Tamil Nadu elections: Will TVK’s solo gamble split votes or fulfil Vijay’s CM dream?
Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, is making a bold solo bid in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, challenging the state's long-standing alliance-driven politics. Historically, success hinges on coalitions, not standalone appeal. TVK's gamble aims for direct leadership, but faces the challenge of converting visibility into seats without established networks, potentially acting as a vote-splitter.
Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms – UK politics live
Peter Kyle did not dispute Times’ report that under a ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ supermarkets might start running out of some itemsGood morning. ‘We don’t comment on leaks,’ is the usual government response to an unsanctioned lobby scoop. But this morning Peter Kyle, the business secretary, took a different response. Asked about a Times splash saying the government is making plans to deal with possible food shortages in the summer, caused by the Iran war, he told Sky News:It is difficult f...
Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases
Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorGetty ImagesAt the heart of the arguments that rage around immigration and asylum are two of the most potent ideas in politics: fairness and control.A perceived absence of either, let alone both, is potentially toxic and particularly so around issues as salient and often divisive as how many people, and who, should be invited to live here...
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBilly Kenber,Politics investigations correspondentandPhil Kemp,Politics reporterWatch: BBC reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to stay in the UKMigrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country, a BBC investigation has discovered.They are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of abuse to se...
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issues rare public apology to Brett Kavanaugh over ‘hurtful comments’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issues rare public apology to Brett Kavanaugh over ‘hurtful comments’The apology is highly unusual given the Supreme Court’s long tradition of privacy and friendly relationships between the justicesJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 16 April 2026 04:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark"...
‘Unimaginable’: MTG tells Piers Morgan Trump showed ‘no compassion’ over death threats towards her family
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Unimaginable’: MTG tells Piers Morgan Trump showed ‘no compassion’ over death threats towards her familyGreene was a fervent supporter of the president before a public feud last fall, which culminated in the Georgia Republican’s resignation from CongressRachel Dobkin in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 04:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy...
Vance tells Pope Leo to ‘be careful’, Homan says ‘leave politics alone’
Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and White House Border Czar Tom Homan telling him to “leave politics alone.” Vance, a Catholic, issued the warning while addressing the pope’s opposition to the conflict with Iran…
Former Trump attorney John Eastman disbarred in California over 2020 election interference efforts
Politics NewsFormer Trump attorney John Eastman disbarred in California over 2020 election interference effortsA lawyer for Eastman, who played a key role in devising a plan to overturn the election results, said they will seek review before the U.S. Supreme Court.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Attorney John Eastman played a key role in the so-called fake electors scheme that aimed to overturn the 2020 election results.Al Drago / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleA...
Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests
Politics Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests, in rare public Supreme Court clash 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 April 15, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a rulin...
Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election
The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.
The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThe key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics DeskPlus, an exclusive interview with Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump, the Fed and more.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. and Iran work on peace deal but gap between them 'wider than the Strait of Hormuz'17:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 15, 2026, 6:51 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily new...
Liberals launch new college group to rival Turning Point USA in hopes of winning back younger voters
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLiberals launch new college group to rival Turning Point USA in hopes of winning back younger votersCharlie Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and was killed at a campus event last SeptemberKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 15 April 2026 22:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"R...
Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba in case Trump orders direct intervention: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba in case Trump orders direct intervention: reportEarlier this week, Trump said ‘we may stop by Cuba’ after the Iran war is resolvedBrendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 21:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"sh...
Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different
Religion Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different April 15, 20263:58 PM ET By Ava Berger Pope Leo XIV addresses the Algerian community in the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, in Algiers on Monday. Religious experts say President Trump's attacks on the pope are a break from how previous popes interacted with American presidents. Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images The ongoing war of...
‘Strait of Vermouth’: Democrats roast two Trump cabinet members with one Iran war post after Bessent’s press briefing botch
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Strait of Vermouth’: Democrats roast two Trump cabinet members with one Iran war post after Bessent’s press briefing botchDemocrats’ social media team pounces on Treasury Secretary’s beverage gaffe to reference Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s alleged history of problem drinkingAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 15 April 2026 20:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comment...
Melania Trump breaks silence for the first time since Epstein bombshell with bold message for lawmakers
Melania Trump breaks silence for the first time since Epstein bombshell with bold message for lawmakersPolitics is fast. We're faster. Join us for a front-row seat to all of the drama at the center of American politics in our new DC Insider newsletter HEREBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 20:51, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 20:53, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms
Exclusive Politics Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms By Gabe Kaminsky Gabe Kaminsky Investigative Reporter Gabe Kaminsky is an investigative reporter for CBS News based in Washington, D.C., covering money and influence in politics. Read Full Bio Gabe Kaminsky April 15, 2026 / 3:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Hedge fund manager Stephen Mandel and his wife Susan are a billionaire power couple that has a history of springing into action come election season...
Kristi and Bryon Noem's $2.6 MILLION debts revealed... and itemized list of his X-rated spending, leaving everyone in Washington asking the same alarming question
Kristi and Bryon Noem's $2.6 MILLION debts revealed... and itemized list of his X-rated spending, leaving everyone in Washington asking the same alarming questionSign up HERE to our new DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politicsLISTEN: Astonishing audio of Kristi Noem being humiliated by husband BryonBy JOSH BOSWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Published: 20:08, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 20:10, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Why Islamabad talks were doomed to fail as Trump’s Hormuz blockade creates another obstacle
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhy Islamabad talks were doomed to fail as Trump’s Hormuz blockade creates another obstacleLike the nuclear negotiations, the blockade runs into the same wallFarah N. Jan The Conversation Wednesday 15 April 2026 20:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBoo...
Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran
Politics Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in 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 15, 2026 / 3:01 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate on Wednesday defeated another war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, with Democrats vowing to keep trying to...