Trump's Latest Political Moves: From Iran Tensions to Health Speculations
Former President Donald Trump continues to dominate headlines as he navigates complex international and domestic issues. From Iran's military actions to his daughter's controversial business plans, Trump's influence remains potent in American politics.
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Politics Colombia's outgoing president Gustavo Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election By Lilia Luciano Lilia Luciano Anchor and Correspondent, "CBS News 24/7" Lilia Luciano is an award-winning journalist and CBS News 24/7 anchor and correspondent based in New York City. Luciano is the recipient of multiple journalism awards, including a Walter Cronkite Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and five regional Emmys. Read Full Bio Lilia Luciano June 5, 2026 / 7:27 PM EDT /...
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
Politics Trump says he wants Bill Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intelligence office By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson June 5, 2026 / 2:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Friday told the Wall Street Journal that he wants Bill Pulte, his controversial pick to run the Office of the Director of National Intelligence,...
Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius
Chagos Refugees delegation says issue ‘hijacked within the halls’ of politics on visit to UKA Chagossian delegation visiting the UK has urged parliamentarians to complete stalled legislation to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which they say has been “hijacked within the halls” of UK politics.The six-person contingent from the Chagos Refugees group expressed their full support for the UK to conclude an agreement after the government was forced to shelve legislation when the US dropped suppo...
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted many legal immigration cases
Politics Judge blocks Trump policies that halted legal immigration cases for many immigrants By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez June 5, 2026 / 1:23 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS New...
Trump Wants Controversial New Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte To Start Firing Staff
BreakingBusinessTrump Wants Controversial New Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte To Start Firing StaffBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 05, 2026, 01:07pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said he wants Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin slashing staff at the agency, he told The Wall Street Journal Friday, as his appointment of Pulte, a controversial figure in the Trump administration, has been widely criticize...
Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears
Politics Senate fails to extend FISA surveillance program as deadline nears, with 7 Republicans joining Democrats June 5, 2026 / 12:55 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate on Friday blocked an extension of a key warrantless surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies, meaning Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire on June 12 without further intervention. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural m...
Why US diplomats tweet from the hip in response to Henry Nowak murder
State department’s incendiary charge into UK politics comes from Trump who leant into personal feud with London mayor, Sadiq Khan• Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case that has rocked BritainIn the state department of past administrations, how to respond to an incendiary event such as the murder of the British student Henry Nowak would have required deliberations, memos and meetings. Given how it has roiled the UK and inflamed tensions over migration and race, the cau...
Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top intelligence official.The renewal had been in question amid bipartisan concern over the US president’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a major Republica...
Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top intelligence official.The renewal had been in question amid bipartisan concern over the US president’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a major Republica...
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “resetting” the UK-Europe relationship may still happen in July, amid growing fears it could be postponed to the autumn as talks over youth mobility remain deadlocked.“The summit is supposed to be mid-July but at the moment it could be put back to after the summer,” said one EU diplomat. Continue reading...
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “resetting” the UK-Europe relationship may still happen in July, amid growing fears it could be postponed to the autumn as talks over youth mobility remain deadlocked.“The summit is supposed to be mid-July but at the moment it could be put back to after the summer,” said one EU diplomat. Continue reading...
Why Rajya Sabha Ticket For Ex MP Has Madhya Pradesh Congress Nervous
On paper, the Congress has enough strength to send Meenakshi Natarajan to the Upper House. But politics rarely follows the script written on paper.
Trump’s hypocritical attack on the UK shows just how low he will go
There is a longstanding convention that allied nations don’t get involved in each other’s internal politics – the logic is supposed to be that because countries should cooperate on serious global issues like defence, they need to be able to work together whoever is in power. Apparent breaches of that rule provoke a response: when Barack Obama intervened during the 2016 referendum to say that Brexit would be bad for the UK’s standing in the world, howls of outrage ensued from Britain’s right. Si...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Immigration Bills to Enriched Uranium Claims
In the latest developments surrounding former President Trump, the Senate has navigated contentious debates over funding and immigration while Trump himself continues to make headlines with provocative statements. This article delves into the most significant events and implications for Trump's ongoing influence in American politics.
Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
Live Live Updates: Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, 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 June 5,...
Senate Republicans pass bill authorizing $70bn for immigration enforcement in vote-a-rama – US politics live
Republican senator Lindsey Graham said he was ‘very proud of my Republican colleagues for… making sure that Border Patrol and ICE are fully funded’Senate Republicans early Friday passed a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with nearly $70 billion in new funds for immigration enforcement.The vote came after a more than 18-hour “vote-a-rama”, a process by which senators offer amendments to bills passed using the reconciliation procedure. The Senate’s Democratic minority le...
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Politics Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote June 5, 20266:38 AM ET By Barbara Sprunt , Eric McDaniel A view of the U.S. Capitol on June 4, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images After a marathon 18-hour vote, Senate Republicans advanced roughly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement agencies that had been carved out of an earlier funding deal to reopen the rest of the Department of Home...
Peer ‘shocked’ that watchdog had not established Andrew’s property income
Margaret Hodge concerned over use of taxpayers’ money after revelations about former prince’s sublettingUK politics live – latest updatesA former chair of an influential parliamentary committee said it was “shocking” that the public spending watchdog had not established Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s income from subletting properties.Dame Margaret Hodge, who previously led the public accounts committee told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she was “very concerned” that the National Audit Office (NAO)...
No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live
Downing Street responded after Andy Burnham publicly admitted that he would consider launching a bid to become Labour leader‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general electionHello and welcome to our UK politics blog.David Lammy has come out in support of the prime minister, saying Keir Starmer would fight in a leadership contest after Andy Burnham said he would join one if elected an MP. Continue reading...