Video captures moment Russian jet flies just metres from RAF spy plane above Black Sea
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Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter
Chancellor wins support from Conservative Mel Stride, while Farage says he’d ‘like to buy man a pint’UK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves surprised onlookers when she gave a stern rebuke to a foul-mouthed heckler who shouted at her from his van as she conducted a broadcast interview.However, the chancellor has won support from unlikely sources as Conservative politicians have leapt to her defence. Continue reading...
'Don't do BJP politics': DMK fumes as Vande Mataram played first at Vijay govt's oath event again
A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the recitation order of national and state songs during a swearing-in ceremony. The DMK criticized the Vijay government for prioritizing 'Vande Mataram' over the Tamil invocation song, accusing them of disrespecting Tamil culture and adopting BJP's politics.
Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as he prepares for Labour leadership bid
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Trump says talks to end Iran war in the 'final stages' as Tehran calls coercive surrender an 'nothing but an illusion'
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 STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:20, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 06:20, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
TX Dem under fire after saying she'd make ICE jail a "prison for American Zionists"
Politics Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo under fire after saying she'd make ICE jail a "prison for American Zionists" By Anne Bryson, 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 20, 2026 / 9:27 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemiti...
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...
CBS News Radio flashback: Reagan's 1984 landslide reelection victory
President Ronald Reagan's 1984 victory over Democratic nominee Walter Mondale is the largest Electoral College victory in modern politics. Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the historic results.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics
Politics GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urges renewed unity in politics By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek May 20, 2026 / 6:36 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Republican Se...
Raúl Castro’s indictment marks important new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskRaúl Castro’s indictment marks important new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba: From the Politics DeskPlus, why Pennsylvania will be key in the battle for the House.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleHow the Raúl Castro indictment compares to the case against Nicolás Maduro05:10Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 6:08 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the...
DOJ veterans fear probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists
Politics DOJ veterans fear criminal probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, Daniel Klaidman Daniel Klaidman Daniel Klaidman, an investigative reporter based in New York, is the former editor-in-chief of Yahoo News and former managing editor of Newsweek. He has over two decades o...
Trump fawns over hunky Coast Guard graduates and grips their biceps in wild commencement speech: 'I hate good looking men'
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Scottish First Minister John Swinney reveals new slimmed-down Cabinet
John Swinney has unveiled his new slimmed-down Cabinet following the SNP's success in the Holyrood elections.After being selected to remain First Minister of Scotland at a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Mr Swinney was sworn in at the Court of Session in Edinburgh before choosing his cabinet at Bute House in Edinburgh, the First Minister of Scotland’s official residence.Stepping into the deputy’s role Kate Forbes vacated when she stood down from frontline politics, former transport and educati...
Trump's unhinged threat to Fox News reporter, 37, and her 'RINO' fiancé, 52, as he lashes out at her question
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Republicans Will ‘Try To Kill’ Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Fund, GOP Lawmaker Says
BreakingBusinessRepublicans Will ‘Try To Kill’ Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Fund, GOP Lawmaker SaysBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 02:39pm EDTMay 20, 2026, 02:41pm EDTToplineRepublicans are considering legislative solutions to prevent allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly targeted by the government in the past from seeking compensation from a new $1.8 billion taxpayer fund. Rep. Brian Fi...
Reality star Scott Thomas opens up about ‘debilitating’ OCD diagnosis
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Prosecutor Tried Hiding Secret Trump Report In A Bundt Cake Recipe, Indictment Alleges
BreakingBusinessProsecutor Tried Hiding Secret Trump Report In A Bundt Cake Recipe, Indictment AllegesByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 02:13pm EDTToplineThe Justice Department indicted a federal prosecutor Wednesday for attempting to steal the confidential—and controversially banned—final report on President Donald Trump’s criminal case for allegedly mishandling classified documents, alleging prosecutor...
Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal Sparks Concerns He’s Giving Himself A Self-Pardon
BreakingBusinessTrump’s IRS Immunity Deal Sparks Concerns He’s Giving Himself A Self-PardonByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 12:48pm EDTMay 20, 2026, 12:48pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS was updated Tuesday to include a provision that appears to bar the government from prosecuting Trump and his family for certain crimes and end any IRS audits against him, a sweeping move that...
Trump Blasts Republicans For Not Firing Senate Staffer Over Ballroom Funding Dispute
BreakingBusinessTrump Blasts Republicans For Not Firing Senate Staffer Over Ballroom Funding DisputeBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 12:03pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump called for Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to be fired on Wednesday after her ruling over the weekend complicated Republicans’ path to approving $1 billion in funding for Trump’s White House ballroom—his latest show of anger against any r...
Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’
Tight primary victory in Philadelphia district bolsters Democrats’ left flank, seen as test of progressive momentumUS politics live – latest updatesChris Rabb, an unflinching progressive state representative, declared his campaign for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district was “indomitable” after winning the Democratic primary in a race that became a proxy battle over the direction of the Democratic party.In a significant victory for the party’s left wing, Rabb took roughly 45% of the vote...