Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
Politics Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence 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 2, 2026 / 9:22 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi G...
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Politics California's primary for governor, LA mayor's race and more primaries to watch today By Fin Daniel Gómez, Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership to inform the Network's political coverage. Read F...
A rift months in the making: Why Annamalai is walking away from BJP
NEW DELHI: K Annamalai's decision to submit his resignation to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have stunned many supporters, but for those tracking Tamil Nadu politics closely, the signs had been visible for months. Once projected as the BJP's most prominent face in the state and credited with expanding the party's footprint, the former IPS officer had increasingly found himself on the margins of the organisation he helped build.
How social media is turning African life into content at a cost
Across Africa, social media redefines politics, culture, identity, and connection, blurring community and performance.
Ben Sasse reflects on life, parenting, future of country in Ruthless interview
Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse delivered a heartfelt reflection on his life, parenting, and politics to the Ruthless Podcast in an exclusive interview released Tuesday morning. "Death sucks, but I'm not really scared," Sasse told the Fellas. "People are surprised by the answer. And I’m like, well, I guess I’ll talk for a little while."Sasse was diagnosed with metastatic stage-four pancreatic cancer in December. Throughout the interview, Sasse emphasized the importance of being rooted."We have fun...
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.
Former SNP Minister Highlights Murrell's Dedication to Sturgeon Amid Controversy
In a recent statement, a former member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) lauded Peter Murrell for his unwavering support of Nicola Sturgeon, describing her as a 'princess' of Scottish politics. This revelation comes amidst ongoing discussions about the future of the SNP and its leadership dynamics.
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
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.