How to stop Reform
Gary Stevenson There is currently only one force in politics that has a clear, simple, widely known and easily understood message about why living standards are falling, and how they can be stopped from doing so. Until and unless another voice in politics or media manages to answer those questions in a clear, simple and widely understood way, the hard right will keep winning elections, both here and across the world. If you want to win elections, you absolutely have to centre the economy and l...
Texas Children’s will create ‘detransition clinic’ to settle DOJ and state investigation
U.S. newsTexas Children’s will create ‘detransition clinic’ to settle DOJ and state investigation The agreement ends a three-year battle over transgender healthcare at the country’s largest children’s hospital. Advocates for trans rights raised concerns about politics shaping medicine. Texas Children's Hospital in Houston called the settlement a "difficult decision."James Patterson / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 15, 2026, 8:40 PM EDTBy Jo YurcabaTexas Children’s Hospital must create the...
Washington's Democrat ex-governor says she's disgusted at millionaires' tax brought in by her gleeful woke successors
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 STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:46, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 00:46, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'My word is my bond,' Anthony Albanese said. Now he just won't stop the deceptions - big and small, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN
Anthony Albanese began his prime ministership asking Australians to believe him. Pledging to restore trust in politics. In reality he has done more to break the trust of voters than any other politician.
Moment Trump crumbles under pressure in China... as 'alpha' Xi pulls subtle power move
Moment Trump crumbles under pressure in China... as 'alpha' Xi pulls subtle power movePolitics 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+ HEREBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 23:44, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 23:45, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
Politics Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map 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 15, 2026 / 6:36 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map...
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
Politics Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit By Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire is an Associate Producer at CBS News based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Patrick Maguire May 15, 2026 / 5:44 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Lawmakers in both parties say the U.S. should continue to provide arms to Taiwan after President Trump, at the end of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said he hasn't decided whether to move...
Trump’s China trips ends with more questions than answers: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskTrump’s China trips ends with more questions than answers: From the Politics DeskPlus, he’s not on the ballot, but Gov. Brian Kemp faces a big primary test in Georgia next week. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump leaves China boasting deals, but ‘no specifics on any of it’09:49Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 15, 2026, 5:36 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that bring...
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
Face The Nation Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former Defense Secretary Robert Gates .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } 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 Fou...
Trump-Xi steamed and minced lunch menu revealed as traveling Americans are ordered to ditch heaps of Chinese gear before returning home
Trump-Xi steamed and minced lunch menu revealed as traveling Americans are ordered to ditch heaps of Chinese gear before returning homePolitics 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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:21, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 21:24, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Eric Trump Defends President’s Stock Trades Of Nvidia, Palantir, Meta And More
BreakingBusinessEric Trump Defends President’s Stock Trades Of Nvidia, Palantir, Meta And MoreByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 04:07pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump’s son Eric defended his father Friday as the president faces scrutiny for making millions of dollars worth of stock trades over the last few months—as his administration had dealings with many of those companies—with Eric Trump claiming it...
Greeks savage Kimberly Guilfoyle as Trump's ambassador opens McDonald's in country celebrated for world-class food
Greeks savage Kimberly Guilfoyle as Trump's ambassador opens McDonald's in country celebrated for world-class foodPolitics 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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 19:19, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 19:20, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba
Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks CubaTensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise further amid reports that Raúl Castro, the country’s 94-year-old former president, may soon face the type of indictment that led to the US abduction of the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, in January.Although Raúl is officially retired, he remains the most potent figure in Cuban politics following the death of his brother Fidel in 2016, and by targe...
Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Could Be Invalid—Here’s Why He Could Still Get $1.7 Billion Anyway
BreakingBusinessTrump’s IRS Lawsuit Could Be Invalid—Here’s Why He Could Still Get $1.7 Billion AnywayByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 01:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump is reportedly poised to settle his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns and...
Questions over Farage’s houses and £5m gift renew scrutiny of finances
Property portfolio in spotlight as Reform UK leader faces official inquiry over money accepted from billionaireA week ago, Nigel Farage was toasting Reform UK’s successes in the May elections, and bragging about his prospects of becoming prime minister.But there is a saying about a week in politics – and it has been a long seven days for the party leader, who is now facing questions over a £5m gift and his extensive property portfolio. Continue reading...
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
Politics In response to "teen takeovers," Pirro threatens to charge parents if their teens violate local curfew 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 May 15, 2026 / 12:48 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The top federal prosecutor in the nation's capital announced on Friday her office is planning to target parents if their teenagers v...
Taxpayers to foot Trump's $1.7 BILLION bill as president sues his own government: 'I'm paying myself'
Taxpayers to foot Trump's $1.7 BILLION bill as president sues his own government: 'I'm paying myself'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+ HERE By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:12, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 17:12, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments
DoD's rush to counter drone threat may cause safety risks, specialist says
Exclusive Politics Pentagon rush to counter drone threat may be undermining safety standards, Army explosive safety specialist warns 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 15, 2026 / 12:04 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — As the U.S....
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Politics Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting in Tennessee 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 May 15, 2026 / 11:29 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's dropping his bid for reelection in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, a seat he's held since 20...
'Death to IDF' chanters face arrest in hate speech crackdown at Nakba 78 and Unite the Kingdom marches in London
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