Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
Politics Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products 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 23, 2026 / 9:15 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products...
Former Labour MP calls for Starmer to face Commons committee over Mandelson vetting
Karl Turner, who lost Labour whip after criticising PM, calls for privileges committee to examine if Starmer misled parliamentUK politics live – latest updatesA former Labour MP has joined opposition parties calling for Keir Starmer to face a Commons committee to examine whether the prime minister misled parliament as the government’s crisis surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington continues.Karl Turner, who lost the Labour whip last month after making a series...
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...
Kash Patel was ‘more of a bro’ than a coach to high school players he worked with: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel was ‘more of a bro’ than a coach to high school players he worked with: reportFBI Director Kash Patel ‘lost it’ on one occasion, according to one of the former high school playersOwen Scott Thursday 23 April 2026 12:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":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...
Four lessons why the 'Boom Belt' is making such a big noise with migration
If you want to understand where America’s economy is heading, stop watching Washington and start watching a map of the United States.Because the biggest economic story in the country right now isn’t politics.It’s migration. Like birds. Migrating south.People and, more importantly, money are pouring into what’s now being called the "Boom Belt" including states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Arizona.TEXAS EMERGES AS THE TOP DESTINATION FOR COMPANIES LEAVING BLUE STATES...
Turning Point USA leader outraged after Texas university restricts access to Tom Homan-led event
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTurning Point USA leader outraged after Texas university restricts access to Tom Homan-led eventConservative organization complains non-students and media barred from Texas talk, also featuring Ken Paxton and Benny Johnson, but institution says rules clear from the startJoe Sommerlad Thursday 23 April 2026 10:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"C...
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...
Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon 5-hour "vote-a-rama"
Politics Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves to fund ICE without Democrats 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 Updated on: April 23, 2026 / 3:45 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a marathon overnight vote series, a key step as Republicans move ahead with a plan to...
Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/23/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
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":...
Federal judge dismisses Laura Loomer's defamation suit against Bill Maher
Politics NewsFederal judge dismisses Laura Loomer's defamation suit against Bill MaherThe judge said the comedian was clearly making a joke when he suggested on his talk show that the far-right activist had a sexual relationship with President Donald Trump.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The judge noted in his ruling that Laura Loomer had not suffered any reputational or financial harm from Bill Maher's comments.Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 22,...
United Airlines may raise fares by 20% as airlines struggle with fuel price surge amid Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUnited Airlines may raise fares by 20% as airlines struggle with fuel price surge amid Iran warThe CEO of United Airlines said fuel prices have been rising ‘faster than I can ever remember in my career’ in a recent inteviewJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 23 April 2026 02:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","...