Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets bounce on Iran ceasefire, oil price slides
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DOJ launches investigation into Jan 6 star witness against Trump Cassidy Hutchinson: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDOJ launches investigation into Jan 6 star witness against Trump Cassidy Hutchinson: reportFormer White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified in 2022 that President Donald Trump knew his supporters would become violent at the CapitolGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 05:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","boo...
Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire planFCC boss Brendan Carr said CNN must face ‘accountability’ for a report he claims is inaccurate without providing evidenceGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 04:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmar...
Sen. Elissa Slotkin takes her Midwest message to Iowa, fueling 2028 speculation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, pitched herself here Tuesday as an advocate for Midwest pragmatism that she believes can help her party — and the country — navigate past the stormy politics of President Donald Trump
Trump agrees to halt bombing of Iran for two weeks subject to strait reopening
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Republican Clay Fuller to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House
Politics Republican Clay Fuller projected to win Georgia runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House, helping GOP's narrow majority 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 7, 2026 / 8:49 PM EDT / CBS...
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRepublican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor GreeneFuller’s arrival in the House bolsters a slim Republican majorityJeff Amy Wednesday 08 April 2026 01:44 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":"b29...
Republican wins Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters pick Clay Fuller, deciding Iran war was not enough to propel a Democrat into a conservative-leaning House seatUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailClay Fuller supports the war in Iran. Shawn Harris opposes it. Voters in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former district in north-west Georgia decided that this distinction was not enough to propel a Democrat into a conservative-leaning House seat on Tuesday night.Associated Press called the election as res...
Trump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threats
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisTrump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threatsTrump used to rail against presidents backing down and not showing ‘backbone,’ Eric Garcia writes. Now, he has pulled another ‘TACO’Wednesday 08 April 2026 01:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat, Democrats call for removal
Politics Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat as Democrats call for his removal 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 7, 2026 / 7:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington...
Pam Bondi still has a month left at the DOJ but her deputy has already updated his job title
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPam Bondi still has a month left at the DOJ but her deputy has already updated his job titleBondi’s hasty exit comes as Todd Blanche has taken point on efforts to punish Trump’s foesJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 00:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of Hormuz
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of HormuzTrump says pause will last two weeks, subject to Iran opening Strait of HormuzJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 00:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"sh...
Mike Johnson’s ‘bait-and-switch’ on DHS bill has left even his closest allies ‘furious,’ report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMike Johnson’s ‘bait-and-switch’ on DHS bill has left even his closest allies ‘furious,’ report saysSpeaker Johnson will reportedly not bring up the DHS funding bill when the House returns next week, unless the Senate makes progress on funding for ICEAriana Baio Tuesday 07 April 2026 22:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"B...
‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to TrumpThe Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’Rachel Dobkin in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 22:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookma...
Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran
Politics Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran April 7, 20265:01 PM ET Eric McDaniel Lawmakers are currently on a scheduled recess but are weighing in on President Trump's rhetoric on Iran. Zayrha Roodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Roodriguez/NPR Democratic lawmakers in Congress are decrying President Trump's threats against Iran as extreme. Lawmakers remain out of Washington on a previously scheduled recess. Still, more than three dozen Democrats have...
What to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump's escalating threats against Iran are drawing blowback from some corners of MAGA world.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Democrats looking for a ‘moral victory’ in race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat06:53Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk,...
Retired military officers call Trump’s threats against Iran ‘likely war crimes’
Alarm among military observers after president says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran ignores demandsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump’s post Tuesday morning threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” in Iran has raised alarms among military observers and retired officers, who called them “likely war crimes”.“I have to hope that this is bluster and a negotiating tactic on his pa...
Trump’s acting AG Todd Blanche defends president’s ‘right’ and ‘duty’ to investigate political foes
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s acting AG Todd Blanche defends president’s ‘right’ and ‘duty’ to investigate political foesTrump’s former criminal defense attorney says he doesn’t feel ‘pressure’ to pursue cases demanded by the White HouseAlex Woodward in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 21:23 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently
Politics Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's open to serving in job permanently By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, 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 ser...