Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
Politics Howard Lutnick set to testify in House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe today By Graham Kates Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates May 6, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the Ho...
Southwark Council election: Who should I vote for?
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A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires
After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.
New Deep Purple album to return to ‘dynamics, balance and fun’ of 1970s music
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Trump celebrates as his influence secures major victory for candidates in Indiana primaries
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump celebrates as his influence secures major victory for candidates in Indiana primariesOf the seven challengers backed by Trump, at least five secured victories. One incumbent managed to prevail, while the seventh race remained too close to callScott Bauer, Obed Lamy & Thomas BeaumontWednesday 06 May 2026 09:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink"...
‘Odds against’ John Swinney’s SNP winning Holyrood majority, says polling expert
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Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison
Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jew...
Toxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report finds
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsToxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report findsThe debris tested positive for lead, pesticides and PCBs, according to the National Parks Service Owen Scott Wednesday 06 May 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments...
Green leader Zack Polanski admits he was 'wrong' to claim British Red Cross spokesperson role
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Keir Starmer ‘resolute’ amid expected leadership challenges after elections
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US military kills three more in deadly Pacific drug boat strike as questions over legality mount
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS military kills three more in deadly Pacific drug boat strike as questions over legality mountThe U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three menPaul Farrell Wednesday 06 May 2026 08:18 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Obama makes subtle dig about 'bar' for President and reveals extra terrestrial political ambitions while speaking at his monstrosity of a library
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 STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:44, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 06:44, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Mumsnet founder tells Labour and Tories 'get your act together' or face local elections protest vote from London mothers
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Fears grow as Republican senator in crucial reelection battle seen 'constantly shaking' during interview
Fears grow as Republican senator in crucial reelection battle seen 'constantly shaking' during interviewPolitics 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 JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:23, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 06:23, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Unfiltered Katie Porter doubles down on foul-mouthed battle cry as she blasts Republican rival as 'cupcake cowboy'
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Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting
Politics Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting 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, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes...
Kash Patel says Arizona cops stymied FBI investigation into Nancy Guthrie case for FOUR DAYS
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Marco Rubio set to meet with Pope Leo at the Vatican after Trump called pontiff 'weak on crime'
Marco Rubio set to meet with Pope Leo at the Vatican after Trump called pontiff 'weak on crime'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+ HERE By JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:56, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 02:56, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison
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Trump-backed challengers oust incumbents in Indiana Senate after president’s threats of retribution
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump-backed challengers oust incumbents in Indiana Senate after president’s threats of retributionOf the seven challengers endorsed by Trump, at least four wonObed Lamy, Scott Bauer & Thomas BeaumontWednesday 06 May 2026 02:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...