Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top intelligence official.The renewal had been in question amid bipartisan concern over the US president’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a major Republica...
Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top intelligence official.The renewal had been in question amid bipartisan concern over the US president’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a major Republica...
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “resetting” the UK-Europe relationship may still happen in July, amid growing fears it could be postponed to the autumn as talks over youth mobility remain deadlocked.“The summit is supposed to be mid-July but at the moment it could be put back to after the summer,” said one EU diplomat. Continue reading...
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “resetting” the UK-Europe relationship may still happen in July, amid growing fears it could be postponed to the autumn as talks over youth mobility remain deadlocked.“The summit is supposed to be mid-July but at the moment it could be put back to after the summer,” said one EU diplomat. Continue reading...
Why Rajya Sabha Ticket For Ex MP Has Madhya Pradesh Congress Nervous
On paper, the Congress has enough strength to send Meenakshi Natarajan to the Upper House. But politics rarely follows the script written on paper.
Trump’s hypocritical attack on the UK shows just how low he will go
There is a longstanding convention that allied nations don’t get involved in each other’s internal politics – the logic is supposed to be that because countries should cooperate on serious global issues like defence, they need to be able to work together whoever is in power. Apparent breaches of that rule provoke a response: when Barack Obama intervened during the 2016 referendum to say that Brexit would be bad for the UK’s standing in the world, howls of outrage ensued from Britain’s right. Si...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Immigration Bills to Enriched Uranium Claims
In the latest developments surrounding former President Trump, the Senate has navigated contentious debates over funding and immigration while Trump himself continues to make headlines with provocative statements. This article delves into the most significant events and implications for Trump's ongoing influence in American politics.
Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
Live Live Updates: Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh June 5,...
Senate Republicans pass bill authorizing $70bn for immigration enforcement in vote-a-rama – US politics live
Republican senator Lindsey Graham said he was ‘very proud of my Republican colleagues for… making sure that Border Patrol and ICE are fully funded’Senate Republicans early Friday passed a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with nearly $70 billion in new funds for immigration enforcement.The vote came after a more than 18-hour “vote-a-rama”, a process by which senators offer amendments to bills passed using the reconciliation procedure. The Senate’s Democratic minority le...
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Politics Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote June 5, 20266:38 AM ET By Barbara Sprunt , Eric McDaniel A view of the U.S. Capitol on June 4, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images After a marathon 18-hour vote, Senate Republicans advanced roughly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement agencies that had been carved out of an earlier funding deal to reopen the rest of the Department of Home...
'Don't want to burden top leadership': What Annamalai told BJP in his resignation letter
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has resigned to launch a new political movement, aiming to end "cult and dynastic" politics. Annamalai expressed a desire to change the notion of politics and connect with local aspirations, stating national parties often fail to speak the language of Tamil Nadu's people.
The New Right’s Very Old Vision of Men
The journalist Helen Lewis examines the ancient, angry gender politics of the New Right.
The anti-communism movie quote that spells doom for the Democrats in the midterms
For years, I have told various people in politics, the media and the financial world that the most impressive investment CEO I have ever encountered is fictional. One who came from nothing; identified with the working-class over the elites; established a persona deliberately meant to be underestimated by his snobbish competitors; and truly prized morality over money.That fictional CEO being Lawrence Garfield. The lead character played to perfection by Danny DeVito in the 1991 film "Other People’...
Peer ‘shocked’ that watchdog had not established Andrew’s property income
Margaret Hodge concerned over use of taxpayers’ money after revelations about former prince’s sublettingUK politics live – latest updatesA former chair of an influential parliamentary committee said it was “shocking” that the public spending watchdog had not established Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s income from subletting properties.Dame Margaret Hodge, who previously led the public accounts committee told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she was “very concerned” that the National Audit Office (NAO)...
No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live
Downing Street responded after Andy Burnham publicly admitted that he would consider launching a bid to become Labour leader‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general electionHello and welcome to our UK politics blog.David Lammy has come out in support of the prime minister, saying Keir Starmer would fight in a leadership contest after Andy Burnham said he would join one if elected an MP. Continue reading...
'There is no loss': Tamil Nadu BJP chief as his predecessor Annamalai quits party
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran dismissed any loss following K. Annamalai's exit, who has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics. Annamalai aims to foster systemic change, ending cult and dynastic politics, and encouraging technocrats. His departure follows speculation after the BJP's performance in recent elections.
K Annamalai Resigns From BJP: Full Text Of His Letter
K Annamalai said in his resignation letter that the time had come for him to reassess his purpose of entering politics.
'We should end cult & dynastic politics': Annamalai quits BJP, announces new 'political movement'
Former BJP leader K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics, based in Coimbatore. He announced his intention to contest future Assembly elections and stressed the need for systemic political reform, aiming to end 'cult politics' and dynastic rule.
Trump's Turbulent Week: From Military Threats to Political Setbacks
In a week marked by significant political maneuvers, former President Trump faced both support and opposition within the Republican Party regarding his $1.8 billion fund. Additionally, tensions escalated with Iran, while Trump's influence waned in various aspects of American culture and politics.
I ran for president against Trump. America will rise again when he fails
Welcome to Trump’s America, The i Paper’s World Insight series presenting the sharpest, deepest thinking on an era-defining shift in history and politics, investigating how Donald Trump and his administration have changed the US and the world – and where we go from here. • How America’s conspiracy theorists broke the US• The US is becoming impossible to live in• I told Trump over dinner he didn’t have my loyalty – it sealed my fate• This is how the world will look after Trump• Sin City has lo...