Politics

From the archives: Cuba shoots down 2 civilian planes in 1996

On Feb. 24, 1996, Cuba shot down two civilian aircraft, prompting global outcry. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"

Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 9:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Full interview: GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Israel, Trump and more ahead of Kentucky primary

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is bearing the brunt of the White House in his primary race for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Massie spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe a day before the election about the record-breaking spending in his race, his views on Israel, President Trump and more.

Inside the Kentucky primary between Rep. Thomas Massie and Trump-backed Ed Gallrein

Rep. Thomas Massie is facing Trump-backed retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's primary for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.

San Diego mayor heckled at mosque shooting press conference

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was heckled during a news conference following a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque that left five people dead, including both suspects.

Putin heads to Beijing days after Trump in test of China's balancing act

Beijing walks into the summit with the stronger hand while Moscow seeks reassurance that China has not drifted toward Washington after Trump's visit.

Mom reported son missing along with weapons and car before Islamic Center shooting, police say

Police held a news conference Monday evening to give an update on the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities say the two suspects killed three others before being found dead in a nearby vehicle.

Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed

President says he has instructed US military to be ready for ‘a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice’ – key US politics stories from Monday 18 May

Breaking down what can and can't be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's state murder trial

Luigi Mangione appeared in court on Monday for a pivotal hearing where a judge ruled what items can and cannot be used as evidence in his upcoming state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom.

Legal analysis after Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI over statute of limitations

A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.

Judge rules some evidence allegedly found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in state trial

A judge on Monday ruled a 9 millimeter gun, a silencer and a red notebook allegedly found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in September. Lilia Luciano has more.

Hegseth campaigns against Massie in Kentucky with primary a day away

Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail Monday, an unusual move for a defense secretary, stumping in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Republican congressman and frequent Trump critic Thomas Massie. Ed O'Keefe has more.