Politics

Trump may already be a lame duck

At first glance, President Donald Trump seems more powerful than ever. His party controls both chambers of Congress, and he just asserted dominance over that party by ousting Indiana state senators who defied him on redistricting, as well as successfully primarying United States senators in Louisiana and Texas.

Humiliated by Iran, the US wants an easy scalp: keep your eyes on Cuba

The decision to charge Raúl Castro is grimly reminiscent of the run-up to Trump’s military operation in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Cuban people are suffering needlessly

The Unlikely Connecticut Coalition Fighting Assisted Suicide

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Justice Department investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury, sources say

Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 12:17 AM EDT / CBS News

US and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon

US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait

To reverse the ‘greenlash’, Europe’s Green parties should embrace Polanski’s boldness

Be more strident and ambitious, take on economic inequality, and progressive voters will reward you as they have the UK’s Greens

Spanish PM’s family affair: the corruption cases involving Pedro Sánchez’s brother, wife and predecessor

Socialist leader insists no wrongdoing by family and backs former prime minister, but has much to contend with

‘Seriously the best boss ever’: inside the world of Jeffrey Epstein’s assistant

No one’s name appears in the Epstein files more than that of Lesley Groff, his assistant. Reading through the thousands of emails, a troubling question arises: what did she know?

Reuters executive Simon Robinson expected to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director

Hugh Marks refuses to confirm or deny to Senate estimates that he threatened to terminate Stevens if he didn’t resign

Live Updates: Iran "negotiating on fumes," Trump says, as U.S. conducts new strikes

Updated on: May 27, 2026 / 11:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Bessent to take podium at next press briefing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host Thursday’s White House press briefing, becoming the third Cabinet official to step behind the podium while press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains on maternity leave following the birth of her second child earlier this month.

Kuwait air defenses activated against 'missile and drone threats'; U.S. carries out new strikes in Iran

This comes as tensions in the Middle East escalated once again, with the U.S. military carrying out new strikes overnight in Iran.