Politics

Spanberger and the Democrats’ constitutional wrecking crew

As Democrats approach America’s 250th birthday on July 4, their efforts to wreck the foundation of our republic’s spectacular success are numerous. I’ll get to one of them with an anecdote.

For Ibram X. Kendi, It’s Nazis All the Way Down

His new book describes the “Great Replacement” theory as a convoluted plot, but fails to explain why it appeals to people in the first place.

My Role as a ‘Complicit’ Journalist

Algorithms turn nuanced articles into rage bait that helps fuel political violence.

‘Pocket-sized symbol of colonial loot’: how New York’s mayor revived Koh-i-noor diamond debate

Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion King Charles should return diamond to India has reopened old wounds

Infamous cartel leader El Chapo pens letters from U.S. supermax prison, criticizing his "cruel punishment"

Updated on: May 5, 2026 / 6:31 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Ohio voters head to polls to select candidates for midterm elections

State expected to play major role in deciding whether Republicans maintain control of Congress in his final two years

Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says

Updated on: May 5, 2026 / 6:25 AM EDT / AP

Can Indiana lawmakers win after defying the president's vote?

Seven Republican state senators battle for re-election against candidates backed by Donald Trump

From Truth Social to judicial decisions: Groups challenging Trump's actions get help from his posts

Washington — As Justice Department lawyers work to defend President Trump's second-term policies in scores of lawsuits, the president's proclivity for posting on social media is providing a trove of evidence for lawyers challenging his actions in court.

The mysterious ‘principles’ of Barack Obama

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

Less Washington, more America: A return to functional federalism

If you listen long enough to modern American politics, you might think our biggest problem is that the “other side” has too much power. But talk to enough Americans, and a different picture emerges: Many believe everyone in power has too much of it and isn’t using it particularly well.

Michigan Democrats embrace radical Left with Eli Savit endorsement

For the briefest of moments, it looked like Michigan Democrats might take a step back toward reality. But, surprising no one, they chose the most radical slate of candidates they could.