Moulton to take on incumbent Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Politics Rep. Seth Moulton to take on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary May 30, 2026 / 5:51 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, secured enough delegate support Saturday to appear on the state's primary ballot as he challenges incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in this year's Senate race.Yet even though Moulton cleared a key hurdle to continue his Senate bid, it was Markey who won the party's endorsement after winning more th...
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Politics Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund May 30, 20265:32 PM ET Bobby Allyn A federal judge is reviewing a $1.8 billion fund set up to pay people the president says were wronged by the federal government. China Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac hide caption toggle caption China Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac A federal judge will review the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after a group of former federal judges questioned its legitimacy. The f...
Wife of Maine Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner told his own campaign about sexually explicit texts she has found between him and other women amid marriage troubles
Wife of Maine Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner told his own campaign about sexually explicit texts she has found between him and other women amid marriage troublesSign up HERE to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics READ MORE: Kamala Harris and husband Doug living separate lives See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:58, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
Politics Graham Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent to other women By Aaron Navarro Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles. Read Full Bio Aaron Navarro May 30, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign...
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Deep Dive Elections How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress May 30, 20265:00 AM ET By Eric McDaniel , Ashley Lopez "I Voted" stickers are seen as a person casts their ballot in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania's primary on May 19. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. Congress could soon be more polarized than it already is. And primary elections are a big reason why. Some l...
Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200
Politics Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200 with latest attack May 29, 2026 / 10:48 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Friday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the third attack this week and pushing the overall death toll above 200 people.U.S. Southern Command — which manages U.S. military operations in the region of Latin America south of Mexico, and th...
Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ's case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump
Politics Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ's case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump by posting "86 47" in seashells By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh May 29, 2026 / 9:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President...
It’s so much worse than Tony Blair thinks
A golden rule in politics is that anything badged as “radical” or “bold” is the exact opposite. Tony Blair’s much publicised essay on the future of the country has left this rule safely intact. In keeping with the New Labour tradition, the essay calls for a transformation of the economy, but without fundamentally changing anything. Britain under Blair’s programme would still be geographically imbalanced, dependent on high-value service exports and global finance to sustain a standard of living t...
Alexis Tsipras has found another left to break
On a warm May evening in Thiseio, beneath the Acropolis, Alexis Tsipras stepped back into the centre of Greek politics. The former prime minister and former Syriza leader announced the Greek Left Alliance, marking his return after three years away from frontline politics. His comeback follows Syriza’s devastating defeat in the 2023 general election, when New Democracy secured a strong victory and reduced the party that once promised to transform Greece to a diminished force on the margins of pow...
Who to know ahead of Colombia's election, and how it will impact U.S.
Voters in Colombia will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. The winner could cause a dramatic shift in the country's politics for the next four years, but the impact reaches far beyond its borders. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Megyn Kelly shares chilling theory about why Jill Biden now claims she thought Joe was having stroke during career-ending debate disaster
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... 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: 01:08, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 01:08, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold
Politics Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold 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, Margaret Brennan, Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs corresp...
The latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThe latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk Plus, how potential 2028 candidates are talking about the looming campaign.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry in Atlanta, Ga., in January.Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 29, 2026, 7:26 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the...
Mamdani endorses challenger to Espaillat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed the primary challenger to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York. Matt Brown, politics reporter for The Associated Press, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join with analysis.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours
Face The Nation Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } 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 May 29, 2026 / 2:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Ukrai...
Truth behind explosive claims Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son. The secret meetings... sordid affairs... and glaring 'clue' staring everyone in the face
Truth behind explosive claims Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son. The secret meetings... sordid affairs... and glaring 'clue' staring everyone in the faceBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 17:05, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 17:05, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump Making ‘Final Determination’ On Iran Deal
BreakingBusinessTrump Making ‘Final Determination’ On Iran DealBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 11:54am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said Friday he’s meeting in the Situation Room “now” to make a “final determination” on a deal with Iran that would mark a significant breakthrough in nearing an end to the conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...
Billionaire Reid Hoffman Blasts Trump’s E. Jean Carroll Probe As He Becomes A Target
BreakingBusinessBillionaire Reid Hoffman Blasts Trump’s E. Jean Carroll Probe As He Becomes A TargetByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 11:38am EDTToplineBillionaire and Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman made his first public comments Friday on the Trump DOJ’s reported criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, slamming the probe and saying he will not “bend the knee” to the president as reporting suggest...
Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocked In Court—At Least For Now
BreakingBusinessTrump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocked In Court—At Least For NowByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 09:59am EDTToplineA federal judge halted the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund on Friday, established as part of President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS, blocking the government from giving any money to those who apply for fund...
Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
Politics Judge temporarily blocks Justice Dept. work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund 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 covering President T...