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Stunning moment Trump's Fed chair pick is grilled on $100 million in vehicles set up by Epstein
President Donald Trump's nominee for the role of Federal Reserve Chairman was grilled during his Senate confirmation process about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein .
Trump and Tillis in Battle of Wills With Warsh’s Fate in Balance
The biggest question facing Kevin Warsh was answered before he even reached the committee room Tuesday when President Donald Trump doubled down on a criminal probe that is effectively blocking his own nominee from taking over at the Federal Reserve.
Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs
Pope Leo XIV last Friday urged African youth to work toward improving their own countries rather than migrating elsewhere in search of better opportunities.The leader of the Roman Catholic Church directed his remarks to university students at the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, during an 11-day apostolic journey in Africa. "In the face of the understandable tendency to migrate — which may lead one to believe that elsewhere a better future may be more ea...
Chinese university student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
A Chinese university student has been charged with unauthorised photography of US military aircraft in Nebraska during a road trip through several states, which included a stop at an air force base in South Dakota. Tianrui Liang, who is studying in Glasgow, was arrested at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport on April 7 as he attempted to return to Scotland, court documents filed in the Eastern District of New York revealed. The 21-year-old has been charged with photographing defence....
خبرگزاری وابسته به سپاه: جمهوری اسلامی در صورت نیاز محاصره دریایی را به زور میشکند
خبرگزاری تسنیم نوشت ادامه محاصره دریایی به معنای تداوم تخاصم است و جمهوری اسلامی تا زمان رفع آن، تنگه هرمز را بازگشایی نخواهد کرد و در صورت نیاز محاصره را خواهد شکست. این رسانه تاکید کرد در صورت حفظ «سایه جنگ» از سوی آمریکا، باید بسته بودن کامل تنگه هرمز را نیز در نظر گرفت.
Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues‘Humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,’ the leader of the Catholic church said on TuesdayBrendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 21 April 2026 23:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark"...
Significance of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation from Congress
Democratic Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday, shortly before the start of a House Ethics Committee hearing to consider recommended punishment over allegations of campaign finance fraud. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
نخستوزیر پاکستان: امیدواریم تهران و واشینگتن در دور دوم مذاکرات به توافق صلح جامع برسند
شهباز شریف، نخستوزیر پاکستان در ایکس از ترامپ برای تمدید آتشبس قدردانی کرد و گفت اسلامآباد به تلاشهای دیپلماتیک ادامه میدهد. او ابراز امیدواری کرد دو طرف به آتشبس پایبند بمانند و در گفتوگوهای برنامهریزیشده در اسلامآباد به توافق صلحی جامع دست یابند.
JD Vance's Pakistan trip canceled after Trump announces ceasefire extension
President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. After the announcement, a White House official said the second round of in-person peace talks in Pakistan is on hold. Vice President JD Vance was expected to lead a delegation of U.S. negotiators to Islamabad on Tuesday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Courtney Kealy report.
‘I never listen to the fake news mafia’: Kash Patel and Todd Blanche lose it with reporters over FBI director allegations
FBI director Kash Patel and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche lambasted reporters who pressed the nation’s top law enforcement officials about Patel’s alleged behavior at the bureau in their first public remarks following bombshell reporting in The Atlantic.
Former Google executive hopes to flip Florida House seat blue
Former Google executive Hector Mujica was seeking to fill the Florida Senate seat left by Marco Rubio in this November's special election, but the Democrat has since dropped out and declared his candidacy for the state's 28th Congressional District. Mujica joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and more.
What precedent would Virginia's redistricting plan set?
The nationwide redistricting fight has reached Virginia, where voters are weighing a referendum on Tuesday to allow the commonwealth to redraw its congressional map. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis. Then, George Allen, former Republican Virginia governor and senator, joins to discuss his opposition to the effort.
سخنگوی قرارگاه خاتمالانبیا: نیروهای مسلح در آمادگی کاملاند و در صورت تجاوز پاسخ میدهند
سخنگوی قرارگاه خاتمالانبیا با اشاره به تهدیدهای آمریکا هشدار داد نیروهای مسلح ایران در «آمادگی صددرصدی» هستند و در صورت هرگونه اقدام یا تجاوز، به اهداف از پیش تعیینشده حمله کرده و به آمریکا و اسرائیل پاسخی شدیدتر از گذشته خواهند داد.
Kennedy denies pressure to back off vaccines, but casts focus elsewhere
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Congress on Tuesday that he has not faced pressure from the White House to scale back his vaccine skepticism, even as a top Trump health adviser recognized “ongoing conversations about where to prioritize.” The denial contradicts a mounting body of reporting from sources inside…
What led to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation from Congress?
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing to decide how to sanction her for more than two dozen campaign finance-related violations. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Early details on Trump's extension of Iran ceasefire
After days of mixed messages about the ceasefire with Iran, President Trump released a statement Tuesday with no ambiguity: He's extending the truce until a proposal from Tehran is submitted, and peace discussions conclude. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Iran will not recognize US-announced ceasefire extension — TV
Tehran will act in accordance with its own interests, the statement says
NASA veterans launch nonprofit advocating for ‘rule of law’
A group of NASA veterans came together on Tuesday to launch a new nonprofit organization aimed at defending Americans’ constitutional rights. Astronauts for America is a group of over 100 former astronauts with common “patriotic, not partisan” goals, the founding members wrote in an open letter. “We are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents from many different…
China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: Manila’s ambassador
The Philippines is trying to gradually establish “stable foundations” for its relations with China before tackling tougher problems such as the long-running South China Sea dispute, according to the country’s ambassador to Beijing. “We need a new equilibrium in our relations with China. Both sides [have agreed] to take incremental or baby steps towards that,” Jaime FlorCruz told the South China Morning Post. “That means a relationship that is stable, that is predictable, that is not subject to.....
Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire extension 'ploy' and declares Strait of Hormuz closed again
Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire extension 'ploy' and declares Strait of Hormuz closed againAlthough a short-term ceasefire now remains from the US perspective, the countries have failed to reach a long-term solution to the conflict which started on February 28NewsTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter23:00, 21 Apr 2026Updated 23:16, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesUS President Donald Trump (file image)(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's cease...