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...
Starmer to admit he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information on Mandelson
PM to tell Commons he was himself misled and would ‘never knowingly mislead parliament or the public’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is expected to admit he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information about Peter Mandelson’s vetting when he addresses the Commons.But his spokesperson said the prime minister would “never knowingly mislead parliament or the public” and that he was himself misled. Continue reading...
Trump tariff refund system set to launch in first step towards paying back $166bn in extra levies – US politics live
Trump administration to launch online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this yearDonald Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday, and he again threatened to destroy its power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.Trump did not say who would lead the delegation, but a White House official said it was vice-president JD Vance. Continue reading...
Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson
Documents also show US ambassadorial appointment was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalisedUK politics live – latest updatesThe then cabinet secretary, Simon Case, appeared to advise Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for Peter Mandelson before announcing an appointment, documents reveal.The documents released last month by the Cabinet Office as part of the disclosures over the US ambassadorial appointment also show Mandelson was offered a “higher tiers” briefing bef...
West Bengal elections, politics and diplomacy: Why India’s foreign policy needs a federal front
If state governments are shaping foreign policy outcomes, they must also develop the capacity to engage with them
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate claims Israel 'just as evil' as Hamas
Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, insisted that Israel is "just as evil" as the terror organization Hamas on Sunday."You said the Israeli government is evil, do you think they’re just as evil as Hamas?" CNN's Manu Raju asked El-Sayed on "Inside Politics.""Yes, killing tens of thousands of people makes you pretty damn evil," El-Sayed answered. "It’s not how evil is this one versus that one — Hamas: Evil, Israeli government: Evil. We can say both."MICHIGAN SENATE CA...
Brandi Glanville seeks help from Mark Cuban's Cost-Plus Drug Company, leading to drug prices
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'Nitish Kumar was compromised': Rahul's big claim on 'Sushasan Babu's' Bihar exit
Rahul Gandhi has attacked the NDA. He claimed Nitish Kumar was compromised during his Tamil Nadu campaign. Nitish Kumar recently moved to the Rajya Sabha. This marks a significant shift in Bihar politics. The BJP will now lead the government in Bihar. The NDA secured a landslide victory in the Bihar assembly elections.
U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
Exclusive Politics Wife of active-duty U.S. Army sergeant detained by ICE in Texas at immigration appointment 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 20, 2026 / 6:01 AM EDT / C...
House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
Exclusive Politics House GOP's campaign arm touts record $47 million fundraising haul in first three months of 2026 By Fin Daniel Gómez Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership t...