Californians head to the polls as governor primary goes down to the wire – US politics live
Other races also taking place in state as well as primaries in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa and MontanaSign up to the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Californians go to the polls today in the first round of voting for a new governor, with a tight three-way race for two run-off spots.Democrats in the US Senate vowed to force Republicans to vote on a $1.8bn “Maga slush fund” established as part of a resolution of Donald Trump’s long-shot lawsuit a...
Labour not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits, minister says after WhatsApp messages revealed
Nick Thomas-Symonds says messages between Pat McFadden and Peter Mandelson are ‘embarrassing’ UK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs are not looking to raise taxes to fund more benefits, the cabinet minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has said.In messages between the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, and Peter Mandelson released on Monday, McFadden wrote: “Every meeting I have is: ‘Who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others?’ They’re asking the wrong questions.” Continue reading...
Hampshire police commissioner urges religious-knives review
Donna Jones writes to PM regarding ‘national tragedy’ of Henry Nowak murder in Southampton last DecemberUK politics live – latest updatesThe police and crime commissioner for Hampshire is leading calls for a review of religious exemptions on the carrying of knives after the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by a man carrying a “Sikh dagger” in Southampton.Donna Jones described the stabbing of university student Nowak as a “national tragedy” and said she was writing to the prime minister, Keir St...
Tories accuse Starmer of not revealing all his Mandelson messages – UK politics live
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says it ‘beggars belief’ there were not more exchanges between Mandelson and the PMGood morning. Keir Starmer is chairing cabinet today as Labour MPs mull over the coverage of the Peter Mandelson files. In terms of revelations relating to Mandelson himself, the impact is probably not as bad as many MPs feared; Politico quotes one official as saying the mood last night was at the “top end” of expectations. Here is our main story about the data release,...
Trump's Tumultuous Week: Tensions with Netanyahu, Trade Tariffs, and Political Backlash
Donald Trump finds himself at the center of controversy as tensions with Israel escalate and trade policies are scrutinized. As his administration faces mounting challenges, the former president's actions and words continue to reverberate through U.S. politics.
Despite what the UK right will tell you, appeasing bond markets has actually led to instability | Andy Beckett
Austerity has benefitted bond traders but impoverished British society and led to the rise of populism. Is it right that we carry on adhering to their interests?Should politics always be dominated by economics? Should questions about how governments and voters pay for things – whether by earnings, taxes or borrowing – be settled before we consider the wider consequences?In an anxious capitalist democracy such as Britain, with a modern history of patchy economic success and intermittent but recur...
Labour may not agree with Blair, but the public does…
This month’s City AM / Freshwater Strategy Poll reveals that the public is largely on the side of the former Prime Minister rather than Keir Starmer or his potential heirs when it comes to welfare, energy costs and growth, says Matthew Lesh Love him or, like many others, absolutely detest his guts, it’s hard to avoid the fact that Tony Blair is an expert attention-getter. His 5,700-word essay last week will be one of the most significant interventions in British politics this year. It is not...
Late California ballots could reshape primary results in closely watched governor's race
Politics Late California ballots could reshape primary results in closely watched governor's race By Steve Large Steve Large Steve reports weekdays and anchors weekends. Read Full Bio Steve Large June 2, 2026 / 12:00 AM EDT / CBS Sacramento Add CBS News on Google California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.Ballot-tracking data shows Democrats are voting at a slower pace heading into Election Day, fueling ex...
Spencer Pratt issues blistering new takedown of rival Nithya Raman as he gains ground on Mayor Bass on the eve of runoff-bound election night
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: 04:35, 2 June 2026 | Updated: 04:38, 2 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Back to the people
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.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-files-defence-investment-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=11794138#liveblog-body'>'Who can we tax to pay benefits to others?' Mandelson files reveal internal division over
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'
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'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 CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 22:03, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 22:05, 1 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Democrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics DeskPlus, more members of Congress are in danger of losing in the next round of primaries.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump agenda faces challenges as DOJ drops ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and Iran talks appear to stall20:03Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 1, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newslette...
Trump ABANDONS $1.8 billion 'slush fund' in humiliating U-turn as his own party turns on him
Trump ABANDONS $1.8 billion 'slush fund' in humiliating U-turn as his own party turns on him 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+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:49, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 21:50, 1 June 2026 e-mail View comments
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"
Politics Justice Department says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after judge's ruling 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, 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 June 1...
Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Dead—Reportedly After GOP Threats
BreakingBusinessTrump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Dead—Reportedly After GOP ThreatsByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 03:39pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump is expected to halt his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” multiple outlets report, as the controversial settlement has drawn scrutiny from even Republican lawmakers and threatened the GOP’s chances of passing billions in funding for Trump...
California Governor Poll Has Great News For Democrats, Worrisome News For Steve Hilton
BusinessCalifornia Governor Poll Has Great News For Democrats, Worrisome News For Steve HiltonByForbesTV,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 03:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.On "Forbes Newsroom," Emerson College Polling senior director Matt Taglia discussed a new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll on the California governor's race the day before the Golden State's primary ele...
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...