The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.
Minister insists Labour will not apply national living wage to all over-18s before election – UK politics live
Torsten Bell says Labour manifesto ‘did not set out the timeline’ for changes to living wage after scale of youth unemployment crisis revealed in Milburn reportGood morning. Last night Alan Milburn suggested that he would like the government to drop its commitment to pay all people over the age of 18 the national living wage. The former Labour health secretary was speaking after he published a major report on the rise in the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet)...
Trump doesn’t care about the midterms? Why that misses the mark
It’s right up there with such presidential fibs as "Read my lips – no new taxes" and "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."The latest declaration belongs to President Donald Trump: "I don’t care about the midterms."Right.There is a mountain of evidence that the president very much cares about the midterms.TRUMP OWNS THE GOP. COULD REPUBLICANS PAY THE PRICE IN THE MIDTERMS?So why claim otherwise?It was his way of saying he’s above petty politics, which seems to be the only kind of pol...
Markets Cheer Truce Hopes as Oil Falls | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/29/2026
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China Tech Earnings Hit by AI Spending | The China Show 5/29/2026
Bloomberg: The China Show is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats turn on Bidens' 'nonsense' ahead of midterms as Jill and Hunter steal the spotlight while minority party desperately tries to turn page
Democrats turn on Bidens' 'nonsense' ahead of midterms as Jill and Hunter steal the spotlight while minority party desperately tries to turn pagePolitics 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 See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:37, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 06:37, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Female performers tell of sexual harassment at work
Female performers tell of sexual harassment at work4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNic Rigby,BBC Politics EastandPaul Moseley,Norfolk political reporterMartin Giles/BBCSinger Lizzie Blissett was told by one audience member they only came to see her for her bodyFemale entertainers have described sexual harassment they have suffered at the hands of audience members and industry insiders.Norwich-based singer Lizzie Blissett said she had been groped after gigs, while Peterborough comed...
Karnataka 'nataka' not over yet? Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar head to Delhi as Congress weighs next moves
A day after annoucing that he would step down as chief miniter to pave way for Shivakumar in accordance with the rotational formula agreed upon after the 2023 win, Siddaramaiah expressed his desire to stay in Benglauru than move to Rajya Sabha which was part of an offer pitched by the party high command. Siddaramaiah's move to "partly agree" with the top brass, while holding his ground on not moving to the Rajdhaani for national politics largely suggest that the deveopment may mutate to become...
'Supergirl' pre-release tracking looks disastrously bad for Hollywood after lead actress' bizarre comments
Hollywood can't get out of its own way.For most of the last decade, the entertainment industry has worked extremely hard to alienate large numbers of potential customers. A confusing business strategy for a business facing increased levels of competition from social media, apps like TikTok, or "content creation" platforms like YouTube.But Hollywood has been dedicated to infusing politics into its movies at every opportunity, including into superhero movies and films targeted to children. That tr...
Spencer Pratt says he doesn’t care about national politics after Trump backed his bid for L.A. mayor
Former reality TV star and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt rebuffed a potential endorsement from President Donald Trump, telling NBC News on Thursday, “I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’.
DOJ probing outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for Trump civil lawsuits
Politics Justice Dept. investigating outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for civil lawsuits against Trump, 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 May 28, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded...
AI is moving fast. 2028 hopefuls will be forced to adapt: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskAI is moving fast. 2028 hopefuls will be forced to adapt: From the Politics Desk Plus, how Iowa farmers are feeling about Trump and the economy. Add NBC News to GoogleVance warns Air Force graduates that AI is a 'new era of warfare'01:27Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 28, 2026, 5:13 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 White House,...
Moment Scott Bessent put on spot about cryptic 'resilience' note during Trump meeting
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 See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:54, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 21:57, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Politics Congressional Democrats argue in filing that White House ballroom construction shouldn't proceed without Congress' consent By Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has b...
Mother-of-seven justice Amy Coney Barrett targeted in chilling swatting scare as police rush to home over 'gunfire'
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 See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE Published: 21:12, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 21:15, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Bessent Defends Justice Alito’s Son Working For Trump’s Treasury Department
BreakingBusinessBessent Defends Justice Alito’s Son Working For Trump’s Treasury DepartmentByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 28, 2026, 04:10pm EDTToplineSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s son works at the Treasury Department as an attorney, NOTUS reported Thursday, raising new ethical concerns as the justice is asked to weigh in on the Trump administration’s policies—though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claime...
White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical
Politics White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical at Walter Reed 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 28, 2026 / 4:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam, following his Tuesday visit to Walter Reed National Military Hospital....
'Brick Suit Guy' reveals where he got his famous outfit, what it was like being at 70 Trump rallies, and the horror of seeing the President shot from the front row
'Brick Suit Guy' reveals where he got his famous outfit, what it was like being at 70 Trump rallies, and the horror of seeing the President shot from the front rowPolitics 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 See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 20:51, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 20:51, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Inside the Republican nightmare as 'p***ed-off' insiders turn on Trump over midterms strategy: 'Ultimate betrayal'
Inside the Republican nightmare as 'p***ed-off' insiders turn on Trump over midterms strategy: 'Ultimate betrayal'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+ HEREBy CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER and JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT and KELLY LACO, US EXECUTIVE EDITOR, POLITICS Published: 20:43, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 20:43, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Shocking twist in Trump-endorsed congressman's sordid 'abuse' of GOP senator's daughter
Shocking twist in Trump-endorsed congressman's sordid 'abuse' of GOP senator's daughter 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: 20:35, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 20:35, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments