PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war
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Trump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sick
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sickPresident Trump claimed that Pope Leo XIV was only chosen because ‘they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump’Owen Scott Monday 13 April 2026 08:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Starmer ignites 'Henry VIII powers' row with move to adopt EU single market rules without MPs' support
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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoe Pike,Politics investigations correspondentandHarry SekulichBloomberg via Getty ImagesNew legislation could see the UK sign up to some EU trade regulationsSir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.The measure is part of a bill aiming to align the UK with new European regulations i...
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Politics Trump takes aim at Pope Leo, calling him "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy." By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 11:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post Sunday n...
Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegationsA former staffer and three other women accused Swalwell of repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances Ariana Baio in New York Monday 13 April 2026 02:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Politics Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor as he faces sexual assault 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 Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 8:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS...
When Pope Leo, American cardinals choose to speak up on U.S. politics
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DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
Politics DHS looking into allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S. By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman April 12, 2026 / 7:09 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Department of Homeland Security is looking into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a...
California’s GOP will not endorse Trump favorite Steve Hilton for governor
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCalifornia’s GOP will not endorse Trump favorite Steve Hilton for governorTrump has backed former Fox News host Steve Hilton who won his endorsement a week agoJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 22:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBoo...
N.Y. prosecutors investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell
Politics Manhattan DA investigating sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan April 12, 2026 / 2:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Prosecutors in New York City are investigating sexual assault allegations against Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, the latest turn in a scandal that has upended the California governor's race....
MAGA lawmaker responds to report accusing him of flooding his state with foreign workers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA lawmaker responds to report accusing him of flooding his state with foreign workersFreedom Caucus chair battles the likes of Steve Bannon over temporary workers from other countries as far right warns of ‘mass amnesty’John Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 19:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
Fallout from Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes
Politics Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes By Fin Daniel Gómez, Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership to inform the Network's pol...
Trump says military ‘LOCKED AND LOADED’ after Vance-led talks fail
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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
Politics Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz and intercept ships that paid tolls to Iran 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 April 12, 2026 / 9:34 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid...
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Politics Few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet; Americans voice worry and stress in CBS News poll By Anthony Salvanto Anthony Salvanto CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates outcomes on election nights Read Full Bio Anthony Salvanto Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 9:01 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
Trump greets Joe Rogan and Marco Rubio at UFC fight as Iran-US peace talks fail
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump greets Joe Rogan and Marco Rubio at UFC fight as Iran-US peace talks failThe main attraction early at UFC 327 wasn’t any of the fighters, but President Donald TrumpAp Correspondent Sunday 12 April 2026 11:45 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmar...
Streeting criticises Trump’s ‘incendiary, provocative, outrageous’ words on Iran
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Streeting blasts Trump’s ‘incendiary, provocative, outrageous’ language as Iran talks stall
NewsUKUK PoliticsStreeting blasts Trump’s ‘incendiary, provocative, outrageous’ language as Iran talks stallBut the health secretary then insisted people need to judge Trump by his actions not his wordsDavid Maddox Political Editor Sunday 12 April 2026 10:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...