What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
Politics What are Freedom 250 and America250? Concert confusion highlights dual groups planning celebrations 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 June 2, 2026 / 12:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding almost as soon as the lineup...
Pro-Israel influencer Emily Austin says Zohran Mamdani reached out to co-host FIFA event
FIRST ON FOX: Sports reporter and conservative influencer Emily Austin told Fox News Digital exclusively that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked her to co-host a FIFA World Cup event.Austin, who is vocal about her conservative politics and pro-Israel stance, said the mayor's office sent a message to the Instagram account for her podcast, "The Emily Austin Show," asking about possibly working together. She told Fox News Digital that after she got the message from Mamdani, she called two of...
Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’
Former health secretary described as ‘hysterical’ about the issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this weekUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting up against a brick wall” when he tried to raise concerns about Gaza in government, after private messages from Peter Mandelson were disclosed where he was accused of being “hysterical” about the issue.Among a huge release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US, WhatsApp...
Pence talks Trump's popularity in GOP and personal values in politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's policies and popularity among Republicans, personal values in politics today and who he supports in the Texas Senate race.
No 10 confirms Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete
Spokesperson says function is in line with official guidance as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson continuesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete from his smartphone, Downing Street has confirmed, calling into question how full a picture emerged of his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson from a recently released tranche of government documents.Asked at a briefing whether Starmer uses the function on his WhatsApp messages, the pr...
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Paused—But He Still Likely Has Legal Immunity
BreakingBusinessTrump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Paused—But He Still Likely Has Legal ImmunityByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 11:19am EDTToplineThe Trump administration said Monday it would halt its new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund in response to a recent court ruling—but it’s likely the other part of President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS, which gives him broad legal immunity, is still in...
Labour figures who wrote competing ‘manifestos’ join forces to warn against tribalism
Mathew Lawrence and Mark McVitie, previously seen as favouring Burnham and Streeting respectively, say change of direction is neededUK politics live – latest updatesTwo of Labour’s leading policy figures, who put forward “manifestos” for Andy Burnham and a centrist grouping, are to join forces to help forge new ideas for a future government.The authors of the two essays – which have previously been described as competing visions for a Burnham- or Wes Streeting-led government – said Labour urgent...
Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak
Home secretary’s condenmation of ‘misinformation and inflammatory commentary’ comes after death threats to policeUK politics live – latest updatesThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has warned of a “dangerous undercurrent” in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, who was falsely accused of racism by a Sikh man who had fatally stabbed him with a ceremonial dagger.Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years for the December 2025 murder of 18-year-...
Trump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In Weeks
BreakingBusinessTrump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In WeeksBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 09:40am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday he’s appointing Bill Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, as acting director of national intelligence, his second replacement for the role less than two weeks after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Bill Pulte, Director of the Federa...
Trump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In Weeks
BreakingBusinessTrump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In WeeksBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 09:40am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday he’s appointing Bill Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, as acting director of national intelligence, his second replacement for the role less than two weeks after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Bill Pulte, Director of the Federa...
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
Politics Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence 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 June 2, 2026 / 9:22 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi G...
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Politics California's primary for governor, LA mayor's race and more primaries to watch today 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 F...
A rift months in the making: Why Annamalai is walking away from BJP
NEW DELHI: K Annamalai's decision to submit his resignation to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have stunned many supporters, but for those tracking Tamil Nadu politics closely, the signs had been visible for months. Once projected as the BJP's most prominent face in the state and credited with expanding the party's footprint, the former IPS officer had increasingly found himself on the margins of the organisation he helped build.
How social media is turning African life into content at a cost
Across Africa, social media redefines politics, culture, identity, and connection, blurring community and performance.
Ben Sasse reflects on life, parenting, future of country in Ruthless interview
Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse delivered a heartfelt reflection on his life, parenting, and politics to the Ruthless Podcast in an exclusive interview released Tuesday morning. "Death sucks, but I'm not really scared," Sasse told the Fellas. "People are surprised by the answer. And I’m like, well, I guess I’ll talk for a little while."Sasse was diagnosed with metastatic stage-four pancreatic cancer in December. Throughout the interview, Sasse emphasized the importance of being rooted."We have fun...
Californians head to the polls as governor primary goes down to the wire – US politics live
Other races also taking place in state as well as primaries in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa and MontanaSign up to the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Californians go to the polls today in the first round of voting for a new governor, with a tight three-way race for two run-off spots.Democrats in the US Senate vowed to force Republicans to vote on a $1.8bn “Maga slush fund” established as part of a resolution of Donald Trump’s long-shot lawsuit a...
Labour not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits, minister says after WhatsApp messages revealed
Nick Thomas-Symonds says messages between Pat McFadden and Peter Mandelson are ‘embarrassing’ UK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs are not looking to raise taxes to fund more benefits, the cabinet minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has said.In messages between the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, and Peter Mandelson released on Monday, McFadden wrote: “Every meeting I have is: ‘Who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others?’ They’re asking the wrong questions.” Continue reading...
Hampshire police commissioner urges religious-knives review
Donna Jones writes to PM regarding ‘national tragedy’ of Henry Nowak murder in Southampton last DecemberUK politics live – latest updatesThe police and crime commissioner for Hampshire is leading calls for a review of religious exemptions on the carrying of knives after the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by a man carrying a “Sikh dagger” in Southampton.Donna Jones described the stabbing of university student Nowak as a “national tragedy” and said she was writing to the prime minister, Keir St...
Tories accuse Starmer of not revealing all his Mandelson messages – UK politics live
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says it ‘beggars belief’ there were not more exchanges between Mandelson and the PMGood morning. Keir Starmer is chairing cabinet today as Labour MPs mull over the coverage of the Peter Mandelson files. In terms of revelations relating to Mandelson himself, the impact is probably not as bad as many MPs feared; Politico quotes one official as saying the mood last night was at the “top end” of expectations. Here is our main story about the data release,...
Trump's Tumultuous Week: Tensions with Netanyahu, Trade Tariffs, and Political Backlash
Donald Trump finds himself at the center of controversy as tensions with Israel escalate and trade policies are scrutinized. As his administration faces mounting challenges, the former president's actions and words continue to reverberate through U.S. politics.