Obama tells Colbert what he worries about in today's politics
Politics Obama tells Colbert he worries about "politicization of the criminal justice system" By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton May 6, 2026 / 9:48 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Former President Barack Obama made some pointed remarks about the state of American go...
Celebrities and footballers call on FAI to refuse to play Israel
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America has a clear message for Trump and Hegseth: Scrap the religious rhetoric
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAmerica has a clear message for Trump and Hegseth: Scrap the religious rhetoricIn contrast to Trump and Hegseth, Americans view Pope Leo XIV positively as the pontiff has hit back at the administration, a new poll revealsRhian Lubin in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 14:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBo...
‘I’ve used drugs’, admits Green Hackney Mayor hopeful as she vows to fight against London’s war on illicit substances
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Green vote would force Offord to pay ‘fair share’ towards public services
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JD Vance mocked online after fumbling his Iowa speech: ‘I’m on the wrong page here’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJD Vance mocked online after fumbling his Iowa speech: ‘I’m on the wrong page here’Several commenters contrasted Vance’s stumbling performance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s slick White House briefing TuesdayBrendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 14:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookm...
Trump in morning rant calls his $400M ballroom a bargain but leaves out the $1B Senate GOP added from taxpayers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump in morning rant calls his $400M ballroom a bargain but leaves out the $1B Senate GOP added from taxpayersThe massive project is currently the subject of a court battle between the Trump administration and historic preservationistsAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 13:47 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","boo...
Scottish Lib Dems poised for ‘massive leap forward’, Cole-Hamilton insists
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Kemi Badenoch: Tories facing new reality of multi-party era
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When are the next Tube strikes? All the RMT walkout dates in May
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Labour can ‘make history’ and ‘pull off a surprise’, Sarwar says on election eve
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Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics
Polls suggest Reform could win most seats in Senedd election but party is unlikely to be able to form governmentUK politics live – latest updatesOn a sunny but cold evening in a shopping centre car park on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil, Reform UK supporters enjoyed free pizza and loud music as they waited for what the party leader, Nigel Farage, said was his last big speech before Thursday’s Welsh Senedd, Scottish parliament and English local elections.Reform could win the most seats under Wal...
Lambeth Council election: Who should I vote for?
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Other parties running negative campaigns, says Swinney
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Farage insists ‘no case to answer’ on undeclared £5 million gift from donor
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I will stay Scottish Tory leader for as long as I make a difference – Findlay
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Iran War: US Boosts Efforts to End Mideast Conflict | The Pulse 5/6
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Sam Lynton-Brown, BNP Paribas Markets 360, Macro Strategy Global Head; Cathy Hepworth, PGIM Credit, EM Debt Head; Mike Doustdar, Novo Nordisk CEO; Jeff Currie, Carlyle, Senior Advisor; Marcelo Bacci, Vale CFO. (Source...
Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick to be grilled in Congress over connections to Epstein
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick to be grilled in Congress over connections to EpsteinOfficial to take questions from House Oversight Committee as it continues wide-ranging investigation into pedophile financier who died in jail in 2019Joe Sommerlad Wednesday 06 May 2026 12:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookm...
Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debate
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debateThe punishing cost of living in California, particularly soaring gas prices, dominated the discussion, highlighting deep partisan divisionsMichael R. Blood & Sophie AustinWednesday 06 May 2026 12:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookma...
Video: CPM claims BJP 'goons attacked, broke Lenin statue' in Bengal's Murshidabad
Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary who led the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and founded the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most influential communist leaders, having overwhelming influence in West Bengal politics under the CPM regime, which was uprooted by the TMC's Mamata Banerjee after three decades in 2011. The party said it registered a police complaint, leading to arrest of five and vowed to rebuild the statue on May 8.