Maury Povich shuts down Joy Reid’s claim that Senate Democrats ‘do not play politics’
Former daytime talk show host Maury Povich laughed at former MSNBC host Joy Reid's suggestion Monday that Senate Democrats "play by the rules" and don't "play politics" like Republicans.On the "On Par with Maury Povich" podcast, Povich remarked that if the Democratic Party were to regain control of the Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, they would effectively stop any chance of President Donald Trump appointing another Supreme Court justice, similar to how Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., held...
Trump’s approval rating has never recovered since his Liberation Day tariffs, polls show
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s approval rating has never recovered since his Liberation Day tariffs, polls showThe president’s approval hit a second-term low this week, according to one recent pollJosh Marcus in San Francisco Wednesday 22 April 2026 01:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments...
Taunts and name-calling: What happened in the final hours of campaigning for first phase of Bengal polls
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LGBTQ voters hope to knock out vulnerable Republicans and boost Democrats to victory with a pink wave in November
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLGBTQ voters hope to knock out vulnerable Republicans and boost Democrats to victory with a pink wave in November$15m effort will target key Senate races and eight House districts ‘decided by just 157,000 votes in 2024’John Bowden in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 22 April 2026 00:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","...
‘Political stunt’: Critics slam Trump’s reading of a Bible passage one week after posting AI image of himself as Jesus
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Political stunt’: Critics slam Trump’s reading of a Bible passage one week after posting AI image of himself as JesusSupporters praised the Republican president for reminding Americans ‘who we are as a nation’Brendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 00:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmar...
Federal cop sues right-wing outlet the Blaze after they falsely accused her of planting Jan 6 pipe bombs
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFederal cop sues right-wing outlet the Blaze after they falsely accused her of planting Jan 6 pipe bombsShauni Kerkhoof subjected to ‘ traumatic and humiliating gauntlet’ after making the ‘nonsensical’ allegations that resulted in her being fired and harassment lawsuit claimsMike Bedigan & Andrew FeinbergWednesday 22 April 2026 00:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share"...
Mike Johnson unwilling to condemn Cory Mills despite citing daughters as reason ‘we have to protect women’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMike Johnson unwilling to condemn Cory Mills despite citing daughters as reason ‘we have to protect women’Mills faces additional pressure to resign after Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignationEric Garcia Wednesday 22 April 2026 00:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"show...
UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices
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Starmer to face PMQs amid pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
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Stephen Merchant’s wrestling film to be adapted into a musical
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Sculptor Sir Antony Gormley says art ‘a fundamental tool in our survival’
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McDonald’s UK boss says ‘hard to do business’ but will keep investing in workers
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Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says
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Just 36% of young people believe life will be better than parents’, poll finds
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Regulator to get power to ban energy bosses’ bonuses under reforms
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Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches
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The Repair Shop praised for ‘impossible’ restoration of late son’s instrument
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Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues‘Humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,’ the leader of the Catholic church said on TuesdayBrendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 21 April 2026 23:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark"...
Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
Politics Contract reveals fundraising deal for financing Trump's East Wing overhaul By Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has been recognized with two Emmy Awards, a DuPont Aw...
Trump’s approval rating on economy drops amid inflation and Iran conflict
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s approval rating on economy drops amid inflation and Iran conflictEven within his own party, confidence in his leadership appears to be waningJosh Boak, Jesse Bedayn & Linley SanderTuesday 21 April 2026 23:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookm...