Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
Politics Judge says Pentagon must restore press access 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 Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 6:36 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal judge ruled the Defense Department violated a...
Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?
The first lady unleashed a barrage of denials – and put one of her husband’s biggest political liabilities back on the agendaUS politics – live updatesVideo: Melania Trump says she ‘never’ had relationship with EpsteinWhen Donald Trump launched a seemingly random war against Iran, there was a whiff of suspicion of a Wag the Dog ploy to divert attention from how badly the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was going.So when Trump’s wife Melania made a mysterious appearance at the White House on Thursday to...
The enduring influence of Al Sharpton
PILGRIMAGE: The biggest names in politics are flying in from around the country to meet the Rev. Al Sharpton. Governors Wes Moore from Maryland and JB Pritzker from Illinois and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) spoke with him today. Yesterday was Pennsylvania's Gov. Josh Shapiro. Still up is former Vice President Kamala Harris, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). These potential 2028 presidential hopefuls — in town for the 35th convention of Sharpton’s National Action Network...
Prodigal emperor: How Trump’s policies backfire at home, abroad
Backlash against Trump’s autocratic policies grows, as protests and politics reshape the balance of U.S. domestic politics ahead of midterm elections
DNC rejects resolution condemning influence of pro-Israel Aipac lobby
Panel’s decision a blow to progressives who are unhappy with group’s involvement in Democratic contestsUS politics – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxWhen it comes to addressing how the party should deal with Israel, the Democratic establishment went to their favorite answer: no thanks.The Democratic National Committee’s resolutions committee voted on Thursday to kill a measure targeting the pro-Israel lobby group Aipac and deferred two fur...
Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes
Politics Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch April 9, 2026 / 4:23 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In early 2026, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi's Justice Department took an unusually rapid approach to animal welfare enforcement, as part of her push to use th...
U.S. to lead ceasefire talks between Lebanon and Israel in D.C.
Politics U.S. to lead ceasefire talks between Lebanon and Israel in D.C. as Lebanon emerges as potential spoiler to Iran deal By Margaret Brennan, Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs correspondent and a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes. Additionally, she appears...
Melania Trump says she not did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
First lady denies being ‘Epstein’s victim’ and says convicted sex offender did not introduce her to Donald TrumpUS politics – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFirst Lady Melania Trump told reporters on Thursday that she “never had a relationship” with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.It was unclear which specific accusations spurred the first lady to respond publicly. She delivered her scripted rema...
First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
Politics Melania Trump denies relationship with Epstein, urges Congress to hold hearing with his victims 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 9, 2026 / 3:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — First lady Melania Trump on Thursday delivered remarks denying any friendship or relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell...
Independence Arch, or "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
Politics Independence Arch, or so-called "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds 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 9, 2026 / 1:28 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — American taxpayers will help fund the construction of President Trump's planned triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, according to the spending plan for the National...
DOJ probing NFL for alleged anticompetitive tactics, sources say
Politics Justice Department investigating NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 12:23 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
‘No more bending to Westminster’s will’ if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows
Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh electionsUK politics live – latest updatesPlaid Cymru’s leader has promised “no more bending to Westminster’s will” as the nationalist party stands on the brink of taking office for the first time in next month’s Senedd elections.Speaking at Plaid Cymru’s manifesto launch in Wrexham on Thursday – chosen because of its football team, which has showcased Wales’s potential to the world – Rhun ap Iorw...
Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study says
Exclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardo’s also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to costUK politics live – latest updatesFour in 10 parents across the UK are struggling to afford essential items for the care of their newborn babies, according to research.The survey of 2,000 parents with children aged under five by the charity Barnardo’s found that almost half (49%) felt their child had missed out on opportunities to learn or play because of the cost of living....
Church of England expected to formally apologise for its role in forced adoptions
Survivors of UK’s mother and baby home scandal welcome news after years of campaigning for recognitionUK politics live – latest updatesThe Church of England is expected to make a formal apology for its role in forced adoptions and the UK’s mother and baby home scandal.Survivors of the scandal – in which hundreds of thousands of children were forcibly separated from their mothers – have welcomed the news after years of campaigning for recognition. Continue reading...
Iran War: US, Iran Prepare for Talks in Pakistan | The Pulse 4/9
"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: Ludovic Subran, Allianz, CIO & Chief Economist; Anu Talus, European Data Protection Board, Chair; Michele Della Vigna, Goldman Sachs, Head of EMEA Natural Resources Research; Craig Nicol, Sona Asset Management, Head o...
Iran cannot ‘hijack’ strait of Hormuz with shipping tolls, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live
As Keir Starmer continues his Gulf visit, foreign secretary says laws of the sea prevent Tehran from charging for passage of ‘international transit route’Good morning. Keir Starmer is still in the Gulf, and Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, has been doing a round of interviews this morning, ahead of delivering a speech on foreign policy this evening.As Jamie Grierson reports, Cooper has been arguing forcefully that Lebanon must be included in the US-Iran ceasefire.The starting point here is...
China Touts Efforts to Push For US-Iran Truce | The China Show 4/9/2026
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Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/9/2026
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Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter
Politics Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter 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 8, 2026 / 8:13 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A former Army employee was arres...
Democratic candidate's events with Hasan Piker exposes party rift in Michigan
Politics Democratic Senate candidate's events with Hasan Piker exposes party rift in Michigan By Anne Bryson April 8, 2026 / 8:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Division within the Democratic Party over Israel was highlighted in Michigan Tuesday when left-wing podcaster Hasan Piker campaigned with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the poli...