Trump Calls Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ‘Low IQ’ In Latest Attack On Court
BreakingBusinessTrump Calls Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ‘Low IQ’ In Latest Attack On CourtBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 10:48am EDTApr 22, 2026, 10:49am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court Wednesday on Truth Social, expressing his anger for overturning his...
House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHouse Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse testHouse Judiciary Democrats want the FBI director to send them the results of a ‘gold-standard’ alcohol abuse survey — or testify to CongressAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...
Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Keir Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins
Sources say cabinet ministers warned PM against alienating civil service after firing of official over Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have expressed concern about Keir’s Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins as the Foreign Office’s top official over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal as they warned him not to alienate the civil service, sources have told the Guardian.Several ministers spoke out about the decision to sack Robbins during a gloomy cabinet mee...
Latest news as Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces ceasefire extension
Tensions are mounting in the Strait of Hormuz as questions linger about diplomacy to end the war with Iran. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report. Also, Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with more insight.
'Mamata's Tolabazi has digital address': Amit Malviya jibes CM with 'PAY2TMC' post
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, using '#PAY2TMC' and 'Tolabazi' to accuse the party of cash-for-service politics and widespread corruption. He cited wall posters in Kolkata and alleged irregularities in recruitment and public distribution systems, claiming the state's youth and poor have been 'robbed blind' ahead of the assembly polls.
Trump could send 1,100 Afghans who helped in the War on Terror to African nation: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump could send 1,100 Afghans who helped in the War on Terror to African nation: reportThe administration has been accused of trying to ‘wash their hands of these folks’ with the reported plansAriana Baio Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComme...
How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting
Mandelson received two ‘clearance denied’ red ticks yet top Foreign Office civil servant says he did not have access to file – which he later readUK politics live – latest updatesThe verdict on Olly Robbins’ parliamentary testimony, among fellow knights of the civil service realm at least, was unanimous. Lord Sedwill, a former Cabinet secretary, called on the prime minister to “retract his accusations against Olly Robbins and reinstate him”.Simon McDonald, who once held Robbins’ job as top civil...
Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms
Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concernsUS politics live – latest updatesA trio of political polls indicate public approval of Donald Trump’s management of the US economy, immigration and the Iran conflict is slipping, flashing warning lights for Trump-aligned Republican candidates with six months to go until the US midterm elections.Polls by Reuters-Ipsos poll, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC had the president’s approva...
More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll
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Keir Starmer does not deny No 10 considered giving Lord Doyle diplomatic job
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What's Happening In Iran War? Trump Extends Truce with Talks In Limbo | The Pulse 4/22
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Mohit Kumar, Jefferies, Chief European Economist & Strategist; Odile Renaud-Basso, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, President; Marc Weller, University of Cambridge, Professor & Chatham House Global Gov...
Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood
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Morgan McSweeney to take questions from MPs amid Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
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Lara Trump accuses Ivanka of giving the president ‘unsolicited advice’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLara Trump accuses Ivanka of giving the president ‘unsolicited advice’Sister-in-law says Donald Trump’s favorite daughter is most likely to offer unasked-for counselJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 22 April 2026 13:21 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":tr...
STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count
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Keir Starmer fails to deny Lord linked to paedophile was considered for top diplomatic job during fiery PMQs
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Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s former chief of staff, to be questioned by MPs
Exclusive: McSweeney summoned by foreign affairs select committee in rare step, as Mandelson vetting row continuesUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief of staff, has been summoned before the foreign affairs select committee as the Peter Mandelson vetting row continued to undermine Keir Starmer’s premiership.As MPs attempt to unravel the facts, McSweeney is to appear next Tuesday to respond to allegations that Downing Street put huge pressure on the...
Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm'
Politics Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm' April 22, 20266:42 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Michel Martin , Destinee Adams Hakeem Jeffries on implications of Virginia's Democrat-backed redistricting effort Listen · 7:34 7:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5794699/nx-s1-9739900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player...
Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’
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Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live
House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battleHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The vote to approve new congressional maps in Virgina could embolden Florida’s Republican-controlled state assembly to consider tit-for-tat changes to its own map, the House Democratic leader has said.If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime-pick up opportunities for De...