Meet the acid-tongued pageant queen ready to replace Karoline Leavitt... as Trump insiders give unfiltered verdict on her press secretary abilities
Meet the acid-tongued pageant queen ready to replace Karoline Leavitt... as Trump insiders give unfiltered verdict on her press secretary abilitiesPolitics 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: 20:44, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 20:44, 30 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
Melania's flashy Meta glasses next to Queen Camilla forces White House into U-turn after banning ALL 'wearable tech'
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Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say
Politics Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say By 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, Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis covers intelligence and international security matters for CBS News. Twice Emmy-nominated, she has traveled worldwide with the secretary of state and contributes reporting on intelligence, foreign poli...
Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline
Politics Senate rejects Democrats' 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline 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, Stefan Becket Stefan Becket Managing Editor, Digital Politics Stefan Becket is...
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Politics Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 following Supreme Court ruling, other races will go on scheduled By Aaron Navarro Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles. Read Full Bio Aaron Navarro Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 3:05 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry...
Trump says Starmer should ‘learn to deal like the King’ in latest jibe after US state visit
NewsUKUK PoliticsTrump says Starmer should ‘learn to deal like the King’ in latest jibe after US state visitThe US president said he was unsure if the state visit will repair his fraught relationship with the prime minister Holly Evans Thursday 30 April 2026 19:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Senator tells Hegseth to ‘get over it’ in heated exchange after latest ‘gotcha moment’ rant
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHegseth told to ‘get over it’ in heated exchange with senator after latest ‘gotcha moment’ rantThe contentious budget hearing comes as the U.S. war against Iran passes the 60-day markAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Thursday 30 April 2026 19:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
FEMA is welcoming back 15 whistleblowers placed on leave during Kristi Noem's tenure
Politics NewsFEMA is welcoming back 15 whistleblowers placed on leave during Kristi Noem's tenureThe decision to allow the employees to return to work marks the latest sign of the new DHS leadership breaking from the more aggressive policies pushed by Noem.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, D.C.Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 30, 2026, 2:34 PM EDTBy Laura StricklerFEMA has welcomed b...
Camp Mystic withdraws application for camp license, will not open this summer, representatives say
Local News Camp Mystic withdraws application for 2026 camp license, will not open this summer, representatives say By Briauna Brown, Briauna Brown Briauna Brown is a digital content producer for CBS Texas and the South region. A longtime and versatile journalist, Briauna writes, edits and produces social media content for all CBS Texas digital platforms. Read Full Bio Briauna Brown, Jack Fink Jack Fink Jack Fink covers politics for KTVT-TV CBS 11 and has been with the station since September 200...
House votes for bill to end DHS shutdown and get paychecks to TSA workers and other staffers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHouse votes for bill to end DHS shutdown and get paychecks to TSA workers and other staffersRepublicans in the House conceded to a Senate-approved bill that does not fund immigration enforcement agenciesAriana Baio Thursday 30 April 2026 18:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears
Senator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in IranUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailPete Hegseth has failed to give Donald Trump an accurate picture of the war on Iran while resorting to “dangerously exaggerated” statements to create an inaccurate picture of a US military triumph, a senior Democrat told a Capitol Hill hearing on Thursday.Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Senate armed s...
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
Politics House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end record-setting 76-day shutdown By Stefan Becket Stefan Becket Managing Editor, Digital Politics Stefan Becket is a managing editor of politics for CBSNews.com. Stefan has covered national politics for more than a decade and helps oversee a team covering the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, immigration and federal law enforcement. Read Full Bio Stefan Becket Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 1:19 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google...
Trump pulls vaccine skeptic Casey Means’ Surgeon General nomination for yet another Fox News personality
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump pulls vaccine skeptic Casey Means’ Surgeon General nomination for yet another Fox News personalityDr Nicole Saphier is a longtime Fox News talking head in addition to being a radiologist specializing in breast cancer imagingAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Thursday 30 April 2026 18:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark...
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
Politics Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming Nicole Saphier as replacement 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 30, 2026 / 1:01 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Thursday said he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next U.S. surgeon general, replacing his nomination of C...
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS Mornings Tina Brown: King Charles' speech showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "much bigger than current politics" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Kelsie Hoffman April 30, 2026 / 12:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google King Charles' address to Congress this week showed that "the bond between" the U.S. and the U.K. is "so much bigger than current politics," CBS News contributor Tina Brown said on "CBS Mornings" Thursda...
Melania's heartfelt farewell message to Kate revealed as Trump sends King Charles and Queen Camilla back to the UK with an 'invitation'
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 ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:23, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 17:35, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Megachurch pastor with nationwide following enters race for US Senate in Kansas
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMegachurch pastor with nationwide following enters race for US Senate in KansasHe had considered running as an independent candidate, telling his congregation that he could bridge partisan dividesHeather Hollingsworth & John HannaThursday 30 April 2026 17:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Today's Chanakya predicts BJP sweep in Bengal, tectonic shift in Tamil Nadu politics
Todays Chanakya predicts BJP sweep in Bengal tectonic shift in Tamil Nadu politics
Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
Exclusive Politics Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say By James LaPorta, James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta, Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer...
Trump loves his ballroom... the rest of America, not so much
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump loves his ballroom... the rest of America, not so muchPresident Donald Trump’s passion project is simply not wanted by a majority of voters, poll findsJoe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 17:03 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,"artic...