Minnesota officials investigating ICE arrest of man in his underwear as kidnapping and false imprisonment
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMinnesota officials investigating ICE arrest of man in his underwear as kidnapping and false imprisonmentChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao, a US citizen, was dragged from his home in freezing winter weather wearing only boxer shorts and sandalsAlex Woodward in New York Monday 13 April 2026 21:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...
Four major races shift in favor of Democrats as Senate looks more likely to swing in their favor
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFour major races shift in favor of Democrats as Senate looks more likely to swing in their favorDemocrats see their fortunes improve in Ohio, Nebraska, Georgia and North CarolinaEric Garcia Washington, DC Monday 13 April 2026 20:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments"...
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
Politics DHS orders thousands of furloughed employees back to work despite ongoing shutdown By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga April 13, 2026 / 3:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed empl...
Ethics Committee investigating Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations
Politics House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations 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 April 13, 2026 / 2:04 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washingt...
Republicans fear looking ‘out of touch’ on key issues because party keeps appealing ‘to our loony folks,’ report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRepublicans fear looking ‘out of touch’ on key issues because party keeps appealing ‘to our loony folks,’ report says‘People are feeling it,’ Senate Majority Leader John Thune said of elevated gas pricesBrendan Rascius in New York Monday 13 April 2026 19:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
DoorDasher delivers to White House, joins Trump in talking to press
Politics DoorDasher joins Trump for impromptu White House press event after delivering McDonald's 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 April 13, 2026 / 1:59 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — In a televised moment Monday, President Trump welcomed DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons to the White House and they both spoke to the media as she...
Orbán’s defeat holds lessons for US: ‘Autocrats may rise, but are not invincible’
Stunning loss of rightwing populist in Hungary carries symbolic and psychological significance for US politicsFor US Democrats seeking rays of light in the dark landscape of Donald Trump’s authoritarian onslaught, illumination has arrived from the unlikely source of Budapest.Viktor Orbán’s stunning defeat in Hungary’s general election – ending 16 years of unbroken rule for his governing Fidesz party – carries symbolic and psychological significance for American politics out of all proportion to...
Trump gets McDonalds DoorDashed to White House and then takes Iran war questions with delivery person
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump gets McDonalds DoorDashed to White House and then takes Iran war questions with delivery personTrump grabs two bags of McDonald’s before issuing threats to Iran over nuclear programJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 13 April 2026 18:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
Sadiq Khan spent £200k of taxpayer money on London Pride events in 2025, figures show
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What are the Green Party's policies? Polls forecast 'political earthquake' in London
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Why 'Paddington politics' won't work for the Green Party
The news that the Greens are set to take seats from Labour come the general election, not to mention the local elections, coincides quite fortuitously with Paddington 2 sweeping to victory at the Olivier awards. Because according to the actor, Arti Shah, the man behind the bear, Paddington reminds us to be “Welcoming, Inquisitive and above all, Kind…for Kindness isn’t ever complicated”.
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How Democrats’ sudden reckoning with Eric Swalwell sex abuse allegations could rock the House
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHow Democrats’ sudden reckoning with Eric Swalwell sex abuse allegations could rock the HouseGrowing calls to push out members of Congress over bad deeds could trigger a series of expulsion votes Alex Woodward & Eric GarciaMonday 13 April 2026 17:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus Christ after MAGA base calls out ‘blasphemy’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump deletes post depicting him as Jesus Christ after MAGA base calls out ‘blasphemy’Alex Woodward in New York Monday 13 April 2026 16:57 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":"b2956771","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independen...
Trump’s history of clashes with Popes as president’s feud with Leo escalates
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s history of clashes with Popes as president’s feud with Leo escalatesTrump’s comments on Sunday follow a decade of disputes between the U.S. leader and his Vatican counterparts on topics spanning war to migrationOisin Mcilroy Monday 13 April 2026 16:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remo...
UK and France seek Strait of Hormuz solution as Trump’s blockade begins
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Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
Politics Trump faces backlash after posting AI image appearing to depict him like Jesus 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 April 13, 2026 / 10:44 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump's Sunday night Truth Social post of an AI-generated image appearing to depict him in the likeness of Jesus Christ sparked intense backlas...
Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’
Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May electionsUK politics live – latest updatesAnas Sarwar has appealed to voters to give Labour five years “to fix the Scottish National party’s mess” as he pledged more homes, tax cuts and a smaller public sector.The Scottish Labour leader is fighting a last-ditch attempt to reverse a steep slump in support. Recent polls put Sarwar’s party third or fourth behind Reform and the Scottish Green...
US military begins blockade of Iranian ports on Trump’s orders
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Video: Pope Leo XIV has 'no response' to Trump criticism
Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has declined to engage directly with criticism from Donald Trump, emphasizing that the Church’s stance on global conflicts is guided by moral responsibility rather than politics. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria for his first visit to Africa as pontiff, Leo reiterated his commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation.Addressing recent remarks from Trump regarding his comments on the US-Iran conflict, the Pope said he had “no response,” stres...
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Politics Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter for now 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, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Ro...