Will the US lift the Hormuz blockade before an Iran deal? Trump says no
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3 warning signs for Republicans in our new poll: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics Desk3 warning signs for Republicans in our new poll: From the Politics DeskPlus, Republicans weigh how big to go on their next party-line funding bill.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Trump’s approval rating hits new low amid war and rising gas prices07:38Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 20, 2026, 5:35 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News...
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving Trump administration, in latest exit from Cabinet
Politics Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving Trump administration, in latest exit from Cabinet 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 20, 2026 / 5:28 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on...
Journalists urge White House reporters to band together and confront Trump at Correspondents’ dinner
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJournalists urge White House reporters to band together and confront Trump at Correspondents’ dinnerJournalists and journalism organizations are asking White House press to make a verbal statement condemning attacks on media at annual dinnerAriana Baio Monday 20 April 2026 22:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","r...
MAGA lawmaker proposes MAMDANI law to deport any citizen who ‘advocates for socialism and communism’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA lawmaker proposes MAMDANI law to deport any citizen who ‘advocates for socialism and communism’Far-right Rep. Chip Roy targets Democratic Socialists of America in latest anti-immigrant bill aimed at GOP’s political opponentsAlex Woodward in New York Monday 20 April 2026 21:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
(Inside California Politics) — Former California State Controller Betty Yee, a favorite of Democratic Party insiders who never broke through with the public, is dropping out of the race for governor. Yee announced Monday morning she would suspend her campaign, citing lagging poll numbers and the short time remaining before the primary. She said the…
‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline looming
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysis‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline loomingAs the president’s approval rating plummets, the days of him and the Republican House speaker getting everything they want may be over, Eric Garcia writesMonday 20 April 2026 20:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookma...
What Starmer said, and didn’t say, in the Commons about the Mandelson saga
PM sets out chronology of Mandelson’s vetting failure – and insists he has not misled MPsUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has laid out a detailed timeline of events leading up to Peter Mandelson being refused security vetting and how the message was not passed to No 10. Here’s what his statement did tell us – and what it was more vague on. Continue reading...
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Politics How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted in 3 days since he said Tehran "agreed to everything" 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 April 20, 2026 / 1:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In less than 48 hours this weekend, President Trump went from saying Iran has "agreed to everything," including working with the U.S. to remove its enriched uranium,...
Can Vijay emulate MGR in Tamil Nadu politics? K Hariharan responds
Can Vijay emulate MGR in Tamil Nadu politics K Hariharan responds
Starmer tells MPs Foreign Office has been stripped of power to overrule vetting
PM says in Commons statement he has ordered inquiry into any security concerns relating to Mandelson’s tenure in USUK politics live – latest updatesThe Foreign Office has been stripped of its powers to overrule vetting decisions after the Peter Mandelson scandal, Keir Starmer has told MPs, as he sought to set out his side of events in a politically crucial statement in parliament.Saying to jeers that he accepted it appeared “incredible” he and other ministers were not told Mandelson was initiall...
Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over ‘hit piece’ on his FBI leadership
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over ‘hit piece’ on his FBI leadershipFBI director accuses magazine and journalist of ‘sweeping, malicious and defamatory hit piece’Alex Woodward in New York Monday 20 April 2026 15:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed, sources say
Politics Cooperating witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before grand jury, sources say By Daniel Klaidman, Daniel Klaidman Daniel Klaidman, an investigative reporter based in New York, is the former editor-in-chief of Yahoo News and former managing editor of Newsweek. He has over two decades of experience covering politics, foreign affairs, national security and law. Read Full Bio Daniel Klaidman, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department R...
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking
Politics FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking, absences 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, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N....
Why Tipu Sultan is inseparable from Maharashtra's politics and history
Why Tipu Sultan is inseparable from Maharashtras politics and history
Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition
Politics Supreme Court turns away parental rights dispute involving child's gender transition in school 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 20, 2026 / 10:16 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school vio...
National Guard roams Washington with no end in sight to $1 million-per-day deployment
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNational Guard roams Washington with no end in sight to $1 million-per-day deploymentEven with pivotal elections looming this year, that lingering presence is barely mentionedGary Fields Monday 20 April 2026 14:17 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"...
Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP
Several Taiwan business leaders on Monday urged the island’s government to consider Beijing’s new plan for boosting cross-strait exchanges, arguing it could ease pressure on struggling sectors. In response, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused industry groups of helping mainland China “use business to pressure politics”. “There is no pressure from Beijing. None of us received calls from Beijing,” said Hsu Shu-po, chairman of the Taipei-based General Chamber of Commerce. “On the...
How Trump panic broke the Democratic Party and fueled endless crisis politics
Since 2016, Democrats have increasingly asked voters to rally not around a compelling vision of America’s future, but around fear of what happens if Donald Trump returns. Every election is cast as the final firewall before catastrophe. Democracy is on the ballot. Institutions are under siege. The country cannot survive another Trump term. Some of those warnings may be sincerely felt, and some may even be justified. But when politics becomes an endless sequence of alarms, something deeper begins...
Iran Wavers on Peace Talks & UAE Explores US Financial Lifeline: WSJ | The Pulse 04/20/2026
"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: Dominic Bunning, Nomura, Head of G-10 FX Strategy; Jumana Saleheen, Vanguard, Chief European Economist; Maria Simeonova, European Council on Foreign Relations, Head of Sofia Office; Hasan Alhasan, International Institu...