He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.
Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals.
Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates
Elections Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates May 31, 20265:00 AM ET Saige Miller Luke Gulbranson is running for Congress as a Democrat in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. But he may be best known for appearing in reality television before entering politics. Luke Gulbranson for Congress hide caption toggle caption Luke Gulbranson for Congress Luke Gulbranson had just gotten off the phone with his parents, was sipping his morning coffee, reciti...
English Green party leader Zack Polanski tells Australian colleagues to ‘connect with anger’ to counter rightwing populism
Australian Greens should ‘take on’ Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Polanski tells Victorian conference, just as he took on Nigel Farage’s Reform UKGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastZack Polanski, the leader of the Green party of England and Wales, has told his counterparts in Australia that they need to start “connecting with people’s anger” and learn from the “storytelling power” of populist rightwing politics.Speaking via video link at the Victorian Greens campaign confer...
Trump's 2026 Political Landscape: From Gulf Tensions to Rally Plans
In a whirlwind of activity, Donald Trump navigates the turbulent waters of foreign policy and domestic political prospects. As he eyes a potential 2028 run, recent events showcase his adaptability and ongoing influence in American politics.
Protesters, N.J. State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row
Local News Protesters, New Jersey State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row By John Dias, John Dias John Dias is a three-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS News New York. He is known for his engaging storytelling and commitment to delivering impactful news coverage. Read Full Bio John Dias, Andrew Ramos, Mark Prussin Mark Prussin Digital Producer, CBS New York Mark Prussin is a digital producer at CBS New York. He covers breaking news, sports, politics and trending sto...
Will Wales ever become independent from the UK?
The grumbling hum of tyres on poorly maintained tarmac gives way to a smoother ride the moment you cross the English-Welsh border. It is an oddly symbolic awakening. Welcome to Wales, a country that has, for the first time in modern history, elected a nationalist, pro-independence government: Plaid Cymru. Labour – the party that had governed and dominated Welsh politics for more than a century – has fallen from first place to third. Cast out of office, its leader even lost her seat to the natio...
Lawless in Gaza
International law promises a bulwark against barbarism, or a better world, or both. Does it provide either, especially when we allow it to focus our attention on the inhumanity of violent warfare? It goes without saying that, in the minds of millions, “Gaza” – the place and the word – stands for such inhumanity. That is, in part, the effect of new legal frameworks. It is worth asking, how have they affected our politics? Within days of the brutal Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, Israel’s militar...
An Afternoon in Brooklyn with Mayor Mamdani and a Bar Full of Arsenal Fans
Zohran Mamdani watched his favorite team, Arsenal, compete for the Champions League title with fans at a bar, getting a rare taste of his old life after a meteoric rise in politics.
Moulton to take on incumbent Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Politics Rep. Seth Moulton to take on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary May 30, 2026 / 5:51 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, secured enough delegate support Saturday to appear on the state's primary ballot as he challenges incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in this year's Senate race.Yet even though Moulton cleared a key hurdle to continue his Senate bid, it was Markey who won the party's endorsement after winning more th...
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Politics Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund May 30, 20265:32 PM ET Bobby Allyn A federal judge is reviewing a $1.8 billion fund set up to pay people the president says were wronged by the federal government. China Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac hide caption toggle caption China Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac A federal judge will review the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after a group of former federal judges questioned its legitimacy. The f...
Trump to kick off Great American State Fair after several musicians cancel
Politics Trump to kick off Great American State Fair after several musicians cancel By Kierra Frazier Kierra Frazier News Editor Kierra Frazier is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kierra Frazier Updated on: May 30, 2026 / 5:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump will kick off the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C, after several of the musical guests this week pulled out of the event, which has been described as a birthday bash to celebrate Amer...
Wife of Maine Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner told his own campaign about sexually explicit texts she has found between him and other women amid marriage troubles
Wife of Maine Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner told his own campaign about sexually explicit texts she has found between him and other women amid marriage troublesSign up HERE to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics READ MORE: Kamala Harris and husband Doug living separate lives See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:58, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
Politics Graham Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent to other women By Aaron Navarro Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles. Read Full Bio Aaron Navarro May 30, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign...
Spencer Pratt torches 'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder as 'elite minority' after she slams mayoral run
Spencer Pratt keeps hitting back against his loudest critics.Pratt, who originally rose to fame as a reality star on "The Hills," has been receiving a lot of attention for his move to politics. He's running for mayor of Los Angeles, with his campaign gaining quite a bit of steam, and "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder spoke out against him at an event Friday."There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that there are a lot of people who masquerade as Democrats or people on the left, but really,...
Trump to CANCEL America's 250th birthday concert as artists drop out and instead turn it into a rally touting HIMSELF as the headliner as he can draw in crowds like Elvis
Trump to CANCEL America's 250th birthday concert as artists drop out and instead turn it into a rally touting HIMSELF as the headliner as he can draw in crowds like ElvisSign up HERE to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics READ MORE: Kamala Harris and husband Doug living separate lives See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:38, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 17:42, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comment...
Spencer Pratt reveals plan to make Hollywood great again amid Tinseltown exodus as bombshell poll signals upset in LA mayoral race
Spencer Pratt reveals plan to make Hollywood great again amid Tinseltown exodus as bombshell poll signals upset in LA mayoral raceSign up HERE to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politicsREAD MORE: Kamala Harris and husband Doug living separate livesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:43, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 16:44, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’
Former chancellor also tells Hay festival ‘good riddance’ to Tory MPs defecting to ReformSajid Javid said that supporting Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership contest that ultimately made her prime minister was his “biggest mistake in politics”.Speaking at the Hay festival in Wales while promoting his memoir, the former chancellor, who is no longer an MP, said there were friends in the Conservative party he remained in contact with. Continue reading...
Mauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And Politics
InnovationSustainabilityMauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And PoliticsByIngmar Rentzhog,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ingmar Rentzhog is the CEO and founder of We Don’t Have Time.for We Don’t Have TimeFollow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 08:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A scientist works at Hawaii's Mauna Loa Observatory at 3396 meters (11,141...
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Deep Dive Elections How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress May 30, 20265:00 AM ET By Eric McDaniel , Ashley Lopez "I Voted" stickers are seen as a person casts their ballot in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania's primary on May 19. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. Congress could soon be more polarized than it already is. And primary elections are a big reason why. Some l...
White House says Trump is in "excellent health" in results from physical
Politics White House says Trump is in "excellent health" in results from physical 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 May 29, 2026 / 11:38 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump's physician said in a letter released late Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this wee...