Politics

Two killed in US strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific as campaign’s death toll nears 200

Military claims boat targeted in second deadly attack this week was travelling along a known smuggling route

Massie goes on fishing trip with MTG after losing Kentucky primary election

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) appeared to swap politics for deep-sea fishing this week, posting a video of himself reeling in a sailfish alongside former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after losing Kentucky‘s Republican primary to a candidate backed by President Donald Trump.

Patagonia Sues Drag Queen Pattie Gonia for Trademark Infringement

Outdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’

Treasury sanctions Francesca Albanese a week after removing her from list

The Treasury Department on Wednesday reimposed sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur on Palestinian territories, just one week after removing her from a federal sanctions list.

US Justice Department Reportedly Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Trump Accuser E Jean Carroll

Officials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against president

Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found inside his home

A former CIA official was arrested last week after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his educational and military background, according to court records and sources familiar with the matter.

Newsom to impose 100% tax on California payees of Trump’s $1.8bn fund

State’s governor looks to thwart US president’s plan to divert money to allies, including January 6 rioters

Trump news at a glance: president lobs accusation at Iran and threat at Oman with peace talks in limbo

Trump claims Iran intends to wait until US midterm elections in the hope of getting better deal – key US politics stories from Wednesday, 27 May

Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington

Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555

U.S. Carries Out New Strikes Against Iranian Military Site, Official Says

Updated on: May 27, 2026 / 8:36 PM EDT / CBS News

The GOP Is Already Painting James Talarico as a Gay Vegan Pagan

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US military carries out new strikes against Iranian military base

The U.S. military on Wednesday conducted new strikes on an Iranian military site that officials said posed a threat to American forces and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas.