Politics

Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse, police say

In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.

Trump administration to require most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. first

Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 7:06 PM EDT / CBS News

Sen. Ted Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over "anti-weaponization fund" in meeting with GOP senators

Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 6:34 PM EDT / CBS News

Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 6:26 PM EDT / CBS News

Claudia Sheinbaum protests Raul Castro indictment for plane shootdown

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum protested the U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over the shootdown of an unarmed civilian aircraft, saying it happened too long ago.

The turbulent 15 months of Trump’s unlikely US intelligence director

Over 15 months, the ex-Democrat without an intelligence background took actions seemingly meant to flatter Trump

US green card applicants will now have to return to home countries to apply, DHS says

Change criticized by advocates marks the latest significant move by the Trump administration on immigration policy

U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran

Washington — The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, according to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, even as diplomacy continued.

CIA Director Brought Paramilitary Leader Involved in Maduro Capture to Cuba Meeting, Sources Say

Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 6:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Rep. Glenn Ivey and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on police reform 6 years after George Floyd's murder

Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.

Jim Banks floats Stefanik as next intelligence chief

Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) believes President Donald Trump should give Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) another shot at a Cabinet post, publicly recommending her for intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday.

What Is Hunter Biden Doing?

The former president’s son tearfully met with Candace Owens, who once called him a “degenerate.”