Politics

Argentina's government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation

Social media video shows 60-year-old woman being led away in handcuffs, but she was released minutes later

US woman who killed husband two decades ago admits murder of firefighter wife

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi pleads guilty to killing Rebecca Marodi, decorated fire captain who fought Eaton blaze

Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians

Senate Passes Long-Stalled Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Lindsey Graham

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 2:12 PM EDT / CBS News

French right-wing media figure attacked by mob of antifa militants

A prominent right-wing media figure was attacked by antifa militants in the Brittany region of France this week, the latest incident in a trend of leftist violence in the country.

Abdul el Sayed is an American tragedy

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.

Trump touts large war chest for midterm elections with over $400 million on hand

Republican candidates in 2026 could see hundreds of millions of dollars in fundraising help from President Donald Trump’s super PAC in the crucial midterm election year, the president announced on Friday.

Some Migrants Hate America on Arrival

In 1932, the French newspaper La Liberte (rather ungratefully) wrote that “Americans are the only race which passed directly from barbarism to decadence without knowing civilization.”

Trump Revives Effort to Fire Fed's Lisa Cook

Trump aide Dan Scavino told Cook there is "sufficient reason to believe that you made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements."

Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom

Ruling put on hold for two weeks, allowing administration to appeal to US supreme court

Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

Taxi driver says he acted as middleman between Yorgen Fenech and three men already convicted of €150,000 contract killing

Sadism and a Blue Bunny

Children are made for love. From the moment they are born, they rely on their caregivers for everything they need, and they need a great deal: warmth, nourishment, grooming, contact. Their lives depend on it. Caring for children often comes at the expense of a caregiver’s personal comfort, which is a trade-off best done out of love.