Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push
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January 6 police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn fund, alleging ‘presidential corruption’
Retired Capitol police officer and DC officer allege Trump’s $1.8bn fund unlawfully rewards January 6 rioters and alliesUS politics live – latest updatesTwo police officers who clashed with rioters at the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection in 2021 have sued Donald Trump over plans to create a $1.776bn “anti-weaponization” fund.The fund, which critics have argued is essentially a slush fund, is set to compensate allies of the US president who he claims were victims of prosecutorial over...
Trump’s $1 Billion Ballroom Funding Faces First Vote Test Today—But These Republicans Could Block It
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Labour must be bolder or it will lose, says Wes Streeting
In first speech since quitting cabinet, Streeting says party must deliver change or it will hand keys of No 10 to ReformUK politics live – latest updatesLabour must be bolder and deliver real change, Wes Streeting has said in his first Commons speech since resigning as health secretary, saying that he quit the government because it was “currently losing” the fight against populist nationalism.Streeting reiterated his view that leaving the EU had been a damaging mistake for the UK, and argued tha...
Wes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform victory
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Trump and Netanyahu clash in 'dramatic' secret phone call over striking Iran as failed plot to topple Tehran regime is exposed
Trump and Netanyahu clash in 'dramatic' secret phone call over striking Iran as failed plot to topple Tehran regime is exposed 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 PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER and ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:29, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 13:29, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
Politics Raul Castro indictment expected to be announced by U.S. officials in Miami today, sources say 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, Cristian Benavides, Cristian Benavides Correspondent, CBS Newspath Cristian Benavides is a CBS News correspondent based in Miami. Read Full Bio Cristian Benavides, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Ly...
Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – US politics live
Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in historySign up for the Breaking News US emailOther election results poured in as polls closed in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Oregon.Among the most notable: US senator Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for Alabama governor, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia and state representative Chris Rabb won the Democr...
The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks
Politics The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks 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 20, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The final weeks of the Supreme Court's term are fast approaching, and the justices are poised to hand down decisions in some of...
Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for Kemi Badenoch to raise when she faces Keir Starmer.What Tories calls Starmer’s “Soviet-style” plan to curb supermarket pricesThis is more nuts than a squirrel convention!I warned Rachel Reeves prices would go up if she raised taxes and drowned employers in red tape. She didn’t listen and now she’s proposing Soviet style measures!After...
Trump's stunning Georgia silence gifts America's 'most endangered Democrat' Jon Ossoff a vital lifeline
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No more politics, only social work: Jahangir Khan Tareen
LAHORE: Former Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) patron-in-chief Jahangir Khan Tareen said he has quit politics, but will continue social work in the education sector. Speaking at the inauguration of a modern computer laboratory at Government Progressive Girls High School on Tuesday, he said: “I have quit politics but I will continue to serve [the] education sector.” Tareen bid farewell to active politics following his party’s defeat in the 2024 polls. The IPP was carved out of Imran Khan’s PTI in...
Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Politics Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects 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 Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 9:54 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Rep. Mike Collins has advanced to a runoff in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, CBS News projects, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen....
Stelson to face GOP Rep. Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district
Politics Janelle Stelson to face GOP Rep. Scott Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district, CBS News projects 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 19, 2026 / 9:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger
Politics Rep. Thomas Massie becomes latest GOP incumbent to fall in primary after Trump backs challenger 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 Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 7:58 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on...
Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results
Politics Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House By Madeline Bartos Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 7:57 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Add CBS News on Google Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races. Pennsylvania has closed primaries, which means only people registered as Democrats or Republicans can vote in their respective...
Trump Nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Primary To Ed Gallrein, Major Victory For Trump
BreakingBusinessTrump Nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Primary To Ed Gallrein, Major Victory For TrumpBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 07:56pm EDTToplineRep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost his primary Tuesday, the latest symbol of President Donald Trump’s influence over his party as Trump campaigned aggressively against Massie, who has warred with Trump for years.Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) listens during the Senate Homeland S...
Examining redistricting's net effect on 2026 midterms
The redistricting battle between Republicans and Democrats across the U.S. will shape the November midterms. Kyle Kondik, CBS News contributor and managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joins to discuss.
Vance urges immigration critics in UK to ‘keep on going’ after London protest
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