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POLITICS in Pakistan appears to be dead. However, this is only because of the beating it has taken. Like whack-a-mole, it pops up when least expected. The moment headlines about international events no longer take up all the oxygen in the room, the fractious world of Pakistani politics begins to draw attention to itself. It was no different this time around. Once the US-Iran saga settled into ‘deal is a-comin’’, commentary here focused on how the foreign policy successes had not translated into...
Trump administration working to allow for some asylum rejections without interviews
CBS News has learned exclusively that the Trump administration is putting together a plan that would allow immigration officials to swiftly reject some asylum applications without interviewing applicants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
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Ivanka Trump reveals heartbreaking truth to her kids after chilling IRGC plot on her life: 'I'm not willing to make them bear the sacrifice'
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Robert Reich Raises Concerns Over Trump's Health as He Reflects on Aging and Leadership
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich shares his insights on the implications of aging leaders, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's health. As concerns mount, Reich emphasizes the importance of understanding the impact of age on decision-making in politics.
Democrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics Desk
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Trump ABANDONS $1.8 billion 'slush fund' in humiliating U-turn as his own party turns on him
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Australia politics live: James Paterson says One Nation needs ‘increased scrutiny’; minimum wage rate set today
Shadow minister says the Coalition must treat minor party as an opponent, not an enemy. Follow today’s news liveGet 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 it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.James Paterson, the shadow defence minister, has told 7.30 that One Nation’s increased prominence should bring increased scrutiny. He says the party is not the Coalition’s...
DOJ says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund"
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Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Dead—Reportedly After GOP Threats
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California Governor Poll Has Great News For Democrats, Worrisome News For Steve Hilton
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Divided appeals court rules transgender military ban is unconstitutional
Politics Divided appeals court rules Trump administration's ban on transgender military service is unconstitutional 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, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter...
Democrats gush over dashing 39-year-old southern star as he eviscerates Trump: 'Our next Jack Kennedy'
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+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 19:11, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 19:12, 1 June 2026 e-mail View comments
What documents are missing from the new release of Mandelson files?
From vetting summary to declaration of interest, here are the five key papers withheld from latest disclosuresUK politics live – latest updatesMore than 1,500 pages of documents were published by the government on Monday afternoon about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the ambassador in Washington. Despite claims this was “an unprecedented piece of government transparency”, there are still a number of significant missing documents.Some of the documents have been withheld by the government at the...
Trump's Recent Statements on Iran and Domestic Challenges: A Political Landscape Overview
Former President Trump continues to make headlines with his recent comments on Iran negotiations and his interactions with global leaders. As tensions rise overseas and challenges mount at home, Trump's influence remains a focal point in American politics.
Minister at the heart of Mandelson files
BBC Politics reporter Joe Pike explains how there's an unexpected person at the heart of Mandelson files.
U.S. sought Russia's help to free Austin Tice in first Trump term, ex-envoy says
Politics U.S. sought Russia's help to free journalist Austin Tice in Trump's first term, ex-envoy says 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 June 1, 2026 / 11:22 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice after intelligence indicated that the Marine...
Iran Cuts Off All Talks With U.S.—Blames Israeli Strikes On Lebanon
BreakingBusinessIran Cuts Off All Talks With U.S.—Blames Israeli Strikes On LebanonBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 11:00am EDTToplineIran cut off all negotiations with the U.S. on Monday, with state media and key Iranian officials suggesting Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon are to blame— derailing a potential peace deal that appeared closer than ever. Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the southern L...
Trump Cheers Justo Betancourt’s Release From Trump’s Alligator Alcatraz—Sparking Confusion
BreakingBusinessTrump Cheers Justo Betancourt’s Release From Trump’s Alligator Alcatraz—Sparking ConfusionByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 10:54am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump on Sunday celebrated the release of Cuban immigrant Justo Betancourt from the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center—which happened weeks ago—sparking confusion about why the president would cheer for a man who was set free from...
Trump admirer’s surprise first-round win is a blow to Colombia’s traditional conservatives
Success of far-right presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, suggests some voters are ‘fed up with politics’The far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and the leftwing senator Iván Cepeda have just under three weeks to compete for the roughly 3.6m votes that did not go to either of them in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday.That is no insignificant margin, given that De la Espriella’s lead over Cepeda amounted to little more than 670,000 votes – 43.7% agai...