https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:09:02 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sotomayor-apologizes-kavanaugh-ice-arrests-supreme-court/ Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriate." Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:59:53 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/19/5c99c4a3-d5d8-4e7a-82d8-6be30afdac22/thumbnail/60x60/340d9235827df0b590dbace184b8814a/gettyimages-89039468.jpg 2185160b-f9c8-401d-a239-27d8b8bfdfbb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-killed-latest-us-strike-alleged-drug-boat-eastern-pacific/ President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:34:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/16/387efae2-a068-414c-8b2c-68c919e33a67/thumbnail/60x60/12c57092c873a8c22e7702ec1aa954e2/drug-boat.jpg 1fe256a8-b0ea-4905-9643-3bdb7d82d88d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabbard-criminal-referrals-doj-whistleblower-watchdog-trump-first-impeachment/ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department related to a government watchdog and a whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Trump's first impeachment. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:41:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/19/28d8f6a9-3968-4d5b-8387-eadaa71e9808/thumbnail/60x60/2baaaedd549300bddedc824be78e7521/gettyimages-2267234783.jpg b2b87220-028f-41ed-be52-74ba510cc4ac https://www.cbsnews.com/video/041526-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ Next phase of Iran war still uncertain with blockade in Day 3; Senate rejects war powers resolution for fourth time. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/16/d2bd7110-5e21-4d59-b900-da8c77e67ea5/thumbnail/60x60/6ee049793da5d926cd02b3dd5ad3f8d5/iran2.jpg 1dfd8484-6650-4856-9f55-720d39147af6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-weigh-restrictions-peptides-rfk-jr/ The FDA meeting announcement​ follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:49:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/16/236b9e41-f9a3-4b69-af1b-8c9716e72feb/thumbnail/60x60/4c6e76092e9161763441cdce8b7c4043/gettyimages-2268925081-1.jpg 005b82b2-2ed4-4be7-8fe2-a757d91f60d6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/family-speaks-out-single-mom-remains-detained-month/ Shanelle Kaul exclusively spoke with the family of a single mother who has been detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month. She worked in the country for decades as a courtroom interpreter. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:59:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/386e4fa2-a9a7-478e-a872-bd53f339f73c/thumbnail/60x60/87fdd528fa8873e2926edc642ccd0254/cbsn-fusion-family-speaks-out-single-mom-remains-detained-month-thumbnail.jpg cddcec8c-9207-4a20-8cb9-d217c799158d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/treasury-secretary-says-americans-see-refunds-trumps-tax-breaks-kick-in/ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans are already seeing record refunds as President Trump's new tax breaks start to kick in. Nancy Cordes reports. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:33:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/f7a53d57-09b8-4430-8ade-84f8466aa461/thumbnail/60x60/ececb858a2de27f12cca5c892bba78a0/cbsn-fusion-treasury-secretary-says-americans-see-refunds-trumps-tax-breaks-kick-in-thumbnail.jpg 15329997-77b1-41c2-a083-83903ff3a566 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/041526-cbs-evening-news/ Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as illegal monopoly; tornadoes sweep U.S. as storms travel east. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/fda2eb07-f504-4900-9d28-9aea6de53e2c/thumbnail/60x60/719756df0616d8b13e32550d27b8fa67/en041526.jpg c3075167-7ccc-4c3b-9a6f-f33825e91077 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/billionaires-dark-money-fuel-questions-ahead-of-2026-midterms/ The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:10:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/4fdf1c93-794a-4b74-b4dd-23cee7cadac1/thumbnail/60x60/b3770eabe497ead5bae03dc1d5b5bf31/gettyimages-2170363844.jpg e0977b75-fbf8-4c62-a945-c9e5ece309d6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutors-jeanine-pirro-office-visit-federal-reserve-headquarters-jerome-powell/ The renovations at the Federal Reserve are the subject of a months-long criminal investigation. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:13:37 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/e425002e-1589-4169-a606-5e8591f6ad5d/thumbnail/60x60/91920c69e15d8f4c1e5c8086841cfa29/ap26013665300265.jpg b923625d-3ab3-4f30-9e49-d509edf5b09c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-moves-dismiss-jan-6-convictions-proud-boys-oath-keepers-seditious-conspiracy/ The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:09:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/31/3a738e1b-1342-43c2-a54e-901251c8e8ce/thumbnail/60x60/28217cf225eb7a2a36a16398e5ae4c20/ap23243453302145.jpg 9e04a9aa-8b86-4ab6-aaa3-16eea2a888b5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-war-powers-vote-iran-tammy-duckworth/ It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/657353ff-6b87-4026-8735-f7f46a23680d/thumbnail/60x60/61c373dca8d35db7d2e003c44dd8c0b4/gettyimages-2270730181.jpg f23f8b0b-429f-4efc-b944-a948fed027c5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-threatens-fire-fed-chair-jerome-powell-legal-hurdles/ President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:51:34 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/13/cbcc89c6-3d68-4a18-afc6-05899dc989dd/thumbnail/60x60/cd6956dedcbdf6b4587cbe9d153416a0/trump-powell.png 55cf6abe-e0c4-4974-935f-f27c1a90c6c8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pete-hegseth-impeachment-articles-house-democrats/ House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution." Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:58:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/5fd7a5b0-230b-4dc5-bc0b-59e7313b2b77/thumbnail/60x60/92e1cac1a562b5139c4ae3e9ef9b98bc/gettyimages-2264083801.jpg d721f53e-f581-488f-95db-f612472297a4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/controversial-surveillance-program-fisa-section-702-house-vote/ The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:56:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/7f8ec9af-adb2-40a5-8541-5b180dc8b872/thumbnail/60x60/34c81fb6e9ffaa3a39feeb4b1fe123ba/gettyimages-2268662896.jpg 7eeab758-b939-4998-8044-86b80527d88d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aide-sebastian-gorka-signals-hes-interested-top-counterterrorism-post/ Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/d551ef8b-937d-4681-a6fb-395f488a8822/thumbnail/60x60/bc0de51a5462bd53b920c1e1fb815af8/gettyimages-2265148309.jpg c1e55032-1ee2-4d4d-b1e1-f8b6883b3b46 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dr-erica-schwartz-potential-cdc-leader-trump-administration/ Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:20:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/5d2d9a48-de0f-4312-b04c-161c6428932b/thumbnail/60x60/63467ac149e84e556351ad8718a7ef80/ericaschwartz-promo.jpg 411639c0-77d5-473e-ad64-5d60008104c8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-cole-jr-dc-pipe-bomb-suspect-new-charges/ Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:39:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/30/c854d2cf-63b6-4b24-92d2-868a7e33a214/thumbnail/60x60/a48d25c67f2149fbc1fcc9bf8f6f63a7/cole-promo.jpg b656173b-2037-4468-903b-3a626f2bd45b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-federal-medicaid-rules-1-month-work-states/ Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/14/37368a37-4ceb-476c-9160-b083c212b403/thumbnail/60x60/69bb5c488db806aee4c21b1450d99786/norton-03.jpg 81de7dac-9334-4596-b6ea-9ab8210469c2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-swalwell-accuser-drug-rape-allegations/ Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:39:13 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/14/24293efc-3722-44b5-8ca9-0ba55aa0399d/thumbnail/60x60/9adf0c7dd498b608ac22eb897bc93e9b/ap26104618312126.jpg 2bfb1a49-f75c-4469-9a6a-18730e9f74f8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bipartisan-duo-interview-resign-swalwell-gonzales-paulina-luna-leger-fernandez/ A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:40:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/5dad5512-c5be-4460-9094-7be177c13b07/thumbnail/60x60/c58999c827ad75f4e6bf213eecc736c3/paulinalunaandlegerfernandez.jpg 2fef76fe-d54b-471f-8745-28e7fd6b8f21 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/041426-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for second day. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:57:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/7bb9bf76-17f5-47b3-8950-6cc68b92a4dd/thumbnail/60x60/27aa0e40be1d962bcacf813ee7ee7806/takeoutfull0414.jpg cc3ac10f-5f9f-4e6b-aa99-9ff1937357ea https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-boat-strike-eastern-pacific-kills-4/ U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/15/7fc20b78-1666-4dba-a09e-22bf1951934b/thumbnail/60x60/0b58abcd242814293a81f6bd69279f60/screenshot-2026-04-14-at-8-41-34-pm.png 31bfc8a7-6b0c-484e-97f5-fa05c1ca25a6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-passes-alert-act-aviation-safety-bill/ Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:03:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/31/dd8c2974-261d-41cd-bf04-847433a49c0d/thumbnail/60x60/c64aaadeedcb9e6a4762e3336d738482/gettyimages-2197507520.jpg d4f6caf5-c440-4edf-9cea-8fd83b040c63 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-hosts-israel-lebanon-first-talks-over-30-years/ As talks between Israel and Lebanon took place Tuesday, President Trump suggested that face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume within days. Weijia Jiang reports. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:17:57 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/14/b58cad9e-13b7-4999-95d5-ec9ccefebd5a/thumbnail/60x60/f59e1d02939bed90a0dcfa4ab8b6d172/cbsn-fusion-us-hosts-israel-lebanon-first-talks-over-30-years-thumbnail.jpg 7b6c0086-f075-43c1-915c-653ad8d1a188 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/eric-swalwell-accuser-says-im-terrified-to-speak-out/ Two members of Congress have resigned after separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Texas Republican Tony Gonzales had admitted to a relationship with a former aide, but California Democrat Eric Swalwell has denied everything but "mistakes in judgment." Nancy Cordes spoke with two of his accusers. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/14/394bd2e4-1437-4f9c-a6c5-b865aee87dfa/thumbnail/60x60/bcc564ebbaf2011cde8ddf998e171210/cbsn-fusion-eric-swalwell-accuser-says-im-terrified-to-speak-out-thumbnail.jpg 1d1f7ccc-9287-400b-b799-dae2a945485f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-meadows-reimbursement-justice-department-legal-fees-trump-probe/ Mark Meadows is asking the Justice Dept. to reimburse him for legal fees he incurred in multiple federal and state investigations of President Trump, sources said. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/13/4e193495-8fb1-47a8-bce2-39e6a3ccb478/thumbnail/60x60/fc90ed66a4bb8008b2970580a639df55/gettyimages-2206315408.jpg 4641fb3b-1f02-4743-844f-e05441f43211 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-midterm-elections-11-races-control/ The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/14/012507b1-749d-41eb-b074-31ba15f35ca5/thumbnail/60x60/52734f587b8c6977d2dd9673abfac027/gettyimages-2258696415.jpg d82d2beb-cbb1-4444-9dca-832b73a73755 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alien-enemies-act-deportations-criminal-contempt-appeals-court/ U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants bound for El Salvador. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:01:41 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/14/c0ae81a8-0349-4e17-8dab-a60de19d7847/thumbnail/60x60/c61255b05e1ea09427e4767f8cd4ce74/ap25093597397270.jpg 229d53c8-f82d-4fb2-8c98-b5bef47ab1a0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-director-susan-monarez-ousted/ Susan Monarez, the director of the CDC, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient." Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:57:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/28/7b4b868b-2604-4528-870c-7d11e2b5baf6/thumbnail/60x60/09e9aeac7fe02b83dba67dcb04cabc66/ap25240577744053.jpg 1c1c729b-5201-4835-9857-7e397f7326ed