Steve Bannon wants Pete Hegseth to tone down the religion talk: ‘Let’s have a military briefing’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSteve Bannon wants Pete Hegseth to tone down the religion talk: ‘Let’s have a military briefing’Bannon offered his ‘two cents’ to the Defense Secretary about how he should hold a military briefing Isabel Keane in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 21:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Ted Cruz claims Trump spoke to him ‘seriously’ about filling a Supreme Court vacancy
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTed Cruz claims Trump spoke to him ‘seriously’ about filling a Supreme Court vacancyPresident Donald Trump appointed three justices in his first term and could fill multiple vacancies in his second if the court’s senior conservatives retireJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 16 April 2026 21:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookm...
Democrat reveals he snubbed Swalwell over 'womanizing' rumors but dodges role as 'morality police'
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The most influential man in US revealed: Trump's stunned reaction as DailyMail+ unveils the America 250 Power List ranking... that gives major clue about our NEXT president
The most influential man in the US revealed: Trump's stunned reaction as DailyMail+ unveils the America 250 Power List ranking... that gives major clue about our NEXT presidentBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) and PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:53, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 21:03, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
Politics Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director 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 Updated on: April 16, 2026 / 4:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump announced Thursday that he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Schwartz, who served Mr. Tr...
RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing
Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programsUS politics – latest updatesVaccines and public health dominated a frequently contentious hearing with Robert F Kennedy Jr on Thursday before the US House ways and means committee.Kennedy, the controversial health secretary and a longtime vaccine opponent, has overseen sweeping changes to routine vaccination recommendations and has promoted misinformation even amid the biggest mea...
RFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid Rock
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid RockDemocrats and even one Republican with an autistic son criticize Robert Kennedy’s messaging around vaccination and public health misinformationEric Garcia Thursday 16 April 2026 20:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","re...
‘I’m sure the Pope is a great guy’: Trump insists he’s not warring with Leo but then spreads lie about Catholic leader
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘I’m sure the Pope is a great guy’: Trump insists he’s not warring with Leo but then spreads lie about Catholic leaderThe Pope has never said Iran has a right to possess nuclear weapons Andrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Thursday 16 April 2026 20:07 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped
The spytech company and founder Peter Thiel should ‘have their hands ripped off our NHS’, say MPs during impassioned Westminster debateMPs have queued up to demand the government scraps its £330m NHS contract with the spytech company Palantir, calling it “dreadful” and “shameful” in a debate on Thursday, after which the government said it was “no fan” of the US company’s politics.Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs led the calls for Palantir, which also works for Donald Trump’s ICE immigration crack...
Orbán’s defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right
Individuals such as Matt Goodwin and Lord Frost benefited from largesse of self-styled ‘illiberal democracy’UK politics live – latest updatesThe last 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule have been kind to a number of British political figures – from the Tory peer David Frost to Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin and James Orr.All benefited from largesse extended by the self-styled “illiberal democracy” established by the Hungarian leader’s ruling Fidesz party, which took a particular liking for those on the ha...
Judge orders pause on White House ballroom construction again as he calls Trump lawyers ‘disingenuous’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJudge orders pause on White House ballroom construction again as he calls Trump lawyers ‘disingenuous’A federal judge again rejected the Trump administration’s argument that the White House ballroom was necessary for security, accusing them of creating a ‘safety hazard’ on White House grounds Ariana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 18:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...
ICE agent criminally charged in Minnesota over alleged assault during traffic stop
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE agent criminally charged in Minnesota over alleged assault during traffic stopFirst-of-its-kind case targets ICE agent who allegedly pointed his gun at drivers during Operation Metro SurgeAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 18:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,...
Trump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope Leo
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope LeoPope Leo told reporters that he is not afraid of the Trump administrationGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Thursday 16 April 2026 18:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
Politics Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction By 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 President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen, Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News'...
Jan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treason
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treasonExclusive: Officers are outraged but not surprised by the administration’s failures to hold the mob accountableAlex Woodward in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 17:47 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
Politics Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote 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 16, 2026 / 12:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Th...
Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: reportFormer Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing showsJoe Sommerlad Thursday 16 April 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments...
Trump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave danger
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCommentTrump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave dangerThe US president now believes he is ruling by divine right, putting America on course for catastrophe, writes world affairs editor Sam KileyThursday 16 April 2026 16:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Re...
Stephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsStephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’Trump administration officials have consistently insisted the US has won the war, despite faltering peace negotiationsAriana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 16:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sh...
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
CBS Mornings NYC Mayor Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch" and have "one place of agreement" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } 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 16, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that he and President Trump...