Trump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threats
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisTrump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threatsTrump used to rail against presidents backing down and not showing ‘backbone,’ Eric Garcia writes. Now, he has pulled another ‘TACO’Wednesday 08 April 2026 01:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
New Trump book causing ‘high anxiety’ in White House, report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNew Trump book causing ‘high anxiety’ in White House, report saysThe new book, ‘Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,’ is expected to be released June 23Graig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 01:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"sh...
Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat, Democrats call for removal
Politics Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat as Democrats call for his removal 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 Updated on: April 7, 2026 / 7:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington...
Pam Bondi still has a month left at the DOJ but her deputy has already updated his job title
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPam Bondi still has a month left at the DOJ but her deputy has already updated his job titleBondi’s hasty exit comes as Todd Blanche has taken point on efforts to punish Trump’s foesJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 00:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of Hormuz
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of HormuzTrump says pause will last two weeks, subject to Iran opening Strait of HormuzJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 00:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"sh...
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Inter Alia review: A triumphant, freewheeling turn by Rosamund Pike
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‘Little doubt’ Americans will see record gas prices if Trump follows through on Iran deadline threats, expert says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Little doubt’ Americans will see record gas prices if Trump follows through on Iran deadline threats, expert saysThe president said a ‘whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’ ahead of Tuesday evening's deadlineKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 07 April 2026 23:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link",...
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London to celebrate centenary of the first-ever British Grand Prix
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ICE agents shoot man in California who tried to ram them with vehicle
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE agents shoot man in California who tried to ram them with vehicleICE said the suspected gang member had been wanted for questioning in connection with a homicideDaniel Trotta Tuesday 07 April 2026 22:40 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":true...
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown
Politics All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown 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 7, 2026 / 5:40 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Chimney Rock, North Carolina — Markwayne Mullin, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security,...
Ex-Met officer admits role in ‘crash for cash’ fraud
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Mike Johnson’s ‘bait-and-switch’ on DHS bill has left even his closest allies ‘furious,’ report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMike Johnson’s ‘bait-and-switch’ on DHS bill has left even his closest allies ‘furious,’ report saysSpeaker Johnson will reportedly not bring up the DHS funding bill when the House returns next week, unless the Senate makes progress on funding for ICEAriana Baio Tuesday 07 April 2026 22:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"B...
‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to TrumpThe Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’Rachel Dobkin in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 22:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookma...
Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran
Politics Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran April 7, 20265:01 PM ET Eric McDaniel Lawmakers are currently on a scheduled recess but are weighing in on President Trump's rhetoric on Iran. Zayrha Roodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Roodriguez/NPR Democratic lawmakers in Congress are decrying President Trump's threats against Iran as extreme. Lawmakers remain out of Washington on a previously scheduled recess. Still, more than three dozen Democrats have...
What to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump's escalating threats against Iran are drawing blowback from some corners of MAGA world.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Democrats looking for a ‘moral victory’ in race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat06:53Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk,...
Kristi Noem’s cross-dressing husband told fetish model he wanted to marry her 5 days after wife ousted from DHS: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem’s cross-dressing husband told fetish model he wanted to marry her 5 days after wife ousted from DHS: reportModel Nicole Raccagno claimed the married insurance man told her he was in love with her just days after his wife was fired by TrumpRhian Lubin in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 21:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","...
Retired military officers call Trump’s threats against Iran ‘likely war crimes’
Alarm among military observers after president says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran ignores demandsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump’s post Tuesday morning threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” in Iran has raised alarms among military observers and retired officers, who called them “likely war crimes”.“I have to hope that this is bluster and a negotiating tactic on his pa...
HMS Dragon docks in Mediterranean after 'minor' water system issue
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Trump’s acting AG Todd Blanche defends president’s ‘right’ and ‘duty’ to investigate political foes
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s acting AG Todd Blanche defends president’s ‘right’ and ‘duty’ to investigate political foesTrump’s former criminal defense attorney says he doesn’t feel ‘pressure’ to pursue cases demanded by the White HouseAlex Woodward in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 21:23 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently
Politics Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's open to serving in job permanently 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, 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 ser...