N.Y. prosecutors investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell
Politics Manhattan DA investigating sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan April 12, 2026 / 2:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Prosecutors in New York City are investigating sexual assault allegations against Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, the latest turn in a scandal that has upended the California governor's race....
MAGA lawmaker responds to report accusing him of flooding his state with foreign workers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA lawmaker responds to report accusing him of flooding his state with foreign workersFreedom Caucus chair battles the likes of Steve Bannon over temporary workers from other countries as far right warns of ‘mass amnesty’John Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 19:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
Fallout from Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes
Politics Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes By Fin Daniel Gómez, Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership to inform the Network's pol...
Trump says military ‘LOCKED AND LOADED’ after Vance-led talks fail
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says military ‘LOCKED AND LOADED’ after Vance-led talks failPresident vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after saying Iran retains nuclear ambitionsJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 14:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark"...
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
Politics Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz and intercept ships that paid tolls to Iran By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard April 12, 2026 / 9:34 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid...
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Politics Few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet; Americans voice worry and stress in CBS News poll By Anthony Salvanto Anthony Salvanto CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates outcomes on election nights Read Full Bio Anthony Salvanto Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 9:01 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
Trump greets Joe Rogan and Marco Rubio at UFC fight as Iran-US peace talks fail
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump greets Joe Rogan and Marco Rubio at UFC fight as Iran-US peace talks failThe main attraction early at UFC 327 wasn’t any of the fighters, but President Donald TrumpAp Correspondent Sunday 12 April 2026 11:45 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmar...
Streeting criticises Trump’s ‘incendiary, provocative, outrageous’ words on Iran
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Streeting blasts Trump’s ‘incendiary, provocative, outrageous’ language as Iran talks stall
NewsUKUK PoliticsStreeting blasts Trump’s ‘incendiary, provocative, outrageous’ language as Iran talks stallBut the health secretary then insisted people need to judge Trump by his actions not his wordsDavid Maddox Political Editor Sunday 12 April 2026 10:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...
Pauline Hanson says convicted rapist employed by One Nation has been sacked
James Paterson had called decision by Pauline Hanson’s party to rehire Sean Black ‘absolutely extraordinary’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says she has sacked the convicted rapist who worked as One Nation’s campaign manager, but accused Coalition MPs of playing “gutter politics” by criticising her decision to rehire him.Sean Black, who in 2018 was jailed for rape and subsequently lost his appeal agai...
China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Rare Opposition Talks
PoliticsChina Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Rare Opposition TalksFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandCheng Li-wun in Beijing on April 10.Photographer: Kevin Frayer/Getty ImagesFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Yian Lee and Chien-Hua WanApril 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM UTCBookmarkSaveChina announced a series of poli...
White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says
Politics White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says April 11, 202610:56 PM ET By Chandelis Duster Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. Rod Lamkey/AP hide caption toggle caption Rod Lamkey/AP Construction on a proposed White House ballroom can continue until April 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled Saturday, while the...
Court rules Trump’s ballroom construction can proceed after lower court demands it stops
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCourt rules Trump’s ballroom construction can proceed after lower court demands it stopsPresident Donald Trump has argued the completion of the $400m ballroom is necessary for his safetyGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 00:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
Iran hawk Lindsey Graham deflects when asked by Fox News host if war will cost GOP the midterms
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsIran hawk Lindsey Graham deflects when asked by Fox News host if war will cost GOP the midtermsThe South Carolina senator has been one of the biggest champions of the US military operations in the Middle EastMike Bedigan in New York Sunday 12 April 2026 00:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remo...
Bill Nye roasts Trump over president’s NASA plans: ‘Surprising, illogical and very troubling’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBill Nye roasts Trump over president’s NASA plans: ‘Surprising, illogical and very troubling’The Trump administration's planned cuts would end 53 planned or ongoing NASA Science missionsGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Saturday 11 April 2026 23:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
US intelligence assessment says China may have sent Iran missiles: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS intelligence assessment says China may have sent Iran missiles: reportSo far, there is no evidence that a Chinese-manufactured weapon has been used against the US or IsraelAriana Baio Saturday 11 April 2026 19:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookm...
Tucker Carlson calls Trump a ‘slave’ who ‘can’t make his own decisions’ in latest escalation of their feud
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTucker Carlson calls Trump a ‘slave’ who ‘can’t make his own decisions’ in latest escalation of their feudHis remarks came shortly after Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social rant which took aim at several MAGA acolytes that have split from the president in recent months Mike Bedigan in New York Saturday 11 April 2026 19:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","co...
Kristi Noem’s husband entered a Christian ‘sexual behavior’ rehab in January: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem’s husband entered a Christian ‘sexual behavior’ rehab in January: reportBryon Noem enrolled in the 40-day program at ‘Pure Desire Ministries,’ which brands itself as helping men ‘stop unwanted behaviors and restore broken relationships’Mike Bedigan in New York Saturday 11 April 2026 16:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","b...
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Candace Owens hits back over Trump’s post attacking former MAGA figures: ‘Only a fool could have thought to hit send’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCandace Owens hits back over Trump’s post attacking former MAGA figures: ‘Only a fool could have thought to hit send’“Only a fool or someone under the express direction of one could have thought to hit send on what you published on Truth Social last night,” Owens said on the latest episode of her show Erin Keller In Ohio Saturday 11 April 2026 15:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to c...
Diplomacy and Hobbesian world
Many crimes have been committed worldwide from 1900 to 2026. The War in Iran also stands out as one. This war has turned the Middle Eastern politics on its head, and the post-war global and Middle Eastern political order, it seems, will witness a huge change. This war, like many previous wars, has triggered a global diplomatic and security crisis, and the global community once again demonstrated its chronic inability to respond decisively to prevent a war before large-scale damage was done. We...