Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’
The podcaster admits he ‘misled’ supporters as his rift with the US president deepens over the Iran warUS politics live – latest updatesTucker Carlson, a Conservative podcaster, has said he is “tormented” by his support of Donald Trump, issuing in an extraordinary mea culpa that called for “a moment to wrestle with our own consciences”.Carlson delivered that comment in a conversation with Buckley Carlson, his brother and a former Trump speechwriter, on The Tucker Carlson Show on Monday that revi...
Robbins’ account raises questions over whether he was misled on Mandelson vetting
Sacked Foreign Office chief tells MPs he was briefed that UKSV considered Mandelson ‘a borderline case’UK politics live – latest updatesAn account of Peter Mandelson’s vetting process given by the former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins has raised new questions about whether he was misled about the findings of the agency responsible for vetting.Robbins, who was sacked from his role of permanent secretary at the Foreign Office last week after revelations in the Guardian, gave testimony about th...
Trump boasts ‘I would have won Vietnam very quickly’ as Iran peace hangs in balance
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump boasts ‘I would have won Vietnam very quickly’ as Iran peace hangs in balanceFuture president received five deferments to avoid draft during warAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 21 April 2026 14:14 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmar...
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick sanction decision looms amid calls for her expulsion from Congress
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick sanction decision looms amid calls for her expulsion from CongressOnly six members of the House have been expelledKevin Freking & Stephen GrovesTuesday 21 April 2026 14:02 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,"ar...
Trump Accuses Iran Of ‘Numerous’ Ceasefire Violations As Key Deadline Looms
BreakingBusinessTrump Accuses Iran Of ‘Numerous’ Ceasefire Violations—But Said He Expects ‘Great Deal’ As Key Deadline LoomsBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 08:51am EDTApr 21, 2026, 09:08am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump alleged Tuesday Iran has committed “numerous” ceasefire violations, but expects Te...
Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman
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Parts of Treasury review ‘absolutely preposterous’, says Little-Pengelly
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Germany's Merz Slams Hostile Bank Tactics; Exclusive UniCredit CEO Interview | The Pulse 4/21
"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: Andrea Orcel, UniCredit, CEO; Anna Rosenberg, Amundi Investment Institute, Head of Geopolitics; Dambisa Moyo, Versaca Investments, Principal; Jimmy Muchechetere, Investec, Senior Equity Analyst. (Source: Bloomberg)
Reform UK ‘looking into’ south London candidate who 'wrote anti-vax paper'
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Key points: Olly Robbins gives evidence on Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
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Sir Olly Robbins ‘desperately sad’ to be sacked over Mandelson vetting process
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Robbins defends actions in Mandelson case after being fired by Starmer
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More than 110,000 applications to vote on deadline day
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Tucker Carlson apologizes for his role in helping Trump get elected: ‘I’ll be tormented for a long time’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTucker Carlson apologizes for his role in helping Trump get elected: ‘I’ll be tormented for a long time’Disenchanted right-wing broadcaster also hits out at president’s ‘low character’ as he admits experiencing profound buyer’s remorse since the outbreak of the Iran warJoe Sommerlad Tuesday 21 April 2026 11:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
Politics Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations 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 21, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washingto...
Foreign Office was asked to find role for senior Starmer aide, says Olly Robbins
Ex-civil servant testifying about Peter Mandelson says there was a ‘creep’ of senior diplomatic roles going to political figuresUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street asked the Foreign Office to find a senior diplomatic role for Keir Starmer’s then communications chief, Matthew Doyle, the department’s former lead civil servant revealed on Tuesday.Testifying to MPs at parliament’s foreign affairs select committee, Olly Robbins said he had had several conversations with No 10 about findin...
Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing – US politics live
The hearing marks a key hurdle Kevin Warsh must overcome in order to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on 15 MayHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve will commit to protecting central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing later today.Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Donald Trump’s labor secretary, resigned from her role with the administration. She said it was “an honor and a privilege to serve” to se...
Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data
Politics Democrats demand Trump administration halt plan to collect federal workers' health data By Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld April 21, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Add CBS News on Google Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration halt plans to collect sensitive medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, as well as their family members.The Office of Personnel Management has asked 65 insurance companies to provide monthly reports with detailed m...
Olly Robbins says he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post
Sacked Foreign Office permanent secretary says he was under pressure from Downing Street over appointment of US ambassadorUK politics live – latest updatesThe sacked senior civil servant Oliver Robbins has said he was subject to “constant pressure” when he arrived in the Foreign Office to get Peter Mandelson in post as soon as possible.He said the Cabinet Office urged the Foreign Office to allow Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US without the usual vetting process but the Fo...
MAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen a lot guys drink and have fun’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen a lot guys drink and have fun’Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job in a negative way, I’m cool’Joe Sommerlad Tuesday 21 April 2026 09:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":...