"Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission
Politics "Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission By Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has been recognized with two Emmy Awards, a DuPont Awar...
Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped
The spytech company and founder Peter Thiel should ‘have their hands ripped off our NHS’, say MPs during impassioned Westminster debateMPs have queued up to demand the government scraps its £330m NHS contract with the spytech company Palantir, calling it “dreadful” and “shameful” in a debate on Thursday, after which the government said it was “no fan” of the US company’s politics.Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs led the calls for Palantir, which also works for Donald Trump’s ICE immigration crack...
Orbán’s defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right
Individuals such as Matt Goodwin and Lord Frost benefited from largesse of self-styled ‘illiberal democracy’UK politics live – latest updatesThe last 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule have been kind to a number of British political figures – from the Tory peer David Frost to Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin and James Orr.All benefited from largesse extended by the self-styled “illiberal democracy” established by the Hungarian leader’s ruling Fidesz party, which took a particular liking for those on the ha...
Judge orders pause on White House ballroom construction again as he calls Trump lawyers ‘disingenuous’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJudge orders pause on White House ballroom construction again as he calls Trump lawyers ‘disingenuous’A federal judge again rejected the Trump administration’s argument that the White House ballroom was necessary for security, accusing them of creating a ‘safety hazard’ on White House grounds Ariana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 18:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...
Trump breaks silence on shocking rape allegations against 'sleazebag' Eric Swalwell to the Daily Mail
Trump breaks silence on shocking rape allegations against 'sleazebag' Eric Swalwell to the Daily MailPolitics is fast. We're faster. Join us for a front-row seat to all of the drama at the center of American politics in our new DC Insider newsletter HEREBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:26, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 18:30, 16 April 2026 e-mail 6 View comments
ICE agent criminally charged in Minnesota over alleged assault during traffic stop
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE agent criminally charged in Minnesota over alleged assault during traffic stopFirst-of-its-kind case targets ICE agent who allegedly pointed his gun at drivers during Operation Metro SurgeAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 18:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,...
Trump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope Leo
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope LeoPope Leo told reporters that he is not afraid of the Trump administrationGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Thursday 16 April 2026 18:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
Politics Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction 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, Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News'...
Jan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treason
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treasonExclusive: Officers are outraged but not surprised by the administration’s failures to hold the mob accountableAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 17:47 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...
Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences foundation stone laid: Govt to look into critical infra support, says Fadnavis
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Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
Politics Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote 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 16, 2026 / 12:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Th...
Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: reportFormer Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing showsJoe Sommerlad Thursday 16 April 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments...
Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Exclusive Politics Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD 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, Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder Medical Correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical correspondent as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large fo...
Trump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave danger
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCommentTrump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave dangerThe US president now believes he is ruling by divine right, putting America on course for catastrophe, writes world affairs editor Sam KileyThursday 16 April 2026 16:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Re...
He stole the show in the Trump-Clinton debate... now discover what really happened to 'Red Sweater Guy' in the free DC Insider newsletter
He stole the show in the Trump-Clinton debate... now discover what really happened to ‘Red Sweater Guy’ in the free DC Insider newsletterPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics...and unlock 3 FREE months of Mail+ HERE By NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 16:28, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 16:33, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Stephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsStephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’Trump administration officials have consistently insisted the US has won the war, despite faltering peace negotiationsAriana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 16:30 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...
Pete Hegseth quotes Samuel L. Jackson’s prayer from Pulp Fiction during sermon
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPete Hegseth quotes Samuel L. Jackson’s prayer from Pulp Fiction during sermonHegseth said the prayer was supposed to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, but did not mention its striking similarities to a monologue in the beloved 1994 Quentin Tarantino movieIsabel Keane in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 16:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","book...
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
CBS Mornings NYC Mayor Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch" and have "one place of agreement" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } 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 16, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that he and President Trump...
Trump could be getting more DC arches with his pick to lead arts commission saying three are needed
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump could be getting more DC arches with his pick to lead arts commission saying three are neededRodney Mims Cook Jr. was appointed by Trump to head up the Commission of Fine Arts panel which is set to review plans for the president’s 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’Rhian Lubin in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 15:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"...
How does the BBC report polling day?
How does the BBC report polling day? 16 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRic BaileyBBC chief adviser, politicsBBCThe BBC, like other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning or election issues while polls are open in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday 7 May. The BBC prepares detailed election guidelines which are written and published for each election, and they include the polling day restrictions.On polling day, the BBC does not report on any of the electi...