Beyond TMC, BJP: A look at what's left of CPI(M)-led Left in West Bengal ahead of polls
Politics in West Bengal is now mainly a contest between the TMC and the BJP, leaving very little space for the Left and even the Congress.| India News
Starmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NewsUKUK PoliticsStarmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockadeThe prime minister has spoken out for the first time on the US president’s decision to block the Strait of HormuzMillie Cooke & David MaddoxTuesday 14 April 2026 04:10 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"...
Irish parliament prepares for motion of no confidence in the Government
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Where will Magyar take Hungary?
Despite all the drama, Viktor Orban’s successor is still a conservative and will carry many of his promises forward into a new era In politics, as in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building a ‘Hungarian fortress’ – a state protected from migrants, liberal values, and the dictates of Brussels. But the irony of history is that the siege did not come from outside. The keys to the ‘fortress’...
Families bearing cost of instability, says Chancellor amid US Iran blockade
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McConnell chides ‘some’ on right over failed campaigning for Orban in Hungary
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) denounced conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before his party lost parliamentary elections on Sunday.  In a Fox News opinion piece published on Monday, McConnell wrote that U.S. politicians “have traditionally abided by the idea that politics stopped at the water’s edge” and “sought to avoid even the…
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire as he faces expulsion vote
Breaking Politics Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire as he faces expulsion 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 April 13, 2026 / 6:37 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Republican Rep. Tony Gonzale...
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCalifornia Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegationsSwalwell has fiercely denied any wrongdoingRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 13 April 2026 22:56 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":"...
Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster saysTrump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed outIo Dodds in San Francisco Monday 13 April 2026 22:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share"...
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations
Politics Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations April 13, 20265:49 PM ET Elena Moore Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on September 08, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is resigning from his seat in Congress as he faces growing backlash to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. In a statement posted to social me...
Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
Exclusive Politics Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report, tells CBS News pontiff should stay out of politics By Keith Sharman, Keith Sharman Keith Sharman is an Emmy Award-winning producer for 60 Minutes, specializing in major interviews, investigations, and stories about national security, politics, and sports. He has worked at 60 Minutes and CBS News for more than 25 years and has been honored with duPont-Columbia Awards. Read Full Bio Keith Sharman, Callie Te...
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress
Breaking Politics Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress in wake of 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 April 13, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Wash...
MAGA rep’s town hall descends into chaos as he tries to defend Trump’s Iran war: ‘Act like an adult, and stop’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA rep’s town hall descends into chaos as he tries to defend Trump’s Iran war: ‘Act like an adult, and stop’Representative Mike Lawler expressed his support for the Iran war, arguing, ‘We need to do everything we can to ensure that this regime never gets a nuclear weapon’Rachel Dobkin in New York Monday 13 April 2026 22:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share",...
Trump's Iran war deepens the GOP's midterm challenges: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskTrump's Iran war deepens the GOP's midterm challenges: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump vs. the pope. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump says 'I don't care' whether Iran returns to negotiating table00:35Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest repor...
Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts
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DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Politics DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden administration 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 2024 campaign and als...
Farage eyes 2031 as he claims Reform could take ‘outright power’ at Holyrood
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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...