Politics

The myth of Green China

Environmentalism is often a Trojan horse for socialism, but socialism, it turns out, isn’t great for the environment.

Mandelson criticised Starmer's lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to US

Key Hearing for Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Will Be Open to Reporters and Members of the Public, Judge Rules

Updated on: June 1, 2026 / 1:07 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Ben Jennings on Israel’s strikes on Lebanon

Thousands of Lebanese civilians have left their homes after Israel’s military is instructed to hit ‘terrorist targets’ in the largest escalation since the ceasefire

Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over

President Trump spoke with CNBC's Eamon Javers about the latest with the Iran war in an interview Monday.

British diplomats were driven insane trying to find very specific gift for Trump

President Donald Trump, perhaps the United States’s most prominent Anglophile, had a very special gift on his wish list from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

U.S. political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say U.K. denying them entry "for criticizing Israel"

London — Two prominent left-wing American political commentators who had been due to speak at events in the United Kingdom have been denied entry to the country as the British government deemed their presence a risk "to the public good."

Graham Platner tackles scandal with familiar strategy: Deny, distract, attack

Welcome to Washington Secrets, your insider guide to the latest from the political coal face. Today, we look at how Graham Platner is dealing with his latest scandal (he has plenty of practice) and the fallout from a different kind of scandal in London…

‘A shock to all Lebanese’: Israel sends a message as it takes ancient fort

Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years brings back memories of occupation of south

U.S. Sought Russia's Help to Free Journalist Austin Tice in Trump's First Term, Ex-Envoy Says

Updated on: June 1, 2026 / 11:34 AM EDT / CBS News

On This Day: Continental Congress agrees to send Washington troops

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Ex-Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell sounds alarm over political interference

Powell says central bank has been facing ‘stress test’ under Trump, as supreme court weighs decision on Fed governor that president tried to fire