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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he expects to return to Congress 'in the next couple of weeks' after missing 100 votes
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Thursday that he expects to return to Congress "in the next couple of weeks" after missing 100 consecutive House votes during an extended absence tied to what his office has described only as a "personal health matter.""My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery," Kean, 57, told the New Jersey Globe in his first public comments since stepping away from Capitol Hill in March."I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the...
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdrienne MurrayNuuk, GreenlandEPAHundreds of Greenlanders gathered outside a new American consulate in the capital Nuuk on Friday to protest against Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence over the island.The protest capped a week in which the US president's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, made his first trip to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark...
PETER VAN ONSELEN: Grace Tame built her reputation on believing victims. So why did that stop on October 7?
PETER VAN ONSELEN: Grace Tame built her reputation on believing victims. So why did that stop on October 7?Tame claimed allegations of sexual violence on October 7 were ‘propaganda’By PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:35, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 02:35, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party
Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People's Party head Ozgur Ozel.
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in CanadaJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterReutersAlberta separatists have publicly pressured Premier Danielle Smith to include a question on independence in an October referendum. Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, marking the first significant test of the country's unity in decades. Thursday's announcemen...
Britons flood to US Government's 'free speech portal' in bid to flee 'censorship' at home
The Trump administration's new "free speech portal" is being flooded by Britons complaining about censorship, a senior US official has said. Sarah Rogers, the State Department's under-secretary for public diplomacy and public affairs, said the newly established freedom.gov website - designed to bypass to bans on "hate speech" in places abroad - has been inundated with complaints from British users. The website had been established this year as a “censorship circumvention project” by the Trump a...
US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says
US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang TianLuke Sharrett via Getty ImagePresident Donald Trump has said the US will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.Writing on Truth Social, Trump said the decision was based on the US's relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he backed during presidential elections last year.The US p...
Jon Stewart rages over Trump 'slush fund' for allies' legal battles as another 'F--- you troll'
Talk show host Jon Stewart fumed on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s "anti-weaponization" fund, arguing it is latest move to "troll" the American people and take their money.Democrats and even Republican allies have balked at Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund as concerns over where the money comes from and who gets it ripple through the Capitol. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the $1.78 billion fund earlier this week in a deal struck between Trump and the Int...
Trump claims 'total control' over Hormuz, vows to recover Iran’s enriched uranium
President Trump declared the US has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz via a naval blockade, vowing to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile. He warned Tehran against pursuing nuclear weapons, stating the US will prevent them from acquiring the material. Despite the blockade, Trump affirmed the US desires the strait to remain open for international navigation.
Generational divide overshadows policy push in NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inaugural Twitch stream
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s attempt to connect with Gen Z voters during his first-ever Twitch stream Thursday exposed a generational divide, as the progressive leader admitted he’d never played Minecraft, struggled with internet slang and appeared unfamiliar with modern rap culture.During the broadcast, which was also available on other social media platforms, Fox News Digital observed numerous Twitch viewers questioning why there were no moderators in the chatroom, as spam and explicit...
What's holding the U.S. and Iran apart on a peace deal?
The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants lining up to apply for $1.7 billion fund
Jan. 6 defendants and allies of President Trump are lining up to seek their share of the DOJ's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" announced this week.
Breaking down the Democrats' 2024 election autopsy report
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
Trump onboards more than 80 new immigration judges to speed up deportation cases
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.
Failed asylum seeker tells GB News real reason he was banned from 'self-deporting' for a SECOND time
A failed asylum seeker has told GB News exactly why he was banned from "self-deporting" for a second time.Olabode Shoniregun, 28, was prevented from boarding a plane back home to Las Vegas from Heathrow airport on May 7.He previously attempted to fly home in December, but had been told by Home Office officials he was "unfit to fly".Mr Shoniregun, from Las Vegas, Nevada, told GB News he was evaluated to have schizoaffective disorder - a combination of schizophrenic symptoms and a mood disorder -...
House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran
Cancellation, which avoids embarrassment for Trump, is latest signal of diminishing congressional support for warHouse Republicans canceled a scheduled vote Thursday on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the US war with Iran, a measure that likely would have advanced had the vote been held.The cancellation, which avoided political embarrassment for Donald Trump, is the latest signal that congressional support for the US president’s war is diminishing. Continue reading...
US Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
The Papers: 'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret'
'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google"SpaceX, OpenAl and Anthropic IPOs [Initial Public Offerings] to trigger Wall Street trading frenzy" is the Financial Times' lead story, describing the event as "blockbuster listings". The IPO for Elon Musk's Space X firm "is expected to be the largest on record", the paper writes, creating a "trillionaire" prospect for the Tesla tycoon. It also reports "net migration almost halves to lowest since...
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
Politics Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says By Faris Tanyos Faris Tanyos News Editor Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast. Read Full Bio Faris Tanyos Updated on: May 21, 2026 / 8:15 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The sister of the head of a company that is accused of havin...
Texas congressional candidate claims she never called for 'internment camps' after party leaders condemn her
A Texas Democratic congressional candidate who pledged to convert an immigration detention center near San Antonio "into a prison for American Zionists" clarified her position Thursday following sharp criticism from members of her own party.Maureen Galindo, who is running for a House seat in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District, posted a video on Facebook days after criticizing wealthy supporters of Israel. She claimed that following her initial remarks, she received hundreds of "death...