From RJD loyalist to first BJP Bihar CM, Samrat Choudhary's big strides
Samrat Choudhary entered politics in 1990 as a member of the Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and is now set to become the first BJP CM of Bihar.| India News
Trump puzzled by FEMA official who claimed he was teleported to a Waffle House: ‘What does teleport mean?’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump puzzled by FEMA official who claimed he was teleported to a Waffle House: ‘What does teleport mean?’Phillips has reportedly been sidelined with FEMA since his claims drew widespread attentionJosh Marcus in San Francisco Wednesday 15 April 2026 03:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove b...
Prosecutors from Pirro's office tried to access Fed headquarters, but were turned away
Politics Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were turned away By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, 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 20...
KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing
Taiwan’s political pendulum is reversing. The government led by Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) William Lai Ching-te is increasingly discredited, not least for selling out the jewel of its semiconductor industry to the United States under pressure from President Donald Trump. The Legislative Yuan is controlled by the opposition led by the Kuomintang (KMT). Party politics is now institutionalised into a sustained confrontation between the island’s presidency and its legislature. Now, budgets...
Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next
Exclusive Politics A bipartisan duo helped force Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign. They say other House members could be next. By Caitlin Huey-Burns, Caitlin Huey-Burns Congressional Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is a congressional correspondent for CBS News and a fill-in anchor for the CBS News 24/7 politics show "America Decides." Read Full Bio Caitlin Huey-Burns, Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire is an Associate Producer at CBS News based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bi...
With Viktor Orbán’s defeat, a liberal right victory in Hungary
In 2016, two events were seen as cataclysmic for liberal politics and the international order: Donald Trump became US president for the first time, and Britons voted to leave the European Union. The trend of democracies turning “illiberal” in their founding states had echoes across continents, perha...
House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.
Politics House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C. 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, Olivia Rinaldi Olivia Rinaldi White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi is a White...
Ethics group claims Trump’s store has branded more than 600 new items to ‘profit off the presidency’ this term
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEthics group claims Trump’s store has branded more than 600 new items to ‘profit off the presidency’ this termThe Trump Store reportedly brought in a whopping $8.8 million in 2024Rachel Dobkin in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 00:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCommen...
Women’s quota: Govt for House at 850, delimitation on 2011 Census
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New era in Bihar: Samrat set to be CM, both Dy CMs from JDU
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Trump’s DOJ to toss Jan 6 convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s DOJ to toss Jan 6 convictions of Proud Boys and Oath KeepersJeanine Pirro asks to throw out cases against Stewart Rhodes and others convicted of treason-related charges and other crimes Alex Woodward in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 22:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
Democrats aim to keep their special election gains going: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocrats aim to keep their special election gains going: From the Politics DeskPlus, Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: New Jersey Democrats look to build on ‘clear’ trend of overperforming in special elections04:14Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 5:10 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brin...
Dems file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passing
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDems file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passingThe bill comes as Democrats have raised questions about Trump’s mental fitness due to his violent threats against IranJosh Marcus in San Francisco Tuesday 14 April 2026 22:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two menUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDemocratic congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, abruptly ending their political careers amid bipartisan furor over allegations of sexual misconduct against both.Swalwell resigned at 2pm eastern time, while Gonazales’s re...
If Trump’s AI Jesus depiction isn’t a red line for his Christian supporters, is anything?
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsin focusIf Trump’s AI Jesus depiction isn’t a red line for his Christian supporters, is anything?Trump pushes an already-fragile alliance of conservative Catholics and evangelicals to the breaking point, Alex Woodward reportsTuesday 14 April 2026 21:37 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove book...
Maps show how Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah redistricting could affect congressional seats
Politics Maps show how Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah redistricting could affect congressional seats By Caroline Linton, Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton, Kabir Khanna Kabir Khanna Director, Election Analytics & Technical Systems Kabir Khanna, Ph.D., is Director, El...
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…