Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His International Interventions, and It Stings  —  In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump's early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.  —  President Trump likes his military and diplomatic victories quick, clean and decisive.

Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent  —  The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.  —  President Trump's upheaval of the federal government …

Minnesota GOP convention has moment of silence for Derek Chauvin  —  This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. … Yesterday, the Minnesota Republican Party held its nominating convention in Duluth.  But the most outrageous moment came early in the proceedings.

Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250  —  President Trump has suggested that an event celebrating America's 250 birthday should instead be a Make America Great Again rally after many of the artists who were announced to perform dropped out.

Mikie Sherrill's state police riot in Newark is a national disgrace  —  When Donald Trump was first elected president in 2016 and the United States began its decade-long spiral into authoritarian madness, there arose a popular meme: Whatever you think you would have done to stop the rise …

Iran's president offers resignation, citing total takeover by IRGC commanders  —  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted an official letter of resignation to the Office of the Supreme Leader, a source familiar with the matter told Iran International.

Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say  —  Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.  —  Travel industry and business leaders are denouncing …

Timeline: Where and When Trump Has Involved the U.S. Military in International Conflicts … During his first term, President Trump sharply criticized the wars launched by his predecessors as a waste of American resources, and he promised not to get involved in any long military entanglements.

Tilly Norwood, A.I. Actress, Wants to Know Why Everyone's Mad at Her … Once I went indoor skydiving with Melissa McCarthy.  Once I smoked a cigarette with Gwyneth Paltrow in her living room.  I once slept on a tour bus through Alabama a few feet away from Billy Bob Thornton after he decided …

Kevin Warsh Wants the Fed to Think About Inflation Differently  —  To measure underlying inflation, the new chairman has urged the central bank to look at alternatives to its standard gauge  —  One number released this past week says inflation is running away from the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

As Deaths From U.S. Boat Strikes Pass 200, Locals Tally an Even Greater Cost  —  Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood.  —  More than 200 people have now been killed …

Here Are the Adversaries Trump Has Threatened and Prosecuted  —  President has asked Justice Department to investigate more than four dozen enemies, leading to a spate of prosecutions  —  An emboldened Justice Department with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at the helm is ramping …

Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision  —  As controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner continues to mount, attention is turning to a little-known provision of Maine law that could allow Democrats to replace …

Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image.  Now It's Cracking.  —  The billionaire philanthropist was once ranked the world's most admired man—but the revelations of his Jeffrey Epstein ties are eroding efforts to burnish his reputation  —  Bill Gates's employees have spent years carefully cultivating …

Full transcript: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 31, 2026  —  Add CBS News on Google … MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who joins us from Kyiv.  Welcome back to Face the Nation, Mr. President.

White House economic director downplays Americans' economic anxiety amid high gas prices and inflation  —  Kevin Hassett says real income is up despite higher prices and inflation.  —  Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell in New York on May 27, 2026.

Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 31, 2026  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 31, 2026.

Jill Biden on life in, and after, the White House  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  It's been nearly a year-and-a-half since President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden left the White House, for a quiet life in Delaware.  “Well, it's not exactly a quiet life,” Jill said, in her first interview since then.

Exclusive: Power struggles and paralysis: Inside FEMA's lost year as storm season approaches  —  Federal agencies Donald Trump Hurricanes Storms  —  In late December, the chief of staff for Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley sent a sharply worded email to the White House, subject line “Five Alarm Fire.”

Ex-Biden aides give Jill's new book a frosty review … - The backlash comes as excerpts from the book — “View from the West Wing: A Memoir” — appeared online and the former first lady sat for her first interview since her husband left office in January 2025.