Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Politics Suspect in correspondents' dinner shooting being held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial 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, Ibrahim Aksoy Ibrahim Aksoy News Associate Ibrahim Aksoy is a news associate for "CBS Mornings" based in Washington, D.C. He covers global news, U.S. politic...
Stone-faced WHCD gunman Cole Tomas Allen mutters odd greeting to judge in court as horrifying new details about Trump 'assassination plot' uncovered
Stone-faced WHCD gunman Cole Tomas Allen mutters odd greeting to judge in court as horrifying new details about Trump 'assassination plot' uncovered 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 PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:30, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 16:35, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump is expanding access to retirement plans for millions of Americans with new executive order
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump is expanding access to retirement plans for millions of Americans with new executive orderThis timing aligns with the introduction of a ‘saver's match’ for low-income workersSusan Heavey Thursday 30 April 2026 16:30 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"arti...
Louisiana to suspend early voting after Supreme Court ruled its election maps unconstitutional
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLouisiana to suspend early voting after Supreme Court ruled its election maps unconstitutionalMAGA’s Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has seized upon the Supreme Court ruling to suspend voting in the imminent primary elections, which critics said was ‘legally shaky at best’Rhian Lubin in New York Thursday 30 April 2026 15:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyL...
FedEx and UPS announce plans to give tariff refunds to customers. Here is how to get your money back
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFedEx and UPS announce plans to give tariff refunds to customers. Here is how to get your money backThe first of the government’s payments are expected in early May, but it will likely take longer for companies to get refundsAriana Baio Thursday 30 April 2026 15:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
MTG outs MAGA rep who secretly ‘hates’ the president
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMTG outs MAGA rep who secretly ‘hates’ the presidentFormer congresswoman accuses Republican of changing his tune on Donald Trump after he became their party’s nominee in 2024Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 15:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBook...
Trump has a new wishlist project to slap his name on: He now wants the Strait of Trump in the Middle East
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump has a new wishlist project to slap his name on: He now wants the Strait of Trump in the Middle EastIt wasn’t the first time Trump referred to the vital Middle Eastern passageway as the ‘Strait of Trump’Isabel Keane in New York Thursday 30 April 2026 14:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Re...
Iran supreme leader issues defiant statement on strait of Hormuz
Mojtaba Khamenei says Tehran will eliminate ‘enemy’s abuses of the waterway’ and guard its nuclear and missile programmesUS politics live – latest updatesIran’s supreme leader has broken his recent silence with a defiant statement hailing Iran’s control over shipping in the strait of Hormuz and vowing to guard the country’s nuclear and missile programmes.“Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world’s bullies in the region, and the United States’ disgracefu...
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Politics Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner to win Democratic nomination By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 9:26 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Th...
Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation
Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraudUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has called on Robert Jenrick to give up almost £40,000 donated to his campaign to be Conservative leader in 2024 following allegations that the sum came from an impermissible foreign donor now convicted of fraud.The party called for Jenrick to make a donation to charity after the Guardian revealed the Electoral Commission has been investigatin...
Jimmy Kimmel trolls Trump over Iran war picture with sunglasses and gun: ‘Fat John Wick’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJimmy Kimmel trolls Trump over Iran war picture with sunglasses and gun: ‘Fat John Wick’Late night host Jimmy Kimmel mocks President Donald Trump over latest Iran meme: ‘He looks like Rambo and Dumbo at the same time’Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 13:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remo...
Revealed: UK education and health aid to plummet by up to 72% into 2027
NewsUKUK PoliticsRevealed: UK education and health aid to plummet by up to 72% into 2027Funds for country-to-country help face precipitous drop – with a recovery by 2029 still leaving aid down 20 per cent in cash terms compared to 2024/25Rachel Hagan & Chris StevensonThursday 30 April 2026 13:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Tories are party of aspiration, says Findlay in warning over ‘politics of envy’
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Japan's 'Final Warning' on Yen as US Rate Gap, Iran Tensions Bite | The Pulse 4/30
"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: Sören Radde, Point72, Head of European Economic Research; Iain Stealey, JPMorgan Asset Management, Fixed Income International CIO; Nive Bhagat, Capgemini CFO. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tucker Carlson accuses Trump of failing the country: ‘You’d rather run the world’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTucker Carlson accuses Trump of failing the country: ‘You’d rather run the world’The former Trump ally-turned-critic claimed the president did not care about everyday Americans and his war on Iran “hasn’t worked”Owen Scott Thursday 30 April 2026 12:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Trump elevates QAnon conspiracy theory in late-night Truth Social post
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump elevates QAnon conspiracy theory in late-night Truth Social postPresident Donald Trump posts reminder of the claim that the ‘shadowy cabal that runs the world’ will be overthrown Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 11:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...
Mexico’s cartel crackdown hits top ranks – but will it fuel Jalisco violence?
Arrest of potential next leader found hiding in drainage pipe highlights renewed tactics – and fears of cartel infightingUS politics live – latest updatesThe golden coffin of “El Mencho”, the late leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel (CJNG), had barely been lowered into the ground when the Mexican military dealt a second blow to the very top of the organisation this week.As special forces descended on a ranch in the state of Nayarit, grainy drone footage showed El Mencho’s possible succes...
Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
Exclusive Politics Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as DHS shutdown halts pay in May, cuts power, strains missions overseas By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga April 30, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The U.S. Coast Guard cannot pay its bills. The military branch...
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
Politics As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices on next steps 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 30, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington &md...
Hegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live
Defense secretary to be quizzed by lawmakers on Senate armed services committee after bad-tempered session in House yesterdaySign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our US politics coverage as Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war.The defense secretary battled with Democrats - and some Republicans - yesterday during a n...