Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Politics Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district May 13, 20268:59 PM ET By Jason Breslow Denise Powell, candidate for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives in Nebraska's second district, right, hugs pollster Madeline Conway during an election night watch party Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. Rebecca S. Gratz/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca S. Gratz/AP Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the D...
Olly Murs puts on ‘brave face’ after gruelling third day of Soccer Aid challenge
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Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
Politics Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district 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 Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek May 13, 2026 / 8:29 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Denise Powell, a political...
Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran ‘unconscionable’, says Hegseth
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Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge
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Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April – report
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Nationwide gives abuse survivors ability to hide harmful payment messages in app
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New stamps issue celebrates ‘skill, ambition and design’ of castles
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Radio 2 breakfast audience held steady in months before Scott Mills sacking
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Pink Floyd rainbow prism effect coins launched by The Royal Mint
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Back our attempt to oust Keir Starmer, SNP urges Scottish Labour MPs
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Trust in water companies plunges to new low amid soaring household bills
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Paul McCartney describes how songs such as Hey Jude can unite people
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Rand Paul's son drunkenly confronted Mike Lawler in antisemitic rant
Politics Sen. Rand Paul's son drunkenly confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in antisemitic rant 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 Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek May 13, 2026 / 6:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Republica...
Van Hollen posts his alcohol test results after Patel exchange
On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to take a test to determine whether he has a drinking problem. Patel said he would if Van Hollen would, and on Wednesday, the senator posted his results. Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss.
Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
Politics Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor By Graham Kates Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates May 13, 2026 / 6:41 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was unaware for years that his next-door neighbor Jeff...
Trump's plan to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo yet to materialize after 1 year, documents show
President Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants facing deportation at Guantanamo Bay. A year later, it's mostly empty. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans
Politics Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans By Fin Daniel Gómez, Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership to inform the Network's political coverage. Read Full Bio...
Fears for Mitch McConnell, 84, as his stunning decline is laid bare and Trump accuses 'bum' staff of manipulating him
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JD Vance threatens health funding to states that don’t comply with White House anti-fraud effort
Medicare has already paused hospice and home healthcare agency signups as potential fraud is investigatedUS politics live – latest updatesJD Vance has threatened to “turn off” federal funding for government health insurance programs in states that refuse to comply with the Trump administration’s crackdown on suspected fraud.States which fail to “get serious” about fraud would lose Medicaid and Medicare funding, the US vice-president announced on Wednesday, sparking fresh accusations that Trump o...