Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
Politics Trump says he's called off plans for "scheduled attack of Iran" after request from Gulf partners 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 18, 2026 / 3:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump said Monday that he's called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the United States' Gulf partners reque...
Trump says he has called off planned strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies
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Dawn Butler wins backing from giant GMB union to be Labour candidate for Mayor of London
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Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
Politics Cuba's president says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after report of island's alleged military drones 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 18, 2026 / 11:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez insisted Cuba "poses no threat" to the United States and doesn't have "aggressive plans or intentions...
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
Politics Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 major voting rights cases 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 18, 2026 / 10:16 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday told lower courts to take another look at a pair of cases involving whether private...
Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns
Politics Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns 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 / 10:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump and the Justice Departm...
Trump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS—But He Could Be Looking For Billion-Dollar Payday
BreakingBusinessTrump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS—But He Could Be Looking For Billion-Dollar PaydayByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 09:51am EDTMay 18, 2026, 09:52am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump voluntarily dropped his $10 billion case against the Internal Revenue Service Mo...
Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
Burnham vows to have ‘relentless domestic focus’ in first speech since announcing Makerfield byelection runUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will not try to return the UK to the EU, saying Britain would be stuck in “a permanent rut if we’re just constantly arguing”.In his first major speech since announcing his byelection run, the mayor of Greater Manchester said he would have a “relentless domestic focus” in Makerfield, saying: “Let’s fix our own country. Let’s get it wo...
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid reported $1.8 billion tax-payer slush fund for president and his allies
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid reported $1.8 billion tax-payer slush fund for president and his allies 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: 14:27, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 14:28, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US politics live
GOP to target seat held by Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat among the state’s seven representatives in the HouseSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.An effort to reshape South Carolina’s congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the state House.I live in three districts. I’ll decide which one to run in.A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400m White House ballr...
Lammy dismisses Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU as ‘sixth form’ debating position – UK politics live
Deputy PM says the public will not forgive weeks of internal debate on the EU and Labour leadership, warning it will play into Reform’s handsGood morning. Harold Wilson was right; a week is a long time etc etc. Seven days ago, the biggest threat to Keir Starmer was a half-baked challenge from Catherine West. A week on, with Andy Burnham on a viable path back to Westminster within the next few weeks, it now seems more likely than not that Burnham will be prime minister by the autumn, perhaps earl...
'All will be forgiven in Washington': Secret Pak cipher hints at US role in Imran Khan's fall
A resurfaced Pakistani diplomatic cable alleges US involvement in Imran Khan's 2022 ouster. The document, citing a meeting with a US official, suggests American concerns over Khan's Russia stance and hints that his removal via a no-confidence vote would mend ties. Khan's party views this as proof of foreign interference in Pakistan's politics.
Trump allies and Christian leaders kick off America’s 250th birthday with religious rally on National Mall
Thousands gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for a day of prayer, worship music and patriotic speeches for an event celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary that supporters hail as a public affirmation of faith in America but critics view as an exclusionary display that blurs the line between religion and politics.
Starmer’s Government returns to Westminster amid leadership rivals’ Brexit row
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President Connolly to meet Irish communities during visit to English cities
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SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK’s ‘anti-business policies’
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Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall
Politics Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall May 17, 20266:55 PM ET By Chandelis Duster A person worships to Christian music at Rededicate 250, a mostly conservative Christian prayer gathering in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, on the National Mall on Sunday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Crowds of people gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for a conservative prayer gathering as pa...
Sen Kennedy says Trump still has ‘huge impact’ after Louisiana election shakes GOP establishment
President Donald Trump's "huge impact" on Republican politics is alive and well, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Sunday, pointing to the president's endorsement that helped shake up a Louisiana Senate race and unseat incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy."Unless you're God's perfect idiot, the result was predictable," Kennedy told "The Sunday Briefing.""The polls have shown for well over a year that Senator Cassidy was in trouble, [and] I think the president's endorsement of Congresswoman [Julia] Letlow wa...
Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funds plan
Politics Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funding plan after parliamentarian ruling 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 17, 2026 / 1:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Senate Republicans are revising part of their plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate's rulekeeper delivered a blo...
Spencer Pratt issues tongue-in-cheek response to whispers Trump is gearing up to endorse him for LA mayor
Spencer Pratt issues tongue-in-cheek response to whispers Trump is gearing up to endorse him for LA mayorSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics READ MORE: Truth about Kate Middleton's past before Prince William By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:10, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 18:10, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments