Moment Pete Hegseth rips into Democrats who 'hate' Trump as he's grilled over Iran nuclear 'obliteration' claim... and reveals eye-popping total cost of the war
Moment Pete Hegseth rips into Democrats who 'hate' Trump as he's grilled over Iran nuclear 'obliteration' claim... and reveals eye-popping total cost of the warPolitics 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 VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:58, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 17:05, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Top Democatic strategist says Trump can’t be the anti-Christ because the president is too dumb
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTop Democatic strategist says Trump can’t be the anti-Christ because the president is too dumbCarville’s comments come after Trump received significant criticism over a post depicting himself as JesusIsabel Keane in New York Wednesday 29 April 2026 16:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
Florida House advances congressional map to give GOP up to 4 more seats
Politics Florida House advances redistricting bill that aims to give GOP 24-4 congressional advantage By Aaron Navarro, Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles. Read Full Bio Aaron Navarro, Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political...
'8647' got James Comey indicted. What exactly does it mean?
Politics '8647' got James Comey indicted. What exactly does it mean? April 29, 202611:22 AM ET By Rachel Treisman A demonstrator holds up an "8647" sign at a "No Kings" protest in Louisville, Ky., in June 2025. It's an anti-Trump slogan, with multiple interpretations. Jon Cherry/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Cherry/AP Former FBI Director James Comey was charged this week over a year-old social media post of a seashell formation that the Justice Department alleges constituted a threat...
Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over failure to declare £5m gift
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Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps
Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe US Supreme Court limited the ability of lawmakers to take the racial make-up of a state into account when drawing voting maps, in a ruling that could reshape politics across the American south.In a 6-3 decision, the conservative justices sided with a challenge to new districts in Louisiana that were created to comply with a landmark Civil Rights law meant to protect black Am...
Pam Bondi to appear before House oversight panel over Epstein files
Democrats had filed civil contempt resolution against former attorney general for not appearing for depositionUS politics live – latest updatesThe House oversight and government reform committee has said that former attorney general Pam Bondi will now appear before the panel on 29 May to answer questions about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and its release of the Epstein files.The announcement of the date came shortly after the Democrats on the committe...
Stabbing of two Jewish men declared as terrorist attack
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Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
Politics Bondi to testify in House Oversight's Epstein probe next month as Democrats threaten contempt By Graham Kates Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates April 29, 2026 / 10:30 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversig...
Trump’s closest aides say he will not slow his public appearances despite recent shooting scare
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s closest aides say he will not slow his public appearances despite recent shooting scareThe president has said he would not let an attempted attack stop him from canceling public events Ariana Baio Wednesday 29 April 2026 15:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCommen...
Blow to Voting Rights Act as Supreme Court rules congressional map based on race is unconstitutional
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBlow to Voting Rights Act as Supreme Court rules congressional map based on race is unconstitutionalLiberal justices of the court said the decision will open the door to eliminate the protections of the Voting Rights ActAlex Woodward & Ariana BaioWednesday 29 April 2026 15:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...
Trump defied protocol by relaying private King Charles conversation but it ‘could’ve been much worse’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump defied protocol by relaying private King Charles conversation but it ‘could’ve been much worse’Trump’s unconventional leadership style and penchant for breaking protocol had raised concerns about potential misstepsDanica Kirka Wednesday 29 April 2026 15:20 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"show...
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map, narrowing Voting Rights Act
Politics Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map, narrowing Voting Rights Act By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 10:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's congressional map that includes tw...
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Politics DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, releases new photos By Katrina Kaufman, 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 also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen April 29, 2026 / 10:19 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The government...
Kevin Warsh set to clear key Senate hurdle to replace Fed chair Powell
A Senate committee is poised to advance Trump’s pick as doubts linger over the Fed’s independence and Powell’s futureUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailKevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, is set to clear a key procedural hurdle on Wednesday, opening the way for him to succeed Jerome Powell in coming weeks amid the White House’s unprecedented efforts to exert control over the world’s most powerful central bank.The Senate b...
Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
CBS Mornings Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Absolutely, positively not" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } 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 April 29, 2026 / 9:12 AM EDT / CBS News A...
Supreme Court hears arguments over deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
Politics Supreme Court hears arguments over revoking deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 9:11 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday is weighing the Trump administration's efforts to res...
Gavin Newsom gives savage response to White House’s ‘Two Kings’ post about Trump and Charles
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGavin Newsom gives savage response to White House’s ‘Two Kings’ post about Trump and CharlesThe White House shared the image captioned ‘TWO KINGS’ as King Charles III praised American democracyIsabel Keane in New York Wednesday 29 April 2026 14:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
Former FBI director Comey’s prosecution over seashells picture is ‘preposterous and vindictive’ legal experts say
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFormer FBI director Comey’s prosecution over seashells picture is ‘preposterous and vindictive’ legal experts sayAttempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts, who say they expect it to be thrown outJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 29 April 2026 14:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":...
Will King's US visit make a political difference?
Will King's US visit make a political difference?11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondentThe jokes landed, the warm words resonated, the pageantry looked good on the evening news. But as the applause fades and the plates are cleared from the White House banquet, what from the King's historic visit to the United States will sustain? How much of the pomp will translate into politics?Before King Charles arrived in the US, British diplomats wer...