Politics

WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in roundtable on mining

President Donald Trump will participate in an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the State Department on Friday at 3 p.m. as his administration ramps up efforts to secure domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals for national security and manufacturing.

Hasan Piker's Digital Footprint Creates Arsenal for GOP

Progressive streamer Hasan Piker has amassed millions of followers on social media for his daily live streams, which often last up to eight hours, giving him the unique ability to connect Democratic candidates with his loyal following.

Trump-class battleships would help China turn the Pacific into an American graveyard

President Donald Trump’s impulse is to believe that bigger is always better. Still, U.S. military procurement must be laser-focused on the extraordinary challenge of deterring and, if necessary, defeating China in a major war.

The Guardian view on Jason Arday: diversity advocates must stand firm

Serious failings by one academic, and his bosses at the University of Cambridge, should not be allowed to undermine wider progressive goals

Duffy moves to codify English proficiency rules for truckers

EXCLUSIVE — The Transportation Department has proposed a new rule to codify English-language proficiency requirements for American truckers, as Secretary Sean Duffy looks to ensure that current language safety standards last beyond the Trump administration.

The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go

The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury

Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday

Group calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny

Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor

Judge finds probable cause to believe the MyPillow founder violated campaign law by handing out free pillows at event

Spanish authorities monitor social media chatter about another Ceuta mass migrant crossing ahead

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

Top Democrat Proposes Killing Tax Breaks for Overseas Oil Production

Gas prices in the U.S. averaged $4.06 per gallon on Thursday — a major source of voter discontent heading into November's midterm elections.

White House report card: Less than one-third of Americans are proud that Trump is president

Welcome to Friday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Today, we take our regular look at the White House week in the company of a Democratic and a Republican strategist.

Trump must get Congress's approval for White House ballroom, DC court rules

A federal appeals court ordered Friday that the construction of the proposed White House ballroom must get congressional approval to proceed, dealing President Donald Trump another setback in his ambitious project for the executive mansion.