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...
Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest
Exclusive Politics Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest By Zak Hudak Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 1:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign raised $3.6 million over five weeks, according to a senior Shapiro aide. The haul, which came in between March 31 and May 5, boosted the campaign's cash on hand to a massive $37 million, the aide said.Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Shapiro's presumpti...
Feds charge man who allegedly shot at Secret Service agent on National Mall
Politics Feds charge Texas man who allegedly shot at Secret Service agent on National Mall By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, 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 serv...
Trump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitness
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitnessDr Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, author and Fox News contributor, scrubs X account of posts questioning administration’s handling of issues related to autism and vaccinesJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 06 May 2026 17:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Democrats retain control of Michigan senate with ‘overperformance’ in special election
Chedrick Greene will have to defend his new perch in midterms, as Republican challenger vows to run againUS politics live – latest updatesChedrick Greene, a Democratic firefighter and marine veteran, won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, allowing Democrats to retain control of state senate for the remainder of the year.In the race for Michigan’s 35th senate district, a constituency that former vice-president Kamala Harris won by only a single percentage point in 2024, Greene beat Republ...
UK’s largest warship sets sail for Nordic waters
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council election: Who should I vote for?
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U.S. to press allies to bolster counterterrorism efforts under new strategy
Politics U.S. to press allies to bolster counterterrorism efforts under new strategy By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, 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 6, 2026 / 12:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — U.S. counterter...
Powell supports Starmer on eve of elections but backs Burnham return as MP
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Trump team drops accelerated training program for new ICE agents in rare climbdown: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team drops accelerated training program for new ICE agents in rare climbdown: reportFast-tracked training faced growing scrutiny from lawmakers as the administration seeks to rapidly build up the ranksAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Rem...
Lib Dems are no ‘flash in the pan’, says Davey as party eyes council gains
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Trump pays tribute after Ted Turner death by taking a shot at CNN: ‘Destroyed his baby’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump pays tribute after Ted Turner death by taking a shot at CNN: ‘Destroyed his baby’President has long used late TV mogul’s creation as a punching bagAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 16:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBook...
Eve-of-election poll suggests SNP’s lead is ‘tightening’
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Group that awards top government workers is having a hard time finding winners under Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGroup that awards top government workers is having a hard time finding winners under TrumpPartnership for Public Service said some government agencies declined to participate in the annual award program entirelyAriana Baio Wednesday 06 May 2026 16:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says
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Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens
Some MPs accuse Greater Manchester mayor of undermining local election campaign message over Change:Now event Politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s decision to appear at a progressive rally alongside prominent Green and Liberal Democrat figures has sparked anger among some Labour MPs, who have accused him of undermining their local election message.The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seen as one of the most likely challengers to Keir Starmer, will be speaking at the Change:Now event this...
Greens drop London candidate over Golders Green ambulance 'false flag' claims
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Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary, setting up tight governor race
The Trump-backed biotech entrepreneur will face Democrat Amy Acton in a competitive November contestUS politics live – latest updatesVivek Ramaswamy, a Republican former presidential candidate, won his primary race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a closely-watched contest in November’s election.The biotech entrepreneur, who was endorsed by Donald Trump and briefly co-led Trump’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) with Elon Musk at the start of the president’s second...
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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