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Dozens of US lawmakers faced harassment claims, study finds
Analysis finds 53 allegations against 30 lawmakers; nine still in office amid wave of resignations in CongressFifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 House and Senate lawmakers over the past two decades, an advocacy group said in a study that was released Tuesday amid a spate of ethics-fueled resignations in Congress.Most of the lawmakers from 13 states and Guam who have faced allegations have since left office, but nine continue to hold seats, t...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire until "discussions are concluded"
Hours before the Iran ceasefire was set to expire on Tuesday, President Trump announced he extended the truce until "discussions are concluded." CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Trump reposts images of women, calls for clemency; Iran denies execution claims
Trump reposts images of women calls for clemency Iran denies execution claims
Donald Trump's wild 24 hours as he extends Iran ceasefire and blockade indefinitely
Donald Trump's wild 24 hours as he extends Iran ceasefire and blockade indefinitelyHere's everything you need to know as crunch talks with Iran reportedly broke down entirely - forcing Trump to choose between more fighting and backing down ...againCommentsNewsopinionMikey Smith Deputy Political Editor21:26, 21 Apr 2026View Image(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire in Iran - and America's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - indefinitely, just hours be...
New testimony raises pressure on UK’s Starmer over choice of envoy to US
InternationalNew testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to USBy Reuters -Apr 22, 2026A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced “constant pressure” from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to speed up the appointment of his pick as the ambassador to the US, deepening a row that threatens the British leader. A war of words over who should ultimately take the blame for appointing Labour veteran Peter Mandelson to UK’s highest diplomatic p...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely, says blockade will remain
President Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that he is extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran until Tehran comes to the negotiating table with a proposal “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime…
‘Abuse of power’: Congress moves privilege notice against PM over April 18 address
The Congress on Tuesday moved a privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly “casting aspersions” on the “independence and integrity” of elected MPs in his address to the nation on April 18. The Prime Minister addressed the nation on April 18, a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill-2026 was defeated in the […]
Olly Robbins’ account of Mandelson vetting piles pressure on Starmer
Sacked civil servant tells select committee of ‘pressure’ to give clearance and ‘dismissive’ attitude to vettingThe civil servant sacked by Keir Starmer has given a devastating account of his government, saying Downing Street put huge pressure on the civil service to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador despite the concerns of vetting officials.Olly Robbins, the former top official at the Foreign Office, said No 10 took a “dismissive” attitude to vetting, and Mande...
EUAN McCOLM: It's time for Swinney to come clean on SNP's independence fantasy - or risk turning into a sad Sturgeon tribute act...
EUAN McCOLM: It's time for Swinney to come clean on SNP's independence fantasy - or risk turning into a sad Sturgeon tribute act...Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sportBy EUAN MCCOLM FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 21:20, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 21:20, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
EC to ‘examine’ Opposition’s poll code violation complaint against PM
Sources in the EC said the complaint would be “examined” by the Model Code of Conduct division of Commission. The poll code came into force on March 15 and will remain in place till May 4, the day votes will be counted for the five Assemblies.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
Politics Trump extends ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, until "discussions are concluded" By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson Updated on: April 21, 2026 / 4:24 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump is extending the ceasefire in the war with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are "concluded," he announced Tuesday, despite...
ترامپ آتشبس با جمهوری اسلامی را تمدید کرد
دونالد ترامپ: به درخواست عاصم منیر و شهباز شریف، به دلیل شکاف در دولت جمهوری اسلامی، حمله به ایران را تا زمان ارائه پیشنهاد واحد متوقف کردم. به ارتش دستور دادم محاصره را ادامه دهد و آتشبس تا زمان ارائه پیشنهاد تهران و پایان گفتوگوها تمدید شود.
John Swinney REJECTS fresh inquiry into explosive new Alex Salmond messages as SNP civil war rages on
John Swinney REJECTS fresh inquiry into explosive new Alex Salmond messages as SNP civil war rages onClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sportBy MICHAEL BLACKLEY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 21:17, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 21:17, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Biden claims constitutional safeguards are being 'trampled on' ahead of America's 250th
Former President Joe Biden said during an interview published Tuesday that the Constitution was being "trampled on," without expressly naming his successor Donald Trump."I’m not sure we’re as divided as we are portrayed," he told NBC's Jenna Bush Hager. "I’m sure there’s anywhere from 15 to 30% of the people who are on the one end here, but I think the vast majority of people are coming around to conclude that, you know, those things they don’t even think about it directly, but the safeguards in...
Vance CANCELS Iran peace talks amid fears Trump is set to launch ferocious bombing campaign on civilian infrastructure
Vance CANCELS Iran peace talks amid fears Trump is set to launch ferocious bombing campaign on civilian infrastructureBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:03, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 21:17, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Watch live: Trump hosts NCAA champions at White House
President Trump on Tuesday afternoon will welcome more than 100 collegiate champions from different sports and universities to the White House in honor of NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day. Trump’s remarks to the student athletes come after he signed an executive order to tighten the rules for eligibility and transfers within the NCAA, which marked…
As Pakistan seeks to broker U.S.–Iran peace, citizens watch for gains at home
As Pakistan seeks to broker U.S.–Iran peace, citizens watch for gains at home April 21, 20264:10 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Betsy Joles As Pakistan seeks to broker U.S.–Iran peace, citizens watch for gains at home Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5791760/nx-s1-9739339" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Iran regime able to ‘absorb pain’, says British ambassador to US
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Israel unveils game-changing artillery against Iran-backed Hezbollah amid fragile ceasefire
JERUSALEM: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have introduced a new self-propelled howitzer to combat Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon as a defensive weapon against Hezbollah attacks.Ro’em, the Hebrew word for thunder, could play an important role if the 10-day fragile ceasefire breaks down between Israel and Hezbollah. A second round of talks aimed at disarming Hezbollah between the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel are slated for Thursday in Washington D.C. The ceasefire went into effect Thursday....
House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation
Florida US representative indicted in November for allegedly misusing more than $5m of federal disaster fundsDemocratic US representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick said she is resigning effective immediately, after a House committee found she violated ethics rules. The panel was set to issue its recommended punishment for the Florida representative on Tuesday.Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted by a federal grand jury in November for allegedly funneling more than $5m worth of federal disaster fund...