Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Politics Ben Sasse on the Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh April 26, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Late last year, former Sen. Ben Sasse was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given three to four months to live. Now, he's on "extended time" &md...
White House reporters became the story as Correspondents’ Dinner turned into breaking news
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhite House reporters became the story as Correspondents’ Dinner turned into breaking news Hundreds of reporters were plunged into chaos by an attempted gunman breachDavid Bauder Sunday 26 April 2026 23:49 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,...
GOP thorn in Trump’s side says he’ll confirm Fed pick Warsh despite threat of Powell probe still looming
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGOP thorn in Trump’s side says he’ll confirm Fed pick Warsh despite threat of Powell probe still loomingDoJ’s decision to end ‘bogus’ probe vindicated Thom Tillis, who had power to hold up the nomination of Trump’s preferred candidate indefinitelyJohn Bowden Sunday 26 April 2026 23:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookma...
MAGA lawmaker introducing legislation to pave way for Trump’s ballroom
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA lawmaker introducing legislation to pave way for Trump’s ballroomPresident has used the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night as a new argument for building a ballroomEric Garcia Sunday 26 April 2026 22:21 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove boo...
Karoline Leavitt shares dramatic behind the scenes photos in the Oval Office after gunman opened fire at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Karoline Leavitt shares dramatic behind the scenes photos in the Oval Office after gunman opened fire at White House Correspondents' DinnerPolitics 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 DailyMail+ HERE By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:12, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 22:15, 26 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump’s purge of National Science Board condemned as a ‘real bozo the clown move’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s purge of National Science Board condemned as a ‘real bozo the clown move’The reported mass-firing comes after the Trump administration has proposed drastic cuts to the National Science Foundation’s budget Josh Marcus in San Francisco Sunday 26 April 2026 21:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
The history of violence against President Donald Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisThe history of violence against President Donald TrumpTrump is no stranger to attacks on his life, Eric Garcia writesSunday 26 April 2026 21:03 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":"b2965228","articleMeta":{"url":"https://w...
A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room
Politics A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room April 26, 20263:52 PM ET By Rachel Treisman Attendees hid in and then fled from the Washington Hilton after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The White House Correspondents' Dinner, an annual event that brings together top government officials and the...
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Politics Tillis says he's prepared to move forward with Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair 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 26, 2026 / 3:42 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday that he is prepared to move forward with the nominati...
Top Trump figures at odds over future of Secret Service chief amid claims of lax security at dinner, report claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTop Trump figures at odds over future of Secret Service chief amid claims of lax security at dinner, report claimsWiles tells administration officials ‘it’s on the boys’ if Secret Service director needs to be replacedJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 26 April 2026 20:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remov...
King’s state visit to ‘proceed as planned’ after foiled Trump assassination bid
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Trump calls for unity after correspondents’ dinner shooting. But will it last?
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump calls for unity after correspondents’ dinner shooting. But will it last?Trump called for Americans to put aside their differences and uniteWill Weissert Sunday 26 April 2026 18:04 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":"b296521...
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
Politics Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw. By Weijia Jiang Weijia Jiang Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang is the senior White House correspondent for CBS News based in Washington, D.C. Jiang has covered the White House beat since 2018, including the transitions between presidential administrations. In 2023, Jiang won an Emmy Award for her contributions to "CBS Mornings." Read Full Bio Weijia Jiang Updated on: April 26, 2026 / 12:54 PM EDT...
Trump calls ‘third rate’ ABC News anchor morning after correspondents’ dinner shooting with two things on his mind
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump calls ‘third rate’ ABC News anchor morning after correspondents’ dinner shooting with two things on his mindKarl says Trump, who has often insulted him, checked to see if he was OK and spoke about unityJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 26 April 2026 17:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark...
Has Trump Actually Solved 9 Wars As He Claims? No—Here’s What’s True
BreakingBusinessHas Trump Actually Solved 9 Wars As He Claims? No—Here’s What’s TrueBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 26, 2026, 11:13am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump credits himself with resolving nine conflicts—after saying repeatedly he’s solved the eight “wars” listed below—and while he has clearly tried to i...
Why Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals the deal for $400M White House ballroom
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhy Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals the deal for $400M White House ballroomTrump and allies — including the Pennsylvania Democrat — claim controversial East Wing demolition replacement is necessary to mitigate security risksJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 26 April 2026 16:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLin...
Political leaders unite to condemn ‘cowardly’ attack on PSNI station
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Gunfire and a defiant Trump: How White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting unfolded
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGunfire and a defiant Trump: How White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting unfoldedA man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is reported to have targeted President TrumpMaira Butt Sunday 26 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":true...
Intense talks over King's security for US state visit after gunman attacks White House correspondents' dinner
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Trump’s ATF accused of trying to ‘intimidate’ transgender gun owners after LGBTQ+ clubs see ‘explosive’ growth
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s ATF accused of trying to ‘intimidate’ transgender gun owners after LGBTQ+ clubs see ‘explosive’ growthProposed new rules would allow the federal government to compile lists of trans firearm buyers — and leave them in a ‘Catch-22’, gun rights advocates tell Io DoddsSunday 26 April 2026 13:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","boo...