Politics

What to know about Ramaswamy vs. Acton for Ohio governor

Ohio’s primary elections formalized a long-expected gubernatorial matchup between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, shaping up as a test of whether shifting national dynamics can disrupt the GOP’s dominance in the state.

A Dangerous New Attack on Press Freedom

According to MS NOW, the FBI has launched an investigation into an Atlantic reporter.

Reform-led Lancashire county council could quit refugee resettlement scheme

Councillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme on eve of local elections

Kash Patel, Arizona Sheriff Clash Over Handling of Investigation into Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 11:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Vienna’s public transport is the envy of the world

Austrian capital mulls expanding tram network and park-and-ride car parks in effort to reduce private vehicle use

The FBI Is Reportedly Investigating a Leak to an Atlantic Writer

Sarah Fitzpatrick reported on concerns about Kash Patel’s drinking and behavior.

Soil dumped from East Wing demolition has toxins

Debris dumped at a nearby golf course from the White House’s East Wing demolition tested positive for lead, mercury, and chloroform, among other toxins, according to a recent report from the National Park Service.

Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown after projected primary wins

Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 10:06 AM EDT / CBS News

‘Factory of lies’: what will Péter Magyar do about Hungary’s state media?

Journalists brace for sweeping reforms after years of pro-government control under Viktor Orbán

Iowa Senate debate shows schism on Schumer

The two Democratic candidates running for an open Iowa seat in the Senate sparred over the future of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his connections to “dark money” organizations during Tuesday night’s debate.

Obama tells Colbert he worries about "politicization of the criminal justice system"

Former President Barack Obama made some pointed remarks about the state of American governance under President Trump in an interview with Stephen Colbert that aired Tuesday night. Obama raised concerns about the expansion of executive branch powers and the use of the Justice Department for political ends, though he didn't mention Mr. Trump by name.

People in the US: what do you think of Chicago-born Pope Leo?

As the first American pope approaches one year in the role, we want to hear how people in the US feel about his papacy