Graham Platner and the Rise of the ‘Dirtbag’ Democrat
And what the Maine candidate reveals about politics today.
Could Americans Build Wealth Through AI? Why Trump May Be Considering Equity-Sharing Scheme
BreakingBusinessCould Americans Build Wealth Through AI? Why Trump May Be Considering Equity-Sharing SchemeByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 06, 2026, 06:30am EDTToplineThe Trump administration is in talks with AI companies about potentially acquiring a stake in them in order to distribute equity to the American public, multiple outlets report, marking a step forward toward what’s known as “universal basic capital,...
Trump's Latest Political Moves: From Iran Tensions to Health Speculations
Former President Donald Trump continues to dominate headlines as he navigates complex international and domestic issues. From Iran's military actions to his daughter's controversial business plans, Trump's influence remains potent in American politics.
Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra advanced to the state's general election Friday night, according to an Associated Press race call.The AP called the race for Becerra at 7:50 p.m. EDT, sending the former U.S. health secretary and ex-California attorney general into the November contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.Becerra, a longtime Democratic figure in California politics, served as President Joe Biden's secretary of Health and Human Services before laun...
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Politics Colombia's outgoing president Gustavo Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election By Lilia Luciano Lilia Luciano Anchor and Correspondent, "CBS News 24/7" Lilia Luciano is an award-winning journalist and CBS News 24/7 anchor and correspondent based in New York City. Luciano is the recipient of multiple journalism awards, including a Walter Cronkite Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and five regional Emmys. Read Full Bio Lilia Luciano June 5, 2026 / 7:27 PM EDT /...
Heightened security for Trump attending NBA Finals includes ban on bags at MSG
Politics Heightened security for Trump attending NBA Finals includes ban on all bags at Madison Square Garden By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga June 5, 2026 / 6:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google As President Trump prepares to watch his hometown New York Knicks take on the S...
Susie Wiles to quit White House: Insiders claim Trump's chief of staff is 'drained' by cabinet chaos... and stung by president's 'insult'
Susie Wiles to quit White House: Insiders claim Trump's chief of staff is 'drained' by cabinet chaos... and stung by president's 'insult'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+By ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 23:40, 5 June 2026 | Updated: 23:41, 5 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Bombshell secret video of Charlie Kirk naming his successor days before his death RELEASED: Watch the jaw-dropping footage as he hands Turning Point keys to Erika with eerie prediction
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Democratic dread in Maine: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocratic dread in Maine: From the Politics DeskPlus, a preview of Trump’s “Meet the Press” interview. Add NBC News to GoogleWomen who dated Graham Platner detail 'unsettling' behavior in NYT article05:10Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 5, 2026, 6:07 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, Capitol Hill and the campaign t...
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
Politics FBI fires analysts who worked on "Richmond memo" about Catholic extremist ideology, sources say 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 5, 2026 / 5:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The FBI has fired at least five analysts who were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Tradit...
Stephen A Smith begs Trump not to attend NBA Finals Game 3 at MSG: "I don't want him there"
Stephen A. Smith would like the public to know that he does not want President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden."He's coming to Game 3 of the Finals, and I don't want him there," Smith said unprompted on his radio show while discussing the president's plans to attend Monday night's Knicks-Spurs matchup."It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the cha...
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
Politics Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary By Caitlin Huey-Burns Caitlin Huey-Burns Congressional Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is a congressional correspondent for CBS News and a fill-in anchor for the CBS News 24/7 politics show "America Decides." Read Full Bio Caitlin Huey-Burns June 5, 2026 / 4:08 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google For the second time this week, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another major controversy j...
DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
Politics Rhode Island judge refers DOJ lawyers for possible discipline over handling of transgender care investigation 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, 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 c...
Keir Starmer hits back at JD Vance for 'stirring up division' after he pointed to 'migrant invasion' as cause for Henry Nowak's murder
Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at “people trying to interfere in our democracy and stir up division in our streets” after JD Vance blamed an "invasion" of migrants for the circumstances which led to Henry Nowak’s murder.The US vice president said Mr Nowak would still be alive if Europeans had "stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants" and called for "righteous anger" in response.Mr Vance said: "Henry Nowak died the same way a civilization dies: aband...
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
Politics Trump says he wants Bill Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intelligence office By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson June 5, 2026 / 2:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Friday told the Wall Street Journal that he wants Bill Pulte, his controversial pick to run the Office of the Director of National Intelligence,...
Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius
Chagos Refugees delegation says issue ‘hijacked within the halls’ of politics on visit to UKA Chagossian delegation visiting the UK has urged parliamentarians to complete stalled legislation to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which they say has been “hijacked within the halls” of UK politics.The six-person contingent from the Chagos Refugees group expressed their full support for the UK to conclude an agreement after the government was forced to shelve legislation when the US dropped suppo...
Trump’s DOJ Argues They Could Tear Down The Statue Of Liberty Without Legal Repercussions
BreakingBusinessTrump’s DOJ Argues They Could Tear Down The Statue Of Liberty Without Legal RepercussionsByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 05, 2026, 01:55pm EDTToplineA Justice Department attorney argued to a federal appeals court Friday that the Trump administration could hypothetically bulldoze the Statue of Liberty and Americans with cultural ties to the landmark couldn’t sue them for it, as the Trump administra...
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted many legal immigration cases
Politics Judge blocks Trump policies that halted legal immigration cases for many immigrants By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez June 5, 2026 / 1:23 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS New...
Trump Wants Controversial New Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte To Start Firing Staff
BreakingBusinessTrump Wants Controversial New Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte To Start Firing StaffBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 05, 2026, 01:07pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said he wants Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin slashing staff at the agency, he told The Wall Street Journal Friday, as his appointment of Pulte, a controversial figure in the Trump administration, has been widely criticize...
Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears
Politics Senate fails to extend FISA surveillance program as deadline nears, with 7 Republicans joining Democrats June 5, 2026 / 12:55 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate on Friday blocked an extension of a key warrantless surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies, meaning Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire on June 12 without further intervention. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural m...