Politics

Iran sets conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz after UAE says one of its ships was targeted by airstrike

Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.

'Old racist wine in a new bottle': Black academics respond to Jason Arday affair

Figures in higher education feel double standards are being used to delegitimize work of minority groups

Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general

Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fund

Senate approves bill to fund government into December, but House support remains uncertain

Updated on: August 8, 2026 / 8:26 AM EDT / CBS News

Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levels

History with a Warning Label: Trump is Right About Who Tells America's Story

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing temporary warning signs outside the Smithsonian‘s National Museum of American History, advising visitors that some exhibits may present a distorted account of America’s past. The order follows a White House report — released, pointedly, on July 4 — questioning whether the museum has drifted from its founding mission and encouraging visitors to consult additional historical resources as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

The media act like cheerleaders with press credentials

The press is supposed to be instant replay, not the cheerleading squad. In American politics, the people are the NFL audience. We invest our money in franchise swag and tickets. The opposing teams’ ownerships are the political parties that divide the big championship money in the playoffs.

Hawaii Rep. Ed Case Faces Primary Challenger and More to Watch in Today's Races

August 8, 2026 / 7:05 AM EDT / CBS News

President Xi never wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip

Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country

The Bond effect? How MI6 fascinates spy watchers around the world

Britain’s spooks take quiet satisfaction from survey ranking Secret Intelligence Service Europe’s top espionage agency

The black American dilemma

The black American dilemma comes down to an either/or choice — either take on the awesome responsibilities of the citizen, or continually complain about institutional racism and the denied rights of the second-class citizen.

What Mitch McConnell Did

The former Senate GOP leader’s legacy will make America harder to govern for years to come.