Trump's Strategic Maneuvers: From Iran to the NBA Finals
Former President Donald Trump remains a significant force in American politics, influencing foreign policy discussions and party dynamics. Recent statements highlight his approach to the Iran deal and his ongoing presence in the Republican primary landscape.
Trump’s May primary scorecard: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskTrump’s May primary scorecard: From the Politics DeskPlus, the forgotten war. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: You don't see incumbents ‘lose by this kind of margin every day' after Cornyn defeat19:33Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 5:15 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 th...
Australia politics live: Rishworth says jobseeker changes to address ‘varying quality’ of for-profit job providers
Social services minister ‘concerned’ by some providers meant to help welfare recipients find workGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.The social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, was on 7.30 last night defending her decision not to get rid of the controversial for-profit aspects of the jobseeker program. More coming...
Trump’s Supporters Reject His Anti-Weaponization Fund In New Poll: Nearly Half Of MAGA Oppose
BreakingBusinessTrump’s Supporters Reject His Anti-Weaponization Fund In New Poll: Nearly Half Of MAGA OpposeBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 03:26pm EDTToplineRepublican and Democrat voters agree in nearly equal numbers they oppose President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund in a new poll that marks a rare bipartisan consensus—as Republicans in Washington have also revolted against the so-called “slush fund.” Presi...
After 17 state budgets and 2 CM terms, Siddaramaiah stares at toughest political decision
As Karnataka approaches a new political era, the esteemed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stands on the brink of retirement, leaving behind a legacy that includes crafting 17 state budgets and championing the rights of marginalized groups. His two-decade journey has not only redefined welfare policies but also solidified the Congress party's influence in the state's politics.
Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
Politics Zelenskyy urges U.S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems to defend against Russian attacks By 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 correspondent and a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes. Additionally, she appears regularly on t...
Trump REJECTS Iran's latest peace proposal with ominous joke that Pete Hegseth 'loves war': 'We are not satisfied'
Trump REJECTS Iran's latest peace proposal with ominous joke that Pete Hegseth 'loves war': 'We are not satisfied'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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:43, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 17:48, 27 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory
Politics Alabama Republicans ask Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory by lower court 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 27, 2026 / 12:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow the state to use...
Andy Burnham accuses Sir Tony Blair of failing to understand modern politics
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Tony Blair’s intervention could spark a Labour civil war
Prospero or Lear? Is Tony Blair today the magician, bringing resolution and harmony to this strange and fought-over island; or is he an exiled and bewildered king, raging against the ruined land he finds around him? Thanks to Kenneth Branagh and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s much-praised Tempest, Prospero is having a moment. But however much we may wish for this, the dire politics of today’s Labour Party suggest Lear and his rebel daughters are an apter analogy. The chances of Labour swingin...
Former Obama advisor reflects on the 'Battle for American Identity'
Politics Former Obama advisor reflects on the 'Battle for American Identity' May 27, 202611:16 AM ET Terry Gross Ben Rhodes was a speech writer and security advisor for President Obama. His book, All We Say, is a collection of 15 speeches — from Ben Franklin to Trump — about what it means to be American. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
Republicans race to back Ken Paxton as runoff sets up closely-watched US Senate battle in Texas
Donald Trump moves quickly to unite Republicans behind the Texas attorney general as Democrats eye rare openingUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailRepublican leaders rushed to throw their weight behind Ken Paxton following his big primary victory in Texas over the four-term US senator, John Cornyn, amid anxiety within the party over his prospects in November’s general election.Hours after the race was called, Donald Trump – who backed Paxton, despite...
Blair’s advice for Labour fails to engage with inequality, senior party figures say
Andy Burnham and Torsten Bell say the former Labour PM’s essay does not address today’s challengesUK politics live – latest updatesTony Blair’s criticism of the Labour party fails to engage with inequality and the “extremes of austerity”, senior party figures have said.Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, who is widely expected to launch a leadership challenge if he wins next month’s Makerfield byelection, said the essay merited a “considered response” and he would set one out on Thursday....
Letter of the week: Total political recall
Andrew Marr finished his latest “At Large” piece by asking this question: are we losing our collective political memory? I’m now 82 and still interested in politics, and my answer, at least for this writer, is: no. I was an only child of parents from Dalston and Hoxton who left school at 14. I was brought up by a grandmother who was in the workhouse from 12 to 14. I listened to my parents talk about the Battle of Cable Street; both were fervent anti-fascists. My grandmother, without intending t...
Biden scrambles to block release of embarrassing secret tapes as Trump unloads with brutal three-word verdict
Biden scrambles to block release of embarrassing secret tapes as Trump unloads with brutal three-word verdict 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: 14:38, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 14:41, 27 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's DHS chief rocked by wild rumor about his WIFE... as furious staff leak scandalous details about his life of luxury
Trump's DHS chief rocked by wild rumor about his WIFE... as furious staff leak scandalous details about his life of luxury 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+ HEREBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 14:18, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 14:18, 27 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Tony Blair’s downfall is complete – what a sad, irrelevant end
What a pointless and dispiriting intervention. What a sad move by the most talented politician of his generation. Tony Blair seized the political agenda today with a claim for the future of centrist politics. But he did not sound like Emmanuel Macron or Anthony Giddens. More than anyone, he sounded like Jeremy Corbyn: a man out of time. A relic of the old world with no relevance to the new. He still remembered how to command the agenda. He released his 5,700-word essay to lobby journalists on...
Reform UK spending on Facebook ads surged before May elections
Party spent £252,000 in last two weeks of campaign on its main Facebook pages compared with Labour’s £276,000UK politics live – latest updatesReform UK ramped up the funding and sophistication of its political Facebook ads in the final weeks of campaigning for the May elections, in a sign of the growing financial muscle of Nigel Farage’s party.There were several days in the fortnight before the party’s breakthrough electoral performance when Reform spent more than any other party on the influent...
Paxton hails Trump’s endorsement as ‘most powerful force in politics’ after Texas runoff win – US politics live
Victor who secured Republican nomination for Senate seat praises president after defeating incumbent CornynSign up to the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Texas attorney-general Ken Paxton said Donald Trump’s endorsement is “the most powerful force in politics” as he comfortably won the Republican nomination for the Senate last night.Christian Menefee defeated Al Green to represent Texas’s newly redrawn 18th congressional district. Green, 78, had served 11 ter...
Humza Yousaf says he hopes Peter Murrell gets ‘hefty’ sentence over embezzlement charges
Former Scottish first minister says scandal cast ‘massive shadow’ over his time as leader, after former party chief executive pleaded guilty to stealing £400,000UK politics live – latest updatesHumza Yousaf, Scotland’s former first minister, has called for Peter Murrell to get a “hefty” jail sentence after he admitted stealing £400,000 from the Scottish National party.Yousaf had been serving as first minister for just eight days when Murrell was arrested in April 2023 at the home he then shared...