Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
(Inside California Politics) — Former California State Controller Betty Yee, a favorite of Democratic Party insiders who never broke through with the public, is dropping out of the race for governor. Yee announced Monday morning she would suspend her campaign, citing lagging poll numbers and the short time remaining before the primary. She said the…
Migrant dad depicted in ‘New American Gothic’ painting is arrested by ICE, artist says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMigrant dad depicted in ‘New American Gothic’ painting is arrested by ICE, artist saysArtist Criselda Vasquez said her family is ‘heartbroken’Katie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Monday 20 April 2026 21:15 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,"...
Hundreds of protesters swarm governor’s office chanting ‘free the dogs!’ in bid to save 2,000 beagles
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHundreds of protesters swarm governor’s office chanting ‘free the dogs!’ in bid to save 2,000 beaglesSome of the protesters showed off bruises they said were caused by rubber bullets during clashes with policeScott Bauer Monday 20 April 2026 20:19 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false...
What you can buy with SNAP food stamps under RFK Jr’s healthy eating push is changing: Here is what’s in and out
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhat you can buy with SNAP food stamps under RFK Jr’s healthy eating push is changing: Here is what’s in and outDefinitions of candy and soda vary by state, which advocates warn may create confusion for retailers Ariana Baio Monday 20 April 2026 20:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline looming
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysis‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline loomingAs the president’s approval rating plummets, the days of him and the Republican House speaker getting everything they want may be over, Eric Garcia writesMonday 20 April 2026 20:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookma...
Inside the race to be Trump’s next attorney general as MAGA stars jockey for top job in politically charged DOJ
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsInside the race to be Trump’s next attorney general as MAGA stars jockey for top job in politically charged DOJTrump allies are reportedly making big moves to get the president’s attention while right-wing influencers push potential candidatesAlex Woodward in New York Monday 20 April 2026 19:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...
What Starmer said, and didn’t say, in the Commons about the Mandelson saga
PM sets out chronology of Mandelson’s vetting failure – and insists he has not misled MPsUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has laid out a detailed timeline of events leading up to Peter Mandelson being refused security vetting and how the message was not passed to No 10. Here’s what his statement did tell us – and what it was more vague on. Continue reading...
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Politics How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted in 3 days since he said Tehran "agreed to everything" By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson April 20, 2026 / 1:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In less than 48 hours this weekend, President Trump went from saying Iran has "agreed to everything," including working with the U.S. to remove its enriched uranium,...
Can Vijay emulate MGR in Tamil Nadu politics? K Hariharan responds
Can Vijay emulate MGR in Tamil Nadu politics K Hariharan responds
Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after longtime diabetes battle
Politics Sen. Mark Warner's daughter Madison dies at 36 after longtime diabetes battle 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 20, 2026 / 12:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. Sh...
Starmer tells MPs Foreign Office has been stripped of power to overrule vetting
PM says in Commons statement he has ordered inquiry into any security concerns relating to Mandelson’s tenure in USUK politics live – latest updatesThe Foreign Office has been stripped of its powers to overrule vetting decisions after the Peter Mandelson scandal, Keir Starmer has told MPs, as he sought to set out his side of events in a politically crucial statement in parliament.Saying to jeers that he accepted it appeared “incredible” he and other ministers were not told Mandelson was initiall...
Over half of voters say they blame Trump ‘a lot’ for spiking gas prices
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsOver half of voters say they blame Trump ‘a lot’ for spiking gas pricesMost Democratic voters blame president ‘a lot’ – while most Republican voters place no blame on him at allAriana Baio Monday 20 April 2026 16:09 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...
Trump bashes ‘totally wrong’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright for dire gas prices warning
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump bashes ‘totally wrong’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright for dire gas prices warningIranian forces said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as the U.S. blockade persists, spiking oil prices againJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 20 April 2026 16:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remov...
Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over ‘hit piece’ on his FBI leadership
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over ‘hit piece’ on his FBI leadershipFBI director accuses magazine and journalist of ‘sweeping, malicious and defamatory hit piece’Alex Woodward in New York Monday 20 April 2026 15:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed, sources say
Politics Cooperating witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before grand jury, sources say By Daniel Klaidman, Daniel Klaidman Daniel Klaidman, an investigative reporter based in New York, is the former editor-in-chief of Yahoo News and former managing editor of Newsweek. He has over two decades of experience covering politics, foreign affairs, national security and law. Read Full Bio Daniel Klaidman, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department R...
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking
Politics FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking, absences By 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, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N....
Eleven of the ‘most challenged’ books of 2025 as book bans remain at record highs in US
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEleven of the ‘most challenged’ books of 2025 as book bans remain at record highs in USOverall, the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom recorded challenges to 4,235 different worksHillel Italie Monday 20 April 2026 15:21 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"art...
Why Tipu Sultan is inseparable from Maharashtra's politics and history
Why Tipu Sultan is inseparable from Maharashtras politics and history
Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition
Politics Supreme Court turns away parental rights dispute involving child's gender transition in school 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 April 20, 2026 / 10:16 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school vio...
Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
Politics Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's universal preschool program 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 April 20, 2026 / 9:59 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado...