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...
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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...
Democrats gush over dashing 39-year-old southern star as he eviscerates Trump: 'Our next Jack Kennedy'
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 VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 19:11, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 19:12, 1 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's Recent Statements on Iran and Domestic Challenges: A Political Landscape Overview
Former President Trump continues to make headlines with his recent comments on Iran negotiations and his interactions with global leaders. As tensions rise overseas and challenges mount at home, Trump's influence remains a focal point in American politics.
Minister at the heart of Mandelson files
BBC Politics reporter Joe Pike explains how there's an unexpected person at the heart of Mandelson files.
U.S. sought Russia's help to free Austin Tice in first Trump term, ex-envoy says
Politics U.S. sought Russia's help to free journalist Austin Tice in Trump's first term, ex-envoy says By Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs June 1, 2026 / 11:22 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice after intelligence indicated that the Marine...
Iran Cuts Off All Talks With U.S.—Blames Israeli Strikes On Lebanon
BreakingBusinessIran Cuts Off All Talks With U.S.—Blames Israeli Strikes On LebanonBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 11:00am EDTToplineIran cut off all negotiations with the U.S. on Monday, with state media and key Iranian officials suggesting Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon are to blame— derailing a potential peace deal that appeared closer than ever. Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the southern L...
Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure
Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to USUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson exchanged WhatsApp messages with a senior cabinet minister criticising Keir Starmer’s lack of “verve” and tendency to buckle under pressure, suggesting the prime minister should behave in a more “Trumpian” fashion.The former US ambassador said Number 10 was “beleaguered and bereft” and that the public were “crying out for leadership”. Continue read...
Congress returns with GOP agenda stalled over DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
Politics Congress returns with GOP agenda stalled over DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund 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 June 1, 2026 / 9:21 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Congress is returning from recess this week to resume work that went unfinished before lawmakers left town, when GOP leaders were forced to scrap plans to fund immigration agencies...