Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival
Politics Zach Lahn projected to win Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump's pick in a state Democrats hope to flip By 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 Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 2:08 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Zach Lahn will win the Republican primary for Iowa governor, CBS News projects, overcoming a Trump-...
Peter Mandelson could not solve Labour’s woes
The latest release of the Mandelson files tots up to more than 1,000 pages, an unappealingly lengthy text with the most boring title imaginable: “Update on the Government Response to the Humble Address Motion”. But if a publisher was looking for a more marketable title, they might channel Dale Carnegie and plump for “How to Win Gongs and Irritate People”. Here is the irrepressible Peter Mandelson in unvarnished form, repeatedly badgering some of the biggest names in politics and government for...
The vaccine-hating, roadkill-eating zealot utterly changing America
Welcome to Power Players, The i Paper’s opinion series in which our writers and experts take an in-depth look at the key figures in American politics as the US reshapes itself and the world. • The most powerful woman in the world you’ve never heard of• The ‘swamp creature’ eclipsing JD Vance in the race to succeed Trump• The greatest hope of the Trump resistance is a 34-year-old immigrant• The 28-year-old Trump attack dog ripping up the Washington playbook• The ‘pro-white nationalist’ whose p...
The ‘repulsive’ Trump mini-me who will decide his fate
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. Everything, they say, is bigger in Texas. Certainly, Donald Trump could not be placing a larger bet on the Lone Star State in November’s mid-term elections. Either his actions are those of a Machiavellian political genius,...
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
Politics Justice Dept. says it has obtained superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center with new details on donor funds 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 June 2, 2026 / 11:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Justice Department said Tuesday it obtained a superseding indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Cen...
Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks for third time
Politics Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for third time in key swing district 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 2, 2026 / 9:59 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS N...
Ashley Hinson wins Iowa Senate GOP primary, CBS News projects
Politics Ashley Hinson wins Iowa Senate GOP primary, CBS News projects By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard June 2, 2026 / 9:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson will win Tuesday's Republican primary for Iowa's Senate seat, CBS News projects. Hinson is vying to replace GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who opted not to seek reelection. Republicans quickly line...
Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms
Politics Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms 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 Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 9:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that is more favorable to Rep...
Tom Kean Jr. to face Rebecca Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP incumbent
Politics Tom Kean Jr. to face Rebecca Bennett in November as Democrats seek to oust absent GOP incumbent 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 2, 2026 / 9:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rebec...
Trump's Latest Moves Amidst Domestic and International Turmoil
In a whirlwind of political developments, Donald Trump's administration faces significant challenges both at home and abroad. From high-stakes negotiations with Iran to controversial appointments and legislative setbacks, the former president remains a pivotal figure in current U.S. politics.
U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles
Politics U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire By 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 2, 2026 / 7:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google American military forces carried out strikes on an Iranian island abutting the Strait of Hormuz in response to att...
Beloved sitcom star Kelsey Grammer says Spencer Pratt is the 'only option' for LA mayor if woke city is to be saved
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up for the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:15, 3 June 2026 | Updated: 00:15, 3 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Why Iowa's 2026 elections could have a national impact
If you want to understand the vast changes in American politics since 2008, changes that led to the Trump era, you must study Iowa, CBS News' Major Garrett argues. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI, joins to unpack the dynamics of Tuesday's primaries in the Hawkeye State.
Dr Oz reveals Trump's 'meticulous' trait that keeps him going back to the hospital… including an 'odd' nightly habit
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up for the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:50, 2 June 2026 | Updated: 22:51, 2 June 2026 e-mail View comments
GOP Rep. Kean returning to in-person work in "matter of weeks" after absence
Politics GOP Rep. Tom Kean says he will return to work in person "within a matter of weeks" after monthslong absence 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 2, 2026 / 5:32 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on...
Playing the waiting game in California: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskPlaying the waiting game in California: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump picks an acting director of national intelligence. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: California Republicans hope to avoid getting ‘locked out’ of gubernatorial election05:22Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 2, 2026, 5:02 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politic...
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
Politics Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund 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, Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporte...
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
Exclusive Politics DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi June 2, 20264:55 PM ET Bobby Allyn Former New York congressman George Santos is being investigated by federal regulators over his trading activity on the prediction market site Kalshi. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images North America In February, four months after being released from federal prison, former Republican congr...
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
Politics Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran was previously shot down in Kuwaiti friendly fire incident, sources say 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 June 2, 2026 / 4:42 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The pilot of the F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran was also flying one of the jets shot down at the start of the war by Kuwaiti friendly fire, two peo...
Politics live: Australia always preferred secondhand Aukus submarines, defence secretary says
Senate estimates told it was a ‘joint idea’ to rework the nuclear submarine deal. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Krishani Dhanji will be your guide.Australia’s preference was always to receive secondhand nuclear powered submarines under the Aukus deal, the defence secretary told Senate estimates last night. More coming up. Continue rea...