'I was victim of firebomb attack' - Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
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Trump posts extraordinary picture holding assault rifle in new threat to Iran: ‘No more Mr Nice Guy!’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump posts extraordinary picture holding assault rifle in new threat to Iran: ‘No more Mr Nice Guy!’President Donald Trump issues fresh social media threat with mocked up picture taking aim at TehranJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Democrats urge Trump to ban Chinese cars as president prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDemocrats urge Trump to ban Chinese cars as president prepares to meet Xi Jinping in BeijingIn January 2025, the Biden administration implemented extensive regulations that effectively prohibit Chinese automakers from selling passenger vehicles in the U.S.Paul Farrell Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","book...
Minister dismisses Labour rebels as ‘usual suspects’; Starmer prepares for final PMQs of parliamentary session – UK politics live
PM will face Kemi Badenoch and other MPs at final PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary sessionGood morning. Originally Keir Starmer was hoping that there would not be a need for a PMQs today, but we have got one, and it will definitely be the last of the 2024-26 parliamentary session. It will be a chance for Starmer to reflect on all the legislation passed.There is some relief that the government won the vote on Kemi Badenoch’s call for Starmer to be referred to the privileges committee with ease....
OPINION - Steve Reed: Greens talk about London's housing crisis while blocking new homes
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Trump looks to extend blockade on Iran and Strait of Hormuz in high-stakes gamble to end nuclear program
Trump looks to extend blockade on Iran and Strait of Hormuz in high-stakes gamble to end nuclear programPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:33, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 06:33, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
Politics Judge tosses out Trump administration lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh April 28, 2026 / 10:32 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the...
Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote
Politics Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers 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 28, 2026 / 6:05 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Senate...
'Why was politics more important to you than my daughter's life?' John Swinney is haunted by the words of tragic 10-year-old Milly's mother in bruising TV debate
'Why was politics more important to you than my daughter's life?' John Swinney is haunted by the words of tragic 10-year-old Milly's mother in bruising TV debateClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 22:37, 28 April 2026 | Updated: 22:44, 28 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate
Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMark Palmer,Assistant editor, Wales politicsandAdrian Browne,Wales political reporterBBCThe ninety minute debate involved the leaders of the six largest partiesReform has challenged all the main parties to publish the full costs of their promises to voters ahead of next week's Senedd election.None of the six larger parties have released full details, with in...
US ramps up pressure on Iran with sanctions on 35 shadow banking entities
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS ramps up pressure on Iran with sanctions on 35 shadow banking entitiesIt also threatened banks doing business with Chinese ‘teapot’ refineries, accused of paying tolls for Strait of Hormuz passageAndrea Shalal Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"show...
For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal: From the Politics Desk
Democrats have made their opposition to the Iran war clear since it started two months ago. And the party’s candidates in this year’s midterms who served in the military are making their pitches personal.
King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Politics King Charles tells Congress that U.S.-U.K. alliance is "more important today than it has ever been" 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 28, 2026 / 4:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google...
Trump’s face to be included on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s face to be included on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report saysPresident has already added his face to National Park passes and his name to the Kennedy CenterGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
Justice Department issues arrest warrant for former FBI chief James Comey charging ‘threat’ against Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJustice Department issues arrest warrant for former FBI chief James Comey charging ‘threat’ against Trump using seashellsJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:36 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":"b2966667","a...
State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait
Politics State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait By Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis covers intelligence and international security matters for CBS News. Twice Emmy-nominated, she has traveled worldwide with the secretary of state and contributes reporting on intelligence, foreign policy and other security topics across CBS News broadcast, radio, online and streaming platforms. Read Full Bio Olivia Gazis April 28, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Go...
Feds investigate thousands of suspected social media posts by alleged would-be Trump assassin: reports
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFeds investigate thousands of suspected social media posts by alleged would-be Trump assassin: reportsCole Tomas Allen is believe to have raged against the president online, calling him a ‘traitor’Bruce Golding Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:15 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCo...
King Charles lauded checks and balances. At the same time, the White House posted a photo calling Trump a King
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKing Charles lauded checks and balances. At the same time, the White House posted a photo calling Trump a KingThe official post comes as King Charles III spoke before CongressIsabel Keane in New York Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...
King Charles draws cheers and applause with reference to ‘checks and balances’ on the power of the president in address to Congress
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKing Charles draws cheers and applause with reference to ‘checks and balances’ on the power of the president in address to CongressBritish monarch’s praise for American democracy comes as White House calls Trump a ‘King’ in social media postAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link"...
US to issue ‘America250’ passports featuring Donald Trump’s image
The limited-edition versions will place the US president’s portrait inside cover alongside declaration text and flag motifsUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States government, marking 250 years of independence from a monarchy, will this summer issue passports featuring a large photograph of its most senior leader’s face.The limited-edition documents, billed as a commemoration of the US’s 250th anniversary of independence, will display Donald Trump’s photograph on the inside cover, surr...