Ohio heads to polls as Ramaswamy hopes to lock in as Republican candidate for governor – US politics live
Trump-endorsed candidate facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey PutschHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is hoping to lock in his position as candidate in the race to become Ohio governor.Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen a route through the strait of Hormuz. The US launched an operation to help hundreds...
Ballroom blitz: Trump bombards Truth Social with posts pushing for his beloved White House event space
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBallroom blitz: Trump bombards Truth Social with posts pushing for his beloved White House event spacePresident Donald Trump remains fixated on his under-construction social venue, work on which has been stalled by a lawsuit, posting a series of demands from conservatives that it be completedJoe Sommerlad Tuesday 05 May 2026 11:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"S...
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Politics From Truth Social to judicial decisions: Groups challenging Trump's actions get help from his posts 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 5, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — As Justice Department lawyers work to defend President Trump's second-term policies in sc...
Iran’s attempts to stir up violence in UK ‘will not be tolerated’, PM says
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‘Give them the weapons’: War hawk Lindsey Graham urges Trump to flood Iran with guns for the people to ‘rise up’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Give them the weapons’: War hawk Lindsey Graham urges Trump to flood Iran with guns for the people to ‘rise up’South Carolina Republican urges U.S. and Israel to arm public to inspire revolution as an alternative to placing American troops in harm’s wayJoe Sommerlad Tuesday 05 May 2026 09:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark"...
Trump reignites Pope feud accusing pontiff of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump reignites Pope feud accusing pontiff of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’President Trump claimed that the pope thinks ‘it’s just fine for Iran to have a nuclear weapon’Owen Scott Tuesday 05 May 2026 09:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":t...
Minister warns Labour MPs against ‘doomscrolling through leaders’
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Starmer calls antisemitism ‘crisis for all of us’ ahead of Downing Street summit – UK politics live
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a...
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSudha G TilakDelhiAFP via Getty ImagesPictures of Vijay being sold outside a counting station in Tamil Nadu on MondayFilm star-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is on the cusp of history in Tamil Nadu state. On Monday, his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) defied all naysayers to almost sweep the state election, marking a break in the established political or...
'I am their next target': Raghav Chadha alleges 'vendetta politics' by Punjab govt
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.
Ministers announce £1m for Jewish communities ahead of antisemitism talks
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Ship Attacks Reignite US-Iran War Risks | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/05/2026
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Most Americans are opposed to Trump naming government buildings after himself while in office, poll shows
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMost Americans are opposed to Trump naming government buildings after himself while in office, poll showsOnly 9 percent of Americans said it would be acceptable for Trump to name government buildings after himself while serving as presidentRachel Dobkin in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 05:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"...
‘She’s terrible’: Trump blasts CBS News correspondent Norah O’Donnell in latest attack against women reporters
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘She’s terrible’: Trump blasts CBS News correspondent Norah O’Donnell in latest attack against women reportersO’Donnell drew Trump’s ire during an interview about the suspect accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Rachel Dobkin in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 04:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":...
‘Democracy, not fear, won’:PM hails historic mandate
“This election has clearly shown that West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala ousted governments that had one thing in common, divisive politics,” the PM said.| India News
Supreme Court lets Louisiana redistricting ruling take effect immediately
Politics Supreme Court lets Louisiana redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry words between Alito and Jackson 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 4, 2026 / 10:36 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congress...
2026 verdicts flag limits of dynastic politics
For regional parties, most of whom are also family-led enterprises, the message is sharper. It is a warning of how not to run their parties.| India News
2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught
Politics 2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught By James LaPorta James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta May 4, 2026 / 8:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hor...
Trump says Iran 'better hope' ceasefire remains in effect as Tehran warns US of getting 'dragged back into quagmire'
Trump says Iran 'better hope' ceasefire remains in effect as Tehran warns US of getting 'dragged back into quagmire'Politics 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 JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:15, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 01:16, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Tamil Nadu: How Vijay beat Stalin - five factors that spelt doom for DMK this time
M.K. Stalin faced a significant political shock with his party's defeat and his personal drubbing in Kolathur. Superstar C. Joseph Vijay's entry, anti-incumbency, federalism debates, underestimation of Vijay, and dynastic politics charges upended DMK's expectations. Despite Stalin's governance record, young voters opted for change, signaling a potential turning point for Tamil Nadu politics.