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Jan. 6 officer suing to block Trump fund: "These people... should not be rewarded by the government"
Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges is one of two law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots and is suing to block the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion so-called "anti-weaponization" fund. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss why.
US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights
Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
Biological men to finally be barred from women's toilets... 13 months after Supreme Court ruling
Biological men will be barred from women's toilets, changing facilities and sports teams under new official guidance.The guidance is finally set to be released 13 months after last year's Supreme Court ruling - which clarified the definition of sex under the Equality Act.Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the official guidance on Thursday, which will state what businesses and public bodes must do under the law to protect single-sex spaces.The delay to publish the guidance has allowed hosp...
EU would FORCE Britain to take in 'refugees' if Labour overturns Brexit
Britain would be forced to accept the European Union's refugee quota if Labour rejoins the bloc.Before Brexit, the UK was allowed to opt out of the EU's asylum policy.But now, sources have indicated rejoining the union would require the acceptance of all EU "acquis communautaire" - the complete body of common rights, obligations and legal framework by which which member states abide.Post-Brexit rules enforce quotas of relocated refugees, and governments which refuse to accept them are penalised...
Protests planned at new consulate after Trump envoy says time for US ‘to put its footprint back’ on Greenland
Prime minister expected to boycott opening as local people organise protest to show US ‘no means no’Hundreds of people are expected to protest at the opening of a new US consulate in Nuuk after comments by the US special envoy to Greenland that it was time for Washington “to put its footprint back” on the Arctic territory.Thursday marks the official opening of the new consulate in the capital, although many Greenlandic politicians, including the prime minister, say they will not attend. Continue...
"Completely Unacceptable": EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment
The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Trump owns the GOP. Could Republicans pay the price in the midterms?
President Donald Trump took to social media on Wednesday morning to showcase the power of his political endorsements, touting that the candidates he backed went 37-0 in Tuesday's GOP primaries from coast to coast."We won all races last night. Every one of them," Trump told reporters.The brute force of the president's endorsement power and the immense grip he has on the Republican Party were on full display in a number of high-profile ballot-box showdowns, including Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousti...
Iran war live: Tehran says no surrender to US, diplomacy ‘wiser’ than war
Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to Lebanese Health Ministry.
Trump flexes political muscle in Republican primary races
President Trump's favored candidates won their primaries on Tuesday night and his Republican critics did not. But the president's approval ratings continue to slip, now just six months out from the midterm elections. Weijia Jiang reports.
PM Modi to chair ministers’ meeting on governance, reforms today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Union council of ministers on Thursday. Discussions will revolve around ministry functioning, policy outcomes, and future plans, with a focus on reforms benefiting common citizens. The meeting also addresses the West Asia crisis and its economic implications.
Justice Department indicts Raúl Castro as Trump threatens a "friendly takeover" of Cuba
President Trump said that the U.S. is "freeing up Cuba" after the Justice Department indicted its former leader, Raúl Castro, on charges including murder. Margaret Brennan has the details.
CHRISTIAN CALGIE: My spiky encounter with Burnham during a day on the stump with Reform's plumber
CHRISTIAN CALGIE: My spiky encounter with Burnham during a day on the stump with Reform's plumberSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE Published: 00:38, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 00:40, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and familyJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJordan KennyandIan Murphy,BBC NewsbeatBBC/Studio LambertJo Diop (left) and Kush Burman are the youngest duo in this series of Race Across the WorldIf you've been hooked on the latest series of Race Across the World, you've probably got a favourite pair of contestants.Best friends Kush Burman and Jo Diop have certainly won the hearts of many viewers, eager to see them complete their jou...
US police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to 'reward' rioters who attacked the US Capitol.
Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund
Exclusive Politics Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund By Gabe Kaminsky Gabe Kaminsky Investigative Reporter Gabe Kaminsky is an investigative reporter for CBS News based in Washington, D.C., covering money and influence in politics. Read Full Bio Gabe Kaminsky May 20, 2026 / 7:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A Republican lawyer and close ally of Ed Martin, the U.S. pardon attorney, has submitted a request to the Justice Department to join a...
Voters across parties believe UK net migration is rising despite sharp drop
Study, published as latest migration figures are released, shows incorrect perceptions driving immigration debatePeople mistakenly believe net migration is rising in Britain despite figures dropping to their lowest level in years, a leading thinktank has found.New research from British Future, published ahead of latest government figures on migration, has revealed a chasm between reality and public perception of net migration, with a substantial portion of the public believing it has increased,...
Starmer seeks to regain initiative amid Makerfield by-election
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Keir Starmer faces fresh crisis as report lays bare how his new financial advisor torpedoed Britain's economy
Sir Keir Starmer is set for a fresh crisis as a new report reveals how much damage his new special envoy on global finance has done to Britain’s economy.The shocking report has been revealed to GB News following research produced by FACTS4EU in collaboration with Stand for our Sovereignty and The Campaign for an Independent Britain. Sir Keir announced Gordon Brown as his Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation, earlier this month, and the sense among MPs was one of bafflement.Former C...
Clean power by 2030 target ‘extremely ambitious’, MPs warn
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Trump backs Ken Paxton against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas
President Trump has announced his support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, in the state's Republican primary. Trump-backed challengers have already successfully defeated at least two incumbent candidates targeted by the president. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.