Trump in furious phone call with Pete Hegseth after defense chief's shocking blunder blindsides key US ally
Trump in furious phone call with Pete Hegseth after defense chief's shocking blunder blindsides key US ally 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: 12:52, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 12:55, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump postpones executive order on AI over China concerns – US politics live
The US president said he doesn’t ‘want to do anything to get in the way’ of tech firms competing with ChinaHouse Republicans canceled a scheduled Thursday vote 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.Donald Trump has announced he will deploy an “additional” 5,000 US troops to Poland, just days after the Pentagon controversially halted a long-planned deployment of forces to the country – the largest on Nato’...
Burnham launches campaign to revive ‘tired’ politics in ‘change’ by-election
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Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits
Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supportedUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, John Healey, has urged Nigel Farage to provide transparency about the £5m gift he received from a billionaire businessman, in particular over whether any of the sum could have been linked to Russia-connected profits.In a letter to the Reform UK leader, Healey also asked him to address th...
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
Politics Inside the making of the Congressional Record: How history gets recorded as D.C. sleeps 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 May 22, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Every night that Congress is in session, dozens of workers inside a hulking red-brick building blocks away from the Capitol pull off an unheralded feat, laying down the fi...
Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours – UK politics live
Andy Burnham expected to address supporters in the morning as he officially launches campaign to be Labour candidate for MakerfieldGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnham is set to officially launch his campaign as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection this morning, as he seeks a return to parliament after nine years. Continue reading...
'Muttatthengu' in TN: DMK takes 'bent coconut tree' jibe at VCK over CM Vijay's cabinet
A literary spat erupts in Tamil Nadu politics as DMK leader A Raja's 'coconut tree' metaphor targets VCK and IUML joining CM Vijay's new government. VCK and the ruling TVK hit back, accusing the DMK of arrogance and questioning their own past alliances and commitment to social justice.
'We do not want him in politics': Parents of CJP founder fear arrest
Parents of 'Cockroach Janta Party' founder Abhijeet Dipke express deep anxiety over his viral political satire platform, fearing legal trouble and arrest. Dipke, a Boston University student, launched the campaign a week ago, amassing millions of followers. His parents urge him to abandon politics for a safer career, citing his own expressed fears of detention upon returning to India.
Investigation into Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct
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House GOP pulls Iran war resolution vote that appeared to have enough support to pass
Politics House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass May 22, 2026 / 12:34 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google House Republicans on Thursday pulled a vote on a measure that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying action on the issue as the Trump administration struggles to maintain congressional backing for the war.The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rei...
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
Politics Navy's acting secretary says $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war May 21, 2026 / 11:41 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, Acting Secretary Hung Cao said that "right now we're doing a pau...
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Politics GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting By Nikole Killion, Nikole Killion Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion is a CBS News congressional correspondent based in Washington D.C., who has covered some of the biggest stories on Capitol Hill since 2021. Killion has also served a key role in CBS News' election coverage during the 2024 and 2020 presidential races covering the Trump, Biden, and Harris campaigns. Read Full Bio Nikole Killion, Caitlin Huey...
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...
Todd Blanche tries to sell Republicans on "anti-weaponization fund"
The Justice Department has a new $1.776 billion fund, designated to pay people who allege that politics played a role in their prosecutions under the Biden administration. It's a settlement without precedent, drawn up by the president's own appointees after he sued the government. Weijia Jiang has more details.
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
Politics Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen says he's applying for "anti-weaponization fund" claim By 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 Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for d...
John Swinney to host first meeting of ‘streamlined’ Scottish cabinet
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Former GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander says DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund "smells pretty fishy to me"
Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander served as a U.S. senator, governor, and secretary of education, and ran for president in 1996 and 2000. He chronicles his six decades in politics in his new book, "The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump." Alexander joins to assess the state of the GOP under President Trump.
Vijay expands TN cabinet with 7 Dalit mins; Congress back in govt after 59 years
CHENNAI: Congress made a comeback into govt in Tamil Nadu ending its 59-year exile, with two of its legislators among 23 new ministers sworn in, as CM C Joseph Vijay Thursday expanded his cabinet in an exercise that rewarded loyalists, accommodated allies and signalled attempt at rewriting social engineering in state politics.
The biggest lesson from Trump’s retribution campaign: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThe biggest lesson from Trump’s retribution campaign: From the Politics DeskPlus, the autopsy of the DNC’s 2024 autopsy.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleFmr. GOP Sen. Flake says Republicans could begin ‘great migration’ away from Trump17:52Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 5:04 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest...
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Politics Zelenskyy confirmed asking for "ammunition, not a ride." Four years ago, I got pushback for reporting that. By James LaPorta James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta May 21, 2026 / 4:50 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Back in February, just after...