Cabinet as Burnham promises ‘new path’ for the country
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These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Politics These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing May 19, 20265:00 AM ET Tamara Keith Wally and Gerald are two Black men who voted for Trump but have different views on Trump's performance. Illustrations by Tara Anand hide caption toggle caption Illustrations by Tara Anand Gerald and Wally are Black men who live in the suburbs of Atlanta. Both grew up voting for Democrats and voted for President Joe Biden in 2020. Then in 2024, they switched to voting...
House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition
Politics House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition May 19, 20265:00 AM ET Luke Garrett FILE - The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Erin Hooley/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Erin Hooley/AP/AP Unlike Senate members and staff, House lawmakers and staff can still bet on prediction markets — where billions are bet each week on sports, culture, policy and elections. But a gr...
King’s visit to Ireland ‘good news’, Taoiseach says
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Billionaire Mark Cuban deletes 'cursing' post after attending White House event with Trump
Mark Cuban deleted a social media post defending his appearance at a White House event for the TrumpRx platform after facing criticism for endorsing Kamala Harris. Cuban stated his focus was on reducing healthcare costs, not politics, and thanked President Trump for the initiative. Trump, however, humorously referred to Cuban's appearance as a "big mistake."
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorReuters/ PALeft to right: Andy Burnham, Sir Keir Starmer and Wes StreetingIt is now likely, perhaps highly likely, that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months.Things are considerably less fraught, noisy and wildly unpredictable than they were last week.However the politics that will shape who is most likel...
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
Politics New York Times sues Pentagon a second time, calling press access policy "patently unconstitutional" May 18, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The New York Times sued the Defense Department on Monday for the second time in five months, arguing a requirement that journalists be escorted while on Pentagon grounds violates the First Amendment.The lawsuit casts the escort policy as part of "a series of escalating steps designed to stop unfavorable coverage" and "dramatically...
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Politics GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win" By Ed O'Keefe, Ed O'Keefe Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe is CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent reporting for all CBS News platforms. He's part of the team covering President Trump and covered all four years of Joe Biden's presidency. From the White House to the campaign trail, O'Keefe's reports stretch from the politics of the moment to how policy ena...
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund?
Politics Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund? 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 May 18, 2026 / 6:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google When President Trump and the Justice Department...
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Politics The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment 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 May 18, 2026 / 6:44 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In February 1996, three small civilian planes took off from a Miami-area airport, operated by a Cuban exile group that searched for people seeking...
Primary elections to test Trump's grip on GOP
President Trump is facing a critical political test this week, with primaries in six states. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Aaron Navarro have more on the president's poll numbers and Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign in Kentucky. Then, Adam Beam, deputy politics editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins to preview Georgia's primary day.
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
Politics Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pensylvania have primaries Tuesday May 18, 20264:58 PM ET By Stephen Fowler , The NPR Network A voting sign can be seen on Election Day for Congressional district 14, on March 10, 2026 in Dalton, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images This story will be updated. Tuesday will be the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms s...
Trump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s Primary
BreakingBusinessTrump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s PrimaryBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 03:46pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump has published at least 11 Truth Social posts targeting Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., since Saturday, when Trump scored his first major...