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...
The four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealed
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsThe four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealedPam Bondi ousted and replaced by her deputy Todd Blanche after president reportedly grew frustrated with her leadership of the Department of JusticeJoe Sommerlad Friday 03 April 2026 14:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
Politics Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending April 3, 20269:08 AM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades and the latest signal of the president's emp...
Amid husband’s ‘bimbofication’ scandal, Kristi Noem hit with yet another allegation
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAmid husband’s ‘bimbofication’ scandal, Kristi Noem hit with yet another allegationKristi Noem is being questioned over her former department giving five government contracts to one GOP donor Sophie Clark Friday 03 April 2026 14:04 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments"...
The White House ballroom, NATO, and Dem infighting: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch above. Register for the event here to join the live Q&A to talk to the hosts directly. Upon registration, you will receive an email…
Whole Hog Politics with Bill Sammon and Bill Sammon: Join the discussion
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch above. Register for the event here to jo...
Whole Hog Politics: Bondi beached
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] I’m not aware of any Justice Department in any administration that wasn’t accused of political co...
Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live
Trump announced deputy attorney general, who was his former personal attorney, would act up until permanent replacement is confirmedPam Bondi’s swift dismissal on Thursday underscores a reality that has met Trump loyalists from Jeff Sessions to Kristi Noem – no amount of loyalty is enough to save on...
Wealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonprofits
Using philanthropy for campaign donations is illegal. But an exception for some nonprofits has allowed Democratic billionaires like Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg to remain anonymous when they want to play politics.