Thursday, April 16, 2026 10:38 AM ET
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Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere" -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.1 hour ago
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."1 hour ago
House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians -- All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.3 hours ago
As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax -- As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.4 hours ago
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program -- According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.5 hours ago
3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- 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.10 hours ago
Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump 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.11 hours ago
Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests -- Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriate."14 hours ago
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan" -- 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.13 hours ago
Exclusive - 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. 18H ago21 minutes ago
Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran -- It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.19 hours ago
Why Jerome Powell - not Trump - will decide when the Fed chief steps down -- 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.19 hours ago
Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in 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.21 hours ago
House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth -- House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."22 hours ago