Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring
Donald Trump says he is ‘working very hard’ with House Republicans to extend Section 702 without changesUS politics live – latest updatesA controversial law that grants the US government sweeping powers for warrantless surveillance is set to expire next week. Replacing it has inspired fierce debate within the White House and Congress, including a scheduled vote cancelled the day of.A coalition of progressive Democrats and far-right Republicans is pushing for reform of Section 702 of the Foreign...
Chevron executive has a blunt idea for Americans dealing with high gas prices: ‘People should drive less’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsChevron executive has a blunt idea for Americans dealing with high gas prices: ‘People should drive less’The oil executive also suggested turning off light switchesBrendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 18:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sho...
Sexual harassment is rife on comedy circuit and women lack protections, MPs told
Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committeeUK politics live – latest updatesSexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit has is persistent and under-reported, with protections available to women often limited or absent, a comedian has told MPs.Performers and campaigners said many female comedians are left to rely on informal warning systems to try to keep themselves safe but added that these systems can expose women to further r...
Tennessee drops ‘pride’ from June and renames its ‘Nuclear Family Month’ sparking outrage from LGBT community
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTennessee drops ‘pride’ from June and renames its ‘Nuclear Family Month’ sparking outrage from LGBT communityTennessee Republicans tried — and failed — to pass a measure that would ban the use of Pride flags inside government buildings Graig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 15 April 2026 18:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
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Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post
Politics Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post 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, Olivia Gazis, Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis covers intelligence and international security matters for CBS News. Twice Emmy-nominated...
Mike Johnson sides with Trump and Vance against Pope Leo: ‘You should expect some political response’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMike Johnson sides with Trump and Vance against Pope Leo: ‘You should expect some political response’Mike Johnson said ‘I don’t want to engage in a theological debate with the pope’Eric Garcia Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sh...
Kristi Noem is getting her own statue — following months of scandals and ouster
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem is getting her own statue — following months of scandals and ousterThe life-size bronze statue in South Dakota will be unveiled in JuneKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:34 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...
House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth
Politics House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth 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 15, 2026 / 12:31 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, making serious allegations about his handling of the war in Iran and his leadership mor...
Cannoli and courtrooms: how an Italian lawyer and London GP are taking Italian baking global
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Strength of evidence against man charged with murdering Lyra McKee questioned
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London traders weigh war deadlock as luxury woes hit Paris
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Border czar says he wishes Pope would stay out of immigration despite Catholicism’s long history of missions
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBorder czar says he wishes Pope would stay out of immigration despite Catholicism’s long history of missionsTom Homan, a self-described ‘lifelong Catholic,’ becomes latest member of administration to feud with Vatican, accusing the church of having no understanding of the realities of border securityJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments...
Trump promised to deport 1 million migrants a year. But his administration didn’t come close to that, data shows
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump promised to deport 1 million migrants a year. But his administration didn’t come close to that, data showsICE tells Congress that the agency plans to deport 1 million people a year and hold at least 99,000 people in custody on any given dayAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","b...
Apple threatens to remove Elon Musk’s Grok from app store over deepfake concerns
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsApple threatens to remove Elon Musk’s Grok from app store over deepfake concernsApple originally sent the letter to three Democratic senators who had been critical of Grok, according to the reportOwen Scott Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Man extradited from Nigeria over 2018 London murder
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Love Island star has Louis Vuitton handbag stolen in Leicester Square
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Swalwell accused of sexual assault as legal questions mount: Join the live discussion
Join The Hill’s Legal Affairs Reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld for a live discussion on how the courts are interacting with politics. Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) was recently hit with sexual assault allegations, leading him to resign from Congress and drop his California gubernatorial bid. Will calls for accountability — or his efforts to fight…
Gynaecology waiting lists will fall faster than overall waiting list – Streeting
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D.C. pipe bomb suspect hit with 2 new charges
Politics Brian Cole Jr., D.C. pipe bomb suspect, hit with 2 new charges 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 April 15, 2026 / 11:39 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The man accused of planting pi...