Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
Face The Nation Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former Defense Secretary Robert Gates .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } 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 Fou...
Trump-Xi steamed and minced lunch menu revealed as traveling Americans are ordered to ditch heaps of Chinese gear before returning home
Trump-Xi steamed and minced lunch menu revealed as traveling Americans are ordered to ditch heaps of Chinese gear before returning homePolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:21, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 21:24, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba
Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks CubaTensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise further amid reports that Raúl Castro, the country’s 94-year-old former president, may soon face the type of indictment that led to the US abduction of the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, in January.Although Raúl is officially retired, he remains the most potent figure in Cuban politics following the death of his brother Fidel in 2016, and by targe...
Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Could Be Invalid—Here’s Why He Could Still Get $1.7 Billion Anyway
BreakingBusinessTrump’s IRS Lawsuit Could Be Invalid—Here’s Why He Could Still Get $1.7 Billion AnywayByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 01:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump is reportedly poised to settle his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns and...
Questions over Farage’s houses and £5m gift renew scrutiny of finances
Property portfolio in spotlight as Reform UK leader faces official inquiry over money accepted from billionaireA week ago, Nigel Farage was toasting Reform UK’s successes in the May elections, and bragging about his prospects of becoming prime minister.But there is a saying about a week in politics – and it has been a long seven days for the party leader, who is now facing questions over a £5m gift and his extensive property portfolio. Continue reading...
Taxpayers to foot Trump's $1.7 BILLION bill as president sues his own government: 'I'm paying myself'
Taxpayers to foot Trump's $1.7 BILLION bill as president sues his own government: 'I'm paying myself'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 By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:12, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 17:12, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Politics Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting in Tennessee 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 May 15, 2026 / 11:29 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's dropping his bid for reelection in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, a seat he's held since 20...
'Death to IDF' chanters face arrest in hate speech crackdown at Nakba 78 and Unite the Kingdom marches in London
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Trump brushes off Xi's breathtaking 300-year-old trees with one burning question before heading home
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 By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 14:11, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 14:12, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request
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Trump Says Relationship with China's Xi is 'Very Strong' | The Pulse 05/15/2026
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Shoqat Bunglawala, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, EMEA Head of Multi-Asset Solutions; Tina Fordham, Fordham Global Foresight, Founder and Geopolitical Strategist; Jeremy Awori, Ecobank, Group CEO. (Source: Bloomberg)
Redactions to Mandelson documents ‘too broad’, says intelligence watchdog
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Trump says ‘tough’ for Starmer to survive without energy and immigration shift
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‘Most wanted’ British man who imported large amounts of cocaine arrested in Spain
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Eleven 'Far Right agitators' banned from UK to stop violence at Unite the Kingdom march in London
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What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?
How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesA contender is declared the winner if they get more than 50% of first preferences. The winner then becomes the new leader of the Labour party.Failing that, the candidate who places last is eliminated, and the voters who put them as their first choice will have their votes moved to their second-choice candidate. Continue reading...
London MPs back Andy Burnham Commons comeback: 'We need our best players on the pitch'
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Government blocks 11 ‘far-right agitators’ from UK for Tommy Robinson rally
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Jews are not safe in London, says Met Chief in starkest warning of antisemitism rise
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Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election
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