Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expulsion votes
Politics Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expected expulsion votes 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 14, 2026 / 3:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS New...
White House insiders share memes showing changing mood within the administration: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhite House insiders share memes showing changing mood within the administration: reportTrump addressed some of his recent controversies that led to the panicked memes during a staged press moment with a DoorDash delivery person at the White House Isabel Keane in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 20:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her
Politics Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her 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, Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNe...
Swalwell out, new poll could alter April 22 California gubernatorial debate lineup
The field for the upcoming Inside California Politics gubernatorial debate is likely to shift following the sudden exit of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who dropped out of the race over the weekend amid allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct. On Monday, Swalwell announced he would also resign from Congress. Because the lawmaker led all candidates, regardless…
11 races that could determine control of the Senate
Politics 11 races that could determine control of the Senate 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 Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 1:50 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Over a third of the Senate's seats are up for election in 2026, and until recently, Republicans appeared exceedingly confident about their prospects of remaining in control after the midt...
Trump’s Vatican clash and AI Jesus ‘blasphemy’ is fueling a GOP holy war: ‘He should not be treating the Pope as a rival’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisTrump’s Vatican clash and AI Jesus ‘blasphemy’ is fueling a GOP holy war: ‘He should not be treating the Pope as a rival’Trump’s latest attack on the Holy Father and depicting himself as Christ has plenty of Republicans squirming in their seats, Eric Garcia writesTuesday 14 April 2026 17:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","boo...
Trump turns on another European ally and says he is ‘shocked’ by her
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump turns on another European ally and says he is ‘shocked’ by herThe criticism marks a dramatic change in tone by TrumpCrispian Balmer Tuesday 14 April 2026 17:34 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":"b2957576","articleMeta":{"u...
Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’
Anger over the sexual abuse allegations that led to Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., resigning from Congress is reaching a fever pitch as one critic claimed the saga exposes "how politics really works" in the United States.While maintaining his innocence, Swalwell, a seven-term congressman and former Democratic presidential candidate, announced Monday he would resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations from multiple former staffers. On the same day, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who a...
Pam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for deposition
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for depositionFormer attorney general is ‘evading a lawful congressional subpoena,’ according to top Democrat on House Oversight CommitteeAlex Woodward in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 17:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...
Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights
Politics Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants 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, 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 P...
Republicans threaten ActBlue CEO with contempt of Congress in fraud probe
Politics House Republicans threaten Democratic fundraising firm ActBlue CEO with contempt of Congress in fraud probe By Gabe Kaminsky Gabe Kaminsky Investigative Reporter Gabe Kaminsky is an investigative reporter for CBS News based in Washington, D.C., covering money and influence in politics. Read Full Bio Gabe Kaminsky April 14, 2026 / 12:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google House Republicans are threatening to hold the CEO of Democratic fundraising company ActBlue in contempt of Congr...
Trump officials thought USAID ‘just did abortions’ before gutting agency, new book claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump officials thought USAID ‘just did abortions’ before gutting agency, new book claimsGlobal health experts asked for ‘Barney-style’ slides and maps inspired by blockbuster movies to justify their vital work in tackling infectious diseases around the worldJoe Sommerlad Tuesday 14 April 2026 16:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defenceUK politics live – latest updatesA co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review has joined criticism of Keir Starmer’s leadership on military policy, warning of a “bizarre” lack of urgency in defence planning.Fiona Hill, a former chief adviser to the White House on Russia, echoed the concerns of George Robertson, her co-author with Gen Richard Barrons on the strategic defence revi...
MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt TrumpHal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’Owen Scott Tuesday 14 April 2026 16:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sho...
Trump bringing his son on China visit after criticizing Biden for doing so
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump bringing his son on China visit after criticizing Biden for doing soThe state visit has turned into a family affair for President TrumpTrevor Hunnicutt, Michael Martina & Antoni SlodkowskiTuesday 14 April 2026 16:18 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"arti...
Pope Leo urges temperance in new letter after Trump and JD Vance attacks
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo urges temperance in new letter after Trump and JD Vance attacksThe pope has said he plans to keep criticizing the war despite Trump's commentsJoshua McElwee Tuesday 14 April 2026 15:59 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2957474","articleMe...
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
For the Australian right, Ben Roberts-Smith is a beacon of virtue. For the left, he is a murderer. Both will use him as a culture-war grunt. Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly killing two himself and ordering sol...
Why 'Jesus' Trump pulled a TACO against Pope Leo XIV
If anything, this moment feels like a rare theological pullback, a reminder that the Church, for all its history of intrigue and compromise, still retains its oldest function: to define the boundaries of right and wrong when politics refuses to.
Before 33% quota: Where women stand in Indian politics
Before quota Where women stand in Indian politics
Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto
Party says plan for ‘radical change’ will be funded in part through higher taxes on aviation, gambling and landlordsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Scottish Greens have called for free bus travel, thousands of extra teachers and doctors and a universal basic income among hundreds of uncosted manifesto pledges.The party is enjoying a bounce in Scottish opinion polls, with some putting it ahead of Labour, driven partly by the surging support for the Green party of England and Wales under the...