What the US attorney general actually does and what happens when fired
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhat the US attorney general actually does and what happens when firedThe attorney general is the lawyer appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to lead the DOJJennifer Selin The Conversation Saturday 04 April 2026 01:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComme...
Trump's prime-time Iran address, Bondi's departure and more: Recapping the week in politics
Jeff Mason, Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, and Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, join "The Takeout" to unpack some of the week's biggest political moments.
Cabinet shake-ups mark a new phase for Trump: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskCabinet shake-ups mark a new phase for Trump: From the Politics DeskPlus, a U.S. fighter jet goes down over Iran. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General02:34Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 3, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, C...
Fox host cuts off Trump’s top economic adviser when he tries to blame Biden for gas price spike amid Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFox host cuts off Trump’s top economic adviser when he tries to blame Biden for gas price spike amid Iran warThe national average cost of gas has exceeded $4 a gallon in the US as Americans bear the brunt of Trump’s war against IranRachel Dobkin in New York Friday 03 April 2026 21:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmar...
75 women abused by Epstein expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics75 women abused by Epstein expected to benefit from Bank of America settlementThe lawsuit alleged that the bank ignored suspicious financial transactions linked to EpsteinThe Associated Press Friday 03 April 2026 21:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBo...
Trump won’t say what US will do if missing pilot in Iran is harmed: ‘We hope that’s not going to happen’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump won’t say what US will do if missing pilot in Iran is harmed: ‘We hope that’s not going to happen’EXCLUSIVE: The president speaks to The Independent as Search and Rescue efforts continue after the shooting-down of an American fighter over IranAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Friday 03 April 2026 21:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
Face The Nation Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn April 3, 2026 / 4:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington —...
Nearly half of migrants recently arrested by ICE have no criminal records despite Trump team’s claims of tactic shift
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNearly half of migrants recently arrested by ICE have no criminal records despite Trump team’s claims of tactic shiftTrump administration officials forced immigration agencies to meet a certain quota of arrestsAriana Baio Friday 03 April 2026 21:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark...
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Politics 23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn April 3, 2026 / 3:57 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Officials from 23 Democratic states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to block President Trump...
Trump to sign executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
Politics Trump to sign executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports By Olivia Rinaldi Olivia Rinaldi White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi is a White House reporter at CBS News. She covered President Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and was previously an associate producer for "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" and a broadcast associate for "Face the Nation." She is based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Olivia Rinaldi April 3, 2026 / 2:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on...
Trump made Supreme Court move his seat to right in front of the judges during birthright hearing, ACLU head says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump made Supreme Court move his seat to right in front of the judges during birthright hearing, ACLU head saysPresident raged against the Supreme Court after the hearing, calling it a ‘KANGAROO COURT!!!’Graig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Friday 03 April 2026 19:37 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark...
Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
Politics Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at event in March, Supreme Court says By Stefan Becket, Stefan Becket Managing Editor, Digital Politics Stefan Becket is a managing editor of politics for CBSNews.com. Stefan has covered national politics for more than a decade and helps oversee a team covering the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, immigration and federal law enforcement. Read Full Bio Stefan Becket, Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics...
Judge denies DOJ request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas
Politics Judge denies Justice Department request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas 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 3, 2026 / 1:20 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve as part of its...
How Israel’s Prisoner Execution Law Could Affect Syria-Israel Relations
As tensions escalate in the Palestinian territories and controversial Israeli decisions return to the forefront, regional files are once again becoming intertwined, reconnecting Syria to the conflict with Israel, not only through geography but also through politics and popular sentiment. The Israeli Knesset’s recent decision to approve the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners did not remain confined to Israel’s domestic arena. It quickly reverberated across the Syrian street, where demonstrat...
Trump unveils plan to privatize TSA in major shift at US airports
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump unveils plan to privatize TSA in major shift at US airportsCuts to the airport security agency would come at a critical time for air travel David Shepardson & Chris SandersFriday 03 April 2026 17:53 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,"...
US defense spending would rise $445bn under Trump budget plan, with steep cuts elsewhere
Democrats rebuke White House’s ‘bleak and unacceptable’ view of priorities after 10% cuts proposed to other programsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDefense spending would surge to its highest level in decades under a budget proposal put forward by the Trump administration on Friday, while other government programs would face cuts totaling 10%.The document prepared by the White House office of management and budget (OMB) is a starting point for ne...
New interim AG Todd Blanche says Pam Bondi’s firing not connected to Epstein files — and says no more will be released
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNew interim AG Todd Blanche says Pam Bondi’s firing not connected to Epstein files — and says no more will be released‘So I think to the extent the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,’ interim Attorney General Todd Blanche saidGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Friday 03 April 2026 17:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations...
Trump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programs
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programsThe president's budget arrives as the House and Senate remain tangled over current-year spending Lisa Mascaro & Kevin FrekingFriday 03 April 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
American fighter jet downed over Iran, U.S. officials say
Politics American fighter jet was downed over Iran, U.S. officials say By Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, Tucker Reals Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker...
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending
Politics Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending, with 10% cuts elsewhere 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, Aaron Navarro Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cy...