Starmer to face PMQs amid pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
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Sculptor Sir Antony Gormley says art ‘a fundamental tool in our survival’
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Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says
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Regulator to get power to ban energy bosses’ bonuses under reforms
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Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues‘Humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,’ the leader of the Catholic church said on TuesdayBrendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 21 April 2026 23:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark"...
Could a judge soon force Trump to testify about Jan 6?
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCould a judge soon force Trump to testify about Jan 6?Judge won’t let the president avoid a long-running lawsuit from police and Democratic members of Congress over violence at the CapitolAlex Woodward Tuesday 21 April 2026 22:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":t...
The key areas to watch in Virginia tonight as voters weigh Democrats' redistricting plan: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskThe key areas to watch in Virginia tonight as voters weigh Democrats' redistricting plan: From the Politics DeskPlus, Georgia's Republican primary for Senate is heating up. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Virginia Democrats can win more ‘low-hanging fruit’ districts if they win referendum09:24Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 21, 2026, 5:08 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics...
Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 21 TRUMP FOR CONSTANTINO: Republican House candidate Anthony Constantino’s campaign to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik is a textbook example of how aligning with the MAGA extended universe pays off. President Donald Trump today endorsed Constantino, the brash and hard-edged CEO of Sticker Mule, over Assemblymember Robert Smullen. Trump’s nod for the businessperson is a microcosm of a decade of Republican politics. Smullen has lined up institutional support from the state...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’
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Kash Patel’s $250M suit gave a cliff-notes account of his alleged behavior - and the case could haunt him for months
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisKash Patel’s $250M suit gave a cliff-notes account of his alleged behavior - and the case could haunt him for monthsKash Patel has filed a lawsuit over a profile piece. But, by suing, the FBI director only brings more light to allegations about his behaviors and risks future embarrassment, Bruce Golding reportsTuesday 21 April 2026 22:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comme...
Trump’s short-lived challenger Ron DeSantis is ‘begging’ him for a job in administration, report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s short-lived challenger Ron DeSantis is ‘begging’ him for a job in administration, report saysDeSantis, who has served as governor of Florida since 2019, is not eligible for a third term Ariana Baio Tuesday 21 April 2026 21:45 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComment...
Ukraine wants to name part of its nation ‘Donnyland’ to appease Trump and end war with Russia: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUkraine wants to name part of its nation ‘Donnyland’ to appease Trump and end war with Russia: report‘Donnyland’ appears to be a nod to the president’s fondness for putting his name on everything from federal buildings and skyscrapers to bank accounts and commemorative coinsRhian Lubin in New York Tuesday 21 April 2026 21:37 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share",...
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off Negotiations
BreakingBusinessTrump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off NegotiationsBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 04:37pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in...
Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran in latest example of ‘TACO’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran in latest example of ‘TACO’The latest ceasefire extension comes as talks with Iran have been put on holdAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 21 April 2026 21:45 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":...
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
Politics Trump extends ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, until "discussions are concluded" By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson Updated on: April 21, 2026 / 4:24 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump is extending the ceasefire in the war with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are "concluded," he announced Tuesday, despite...
Iran regime able to ‘absorb pain’, says British ambassador to US
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Democrat borrows Trump’s ‘witch hunt’ refrain to resign from Congress after House ethics probe
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDemocrat borrows Trump’s ‘witch hunt’ refrain to resign from Congress after House ethics probeOuster of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick closely follows the resignations of two House members for sexual misconduct allegationsJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 21 April 2026 20:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...
Kash Patel’s alleged drinking and trips with girlfriend mocked in AI Lego video that has the internet buzzing
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel’s alleged drinking and trips with girlfriend mocked in AI Lego video that has the internet buzzingAI-generated music video lists criticisms and controversies associated with FBI director to an early-2000s rock-style version of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’Ariana Baio Tuesday 21 April 2026 19:37 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link",...
More important things outside Westminster bubble than Mandelson – Rayner
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Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before Ethics meeting on sanctions
Politics Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress, moments before Ethics panel meeting to determine sanctions 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 21, 2026 / 2:05 PM EDT / CBS N...