Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins election to Wisconsin supreme court – US politics live
Democratic-backed candidate’s win to Wisconsin supreme court gives liberals 5-2 edge on courtHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor won election to the Wisconsin supreme court on Tuesday, giving liberals a 5-2 edge on the court.Shortly before his 8pm ET deadline for Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz, or face the death of its “whole civilization”, Donald Trump posted on social media that the US had reached a temporary ceasefire agreement with Ira...
Trump admin. personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records
Politics Trump administration personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records By Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld April 8, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration is quietly seeking unprecedented access to medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, and their families.A brief notice from the Office of Personnel Management could dramatically change which personally identifiable medical information the agency obtains, giving it th...
What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran?
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Sean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to TrumpTransportation Secretary responded to questions about the soaring cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war Owen Scott Wednesday 08 April 2026 09:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Secret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSecret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claimsThe report said Iranian security services have attempted to kidnap and kill Americans in recent yearsKristina Cooke & Ted HessonWednesday 08 April 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
All the times Trump has vowed to resolve a crisis in ‘two to three weeks’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAll the times Trump has vowed to resolve a crisis in ‘two to three weeks’Trump has often threatened a rolling deadline in his efforts to end crisis situationsMaroosha Muzaffar Wednesday 08 April 2026 09:34 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,...
Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rightsChris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030Scott Bauer Wednesday 08 April 2026 09:17 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,"ar...
Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzThe FTSE 100 jumped by 268.28, or 2.59%, to 10,617.07 points after the London markets opened this morning, the Press Association reports. PA says traders and investors welcomed a conditional two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. It came as the price of crude oil plunged in value, falling by around 14% in early trading.Good morning. Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire agr...
How Fragile Is The US-Iran Ceasefire? | Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/8/2026
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Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets bounce on Iran ceasefire, oil price slides
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DOJ launches investigation into Jan 6 star witness against Trump Cassidy Hutchinson: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDOJ launches investigation into Jan 6 star witness against Trump Cassidy Hutchinson: reportFormer White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified in 2022 that President Donald Trump knew his supporters would become violent at the CapitolGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 05:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","boo...
Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire planFCC boss Brendan Carr said CNN must face ‘accountability’ for a report he claims is inaccurate without providing evidenceGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 08 April 2026 04:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmar...
Sen. Elissa Slotkin takes her Midwest message to Iowa, fueling 2028 speculation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, pitched herself here Tuesday as an advocate for Midwest pragmatism that she believes can help her party — and the country — navigate past the stormy politics of President Donald Trump
Trump agrees to halt bombing of Iran for two weeks subject to strait reopening
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Republican Clay Fuller to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House
Politics Republican Clay Fuller projected to win Georgia runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House, helping GOP's narrow majority 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 7, 2026 / 8:49 PM EDT / CBS...
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRepublican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor GreeneFuller’s arrival in the House bolsters a slim Republican majorityJeff Amy Wednesday 08 April 2026 01:44 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":"b29...
Republican wins Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters pick Clay Fuller, deciding Iran war was not enough to propel a Democrat into a conservative-leaning House seatUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailClay Fuller supports the war in Iran. Shawn Harris opposes it. Voters in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former district in north-west Georgia decided that this distinction was not enough to propel a Democrat into a conservative-leaning House seat on Tuesday night.Associated Press called the election as res...
Trump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threats
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisTrump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threatsTrump used to rail against presidents backing down and not showing ‘backbone,’ Eric Garcia writes. Now, he has pulled another ‘TACO’Wednesday 08 April 2026 01:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat, Democrats call for removal
Politics Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat as Democrats call for his removal 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 7, 2026 / 7:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington...