Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold
Politics Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold 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, Margaret Brennan, Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs corresp...
The latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThe latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk Plus, how potential 2028 candidates are talking about the looming campaign.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry in Atlanta, Ga., in January.Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 29, 2026, 7:26 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the...
Wall Street Week | Britain’s Debt Problem, Poland’s Economic Boom
This week, the UK’s debt burden and weak growth are reviving fears that financial markets could once again destabilize British politics and policy. And, investors see data centers as long-term infrastructure, but neighbors worry about noise, water use, power demand and lasting costs. Plus, is Poland is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but it faces challenges to keep up its rapid rate of growth. Later, war in the Middle East and US tariffs are simultaneously tightening global aluminu...
Mamdani endorses challenger to Espaillat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed the primary challenger to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York. Matt Brown, politics reporter for The Associated Press, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join with analysis.
Apoplectic Netanyahu rages at Trump in private as 'disastrous' Iran deal leaves him longing for OBAMA
Apoplectic Netanyahu rages at Trump in private as 'disastrous' Iran deal leaves him longing for OBAMA 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+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:43, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 20:43, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, says board can't add Trump's name
Politics Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center and says board can't add Trump's name 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, Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSN...
No tax charges filed in SPLC probe after IRS lawyers found informant program lawful
Exclusive Politics No tax charges filed in Southern Poverty Law Center probe, after IRS lawyers determined informant program legally structured, sources say 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 Updated on: May 29, 2026 / 2:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Federal agents previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center's pai...
Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours
Face The Nation Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } 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 29, 2026 / 2:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Ukrai...
Truth behind explosive claims Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son. The secret meetings... sordid affairs... and glaring 'clue' staring everyone in the face
Truth behind explosive claims Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son. The secret meetings... sordid affairs... and glaring 'clue' staring everyone in the faceBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 17:05, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 17:05, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump Making ‘Final Determination’ On Iran Deal
BreakingBusinessTrump Making ‘Final Determination’ On Iran DealBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 11:54am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said Friday he’s meeting in the Situation Room “now” to make a “final determination” on a deal with Iran that would mark a significant breakthrough in nearing an end to the conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...
Billionaire Reid Hoffman Blasts Trump’s E. Jean Carroll Probe As He Becomes A Target
BreakingBusinessBillionaire Reid Hoffman Blasts Trump’s E. Jean Carroll Probe As He Becomes A TargetByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 11:38am EDTToplineBillionaire and Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman made his first public comments Friday on the Trump DOJ’s reported criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, slamming the probe and saying he will not “bend the knee” to the president as reporting suggest...
Senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency
David Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next weekUS politics live – latest updatesA senior intelligence operative accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m and hiding them at home remained in custody in Virginia on Friday after a judge pushed his first court appearance to next week.David Rush, a former executive service-level employee for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), is alleged to have taken 303 bu...
The curse of No. 10? Why UK keeps losing Prime Ministers
There is a number haunting British politics right now and, oddly enough, it is six and seven (yes like the viral 6-7 meme). Last November, Keir Starmer visited Welland Academy in Peterborough to speak about free school meals when a pupil pointed out they were on page 67 of their workbook.
Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocked In Court—At Least For Now
BreakingBusinessTrump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocked In Court—At Least For NowByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 09:59am EDTToplineA federal judge halted the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund on Friday, established as part of President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS, blocking the government from giving any money to those who apply for fund...
Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
Politics Judge temporarily blocks Justice Dept. work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund 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, 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 T...
Labour seeks inquiry into Farage’s claim of Russia-linked phone hack
Request follows claims actors linked to Moscow accessed Reform UK leader’s data and leaked information over £5m donationUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesLabour has reported the alleged hacking of Nigel Farage’s phone to police and government cybersecurity officials after the Reform UK leader failed to do so himself.The Labour chair, Anna Turley, has asked the Metropolitan police and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to investigate Farage’s claims that his ph...
Trump Mocks Jill Biden Saying She Thought Joe Was Having A Stroke In 2024 Debate
BreakingBusinessTrump Mocks Jill Biden Saying She Thought Joe Was Having A Stroke In 2024 DebateBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 09:20am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump cast doubt on former First Lady Jill Biden’s claims she thought her husband was suffering a medical issue during his notoriously disastrous debate with Trump in 2024—saying instead that Biden “choked” because of Trump’s “strong performance.”President Joe...
Pam Bondi Interviewed By Congress About Epstein Files Today (Live Updates)
BreakingBusinessPam Bondi Interviewed By Congress About Epstein Files Today (Live Updates)ByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 09:15am EDTToplineFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi is being interviewed by the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files as the Justice Department’s management of the files under her watch has come under widespread scrutiny—but her testimony will co...
Peter Murrell embezzled SNP donations – why do so many voters stay loyal to the party?
When historians of Scottish politics come to consider May 2026, two dates will stand out. On May 7, the SNP won almost half of the seats in the Scottish parliamentary election. If its minority administration makes it through the term, the party will have effectively been the government at Holyrood for 24 years. And then on May 25, the SNP’s former chief executive, Peter Murrell, was remanded in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,000 from funds largely donated by party supporters –...
‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
Spurred on by Elon Musk, the two rightwing parties spent the week taking potshots at each other. We look back at who hurled which insult at whomUK politics live – latest updatesIt’s been a week of rudeness, rows and revelations in the Makerfield byelection. Not between Andy Burnham and his challengers for the seat – but between Reform UK and its even more rightwing rival, Restore Britain.Here are the key moments in a week in which the populist right turned on each other: Continue reading...