What to watch for in Indiana tonight: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Indiana tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, Iowa emerges as a midterm battleground. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A vote center during a primary election on Tuesday in West Lafayette, Ind. Cara Penquite / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capit...
‘Insane in the brain’: Marco Rubio quotes Cypress Hill hip-hop classic to describe Iran leaders
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Insane in the brain’: Marco Rubio quotes Cypress Hill hip-hop classic to describe Iran leadersThe ex-Florida senator has a history of peppering his public statements with well-known rap lyricsAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 05 May 2026 20:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
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Argument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsArgument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report saysThe fiery dispute centered on a proposal that would have allowed agents to enter homes without judicial warrantsBrendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 20:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...
Labour will be ‘smashed to smithereens’ in Wales, says Farage
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Judge demands investigation after ICE posts ‘dangerous’ press release claiming she ‘thwarted Trump’s mandate’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJudge demands investigation after ICE posts ‘dangerous’ press release claiming she ‘thwarted Trump’s mandate’DHS didn’t tell a court that a detainee was wanted for murder — and then attacked the judge who released himAlex Woodward in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 19:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Taxpayers funded more than $300K in payouts for sexual harassment claims in congressional offices, Nancy Mace claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTaxpayers funded more than $300K in payouts for sexual harassment claims in congressional offices, Nancy Mace claimsThe lawmaker plans to release the documents after redacting personal information about the victims and witnesses Katie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 05 May 2026 19:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"B...
Greens investigate east London candidate antisemitism allegations
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Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections
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Trump reignites war of words with Pope as Rubio bids to repair relations
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Local elections 2026: At least eight London Green Party candidates accused of antisemitism
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Trump describes Iran war horrors in Oval Office full of kids: ‘Right between the eyes’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump describes Iran war horrors in Oval Office full of kids: ‘Right between the eyes’Children and athletes assembled for fitness exam proclamation become Trump’s captive audience for Iran war rantJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 05 May 2026 17:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
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Putting detention centres in Green seats ‘democratically fair’, says Offord
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Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas
Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptableUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Green leader Caroline Lucas has called for the party to take immediate action against candidates who have made antisemitic comments or posts, following a series of cases before Thursday’s elections.Lucas, who led or co-led the party for six years and served as its first MP, said that while the number of such cases was limited, they could not be ignored. Continue reading...
Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after rise in antisemitic incidents
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Vance brings son to cast his vote in Ohio primaries, tries to woo Iowa GOP voters
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsVance brings son to cast his vote in Ohio primaries, tries to woo Iowa GOP votersVance’s visit coincides with Iowans grappling with elevated prices for gas and fertilizerMichele L. Price & Hannah FingerhutTuesday 05 May 2026 16:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...
ICE shuts down office that investigates abuse in detention centers as use of force explodes
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE shuts down office that investigates abuse in detention centers as use of force explodesTrump shrank the Immigration Detention Ombudsman watchdog office to only a handful of employees. Now it’s closed entirely Alex Woodward in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 16:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":...
Nations with ‘equity stake’ in Strait of Hormuz should assist, says US general
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Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
CBS Mornings Amid attacks by President Trump, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 5, 2026 / 10:36 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News o...
Palestine Action activists found guilty of criminal damage over factory raid
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