Election day in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know
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DHS says it may have an alleged motive for the attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDHS says it may have an alleged motive for the attack during the White House Correspondents’ DinnerShooting suspect Cole Thomas Allen allegedly criticized the Iran war before the attack on the Correspondents’ DinnerJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 07 May 2026 01:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
8 weeks into politics, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar may join Bihar cabinet today
In a significant political maneuver, Nishant Kumar, the offspring of Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar's cabinet under the leadership of CM Samrat Choudhary. This swift advancement into the realm of governance aligns with JD(U)'s call for equitable representation alongside the BJP.
Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations
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Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
Politics Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI 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 6, 2026 / 6:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion...
Trump saw little to no bounce in his approval ratings in the immediate aftermath of DC dinner shooting
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump saw little to no bounce in his approval ratings in the immediate aftermath of DC dinner shootingPolling suggests White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting has done little to shift public opinion about TrumpAndrea Cavallier Wednesday 06 May 2026 23:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Republican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72B
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRepublican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72BSenate Republicans snuck a $1 billion allocation for the Secret Service to use for the White House ballroom in a funding package aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement Ariana Baio Wednesday 06 May 2026 22:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy lin...
Matt Lucas condemns 'prejudice' after harassed by pro-Palestine activist at Tube station
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Voice of the Mirror: 'Reform do not have answers to UK's problems - the politics of Nigel Farage are an insult'
'The power is yours. Use it for the street you live on, the school your children attend, the care your parents deserve and the town you believe can be better'
Trump leans on UFC fighter to support his Iran war stance: ‘We’re in good shape’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump leans on UFC fighter to support his Iran war stance: ‘We’re in good shape’Trump turned to UFC fighter Justin Gaethje for his opinion on the state of the U.S. war with IranAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 21:15 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"show...
What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
These state elections could reshape national politics for 200 million Muslims.
Trump’s revenge tour is just beginning. Here’s who’s next on his list
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsanalysisTrump’s revenge tour is just beginning. Here’s who’s next on his listTrump just steamrolled Indiana Republicans who defied him, Eric Garcia writes, and the president is just getting startedWednesday 06 May 2026 20:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"...
Trump says ‘bombing starts’ if Iran fails to reach deal, amid UK jobs warning
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Trump would fire Howard Lutnick if he watched his Epstein testimony, Democrats say
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump would fire Howard Lutnick if he watched his Epstein testimony, Democrats sayHouse Oversight Committee members demand Commerce Secretary’s resignation after ‘evasive’ answers during closed-door interviewAlex Woodward Wednesday 06 May 2026 19:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
London Tories suspend candidate who called for 'mass deportations'
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So few lawyers want to work for Trump’s DOJ that the agency was forced to offer big signing bonuses
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSo few lawyers want to work for Trump’s DOJ that the agency was forced to offer big signing bonusesThe DOJ is offering $25,000 bonuses to new hires, as the agency reportedly struggles to attract top talent amid widespread upheaval and highly politicized casesJosh Marcus in San Francisco Wednesday 06 May 2026 19:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":...
FBI agents deeply concerned after being asked to investigate Atlantic journalist who wrote blistering story about Kash Patel: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFBI agents deeply concerned after being asked to investigate Atlantic journalist who wrote blistering story about Kash Patel: reportThe FBI says there is no investigation into The Atlantic’s Sarah FitzpatrickGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 19:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Trump owes E Jean Carroll $83M for sexual abuse and defamation. He’s hoping his DOJ can get him off the hook
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump owes E Jean Carroll $83M for sexual abuse and defamation. He’s hoping his DOJ can get him off the hookGovernment lawyers turn to the Supreme Court to throw out blockbuster defamation verdictAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 18:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forcesUK politics live – latest updates• May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?The defining issue of Thursday’s local elections, feedback from doorsteps suggests, will be the UK’s soaring cost of living. But voters should be told about the links between inflation and the affects of fossil fuels and the climate crisis – or the remedies they ch...
FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who was key in redistricting effort
Politics FBI searches office of L. Louise Lucas, Virginia lawmaker who was key figure in redistricting effort 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, Aaron Navarro, Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News...