Prediction market Kalshi suspends three political candidates for betting on their own races
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPrediction market Kalshi suspends three political candidates for betting on their own racesKalshi’s enforcement and legal counsel said two of the financial penalties were settlements, while one was disciplinary action Ariana Baio Thursday 23 April 2026 13:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Trump reclassifies marijuana in bold move angering some of his closest Republican allies
Trump reclassifies marijuana in bold move angering some of his closest Republican alliesPolitics 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 JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:39, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 13:42, 23 April 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
Five things we learned from Cat Little’s evidence to MPs about the Mandelson saga
Top civil servant reveals more details of vetting process and lack of paper trail for approval of Mandelson’s appointment UK politics live – latest updatesIn more than 90 minutes of evidence to the foreign affairs select committee about the Peter Mandelson scandal, Cat Little, the head civil servant in the Cabinet Office, was low key and often cautious.But she did reveal several pieces of new information – or at times information different to that given to the same committee by Olly Robbins, t...
Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWho is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy SecretaryMaira Butt Thursday 23 April 2026 12:24 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":"b2963301","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/...
Senate Republicans bypass Democrats to advance $70bn ICE and border patrol plan in ‘vote-a-rama’– US politics live
Republicans deploy measure known as budget reconciliation to push through plan without backing from Democrats during lengthy late-night voteFunding for most of DHS ran out more than nine weeks ago, as Democrats pressed Republicans and the White House to accept new constraints on ICE and Border Patrol, which operate under the direction of DHS.After two US citizens were fatally shot by immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis, Democrats insisted that ICE and Border Patrol be subject to the sa...
US Navy Secretary Fired After Infighting at Pentagon: Sources | The Pulse 4/23
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Hugh Gimber, JPMorgan Asset Management, Global Market Strategist; Fawaz Gerges, London School of Economics, International Relations Professor; Stirling Larkin, Foxtail Pine, CEO. (Source: Bloomberg)
Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little
In evidence to MPs, Cabinet Office top civil servant disputes that her department suggested vetting might not be neededUK politics live – latest updatesOlly Robbins refused to hand Peter Mandelson’s vetting summary to the Cabinet Office, the civil servant who leads the department has said.The summary – which would have revealed that Robbins, the now-sacked Foreign Office head, had granted Mandelson clearance against the advice of security officials – was instead provided to Cat Little by UK Secu...
President Trump's popularity is falling. What does it mean for him and the GOP?
Politics President Trump's popularity is falling. What does it mean for him and the GOP? April 23, 20264:45 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michel Martin President Trump’s popularity is falling. What does it means for him and the GOP? Listen · 5:05 5:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5795816/nx-s1-9741424" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting – UK politics live
Permanent secretary, Cat Little, to give evidence to foreign affairs committee as pressure increases on Keir Starmer Good morning. As Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot report in the Guardian’s splash, “Keir Starmer is looking increasingly isolated over his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal with divisions emerging in cabinet over his decision to sack the Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins.”And this morning the saga continues, with Cat Little, permanent secretary at the Cab...
More Americans believe the moon landing was faked than those who think Congress is doing a good job, poll reveals
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMore Americans believe the moon landing was faked than those who think Congress is doing a good job, poll reveals‘I just want to say to Congress, stand up and applaud. You’re usually hated, but usually not this hated,’ CNN’s data analyst saidBrendan Rascius in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 05:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","book...
Top Trump counterterrorism official placed on leave after ex claims she solicited funds from ‘sugar daddies’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTop Trump counterterrorism official placed on leave after ex claims she solicited funds from ‘sugar daddies’The 29-year-old official claimed she did nothing wrong, saying, ‘I didn't know it was bad to go on vacation with your boyfriend’Brendan Rascius in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 04:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":...
Vijay’s politics began at box office, but will it click at ballot?
Actor Vijay's political journey reflects a carefully crafted on-screen persona, transitioning from a relatable hero to a reformist leader ahead of Tamil Nadu elections.| India News
It could take 6 months to clear all the mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon warns
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsIt could take 6 months to clear all the mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon warnsIran may have deployed more than 20 mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz, some of which are difficult to track, an official saidBrendan Rascius in New York Thursday 23 April 2026 01:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remov...
Graham Platner lays out what kind of senator he would be: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskGraham Platner lays out what kind of senator he would be: From the Politics DeskPlus, the on-again, off-again negotiations with Iran. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to Google‘Jarring disconnect’: Maine voters at odds with Democratic leadership in high-stakes Senate primary08:30Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 22, 2026, 6:25 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the...
FBI looked into New York Times reporter who investigated Kash Patel’s use of resources to help his girlfriend: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFBI looked into New York Times reporter who investigated Kash Patel’s use of resources to help his girlfriend: reportFBI Director Kash Patel has launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story critical of his conductGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy...
Trump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuanaThe Drug Enforcement Agency is expected to announce the first steps towards reclassifying the drug as soon as this weekMike Bedigan in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Navy Secretary to depart Trump administration ‘immediately’ as US wages war in Iran
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNavy Secretary to depart Trump administration ‘immediately’ as US wages war in Iran‘We are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service,’ a Pentagon spokesperson saidBrendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 22:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"s...
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
Politics Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran 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 22, 2026 / 5:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran on Wednesday, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since...
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Politics John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure 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, Eleanor Watson Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson April 22, 2026 / 5:40 PM ED...
Karoline Leavitt makes stunning concession on Iran ceasefire amid pressure on Trump to strike peace deal
Karoline Leavitt makes stunning concession on Iran ceasefire amid pressure on Trump to strike peace dealPolitics 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 JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:35, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 22:36, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments