2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward
Exclusive Politics 2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward: "He thought he was untouchable" By Nancy Cordes Nancy Cordes Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes is CBS News' chief White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Cordes has won numerous awards for her reporting, including multiple Emmys, Edward R. Murrow awards, and an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. Read Full Bio Nancy Cordes April 14, 2026 / 6:19 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
Catholic JD Vance weighs in after Trump removes Truth Social post with image appearing to show himself as Jesus
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCatholic JD Vance weighs in after Trump removes Truth Social post with image appearing to show himself as JesusVice President JD Vance said that, in some cases, it ‘would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality’Owen Scott Tuesday 14 April 2026 10:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources say
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUnited Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources sayA combination of two of the largest US network carriers would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decadeDavid Shepardson & Rajesh Kumar SinghTuesday 14 April 2026 09:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Hong Kong must go beyond its intermediary role to become a global anchor
The world is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Geopolitical rivalry, economic restructuring and technological acceleration are converging to reshape the global order. These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategies. For Hong Kong, this “great change unseen in a century” is not an abstraction. It is a pressing...
From 24-year-old magistrate to judge hearing Arvind Kejriwal’s recusal plea: Meet Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
Before Arvind Kejriwal's recusal plea, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma was just one of the 60 judges of the Delhi High Court, but the case of Delhi excise policy has put Justice Sharma's name in the chatters of politics.
Hegseth right to mock Royal Navy, says ex-army chief as he backs claims over military underfunding – UK politics live
Richard Barrons backs George Robertson and says UK forces ‘too small and undernourished for the world that we now live in’Good morning. When Keir Starmer gave evidence to the Commons liaison committee before the Easter recess, and when he made a statement to MPs yesterday on the first day after it was over, he was repeatedly asked when the government will publish its defence investment plan (DIP). On both occasions, he could not give a timetable and would just say it would be published as soon a...
Former Nato chief aims broadside at Government over defence funding
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Iran committing 'economic terrorism' says JD Vance as US-sanctioned tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
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Trump says Pope 'probably learned' to stay out of politics and reveals reason he deleted image of himself as Jesus
Trump says Pope 'probably learned' to stay out of politics and reveals reason he deleted image of himself as JesusBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 05:01, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 05:04, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump rants against ‘The Failing New York Times’ over Iran coverage following its feature questioning his mental health
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump rants against ‘The Failing New York Times’ over Iran coverage following its feature questioning his mental healthThe mercurial president did not directly mention mental health, but has previously called NYT ‘seditious’ for questioning his physical conditionIo Dodds in San Francisco Tuesday 14 April 2026 04:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink"...
JD Vance tells Vatican to stay out of US politics amid Trump–Pope row
US News: US Vice President JD Vance advises the Vatican to focus on moral issues and refrain from interfering in American politics, amidst a public dispute between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Beyond TMC, BJP: A look at what's left of CPI(M)-led Left in West Bengal ahead of polls
Politics in West Bengal is now mainly a contest between the TMC and the BJP, leaving very little space for the Left and even the Congress.| India News
Starmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NewsUKUK PoliticsStarmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockadeThe prime minister has spoken out for the first time on the US president’s decision to block the Strait of HormuzMillie Cooke & David MaddoxTuesday 14 April 2026 04:10 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"...
Irish parliament prepares for motion of no confidence in the Government
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Where will Magyar take Hungary?
Despite all the drama, Viktor Orban’s successor is still a conservative and will carry many of his promises forward into a new era In politics, as in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building a ‘Hungarian fortress’ – a state protected from migrants, liberal values, and the dictates of Brussels. But the irony of history is that the siege did not come from outside. The keys to the ‘fortress’...
Families bearing cost of instability, says Chancellor amid US Iran blockade
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McConnell chides ‘some’ on right over failed campaigning for Orban in Hungary
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) denounced conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before his party lost parliamentary elections on Sunday.  In a Fox News opinion piece published on Monday, McConnell wrote that U.S. politicians “have traditionally abided by the idea that politics stopped at the water’s edge” and “sought to avoid even the…
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire as he faces expulsion vote
Breaking Politics Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire as he faces expulsion 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 April 13, 2026 / 6:37 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Republican Rep. Tony Gonzale...
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCalifornia Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegationsSwalwell has fiercely denied any wrongdoingRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 13 April 2026 22:56 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,"articleId":"...
Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster saysTrump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed outIo Dodds in San Francisco Monday 13 April 2026 22:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share"...