A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking office in government. Politicians propose, support and create laws or policies that govern the land and, by extension, its people. Broadly speaking, a "politician" can be anyone who seeks to achieve political power in any bureaucratic institution.
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is expected to announce his resignation in November, Politico reported on Thursday, citing three unnamed people familiar with his plans. Reuters - Published
President Trump says Ukraine and China should investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. The comments come ahead of trade talks between Washington and Beijing next week... CBS News - Published
Former Vice President Joe Biden recently said he doesn’t need Barack Obama’s endorsement. According to Politico, Biden asked Obama not to endorse him for the Democratic primary. When asked if..
A bipartisan group of leaders might send a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. They will urge him to take action against Turkey if it violates the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.Pompeo..
Former Democratic colleagues of Hillary Clinton don’t think she should run for president. According to Politico, one of her top aides has kept the door open for a 2020 presidential run. Senate..
The Bernie Sanders campaign launched its first ad highlighting his massive rally in New York City. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement is included in the ad. The ad also includes a popular line..
Politico reports Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney’s week went from bad to worse on Sunday. That's when, once again, he tried to explain why President Donald Trump had withheld aid to Ukraine for..
Members of the House Intelligence Committee say Rudy Giuliani should testify before Congress. Politico reports the news comes days after Giuliani refused to comply with the House’s impeachment..
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders as her choice presidential candidate for 2020. Politico says that the timing of Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement sends a clear..
Julián Castro’s presidential campaign released dozens of endorsements. Some of them were from current and former state and local officials, activists and Latino leaders. Former Texas state Rep...
Sen. Chris Van Hollen was upset with President Donald Trump for not punishing Turkey for its invasion of northern Syria. According to Politico, Van Hollen said senior administration officials “look..
Sen, Ted Cruz does not agree with President Donald Trump’s recent call for China to conduct an investigation. Trump wants China to look into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter...
At the premiere of new series "Politician," star Ben Platt calls series creator Ryan Murphy "a witch" for predicting the college admission scandal before it hit the news. (Sept. 27)
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A new CBS News Battleground Tracker finds former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders have the strongest support from African American Democrats in early voting states. Maya King, a.. CBS News - Published
Melanie Zanona of Politico joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss the upcoming G-7 summit, and why the trade war with China and the threat of a recession may put Trump in a "very sour mood.".. CBS News - Published
Politico defense editor Bryan Bender joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss a plan Newt Gingrich, an Air Force lieutenant general, and Michael Jackson's former publicist want President Trump to.. CBS News - Published
Former Vice President Joe Biden is threatening to go on the offensive as he faces criticism from Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker for his record on race. Alex Thompson of Politico joined CBSN to.. CBS News - Published