Politics

Panel seeks paint details before approving plan for Eisenhower building

The National Capital Planning Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to ask for details from the White House on its plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white.

Virginia Supreme Court Tosses Out Congressional Map That Favored Democrats

Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 11:20 AM EDT / CBS News

U.K. election results mark "historic shift in British politics," Trump ally Farage says as big parties reel

London — The United Kingdom's governing Labour Party and the opposition Conservative Party, which together have dominated British politics and seated every prime minister for more than 100 years, both took a gut punch in a major round of local elections on Thursday.

Greenlandic woman wins case against Danish authorities who removed her two-hour-old child

Keira Alexandra Kronvold’s daughter was taken from her after she was subjected to parental competence psychometric tests

As gas prices soar, Trump says Iran peace deal "might not happen, but it could happen any day"

President Trump has insisted for days that a peace deal with Iran is close. But on Thursday he said "it might not happen, but it could happen any day." The uncertainty comes as gas prices in the U.S. continue to rise due to the conflict. Nancy Cordes reports.

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting push in blow to Democrats

In the ongoing redistricting wars, Virginia was seen as an opportunity for Democrats to pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

Colbert on McDonald's supply chain concerns: 'Perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war'

Late-night hosts discussed Marco Rubio’s meeting with the pope, Trump bragging about his mental acuity and the ongoing ‘skirmish’ in Iran

U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockade

The shaky U.S. ceasefire with Iran has been repeatedly undermined this week, even as President Donald Trump insists it remains in effect.

Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting referendum

The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a voter-approved redistricting referendum on Friday, ruling that lawmakers failed to follow the constitutional process required to place the measure on the ballot and halting Democrat-led efforts to implement a new congressional map.

On This Day: The siege of Quebec is collapsing

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Nigel Farage is gloating while Keir Starmer clings on with a hunted look in his eyes

Local elections appear to signal the end of two-party politics, with five parties in the game in England.

White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ for posting AI image of Trump in a grave

Star Wars actor later deleted post and apologized, saying president should live ‘long enough to be held accountable’