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...
"A breaking point" — Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
Politics "A breaking point" — Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga April 22, 2026 / 6:33 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Over the past several weeks, CBS News has spoken with roughly two dozen Department of Homeland Security personnel spanni...
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...
Gates Foundation launches external review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGates Foundation launches external review of ties to Jeffrey EpsteinThis represents the nonprofit’s most direct effort yet to confront associations that have raised questionsJames Pollard Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:05 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleI...
Laura Loomer loses defamation case against Bill Maher over his joke that she had sex with Donald Trump
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLaura Loomer loses defamation case against Bill Maher over his joke that she had sex with Donald TrumpJudge throws out far-right activist’s $150M defamation claim after finding that ‘no reasonable person’ would take HBO comedian seriouslyAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 23:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark"...
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
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
Politics Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page 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, 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 P...
Six California governor candidates to attend first major debate following Swalwell’s exit
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSix California governor candidates to attend first major debate following Swalwell’s exitMichael R. Blood Wednesday 22 April 2026 22:22 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":"b2963117","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.c...
Trump team delays pilot program for Medicare to cover cost of ‘fat shot’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team delays pilot program for Medicare to cover cost of ‘fat shot’Without insurance or discounts, GLP-1 injectables can cost more than $1,000 per monthAriana Baio Wednesday 22 April 2026 22:11 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,"articl...
US Marine’s family is stuck in Qatar’s Afghan camp. Trump could send them and hundreds other refugees to the Congo, advocates fear
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS Marine’s family is stuck in Qatar’s Afghan camp. Trump could send them and hundreds other refugees to the Congo, advocates fearMore than 1,100 Afghans brace for impossible decision: ‘We have been in enough war. We cannot take our children into another one’Alex Woodward in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"...
Woman pleads guilty to registering her dog to vote in California election
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWoman pleads guilty to registering her dog to vote in California electionLaure Lee Yourex claimed she registered her dog Maya Jean in order to ‘expose flaws’ in the state’s voting systemGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Trump celebrates the ‘release’ of 8 women set to be executed by Iran
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump celebrates the ‘release’ of 8 women set to be executed by IranIranian officials claimed that Trump was ‘misled by fake news’Brendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:37 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":"b2963...
Republicans delay vote on bill gutting Endangered Species Act – on Earth Day
PoliticsRepublicans delay vote on bill gutting Endangered Species Act – on Earth DayThe ESA passed 355-4 in the House of Representatives in 1973Julia Musto in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 21:29 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":"b2962986","articleMeta"...
Stunning moment Howard Lutnick grilled over his 'relationship' with Jeffrey Epstein: 'I have nothing to hide!'
Politics 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+ HEREBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:24, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 21:27, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments