Orbán’s defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right
Individuals such as Matt Goodwin and Lord Frost benefited from largesse of self-styled ‘illiberal democracy’UK politics live – latest updatesThe last 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule have been kind to a number of British political figures – from the Tory peer David Frost to Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin and James Orr.All benefited from largesse extended by the self-styled “illiberal democracy” established by the Hungarian leader’s ruling Fidesz party, which took a particular liking for those on the ha...
Judge orders pause on White House ballroom construction again as he calls Trump lawyers ‘disingenuous’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJudge orders pause on White House ballroom construction again as he calls Trump lawyers ‘disingenuous’A federal judge again rejected the Trump administration’s argument that the White House ballroom was necessary for security, accusing them of creating a ‘safety hazard’ on White House grounds Ariana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 18:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...
ICE agent criminally charged in Minnesota over alleged assault during traffic stop
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE agent criminally charged in Minnesota over alleged assault during traffic stopFirst-of-its-kind case targets ICE agent who allegedly pointed his gun at drivers during Operation Metro SurgeAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 18:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,...
Trump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope Leo
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope LeoPope Leo told reporters that he is not afraid of the Trump administrationGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Thursday 16 April 2026 18:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
Politics Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction 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, Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News'...
Jan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treason
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treasonExclusive: Officers are outraged but not surprised by the administration’s failures to hold the mob accountableAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 17:47 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
Politics Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Updated on: April 16, 2026 / 12:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Th...
Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: reportFormer Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing showsJoe Sommerlad Thursday 16 April 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments...
Trump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave danger
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCommentTrump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave dangerThe US president now believes he is ruling by divine right, putting America on course for catastrophe, writes world affairs editor Sam KileyThursday 16 April 2026 16:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Re...
Stephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsStephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’Trump administration officials have consistently insisted the US has won the war, despite faltering peace negotiationsAriana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 16:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sh...
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
CBS Mornings NYC Mayor Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch" and have "one place of agreement" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } 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 16, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that he and President Trump...
How does the BBC report polling day?
How does the BBC report polling day? 16 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRic BaileyBBC chief adviser, politicsBBCThe BBC, like other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning or election issues while polls are open in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday 7 May. The BBC prepares detailed election guidelines which are written and published for each election, and they include the polling day restrictions.On polling day, the BBC does not report on any of the electi...
Hegseth likens press to biblical ‘Pharisees’ in fire-and-brimstone Iran war scolding after Trump’s AI Jesus furor
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHegseth likens press to biblical ‘Pharisees’ in fire-and-brimstone Iran war scolding after Trump’s AI Jesus furorBizarre rant comes at the halfway point in a ten-day ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.Andrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Thursday 16 April 2026 14:15 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
Macron tears into Trump on 'belligerent' Iran stance as furious Europe plots to freeze him out of post-war Hormuz mission
Macron tears into Trump on 'belligerent' Iran stance as furious Europe plots to freeze him out of post-war Hormuz missionPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics...and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:22, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 14:12, 16 April 2026 e-mail 702 View comments
Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
CBS Mornings Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } 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 Updated on: April 16, 2026 / 9:05 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Th...
Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine and Cooper update on Iran war
Politics Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine and Cooper update on Iran war as Trump touts talks between Israel, Lebanon By Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh, 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 writt...
Pope Leo says world ‘being ravaged by handful of tyrants’ after Trump attacks
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo says world ‘being ravaged by handful of tyrants’ after Trump attacksPontiff decried leaders who spend ‘billions on wars’ amid deepening row with US presidentAlex Croft Thursday 16 April 2026 13:05 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,...
US & Iran Weigh Truce Extension & Stocks Hit Highs | The Pulse 4/16
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Claudia Panseri, France CIO at UBS Wealth Management; Carmine Di Noia, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs at the OECD & Lydia Rainforth, Head of European Energy & Energy Transition Research at Barclays. (Sou...
House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians
Politics House set to break with Trump, voting against ending deportation protections for Haitians By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek April 16, 2026 / 7:06 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washingto...
Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn
Mounting sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell led him to resign from Congress and drop out of the California gubernatorial race, but legal experts say the fallout could extend beyond politics, including potential disbarment.Swalwell is facing a string of accusations, including that he drugged and raped one woman and sexually assaulted one of his staffers, which have spurred at least two local criminal investigations. The accusations, which he has largely denied, have driven n...