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
Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after longtime diabetes battle
Politics Sen. Mark Warner's daughter Madison dies at 36 after longtime diabetes battle 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 20, 2026 / 12:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. Sh...
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...
Over half of voters say they blame Trump ‘a lot’ for spiking gas prices
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsOver half of voters say they blame Trump ‘a lot’ for spiking gas pricesMost Democratic voters blame president ‘a lot’ – while most Republican voters place no blame on him at allAriana Baio Monday 20 April 2026 16:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookm...
Trump bashes ‘totally wrong’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright for dire gas prices warning
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump bashes ‘totally wrong’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright for dire gas prices warningIranian forces said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as the U.S. blockade persists, spiking oil prices againJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 20 April 2026 16:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remov...
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....
Eleven of the ‘most challenged’ books of 2025 as book bans remain at record highs in US
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEleven of the ‘most challenged’ books of 2025 as book bans remain at record highs in USOverall, the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom recorded challenges to 4,235 different worksHillel Italie Monday 20 April 2026 15:21 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"art...
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...
Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
Politics Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's universal preschool program 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 / 9:59 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado...
Trump wanted 250 statues of ‘American Heroes’ by July 4. He may not get even one
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump wanted 250 statues of ‘American Heroes’ by July 4. He may not get even oneThe garden was expected to feature life-size sculptures of American legends made from marble, granite, bronze, copper or brassIsabel Keane in New York Monday 20 April 2026 14:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Inside Peter Mandelson's life - famous relative and husband with 19-year age gap
Inside Peter Mandelson's life - famous relative and husband with 19-year age gapAs the Prime Minister is set to face questions over Peter Mandelson's position in the cabinet - we take a look at the so-called Prince of Darkness' life away from politicsNewsNiamh Kirk Features Writer and Cally Brooks Features Writer14:24, 20 Apr 2026Updated 14:33, 20 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesKeir Starmer will be quizzed over Peter Mandelson's appointment today(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)Few Labou...
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...
Jen Psaki slams fellow Democrats for spending so much time thinking about 25th Amendment: ‘It’s not going to happen’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJen Psaki slams fellow Democrats for spending so much time thinking about 25th Amendment: ‘It’s not going to happen’MS NOW pundit says opposition calls to remove President Donald Trump from power are unrealisticJoe Sommerlad Monday 20 April 2026 13:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...