Politics

‘We could hear the roof collapsing’: how Russian missiles devastated Kyiv’s cultural sites

Russia’s recent assault killed two people, injured 90 more and significantly damaged many of the capital’s museums

U.S. is right to ask allies to spend more on defense, Dutch deputy PM says

Five years ago, the Dutch public wouldn't have supported such an increase in defense spending, she said, but that is not the case after Russia invaded Ukraine.

How Rural America Steals Girls’ Futures

“Boy crazy” was what people called it. “She was so boy crazy,” I would hear about my girlfriends. I never heard the reverse, that a boy was “girl crazy.” Girls having crushes, sneaking out at night to have fun: It seems innocent enough. But in my small, conservative town, a “wrong” choice at a young age could cut girls off from their future dreams, leaving them mired in despair.

US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says

Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’

Trump endorses South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette over Nancy Mace

President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for governor of South Carolina on Friday ahead of the June 9 primary.

Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200 with latest attack

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Friday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the third attack this week and pushing the overall death toll above 200 people.

Live Updates: Trump holds key White House meeting on Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, destroy uranium

Updated on: May 29, 2026 / 10:39 PM EDT / CBS News

Former California mayor pleads guilty to acting as Chinese agent

The former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to one count of acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government within the United States on Friday.

US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200

Three men killed in third attack this week amid Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug boats

Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing ‘massive new strike’, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president calls on country to ‘protect your lives’; Nato fury as drone hits Romanian apartment block. What we know on day 1,557

Hegseth praises Asian allies for 'burden-sharing,' calls out China's role in the region

Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.

Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ's case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump by posting "86 47" in seashells

The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case, according to court papers filed late Friday.