Scottish Tory manifesto to launch with focus on tax and cutting benefits bills
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Democrats face an identity crisis over taxes: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocrats face an identity crisis over taxes: From the Politics DeskPlus, the Iran war stretches into its sixth week. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.Matthew Hoen / NurPhoto via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 6, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill an...
Trump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and bragging
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and braggingDonald Trump claims to have ‘won’ against Iran but threatened war crimes during his bizarre appearance in White House briefing roomAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Monday 06 April 2026 21:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","b...
Trump claims North Korean leader used a derogatory term to question Biden’s mental fitness
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump claims North Korean leader used a derogatory term to question Biden’s mental fitness‘He was so nasty to Joe Biden it was terrible,’ the president told reporterBrendan Rascius in New York Monday 06 April 2026 21:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showB...
Is it winding down or ratcheting up? Even Trump admits he doesn’t know where Iran war is heading next
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisIs it winding down or ratcheting up? Even Trump admits he doesn’t know where Iran war is heading nextTrump admits he doesn’t know whether his war is drawing to a close or about to get even messier, writes John Bowden. That’s a messaging nightmare for Republicans.Monday 06 April 2026 21:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookm...
Post-AFCON Controversy: Retreat Into Identity Politics Is Misguided, Unserious
Rabat – There is a point in every public debate when a response reveals more than the original criticism. Osasu Obayiuwana’s response to political analyst and MWN co-founder Samir Bennis’s latest article did exactly that. Instead of engaging the legal core of the AFCON final dispute between Morocco and Senegal, Osasus chose a different route. He spoke about his “gravitas” and his journalistic standing. He spoke of writing “for two of the most prestigious newspapers in the world,” asking w...
One Republican can be a major thorn in Trump’s side and put the kibosh on his nominees to fill top jobs
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisOne Republican can be a major thorn in Trump’s side and put the kibosh on his nominees to fill top jobsSen. Thom Tillis and Trump have clashed repeatedly. But, Eric Garcia writes, the North Carolina Republican has the ability to block some of Trump’s most important nomineesMonday 06 April 2026 19:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy l...
What a federal court block of Trump’s ICE detention policy means for immigrants
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhat a federal court block of Trump’s ICE detention policy means for immigrantsThe ruling signals a massive success for immigration advocates in NevadaIsabella Aldrete Monday 06 April 2026 19:05 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,"articleId"...
New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
Politics New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal and jail term emerge from DOJ files By Daniel Ruetenik Daniel Ruetenik Producer, Investigative Unit Daniel Ruetenik is a producer with CBS News' Investigative Unit, reporting for all CBS News platforms. Read Full Bio Daniel Ruetenik April 6, 2026 / 1:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Jeffrey Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal for charges including soliciting a minor for prostitution has long drawn scrutiny, and newly released d...
Trump set to hold press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran
Trump set to hold press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran April 6, 202612:08 PM ET Deepa Shivaram President Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war during a prime-time address at the White House on April 1. Alex Brandon/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/Pool/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. President Trump is holding a press conference Monday afternoon, his first since the U.S. and Israel launched a war w...
Trump’s White House Easter event gets weird as Trump focuses on Iran war and shows off his arch plans
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s White House Easter event gets weird as Trump focuses on Iran war and shows off his arch plansAnnual event is traditionally a nonpartisan celebration with activities for children and families Andrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Monday 06 April 2026 17:07 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Re...
Trump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s raceThe top two finishers in the June 2 open primary contest will advance to November's election regardless of partyShubham Kalia Monday 06 April 2026 16:14 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...
Trump to hold news conference on Iran after U.S. airman's rescue
Politics Trump to hold news conference on Iran after U.S. airman's rescue 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 6, 2026 / 11:10 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. ET on Monday at the White House following the successful rescue of a U.S. airman inside Iran over the weekend. On F...
Steve Bannon’s Supreme Court victory paves the way for dismissal of contempt conviction
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSteve Bannon’s Supreme Court victory paves the way for dismissal of contempt convictionThe Justice Department brought the case against Bannon during Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency but changed course after Trump took office againMark Sherman Monday 06 April 2026 15:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's conviction
Politics Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn April 6, 2026 / 9:51 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a lower court decision that upheld the conviction of S...
Democrats face new reality: Podcasters’ political power
The rise of podcasters and media celebrities has created a "revolving door" between public office and podcasting, with the latter becoming a powerful force in politics and the former becoming increasingly irrelevant.
Trump live updates: President and first lady host Easter Egg Roll as outrage builds over Iran threats
Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1775479525}NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump live updates: President and first lady host Easter Egg Roll as outrage builds over Iran threatsTrump’s Easter message included an expletive-filled threat to Iran to open the Strait of HormuzAriana Baio Monday 06 April 2026 13:45 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
One rule for them and another for everyone else, says Sarwar of SNP
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Trump threatens Iran's power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Trump threatens Iran's power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby April 6, 20266:55 AM ET Suzanne Nuyen Iran Deadline, Trump's War Politics, Artemis II Lunar Flyby Listen · 12:57 12:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-116535/nx-s1-mx-5775384-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR em...
Stephen Miller ‘quietly looking for new ways to target migrants’ after Trump scales back aggressive tactics
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsStephen Miller ‘quietly looking for new ways to target migrants’ after Trump scales back aggressive tacticsInfluential adviser remains a key anti-immigration voice within the White House but has had to change tack since the disastrous Operation Metro Surge saw two American citizens killed in MinneapolisJoe Sommerlad Monday 06 April 2026 11:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments...