Gates Foundation launches external review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGates Foundation launches external review of ties to Jeffrey EpsteinThis represents the nonprofit’s most direct effort yet to confront associations that have raised questionsJames Pollard Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:05 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleI...
Laura Loomer loses defamation case against Bill Maher over his joke that she had sex with Donald Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLaura Loomer loses defamation case against Bill Maher over his joke that she had sex with Donald TrumpJudge throws out far-right activist’s $150M defamation claim after finding that ‘no reasonable person’ would take HBO comedian seriouslyAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark"...
Trump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuanaThe Drug Enforcement Agency is expected to announce the first steps towards reclassifying the drug as soon as this weekMike Bedigan in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Navy Secretary to depart Trump administration ‘immediately’ as US wages war in Iran
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNavy Secretary to depart Trump administration ‘immediately’ as US wages war in Iran‘We are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service,’ a Pentagon spokesperson saidBrendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 22:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"s...
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
Politics Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard April 22, 2026 / 5:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran on Wednesday, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since...
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Politics John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure By Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh, Eleanor Watson Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson April 22, 2026 / 5:40 PM ED...
Karoline Leavitt makes stunning concession on Iran ceasefire amid pressure on Trump to strike peace deal
Karoline Leavitt makes stunning concession on Iran ceasefire amid pressure on Trump to strike peace dealPolitics 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: 22:35, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 22:36, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
Politics Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page 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, 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 P...
Six California governor candidates to attend first major debate following Swalwell’s exit
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSix California governor candidates to attend first major debate following Swalwell’s exitMichael R. Blood Wednesday 22 April 2026 22:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2963117","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.c...
Trump team delays pilot program for Medicare to cover cost of ‘fat shot’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team delays pilot program for Medicare to cover cost of ‘fat shot’Without insurance or discounts, GLP-1 injectables can cost more than $1,000 per monthAriana Baio Wednesday 22 April 2026 22:11 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,"articl...
US Marine’s family is stuck in Qatar’s Afghan camp. Trump could send them and hundreds other refugees to the Congo, advocates fear
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS Marine’s family is stuck in Qatar’s Afghan camp. Trump could send them and hundreds other refugees to the Congo, advocates fearMore than 1,100 Afghans brace for impossible decision: ‘We have been in enough war. We cannot take our children into another one’Alex Woodward in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"...
Woman pleads guilty to registering her dog to vote in California election
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWoman pleads guilty to registering her dog to vote in California electionLaure Lee Yourex claimed she registered her dog Maya Jean in order to ‘expose flaws’ in the state’s voting systemGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Trump celebrates the ‘release’ of 8 women set to be executed by Iran
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump celebrates the ‘release’ of 8 women set to be executed by IranIranian officials claimed that Trump was ‘misled by fake news’Brendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:37 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,"articleId":"b2963...
Republicans delay vote on bill gutting Endangered Species Act – on Earth Day
PoliticsRepublicans delay vote on bill gutting Endangered Species Act – on Earth DayThe ESA passed 355-4 in the House of Representatives in 1973Julia Musto in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:29 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,"articleId":"b2962986","articleMeta"...
Stunning moment Howard Lutnick grilled over his 'relationship' with Jeffrey Epstein: 'I have nothing to hide!'
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: 21:24, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 21:27, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments
House on Fire: Rep. Cory Mills defiant despite ethics probe after Speaker Mike Johnson tells him not to resign
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHouse on Fire: Rep. Cory Mills defiant despite ethics probe after Speaker Mike Johnson tells him not to resignMills maintains he has not been charged with a crimeEric Garcia Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:10 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,"a...
"Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo
Politics "Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo By Zak Hudak Updated on: April 22, 2026 / 4:13 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Bucks County, Penn. — Catholic churches seem to be everywhere in this southeastern Pennsylvania county — 33 parishes, to be exact — and for good reason. More than a third of Bucks County residents are Catholic, according to the privately run 2020 U.S. Religion Census.In 2024, Catholic voters helped...
Trump and other men dominate White House photo celebrating women’s tennis team
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump and other men dominate White House photo celebrating women’s tennis team‘I thought y’all were all about keeping men out of women’s sports,’ wrote on X user in response to the photoMike Bedigan in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 20:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"show...
Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE
Exclusive Politics Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez April 22, 2026 / 3:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Goo...
With Scott's death, 5 members of current Congress have died in office
Politics With Rep. David Scott's death, 5 members of 119th Congress have died in office 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, 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 Rep...