DoJ inspector general to audit department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act
Mandated release of files was marred by missed deadlines, leaked victims’ information and excessive redactionsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice’s office of the inspector general (OIG) announced on Thursday that it is launching an audit of the justice department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.In a news release, the deputy inspector general William M Blier, who the statement said is performing the duties of the inspector general, said that the “pr...
GOP’s Karl Rove identifies three Democrats who have ‘winning formula’ to retake White House in 2028
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGOP’s Karl Rove identifies three Democrats who have ‘winning formula’ to retake White House in 2028These Democrats are ‘outliers within their party,’ the veteran Republican strategist claimedKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Thursday 23 April 2026 19:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove b...
Dems say ‘hell no’ to Republicans considering Trump pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘Shameful way to treat survivors’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDems say ‘hell no’ to Republicans considering Trump pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘Shameful way to treat survivors’Some GOP members on a House committee investigating Epstein are open to the idea of Trump pardoning the convicted traffickerAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 19:26 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBoo...
Trump’s chief of staff bans international travel for Cabinet members unless approved by the White House: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s chief of staff bans international travel for Cabinet members unless approved by the White House: reportThe new policy is reportedly meant to keep the administration focused on domestic issues ahead of the midtermsGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Thursday 23 April 2026 19:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmar...
Just 1 Trump ‘Gold Card’ Visa Applicant Has Been Approved So Far
BreakingBusinessJust 1 Trump ‘Gold Card’ Visa Applicant Has Been Approved So FarBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 01:46pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineOnly one person has been approved for a Trump “Gold Card” visa, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told lawmakers Thursday about the $1 million pay-for-play residency program—...
DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
Politics Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law By 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 served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen Updated on: April 23, 2026 / 1:39 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington —...
Trump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks boycotts and petition: ‘You’re having dinner with him?’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks boycotts and petition: ‘You’re having dinner with him?’Trump was notably roasted by President Obama at the 2011 eventDavid Bauder Thursday 23 April 2026 18:09 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":tru...
DOJ watchdog reviewing Epstein files handling after missed deadlines and redactions sparked furor
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDOJ watchdog reviewing Epstein files handling after missed deadlines and redactions sparked furorDOJ’s internal watchdog said it would review how the department identified, redacted and released documents associated with EpsteinAriana Baio Thursday 23 April 2026 18:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Democratic senator defied death threat to go clubbing until 3am in Colombia and sent curious message to female staffer
Democratic senator defied death threat to go clubbing until 3am in Colombia and sent curious message to female staffer Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:38, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 17:38, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Megyn Kelly, who was team Trump for the election, now says the president is ‘not a moral man’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMegyn Kelly, who was team Trump for the election, now says the president is ‘not a moral man’“He’s not a moral man, he’s not the greatest husband in the world and he’s extremely petty and thin-skinned,” Kelly saidAriana Baio Thursday 23 April 2026 17:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove boo...
Trump's Ice Queen puts Cabinet on travel LOCKDOWN after glamorous secretary's lavish international jet-setting
Trump's Ice Queen puts Cabinet on travel LOCKDOWN after glamorous secretary’s lavish international jet-settingPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:24, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 17:24, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Senate Republicans advance $140bn plan to fund Trump immigration crackdown amid DHS shutdown
Bill clears 50–48 vote to boost ICE and CBP funding as Democrats oppose and shutdown continuesUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenate Republicans on Thursday approved a plan to fund Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants for the remainder of his term and pave the way for an end to the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The budget resolution adopted along a near party line vote in the early morning hours sets...
Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator
Exclusive Politics Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga Updated on: April 23, 2026 / 11:52 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Securi...
ICE is cutting back on cuffing immigrants in courthouses and warrantless arrests: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE is cutting back on cuffing immigrants in courthouses and warrantless arrests: reportTrump administration appears to be backing off two major tactics that led to chaotic and violent scenes in his mass depoitation campaignAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 16:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","re...
Eric Trump erupts during interview when discussing the Democrats’ policies
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEric Trump erupts during interview when discussing the Democrats’ policiesPresident Donald Trump’s son claims opposition habitually ‘cheats like hell’ to steal an advantageJoe Sommerlad Thursday 23 April 2026 16:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookma...
UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries
Removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalities trying to reach UK in small boats under new deal with FrenchUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport people seeking asylum from some of the world’s most oppressive and war-ravaged regimes under a new UK-France deal to try to reduce Channel crossings.In what is being billed as the first time the French government has agreed to target those heading to the UK in small boats, a removal s...
Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait mines and loses it over Iran peace deal failure: ‘CRAZY!’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’The U.S. Navy decommissioned four Avenger-class minesweepers last fall and returned them from the Persian Gulf aboard a large cargo ship this past JanuaryAndrew Feinberg Thursday 23 April 2026 15:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy lin...
Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Politics Sen. Tom Cotton pushes bill to allow drones to be stopped by critical infrastructure operators By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga April 23, 2026 / 10:01 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Sen. Tom Cotton is pushing new legislation to grant operators o...
A Republican lawmaker has been out of DC for a month - and nobody seems to know what is going on
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsA Republican lawmaker has been out of DC for a month - and nobody seems to know what is going onNew Jersey Rep. Tom Kean has missed almost 50 roll calls, with none of his Republican colleagues able to confirm where he’s been for the past monthRhian Lubin in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 14:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...
Kash Patel, who is suing over unflattering article, says he and Trump are ‘as tough as they come’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel, who is suing over unflattering article, says he and Trump are ‘as tough as they come’FBI Director blamed the media for threats his girlfriend received and vowed to protect ‘every American that is threatened’Isabel Keane in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 14:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBo...