Trump’s revenge tour is just beginning. Here’s who’s next on his list
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsanalysisTrump’s revenge tour is just beginning. Here’s who’s next on his listTrump just steamrolled Indiana Republicans who defied him, Eric Garcia writes, and the president is just getting startedWednesday 06 May 2026 20:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"...
Trump says ‘bombing starts’ if Iran fails to reach deal, amid UK jobs warning
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Trump would fire Howard Lutnick if he watched his Epstein testimony, Democrats say
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump would fire Howard Lutnick if he watched his Epstein testimony, Democrats sayHouse Oversight Committee members demand Commerce Secretary’s resignation after ‘evasive’ answers during closed-door interviewAlex Woodward Wednesday 06 May 2026 19:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
London Tories suspend candidate who called for 'mass deportations'
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So few lawyers want to work for Trump’s DOJ that the agency was forced to offer big signing bonuses
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSo few lawyers want to work for Trump’s DOJ that the agency was forced to offer big signing bonusesThe DOJ is offering $25,000 bonuses to new hires, as the agency reportedly struggles to attract top talent amid widespread upheaval and highly politicized casesJosh Marcus in San Francisco Wednesday 06 May 2026 19:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":...
FBI agents deeply concerned after being asked to investigate Atlantic journalist who wrote blistering story about Kash Patel: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFBI agents deeply concerned after being asked to investigate Atlantic journalist who wrote blistering story about Kash Patel: reportThe FBI says there is no investigation into The Atlantic’s Sarah FitzpatrickGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 19:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Trump owes E Jean Carroll $83M for sexual abuse and defamation. He’s hoping his DOJ can get him off the hook
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump owes E Jean Carroll $83M for sexual abuse and defamation. He’s hoping his DOJ can get him off the hookGovernment lawyers turn to the Supreme Court to throw out blockbuster defamation verdictAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 18:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forcesUK politics live – latest updates• May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?The defining issue of Thursday’s local elections, feedback from doorsteps suggests, will be the UK’s soaring cost of living. But voters should be told about the links between inflation and the affects of fossil fuels and the climate crisis – or the remedies they ch...
FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who was key in redistricting effort
Politics FBI searches office of L. Louise Lucas, Virginia lawmaker who was key figure in redistricting effort 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, Aaron Navarro, Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News...
Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest
Exclusive Politics Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest By Zak Hudak Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 1:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign raised $3.6 million over five weeks, according to a senior Shapiro aide. The haul, which came in between March 31 and May 5, boosted the campaign's cash on hand to a massive $37 million, the aide said.Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Shapiro's presumpti...
Feds charge man who allegedly shot at Secret Service agent on National Mall
Politics Feds charge Texas man who allegedly shot at Secret Service agent on National Mall 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, 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 serv...
Trump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitness
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitnessDr Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, author and Fox News contributor, scrubs X account of posts questioning administration’s handling of issues related to autism and vaccinesJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 06 May 2026 17:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Democrats retain control of Michigan senate with ‘overperformance’ in special election
Chedrick Greene will have to defend his new perch in midterms, as Republican challenger vows to run againUS politics live – latest updatesChedrick Greene, a Democratic firefighter and marine veteran, won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, allowing Democrats to retain control of state senate for the remainder of the year.In the race for Michigan’s 35th senate district, a constituency that former vice-president Kamala Harris won by only a single percentage point in 2024, Greene beat Republ...
UK’s largest warship sets sail for Nordic waters
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council election: Who should I vote for?
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U.S. to press allies to bolster counterterrorism efforts under new strategy
Politics U.S. to press allies to bolster counterterrorism efforts under new strategy 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, 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 6, 2026 / 12:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — U.S. counterter...
Powell supports Starmer on eve of elections but backs Burnham return as MP
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Trump team drops accelerated training program for new ICE agents in rare climbdown: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team drops accelerated training program for new ICE agents in rare climbdown: reportFast-tracked training faced growing scrutiny from lawmakers as the administration seeks to rapidly build up the ranksAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Rem...
Lib Dems are no ‘flash in the pan’, says Davey as party eyes council gains
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Trump pays tribute after Ted Turner death by taking a shot at CNN: ‘Destroyed his baby’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump pays tribute after Ted Turner death by taking a shot at CNN: ‘Destroyed his baby’President has long used late TV mogul’s creation as a punching bagAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 16:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBook...