Iran supreme leader issues defiant statement on strait of Hormuz
Mojtaba Khamenei says Tehran will eliminate ‘enemy’s abuses of the waterway’ and guard its nuclear and missile programmesUS politics live – latest updatesIran’s supreme leader has broken his recent silence with a defiant statement hailing Iran’s control over shipping in the strait of Hormuz and vowing to guard the country’s nuclear and missile programmes.“Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world’s bullies in the region, and the United States’ disgracefu...
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Politics Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner to win Democratic nomination 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 Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 9:26 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Th...
Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation
Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraudUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has called on Robert Jenrick to give up almost £40,000 donated to his campaign to be Conservative leader in 2024 following allegations that the sum came from an impermissible foreign donor now convicted of fraud.The party called for Jenrick to make a donation to charity after the Guardian revealed the Electoral Commission has been investigatin...
Tories are party of aspiration, says Findlay in warning over ‘politics of envy’
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Tucker Carlson accuses Trump of failing the country: ‘You’d rather run the world’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTucker Carlson accuses Trump of failing the country: ‘You’d rather run the world’The former Trump ally-turned-critic claimed the president did not care about everyday Americans and his war on Iran “hasn’t worked”Owen Scott Thursday 30 April 2026 12:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Trump elevates QAnon conspiracy theory in late-night Truth Social post
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump elevates QAnon conspiracy theory in late-night Truth Social postPresident Donald Trump posts reminder of the claim that the ‘shadowy cabal that runs the world’ will be overthrown Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 11:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...
Mexico’s cartel crackdown hits top ranks – but will it fuel Jalisco violence?
Arrest of potential next leader found hiding in drainage pipe highlights renewed tactics – and fears of cartel infightingUS politics live – latest updatesThe golden coffin of “El Mencho”, the late leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel (CJNG), had barely been lowered into the ground when the Mexican military dealt a second blow to the very top of the organisation this week.As special forces descended on a ranch in the state of Nayarit, grainy drone footage showed El Mencho’s possible succes...
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
Politics As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices on next steps 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 30, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington &md...
Hegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live
Defense secretary to be quizzed by lawmakers on Senate armed services committee after bad-tempered session in House yesterdaySign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our US politics coverage as Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war.The defense secretary battled with Democrats - and some Republicans - yesterday during a n...
The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsThe moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran warThe war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearingStephen Groves Thursday 30 April 2026 10:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookm...
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Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’President Donald Trump says ex-FBI director ‘probably’ intended to stoke political violence with his seashell Instagram post last May, accusing him of creating ‘tremendous danger’Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 09:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live
Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd and English local elections. Keir Starmer had been planning a big speech today, but he, and other political leaders, are today focusing on their response to the Golders Green stabbing and the antisemitism threat facing Britain’s Jewish community – described by as “national security emergency” by...
Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans 3,800 job cuts under five-year overhaul
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Union warns of summer strike action risk as workers balloted over pay
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Government announces £25m for security after Golders Green attack
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OPINION - The King has triumphed in the US — and opened a huge door for London
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Local elections 2026: Starmer slams Polanski's Greens and Farage's Reform UK for false 'shortcuts' to boost London
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OPINION - Keir Starmer: I'll protect renters in London from rogue landlords
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Trump says James Comey is a 'dirty cop' who may have LIED to FBI after using mob speak to threaten president
Trump says James Comey is a 'dirty cop' who may have LIED to FBI after using mob speak to threaten presidentPolitics 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 MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 06:25, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 06:28, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Biden's decision to free Detroit drug dealer backfires horribly just 14 months later
Biden's decision to free Detroit drug dealer backfires horribly just 14 months laterPolitics 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 WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 05:37, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 05:42, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments