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...
Under Noem, FEMA was led by obscure contractor who targeted funding for Muslims, state of California and climate change
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUnder Noem, FEMA was led by obscure contractor who targeted funding for Muslims, state of California and climate changeKara Voorhies, a contractor with no emergency management experience, was invited into high-level meetings at FEMA and may have been paid as much as $1M Brendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 20:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share",...
British teenager dies after Vietnam motorbike crash, according to reports
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Vance’s whirlwind visit may not help Orbán to the election victory he craves
As the US vice-president wades into a heated campaign, Hungary’s leader faces the real possibility of defeatEven before the plane carrying JD and Usha Vance had landed in Budapest, the Hungarian government had hailed their two-day visit as a new golden age in the relationship between Washington and Budapest.What came next was a whirlwind of politics in which the US vice-president waded directly into the country’s heated election campaign, just days before Hungarians cast their ballots. Continue...
Pope Leo calls Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization ‘unacceptable’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo calls Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization ‘unacceptable’He called for action by citizens across the globeJoshua McElwee Tuesday 07 April 2026 20:03 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,"articleId":"b2953274","articleMeta":{...
Strictly star will not face rape charges as police drop case
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US issues travel warnings for Middle East ahead of Trump’s Iran war deadline
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS issues travel warnings for Middle East ahead of Trump’s Iran war deadlinePresident has warned of attacks on Iranian infrastructure starting at 8 pm ET on TuesdayAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 07 April 2026 19:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...
Wireless Festival sparks fresh fury after Kanye West ban as fans brand cancellation ‘performative nonsense’
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Gemma Collins and Craig Charles face eating challenge on I’m A Celebrity
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Brits lose almost £1bn to investment fraud, City of London Police say
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Kristi Noem hugely overpaid for a $145 million warehouse in one of her final acts at DHS, report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem hugely overpaid for a $145 million warehouse in one of her final acts at DHS, report saysThe tax-assessed value of the warehouse in 2025 was $97 million, according to new reportAriana Baio Tuesday 07 April 2026 19:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tr...
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Retired Army general says US may need ‘Nuremberg’ like trials for Trump’s ‘illegal orders’ in Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRetired Army general says US may need ‘Nuremberg’ like trials for Trump’s ‘illegal orders’ in Iran warPresident has vowed ‘a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’ if Iran does not agree to a ceasefire deal Mike Bedigan in New York Tuesday 07 April 2026 18:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bo...