Politics

Ukraine faces loss of half its heavy ammunition supply

Ukraine could face an ammunition shortfall after half the member nations of a Czech-led ammunition supply effort stopped contributing.

Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets

Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage

Israel attacks Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike after one week on the job

Israel targeted the new leader of Hamas’s military wing in a Gaza airstrike late Tuesday after he filled his late predecessor’s shoes about one week ago.

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map

Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 2:27 PM EDT / CBS/AP

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Court blocks Alabama congressional map, saying state intentionally discriminated by race

Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 2:18 PM EDT / CBS News

Auchincloss denies backing Collins over Platner in Maine race

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) denied claims he was supporting Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in Maine’s Senate race after backlash to his opposition to Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s bid.

Redistricting push in South Carolina fails after state Senate bails

The South Carolina Senate has put an end to a recent redistricting push, voting 24-20 against advancing a new map.

Delayed Florida Budget Includes $514M for Everglades

Florida lawmakers moved one step closer toward passing the state budget, scheduled for a vote later this week.

Turkish police fire teargas to break up protest after opposition leader ousted

Water cannon also used at rally called by Özgür Özel days after court dismissed him as CHP leader

Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement

President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Thune faces rough patch with Trump as Senate frustrations boil over

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) just finished a bruising week that left his relationship with President Donald Trump at a recent low point.