Politics

ABC objects to 'unlawful' early license renewal for television stations

The Disney-owned ABC network filed early license renewal applications for its eight television stations on Thursday, fulfilling a demand set by the Federal Communications Commission.

Justice Dept. Investigating Outside Funding E. Jean Carroll Received for Civil Lawsuits Against Trump, Sources Say

Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 6:48 PM EDT / CBS News

The Brazenness of DOJ’s Reported Investigation of E. Jean Carroll

The latest move shows that Trump has no issue with politicized justice—he just wants it on his side.

Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches

From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say

Guatemala wants US support for 'active military operations'

Guatemala is looking to partner with the U.S. military to carry out operations targeting cartels in the country.

Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years after being found guilty in Austrian court

Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 5:52 PM EDT / AP

New Jersey Health Officials Inspect 'Limited Part' of Delaney Hall, Sherrill Says

Officials with the New Jersey Department of Health inspected a small portion of the immigration detention center in Newark on Thursday after they were denied full access to the facility, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ).

Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image

Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 5:39 PM EDT / CBS News

No Kings plans protests on Trump's 80th birthday

No Kings announced Thursday that there will be nationwide protests against President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday next month.

Disney's ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal 'under protest' against the FCC

Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses "under protest," after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.

Springsteen announces pre-election concert near DC

Singer Bruce Springsteen announced plans for an anti-Trump “Power to the People Festival” while performing at Nationals Park on Wednesday as part of a nationwide tour. The rock musician is known for his activism against the Trump administration and will perform alongside headliners including Tom Morello, Dave Matthews Band, and Foo Fighters on Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.

Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell

Murrell has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,00 from SNP