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Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque

Teenage suspects, including one reported missing, die of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, officials say

No Children Hurt in Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, Officials Say

At least three adults were killed when a pair of gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The two teenage suspects were found dead inside a nearby car, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.

John Thune Stays Neutral After Cassidy Loses Shot at Senate Runoff

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) won’t be taking sides after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) failed to make a June 27 runoff for his Louisiana Senate seat.

Sticking their neck out: Massie allies risk Trump's wrath

Allies of Rep. Thomas Massie are taking a political gamble that could put them directly in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs by standing beside the Kentucky Republican in the toughest primary fight of his career.

Granting Tina Peters Clemency Is a Big Mistake

The release of the local election official convicted of seven crimes is likely to encourage attacks on election integrity.

Trump says he's called off plans for "scheduled attack of Iran" after request from Gulf partners

Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 5:59 PM EDT / CBS News

Live Updates: Trump Calls Off Scheduled Attack on Iran Amid "Serious Negotiations" Toward Peace Deal

Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 5:30 PM EDT / CBS News

Cornyn claims Trump won't endorse in Texas Senate runoff

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said at a rally on Monday that he does not believe President Donald Trump will make an endorsement in his competitive primary runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Trump calls for DOJ investigation into Maryland's mail-in ballot system

President Donald Trump on Monday called for the Department of Justice to investigate Maryland’s mail-in ballot system after a mishap led to voters receiving the wrong party ballot for the primary election.

Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end war

The US president says plans for a US military strike on Iran have been paused because ‘serious negotiations are now taking place’

ICE agent charged in Minnesota with assault in shooting of immigrant

Christian Castro is the second ICE agent to be charged for actions during Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration's immigration-enforcement mission.

Pirro threatens $500 fines and jail time for parents amid DC teen violence

Washington, D.C.‘s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday threatened criminal prosecutions, $500 fines, and possible jail time for parents of teenagers involved in violent “teen takeovers” after a chaotic brawl inside a Navy Yard Chipotle over the weekend sparked renewed outrage over the uptick in juvenile crime.