Politics

Trump orders scale-back of military exercises with South Korea after refusal to help with Iran's denuclearization

President Trump announced Sunday that he has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, saying that the country recently declined to join the U.S. effort to denuclearize Iran.

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

North Korea on Friday threatened steps against the U.S. and South Korea, describing their military drills as "a rehearsal for an aggressive war."

Nicki Minaj tells Barbz to support Rep. Byron Donalds

Rapper Nicki Minaj announced her endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary over the weekend and urged her fans to support him ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza

Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefire

Kushner speaks with Hamas chief day before Netanyahu meeting

United States envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leadership in Egypt on Sunday ahead of a scheduled visit to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump's envoys meet with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo as Israel strikes Gaza

Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings that mediators held with Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner, the diplomat said.

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map

August 16, 2026 / 4:24 PM EDT / CBS News

CENTCOM hails USS Lincoln crew's 'resilience' but says not 'all is perfect'

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke highly of crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Sunday amid reports that the sailors may be struggling with mental health and other problems.

Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln

Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Ro Khanna says 'Medicare for all is most important priority'

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) pushed back against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s (D-NY) more cautious approach to healthcare, arguing that Democrats should make “Medicare for All” a central part of their economic agenda.

El Sayed taunts Trump after president's post comparing wives

Michigan Democrat Abdul el Sayed taunted President Donald Trump for recently posting a photo that contrasts the first couple with the progressive candidate and his wife.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombia‘s President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people.