House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect
Politics House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect 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 June 4, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The House approved an effort on Thu...
U.S. sanctions Cuban president as Trump administration puts pressure on its leaders
Politics U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest pressure on its leadership June 4, 2026 / 7:49 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with his wife and three other individuals, according to a filing Thursday from the U.S. Treasury Department. It's the latest Trump administration move to pressure the island's leadership.Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of forme...
I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
Politics I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it June 4, 20267:39 PM ET Bobby Allyn Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is being investigated for trades on the prediction market Kalshi where he appears to have profited by deceiving the public about attending Trump's State of the Union address in February. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/AP I was winding down my work day here in Los Angeles when my phone rang at...
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
Politics Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job in special operations policy office By Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, 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...
Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning
Politics Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning over 5-year period By Graham Kates, Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates, Daniel Ruetenik Daniel Ruetenik Producer, Investigative Unit Daniel Ruetenik is a producer with CBS News' Investigative...
Trump backpedals on controversial pick for intel chief after GOP rebellion: 'He's not going to be permanent'
Trump backpedals on controversial pick for intel chief after GOP rebellion: ‘He’s not going to be permanent’SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER and JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 23:04, 4 June 2026 | Updated: 23:06, 4 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNick WattPolitical editor, NewsnightPA MediaConflict over identity politics in the UK could lead to civil war in the long term, Kemi Badenoch has said.In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right direct "more and more hostility" towards people of every e...
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-files-defence-investment-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=11813061#liveblog-body'>Andy Burnham says for the first time that he would join Labour leadership contest</a>
Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently
Politics Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently 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 June 4, 2026 / 5:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump told reporters Thursday that Bill Pulte, his controversial pick for acting director of national intelligence, won't be nominated to the role permanently, and...
Cracks emerge in GOP support for Trump’s agenda: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskCracks emerge in GOP support for Trump’s agenda: From the Politics DeskPlus, Florida redistricting fuels a Democratic clash. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump agenda facing rebuke from some congressional Republicans11:44Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 4, 2026, 5:00 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 a...
House blocks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon
Politics House blocks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon 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 June 4, 2026 / 4:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The House rejected a...
Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contestJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard WheelerPolitical reporterPA MediaAndy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour leadership contest should he win the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.The Greater Manchester Mayor also told BBC Question Time that he would "take the fight to change politics and change this county as high as I could".But Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon said there is a need for a "big...
Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies
Three GOP senators joined Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposed party divisionsUS politics live – latest updatesSenate Republicans on Thursday narrowly scuttled an attempt by Democrats to stop Donald Trump from creating a $1.8bn fund to pay his allies, even as signs emerged that dissent over the proposal was spreading inside the US president’s own party.Democratic Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, had proposed inserting language barring the payouts into Republican-backed legisl...
Kennedy Center Orders Immediate Removal Of Trump’s Name
BreakingBusinessKennedy Center Orders Immediate Removal Of Trump’s NameBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 04:06pm EDTToplineThe Kennedy Center instructed staff on Thursday to immediately begin removing President Donald Trump’s name entirely from all literature and signage after a federal judge ruled last week the center’s board exceeded its authority in voting to add Trump’s name, according to multiple reports. The marquee...
Sex fantasies of 'rugged man' Democrat Graham Platner's top adviser exposed after explicit texts leak: 'His hands are shockingly gentle'
Sex fantasies of 'rugged man' Democrat Graham Platner's top adviser exposed after explicit texts leak: 'His hands are shockingly gentle'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:58, 4 June 2026 | Updated: 20:59, 4 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Sleazy new claims about Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's secret romance: 'Come clean'
Sleazy new claims about Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's secret romance: 'Come clean'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+By JOSH BOSWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Published: 20:58, 4 June 2026 | Updated: 20:58, 4 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Bipartisan Senate duo urges court to maintain block on DOJ fund
Politics Bipartisan Senate duo urges court to maintain block on DOJ fund, calling it a "dire threat" to Constitution 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 June 4, 2026 / 3:58 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A bipartisan pair of senators urged a federal court Thursday to continue blocking the...
DC Insider Quiz: Who did the best job filling in for Karoline Leavitt?
DC Insider Quiz: Who did the best job filling in for Karoline Leavitt?SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 20:55, 4 June 2026 | Updated: 20:55, 4 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Hans Blix scoured Iraq two decades ago for WMD: Now he has a very stark warning for Trump and 'contemptuous' Hegseth
Hans Blix scoured Iraq two decades ago for WMD: Now he has a very stark warning for Trump and 'contemptuous' HegsethSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 20:30, 4 June 2026 | Updated: 20:30, 4 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Inside Trump's plan to put himself on money forever: The $250 'Don dollar,' a secret artist... and why George Washington would not approve
Inside Trump's plan to put himself on money forever: The $250 'Don dollar,' a secret artist... and why George Washington would not approvePolitics 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: 20:29, 4 June 2026 | Updated: 20:29, 4 June 2026 e-mail View comments