Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
Politics Ken Paxton projected to win Texas Senate Republican primary runoff, defeating incumbent John Cornyn By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 9:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Senate prim...
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district
Politics Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district, CBS News projects 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 Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 8:42 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS N...
How frequently has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander actually flopped to get foul calls in the NBA playoffs?
The NBA has seen its popularity decline in recent years, for any number of obvious reasons.Chief among them is that the league fully embraced left-wing politics, particularly around the 2020 season, with many prominent players and coaches joining in. There were league-wide initiatives, statements and public displays of support for a particular viewpoint.Unsurprisingly, that turned off plenty of fans. And ratings and interest dropped as a result. But it's not just politics that's hurt the league'...
Joe Rogan goes ballistic on Trump over IRS settlement and $1.8 BILLION 'slush fund'
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10 Texas counties to watch in the Cornyn-Paxton clash: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics Desk10 Texas counties to watch in the Cornyn-Paxton clash: From the Politics DeskPlus, Republican redistricting setbacks in South Carolina and Alabama.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Cornyn counting on ‘electability’ message to overcome Trump’s Paxton endorsement15:36Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 5:19 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you t...
Australia politics live: Quad countries ink deal to build surveillance network and Fiji port to counter China
Australia’s foreign affairs minister Penny Wong met with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in New Delhi meeting. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it’ll be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.It was a busy night at Senate estimates with the National Anti-corruption Commission inspector announcing that she has launched a second investigati...
Yuval Noah Harari on Donald Trump’s Core Delusion
The best-selling author of “Sapiens” and “Nexus” discusses the core delusions deranging our politics.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
Politics Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks May 26, 2026 / 3:23 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration is proposing that all new and current federal employees sign non-disclosure agreements as part of its crackdown on press leaks.On Tuesday, the Office of Personnel Management posted a notice in the Federal Register asking for comment on a draft NDA that federal agencies would use for "both new and existing employees.""The form is i...
The glamorous sex therapist demanding internment camps for 'American Zionists' could upend nail-biter Texas race
The glamorous sex therapist demanding internment camps for 'American Zionists' could upend nail-biter Texas race 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+ HEREGlamorous Texas Democrat's secret KINK exposed: Congressional candidate's past life returns to haunt her See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT and VICTORIA CHURCHILL...
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map
Politics South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 2:27 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google As early in-person voting began Tuesday in South Carolina's primaries, the state Senate rejected a Republican plan to cancel those congressional votes and instead schedule a new primary under revised districts designed to help the GOP oust a longtime Democrat.Some senators said it was simply too late to make a change."South Carolina citizens are g...
Breaking down the wider situation in the Middle East as U.S. and Iran exchange fire
Eric Lob, associate professor for politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss the latest developments between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump scrambles Cabinet for rare Camp David summit... as chilling decision looms behind closed doors
Trump scrambles Cabinet for rare Camp David summit... as chilling decision looms behind closed doors 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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:12, 26 May 2026 | Updated: 18:13, 26 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Supreme Court rejects Florida suit against other states over immigrant truck drivers
Politics Supreme Court rejects Florida's attempt to sue California and Washington over immigrant truck drivers 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 26, 2026 / 1:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Florida's bid to file a lawsuit against Washington and...
Rep. Thomas Kean Still Trading Stocks Amid Months-Long Absence
BreakingBusinessRep. Thomas Kean Still Trading Stocks Amid Months-Long AbsenceBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 12:37pm EDTToplineRep. Thomas Kean, R-N.J., signed a congressional disclosure form Friday acknowledging a series of stock trades during his months-long absence from Congress—as the mystery surrounding his disappearance deepens. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., R-N.J., participates in a House Transportation Committee hearing...
DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases
Exclusive Politics DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga May 26, 2026 / 11:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Department of Homeland Security's top lawyer on Tuesday directed Immigration and Customs Enfo...
Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday
Politics Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday 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, Sara Cook Sara Cook Sara Cook is a White House producer and multi-platform reporter for CBS News. She has covered three presidential campaigns and the Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations. Read Full Bio Sara Cook May 26, 2026 / 11:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google...
Court blocks Alabama congressional map with 1 majority-Black district
Politics Court blocks Alabama from using congressional map with 1 majority-Black district 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 26, 2026 / 10:24 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal district court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama from using a congressional map adopted by state...
Supreme Court rejects NFL's bid to step into coach's racial discrimination suit
Politics Supreme Court rejects NFL's bid to step into coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination suit 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 26, 2026 / 9:53 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' landma...
Spain blocks access to Polymarket and Kalshi as it launches gambling licence investigation
Prediction sites, which allow bets on all topics from weather to politics, may be in breach of country’s rulesSpain’s ministry of consumer rights has blocked access to Polymarket and Kalshi while it investigates whether the leading prediction market sites are violating Spanish law by operating without a gambling licence.On Tuesday the ministry said it had launched disciplinary proceedings against the two platforms, which allow users to bet on everything from the weather to political events, amid...
UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman
Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could say Manchester mayor is a ‘usurper’ and he may seek his own mandateUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK may find itself “tipped into a general election” if Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as prime minister, Labour’s former deputy leader Harriet Harman said on Tuesday.If Burnham replaces Starmer as prime minister in the coming months, he may feel he needs to secure his own mandate, partly because Nigel Farage would accuse him of being a “u...