Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
Live Live Updates: Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, 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 and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh June 5,...
Senate Republicans pass bill authorizing $70bn for immigration enforcement in vote-a-rama – US politics live
Republican senator Lindsey Graham said he was ‘very proud of my Republican colleagues for… making sure that Border Patrol and ICE are fully funded’Senate Republicans early Friday passed a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with nearly $70 billion in new funds for immigration enforcement.The vote came after a more than 18-hour “vote-a-rama”, a process by which senators offer amendments to bills passed using the reconciliation procedure. The Senate’s Democratic minority le...
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Politics Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote June 5, 20266:38 AM ET By Barbara Sprunt , Eric McDaniel A view of the U.S. Capitol on June 4, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images After a marathon 18-hour vote, Senate Republicans advanced roughly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement agencies that had been carved out of an earlier funding deal to reopen the rest of the Department of Home...
'Don't want to burden top leadership': What Annamalai told BJP in his resignation letter
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has resigned to launch a new political movement, aiming to end "cult and dynastic" politics. Annamalai expressed a desire to change the notion of politics and connect with local aspirations, stating national parties often fail to speak the language of Tamil Nadu's people.
The New Right’s Very Old Vision of Men
The journalist Helen Lewis examines the ancient, angry gender politics of the New Right.
The anti-communism movie quote that spells doom for the Democrats in the midterms
For years, I have told various people in politics, the media and the financial world that the most impressive investment CEO I have ever encountered is fictional. One who came from nothing; identified with the working-class over the elites; established a persona deliberately meant to be underestimated by his snobbish competitors; and truly prized morality over money.That fictional CEO being Lawrence Garfield. The lead character played to perfection by Danny DeVito in the 1991 film "Other People’...
Peer ‘shocked’ that watchdog had not established Andrew’s property income
Margaret Hodge concerned over use of taxpayers’ money after revelations about former prince’s sublettingUK politics live – latest updatesA former chair of an influential parliamentary committee said it was “shocking” that the public spending watchdog had not established Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s income from subletting properties.Dame Margaret Hodge, who previously led the public accounts committee told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she was “very concerned” that the National Audit Office (NAO)...
No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live
Downing Street responded after Andy Burnham publicly admitted that he would consider launching a bid to become Labour leader‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general electionHello and welcome to our UK politics blog.David Lammy has come out in support of the prime minister, saying Keir Starmer would fight in a leadership contest after Andy Burnham said he would join one if elected an MP. Continue reading...
'There is no loss': Tamil Nadu BJP chief as his predecessor Annamalai quits party
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran dismissed any loss following K. Annamalai's exit, who has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics. Annamalai aims to foster systemic change, ending cult and dynastic politics, and encouraging technocrats. His departure follows speculation after the BJP's performance in recent elections.
K Annamalai Resigns From BJP: Full Text Of His Letter
K Annamalai said in his resignation letter that the time had come for him to reassess his purpose of entering politics.
'We should end cult & dynastic politics': Annamalai quits BJP, announces new 'political movement'
Former BJP leader K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics, based in Coimbatore. He announced his intention to contest future Assembly elections and stressed the need for systemic political reform, aiming to end 'cult politics' and dynastic rule.
Trump's Turbulent Week: From Military Threats to Political Setbacks
In a week marked by significant political maneuvers, former President Trump faced both support and opposition within the Republican Party regarding his $1.8 billion fund. Additionally, tensions escalated with Iran, while Trump's influence waned in various aspects of American culture and politics.
I ran for president against Trump. America will rise again when he fails
Welcome to Trump’s America, The i Paper’s World Insight series presenting the sharpest, deepest thinking on an era-defining shift in history and politics, investigating how Donald Trump and his administration have changed the US and the world – and where we go from here. • How America’s conspiracy theorists broke the US• The US is becoming impossible to live in• I told Trump over dinner he didn’t have my loyalty – it sealed my fate• This is how the world will look after Trump• Sin City has lo...
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
Politics Listen to Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here June 5, 2026 / 12:15 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google CBS News has obtained a voice memo that was recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison in Tehran for over a year. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign correspondent Margaret Brennan's report on Valizadeh's voice memo is here. The full audio of the memo, just under t...
Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for him, U.S. captives
Exclusive Politics From inside Iran's Evin Prison, journalist Reza Valizadeh pleads for medical help for him and other American captives By Margaret Brennan Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs correspondent and a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes. Additionally, sh...
House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect
Politics House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek June 4, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The House approved an effort on Thu...
U.S. sanctions Cuban president as Trump administration puts pressure on its leaders
Politics U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest pressure on its leadership June 4, 2026 / 7:49 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with his wife and three other individuals, according to a filing Thursday from the U.S. Treasury Department. It's the latest Trump administration move to pressure the island's leadership.Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of forme...
I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
Politics I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it June 4, 20267:39 PM ET Bobby Allyn Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is being investigated for trades on the prediction market Kalshi where he appears to have profited by deceiving the public about attending Trump's State of the Union address in February. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/AP I was winding down my work day here in Los Angeles when my phone rang at...
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
Politics Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job in special operations policy office By Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, 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 and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh...
Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning
Politics Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning over 5-year period 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, Daniel Ruetenik Daniel Ruetenik Producer, Investigative Unit Daniel Ruetenik is a producer with CBS News' Investigative...