New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
Politics New York Times sues Pentagon a second time, calling press access policy "patently unconstitutional" May 18, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The New York Times sued the Defense Department on Monday for the second time in five months, arguing a requirement that journalists be escorted while on Pentagon grounds violates the First Amendment.The lawsuit casts the escort policy as part of "a series of escalating steps designed to stop unfavorable coverage" and "dramatically...
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Politics GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win" By Ed O'Keefe, Ed O'Keefe Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe is CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent reporting for all CBS News platforms. He's part of the team covering President Trump and covered all four years of Joe Biden's presidency. From the White House to the campaign trail, O'Keefe's reports stretch from the politics of the moment to how policy ena...
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund?
Politics Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund? 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 May 18, 2026 / 6:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google When President Trump and the Justice Department...
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Politics The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment By 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 18, 2026 / 6:44 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In February 1996, three small civilian planes took off from a Miami-area airport, operated by a Cuban exile group that searched for people seeking...
Primary elections to test Trump's grip on GOP
President Trump is facing a critical political test this week, with primaries in six states. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Aaron Navarro have more on the president's poll numbers and Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign in Kentucky. Then, Adam Beam, deputy politics editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins to preview Georgia's primary day.
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
Politics Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pensylvania have primaries Tuesday May 18, 20264:58 PM ET By Stephen Fowler , The NPR Network A voting sign can be seen on Election Day for Congressional district 14, on March 10, 2026 in Dalton, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images This story will be updated. Tuesday will be the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms s...
Trump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s Primary
BreakingBusinessTrump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s PrimaryBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 03:46pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump has published at least 11 Truth Social posts targeting Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., since Saturday, when Trump scored his first major...
Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
Politics Trump says he's called off plans for "scheduled attack of Iran" after request from Gulf partners 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 18, 2026 / 3:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump said Monday that he's called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the United States' Gulf partners reque...
Trump says he has called off planned strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies
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Dawn Butler wins backing from giant GMB union to be Labour candidate for Mayor of London
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Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
Politics Cuba's president says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after report of island's alleged military drones 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 18, 2026 / 11:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez insisted Cuba "poses no threat" to the United States and doesn't have "aggressive plans or intentions...
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
Politics Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 major voting rights cases 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 18, 2026 / 10:16 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday told lower courts to take another look at a pair of cases involving whether private...
Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns
Politics Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns 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 May 18, 2026 / 10:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump and the Justice Departm...
Trump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS—But He Could Be Looking For Billion-Dollar Payday
BreakingBusinessTrump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS—But He Could Be Looking For Billion-Dollar PaydayByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 09:51am EDTMay 18, 2026, 09:52am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump voluntarily dropped his $10 billion case against the Internal Revenue Service Mo...
Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
Burnham vows to have ‘relentless domestic focus’ in first speech since announcing Makerfield byelection runUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will not try to return the UK to the EU, saying Britain would be stuck in “a permanent rut if we’re just constantly arguing”.In his first major speech since announcing his byelection run, the mayor of Greater Manchester said he would have a “relentless domestic focus” in Makerfield, saying: “Let’s fix our own country. Let’s get it wo...
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid reported $1.8 billion tax-payer slush fund for president and his allies
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid reported $1.8 billion tax-payer slush fund for president and his allies 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 Published: 14:27, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 14:28, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US politics live
GOP to target seat held by Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat among the state’s seven representatives in the HouseSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.An effort to reshape South Carolina’s congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the state House.I live in three districts. I’ll decide which one to run in.A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400m White House ballr...
Lammy dismisses Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU as ‘sixth form’ debating position – UK politics live
Deputy PM says the public will not forgive weeks of internal debate on the EU and Labour leadership, warning it will play into Reform’s handsGood morning. Harold Wilson was right; a week is a long time etc etc. Seven days ago, the biggest threat to Keir Starmer was a half-baked challenge from Catherine West. A week on, with Andy Burnham on a viable path back to Westminster within the next few weeks, it now seems more likely than not that Burnham will be prime minister by the autumn, perhaps earl...
'All will be forgiven in Washington': Secret Pak cipher hints at US role in Imran Khan's fall
A resurfaced Pakistani diplomatic cable alleges US involvement in Imran Khan's 2022 ouster. The document, citing a meeting with a US official, suggests American concerns over Khan's Russia stance and hints that his removal via a no-confidence vote would mend ties. Khan's party views this as proof of foreign interference in Pakistan's politics.
Trump allies and Christian leaders kick off America’s 250th birthday with religious rally on National Mall
Thousands gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for a day of prayer, worship music and patriotic speeches for an event celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary that supporters hail as a public affirmation of faith in America but critics view as an exclusionary display that blurs the line between religion and politics.