U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, officials say
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Burnham eyes Westminster return as MP stands aside to allow challenge to Starmer
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Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader
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Large majority in Northern Ireland see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests
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Trump launches new immigration unit dedicated to deporting GREEN CARD holders suspected of violent crimes or gang membership
Trump launches new immigration unit dedicated to deporting GREEN CARD holders suspected of violent crimes or gang membershipPolitics 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 By MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 23:38, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 23:38, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Get past the noise and look at what is happening - the early signs of a government delivering'
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It's our lives and our country but politicians are playing roulette with it, says Patrick Christys
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FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
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Trump presents a midterm dilemma for Republicans: From the Politics Desk
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House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time
Politics House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time 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 14, 2026 / 4:58 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The House voted for a thir...
When will the Makerfield by-election take place?
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Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times
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Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
Politics Supreme Court rules trucking broker can be held responsible for using dangerous haulers By John Kelly, John Kelly Vice President of Data Journalism John Kelly is an investigative journalist and the vice president of Data Journalism for CBS News and Stations. Read Full Bio John Kelly, Michael Kaplan, Michael Kaplan Reporter and Producer Michael Kaplan is an award-winning reporter and producer for the CBS News Investigative Unit. He specializes in securing scoops and crafting long-form te...
Embattled Keir Starmer faces leadership contest against Andy Burnham in Labour civil war
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Mystery blonde Trump aide with unfettered access to president's phone sparks White House friction: Real reason his posts contain random capital letters... and shadowy team behind them unmasked
Mystery blonde Trump aide with unfettered access to president's phone sparks White House friction: Real reason his posts contain random capital letters... and shadowy team behind them unmasked 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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:52, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 20:52, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Glamorous Texas Democrat's secret KINK exposed: Congressional candidate's past life returns to haunt her
Glamorous Texas Democrat's secret KINK exposed: Congressional candidate's past life returns to haunt her Politics 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+ HEREBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:51, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 20:52, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
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Marco Rubio warns China of 'repercussions' as he reveals what really happened during closed-door Trump and Xi meeting
Marco Rubio warns China of 'repercussions' as he reveals what really happened during closed-door Trump and Xi meeting Politics 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+ HEREBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:14, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 20:14, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Patel Still Hasn’t Released Alcohol Test After Promising He’d Take One—White House Defends Him
BreakingBusinessPatel Still Hasn’t Released Alcohol Test After Promising He’d Take One—White House Defends HimBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 02:40pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineFBI Director Kash Patel has not publicly responded to the challenge he promised to accept from Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to take an alcohol...
US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress
Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegationsUS politics live – latest updatesHouse speaker Mike Johnson and the minority leader Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday announced a bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill.The “partnership” led by the chairs of the Republican and Democratic women’s caucuses – congresswomen Kat Cammack of Florida and Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico – aims to “identify reforms and solutions t...