Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Politics Ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George says U.S. soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character" in outgoing email By Lucia I Suarez Sang Lucia I Suarez Sang Associate Managing Editor Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald. Read Full Bio Lucia I Suarez Sang April 4, 2026...
Donald Trump Jr eyeing his father’s beloved new ballroom as a possible wedding venue, report claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDonald Trump Jr eyeing his father’s beloved new ballroom as a possible wedding venue, report claimsA federal judge ruled the president needs congressional approval to continue his White House ballroom projectKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Saturday 04 April 2026 18:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBo...
Rubio revokes visas and green cards of at least four Iranian nationals
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRubio revokes visas and green cards of at least four Iranian nationalsThis follows a move late last year in which visas for several diplomats and staffers at Iran’s mission to the United Nations were also rescindedMatthew Lee Saturday 04 April 2026 18:22 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments...
Trump gushes over his policies – ‘Thank you Mr. Tariff!’ – as desperate search continues for US pilot missing in Iran
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump gushes over his policies – ‘Thank you Mr. Tariff!’ – as desperate search continues for US pilot missing in IranWhile he has been active on his social media platform, the president has kept a relatively low profile since reports of the missing U.S. airman brokeRhian Lubin in New York Saturday 04 April 2026 17:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLin...
Hegseth’s latest purge of top generals is down to his ‘paranoia’ over fears of losing his own job, report claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHegseth’s latest purge of top generals is down to his ‘paranoia’ over fears of losing his own job, report claimsRepublicans have been praising the service of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George after he and others were apparently forced out by the Defense SecretaryKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Saturday 04 April 2026 17:53 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Sh...
Bloomberg This Weekend 04/04/2026
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Axios Senior Politics Reporter Marc Caputo, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Under George Bush Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, Napster Corp. CEO John Acunto, Pulsar Helium President Cliff Cain, “The Infinity Machine” Author Sebastian Mallaby, Democratic National Co...
Trump warns Iran of deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out"
Politics Trump warns Iran of looming deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out" By Lucia I Suarez Sang Lucia I Suarez Sang Associate Managing Editor Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald. Read Full Bio Lucia I Suarez Sang April 4, 2026 / 12:27 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS Ne...
Trump ‘probably in panic mode’ over US jets shot down and missing pilot in Iran, says his former national security adviser
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump ‘probably in panic mode’ over US jets shot down and missing pilot in Iran, says his former national security adviserPresident has not been seen publicly since he addressed the nation late Wednesday, prompting his critics to speculate on the his state of mindRhian Lubin in New York Saturday 04 April 2026 16:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink"...
Trump warns he’ll ‘reign down hell’ on Iran within 48 hours unless Strait of Hormuz is opened and peace deal is made
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump warns he’ll ‘reign down hell’ on Iran within 48 hours unless Strait of Hormuz is opened and peace deal is madeTrump’s latest threat against the Iranian regime comes as the search for a missing U.S. fighter pilot continues after an F-15 was shot downRhian Lubin in New York Saturday 04 April 2026 15:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy li...
HuffPost panned for report suggesting Pentagon excluded Catholics from attending Good Friday service
A report from the liberal HuffPost raised eyebrows among critics for suggesting Catholics were being excluded from a Good Friday service at the Pentagon. HuffPost senior politics reporter Jennifer Bendery wrote that the Pentagon "invited more than 3,500 employees to attend a Good Friday service at its in-house chapel.""Except it’s only for Protestants, not Catholics," Bendery wrote.The report cited a memo sent to staff by Air Force leadership that read, "Just a friendly reminder: There will be a...
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
Politics Did President Trump have a hand in writing the latest White House East Wing court filing? 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 Awar...
Education Secretary Linda McMahon accuses critics of having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said critics who disapprove of the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the federal department suffer from what she described as "Trump Derangement Syndrome."McMahon discussed her unusual mandate from President Donald Trump to fire herself by eliminating the department and how politics should be handled in the classroom during an appearance on "Planet Tyrus.""I think there is some 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' out there that they just have to push ba...
Renaming Florida airport after Donald Trump is expected to cost more than $5M
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRenaming Florida airport after Donald Trump is expected to cost more than $5MThe president’s company trademarked the Trump name for use in airports before Florida passed the renaming bill Josh Marcus in San Francisco Saturday 04 April 2026 13:53 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
Search for Missing US Airman in Iran
A US Airman has gone missing in Iran following a downed aircraft and a provincial Iranian governor has reportedly offered a $66,000 reward for capturing the pilot alive. Former Assistant Secretary of State Brigadier General (Ret.) Mark Kimmitt, Axios Senior Politics reporter Marc Caputo, and Bloomberg's Israel Bureau Chief Ethan Bronner join Christina Ruffini and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how this situation could alter US negotiations or the trajectory of the conflict with...
Today’s Papers – Serie A returns after Italy’s flop
La Gazzetta dello SportThe coach leaves, Baldini as caretaker coach, then Conte or ManciniGattuso gives up, Capello reports‘In Italy we walk, the others run.’ Stadiums and bets, Gravina attacks the politics.’Exclusive De BruyneScudetto, we tryI’m okay in Naples. Our target is to win all games, then we’ll do the countingWe have paid for the many injuries. Hojlund will become a top player.Modric to the maxNever in such shape, he launches Milan for a super finaleInter RomaDumfries and Ndicka the ke...
'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase
'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phraseJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdam Fleming,NewscastandChris Mason,Political editorAFP via Getty Images"Our system is not fit for purpose."And with this description of parts of the Home Office in 2006, the then-Home Secretary John Reid minted a phrase that has lodged in the lexicon of British politics.He was speaking a few months after thousands of foreign-born prisoners had been released from British ja...
Trump wants $10B to fund construction and beautification projects in and around Washington DC
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump wants $10B to fund construction and beautification projects in and around Washington DCThe Presidential Capital Stewardship Program would be overseen by the National Park Service and would coordinate renovations of parts of the U.S. capital Mike Bedigan in New York Saturday 04 April 2026 05:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
Politics Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown 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 April 3, 2026 / 10:16 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency, which has faced an almost two-mon...
What the US attorney general actually does and what happens when fired
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhat the US attorney general actually does and what happens when firedThe attorney general is the lawyer appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to lead the DOJJennifer Selin The Conversation Saturday 04 April 2026 01:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComme...
Trump's prime-time Iran address, Bondi's departure and more: Recapping the week in politics
Jeff Mason, Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, and Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, join "The Takeout" to unpack some of the week's biggest political moments.