Judge postpones termination of TPS for Ethiopians in U.S.
Politics Judge postpones termination of temporary protected status for Ethiopians in U.S. By Jacob Rosen, Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen, Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews...
US ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president tells podcast he has tried to draw White House’s attention to collaboration between Moscow and Tehran over strikes on US basesHow the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlapThe US has ignored compelling evidence that Russia has been helping Iran to target US bases in the Middle East because it “trusts” Vladimir Putin, according to the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Speaking in an interview with Alastair Campbell on The Rest is Politics podcast, Zelenskyy said...
Vance says U.S. "never indicated" Lebanon would be included in ceasefire deal
Politics Vance says "ceasefires are always messy" and U.S. "never indicated" Lebanon would be included in deal with Iran 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 April 8, 2026 / 4:59 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said "ceasefires are always messy," and responded to claims by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf...
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election
US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads pollsHungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?JD Vance has pushed back against claims that the US is interfering in Hungarian politics, describing the accusations as “darkly ironic”, as a set of polls suggested the opposition Tisza party could win a supermajority in the upcoming elections.After spending his first day in Budapest excoriating the EU and accusing it of bein...
Vance praises Hungary's Orbán, accuses EU of influencing election
Politics JD Vance praises Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, accuses EU of influencing upcoming election By Emmet Lyons, Emmet Lyons Producer Emmet Lyons is a news desk editor at the CBS News London bureau, coordinating and producing stories for all CBS News platforms. Prior to joining CBS News, Emmet worked as a producer at CNN for four years. Read Full Bio Emmet Lyons, Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washin...
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Politics Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in Oversight Committee's Epstein probe By Melissa Quinn, Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump'...
Women in power: Nepal's progress vs South Asia's paradox
Sustainable development, responsive governance and inclusive democracy all depend on women's equitable engagement and representation in politics. Despite international pledges and certain advancements, women in South Asia are still disproportionately underrepresented in positions of decision-making, especially in executive office, legislative leadership and youth politics. In all nine South Asian nations, women make up only 7% of ministerial seats and 15% of national parliaments, accor...
Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan
Exclusive: Capital’s mayor warns people not to use next month’s elections as a referendum on Labour’s progressUK politics live – latest updatesSadiq Khan has said he can understand why some former Labour voters are “flirting” with other parties in the run-up to May’s elections, but said that they may regret seeing a Green or Reform-led council in their areas.Speaking to the Guardian at a youth centre, where he was announcing new funding for facilities for young people, the London mayor also caut...
Hegseth, Caine holding news briefing after ceasefire announcement
Politics Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine holding press briefing after Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton Updated on: April 8, 2026 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan...
Donald Trump 'blinks and achieves no US aims' but claims complete victory on Iran
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Tory manifesto pledges would require ‘substantial cutbacks’, says think tank
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US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete HegsethDan Driscoll insists he remains ‘laser focused’ on current role, despite reportedly sparring with defense secretary over dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other issuesJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 08 April 2026 11:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyL...
Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins election to Wisconsin supreme court – US politics live
Democratic-backed candidate’s win to Wisconsin supreme court gives liberals 5-2 edge on courtHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor won election to the Wisconsin supreme court on Tuesday, giving liberals a 5-2 edge on the court.Shortly before his 8pm ET deadline for Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz, or face the death of its “whole civilization”, Donald Trump posted on social media that the US had reached a temporary ceasefire agreement with Ira...
Trump admin. personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records
Politics Trump administration personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records By Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld April 8, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration is quietly seeking unprecedented access to medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, and their families.A brief notice from the Office of Personnel Management could dramatically change which personally identifiable medical information the agency obtains, giving it th...
What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran?
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Sean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to TrumpTransportation Secretary responded to questions about the soaring cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war Owen Scott Wednesday 08 April 2026 09:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Secret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSecret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claimsThe report said Iranian security services have attempted to kidnap and kill Americans in recent yearsKristina Cooke & Ted HessonWednesday 08 April 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
All the times Trump has vowed to resolve a crisis in ‘two to three weeks’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAll the times Trump has vowed to resolve a crisis in ‘two to three weeks’Trump has often threatened a rolling deadline in his efforts to end crisis situationsMaroosha Muzaffar Wednesday 08 April 2026 09:34 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":true,...
Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rightsChris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030Scott Bauer Wednesday 08 April 2026 09:17 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":true,"ar...
Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzThe FTSE 100 jumped by 268.28, or 2.59%, to 10,617.07 points after the London markets opened this morning, the Press Association reports. PA says traders and investors welcomed a conditional two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. It came as the price of crude oil plunged in value, falling by around 14% in early trading.Good morning. Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire agr...