Trump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programs
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programsThe president's budget arrives as the House and Senate remain tangled over current-year spending Lisa Mascaro & Kevin FrekingFriday 03 April 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
American fighter jet downed over Iran, U.S. officials say
Politics American fighter jet was downed over Iran, U.S. officials say By Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, Tucker Reals Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker...
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending
Politics Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending, with 10% cuts elsewhere 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, Aaron Navarro Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cy...
The four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealed
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsThe four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealedPam Bondi ousted and replaced by her deputy Todd Blanche after president reportedly grew frustrated with her leadership of the Department of JusticeJoe Sommerlad Friday 03 April 2026 14:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
Politics Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending April 3, 20269:08 AM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades and the latest signal of the president's emp...
Amid husband’s ‘bimbofication’ scandal, Kristi Noem hit with yet another allegation
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAmid husband’s ‘bimbofication’ scandal, Kristi Noem hit with yet another allegationKristi Noem is being questioned over her former department giving five government contracts to one GOP donor Sophie Clark Friday 03 April 2026 14:04 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments"...
The White House ballroom, NATO, and Dem infighting: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch above. Register for the event here to join the live Q&A to talk to the hosts directly. Upon registration, you will receive an email…
Whole Hog Politics with Bill Sammon and Bill Sammon: Join the discussion
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch above. Register for the event here to jo...
Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live
Trump announced deputy attorney general, who was his former personal attorney, would act up until permanent replacement is confirmedPam Bondi’s swift dismissal on Thursday underscores a reality that has met Trump loyalists from Jeff Sessions to Kristi Noem – no amount of loyalty is enough to save on...
Wealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonprofits
Using philanthropy for campaign donations is illegal. But an exception for some nonprofits has allowed Democratic billionaires like Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg to remain anonymous when they want to play politics.
Trump’s spiritual advisor sparks backlash for comparing president’s life to Jesus Christ
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s spiritual advisor sparks backlash for comparing president’s life to Jesus ChristPaula White-Cain says Trump was 'betrayed and falsely accused' in a 'familiar pattern that our lord and saviour showed us'Harry Cockburn Friday 03 April 2026 05:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
James Carville makes shocking prediction that Trump’s presidency could end early if Democrats sweep the midterms
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJames Carville makes shocking prediction that Trump’s presidency could end early if Democrats sweep the midtermsCarville said if the Democrats take control of the House and Senate, they will launch investigations into Trump, which will eventually lead to the president’s resignationRachel Dobkin in New York Friday 03 April 2026 05:49 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r...
Slogans and Sentiment: The Displacement of Politics in Syria
The public sphere is now saturated with Islamist slogans that overshadow demands for individual and collective rights, Daraj argues. The post Slogans and Sentiment: The Displacement of Politics in Syria first appeared on The Syrian Observer.
Democrats cheer Trump’s firing of Pam Bondi and attack Epstein files ‘cover-up’
Hakeem Jeffries predicts Pete Hegseth could be next as party alarmed by damage done by ‘terrible’ attorney generalTrump fires Pam Bondi, a loyalist and ally, as attorney generalUS politics live – latest updatesWith quips, memes and jabs, Democrats cheered Donald Trump’s firing of attorney general Pa...
Republican senators break with Trump on Nato withdrawal as tensions rise
Thom Tillis joins McConnell in warning withdrawal would aid rivals and threaten US securityUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA second Republican senator spoke out in defense of Nato on Thursday, joining Mitch McConnell and the Democrats, after Donald T...
AOC vows to block future US military aid to Israel, its Iron Dome and defense
Ocasio-Cortez says Israel can fund its own defense and she will oppose any new US aid amid human rights concernsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a US representative, said on Wednesday that she will oppose any future US milita...
Partisan contempt of Congress citations intensify public contempt for Congress
Congress and the current president have become more punitively partisan, resulting in an increase in partisan investigations and prosecutions, which is a worrisome trend that is seen as a weaponization of politics for electoral gain.
Meme icon, maverick mind, too cool to be CM: How Shashi Tharoor is key for Congress in Kerala elections 2026
Tharoor has always been a key figure when it comes to Kerala politics - be it the assembly election or the Lok Sabha poll, which he won from Thiruvananthapuram.
Trump’s White House ballroom project faces panel vote after judge ordered halt – US politics live
The National Capital Planning Commission had previously delayed the vote after thousands of negative public commentsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The National Capital Planning Commission will meet this afternoon to decide on Donald Trump’s White House $400m ballroom project, after a...