Politics

Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder was an "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury in trial of accused mastermind

Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 8:42 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Trump administration pauses construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan backlash

The Trump administration has temporarily halted the controversial construction activity taking place in Big Bend National Park in Texas, after both Republicans and Democrats lambasted the plans to build a border barrier there.

House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct

Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 2:57 PM EDT / CBS News

Florida primary tests Cory Mills's political future

Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) faces a potentially difficult reelection contest following allegations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety, leaving the two-term Florida lawmaker’s political future anything but guaranteed.

Trump welcomes teen lifeguard Ryder Williams and boy he rescued to Oval Office

August 17, 2026 / 2:30 PM EDT / CBS News

The Guardian view on Jason Arday: a tragedy that demands reflection

Legitimate scrutiny became entangled with a racial argument about merit and diversity. His death raises questions about how society treats black success and failure

Hegseth to go to Iowa to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say

Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 2:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Check Your Privilege, Comrade: Socialism's Black-Voter Firewall

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Trump to campaign for Darline Graham Nordone in South Carolina

President Donald Trump is expected to campaign for interim Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) in South Carolina on Friday ahead of the Aug. 25 primary runoff.

Former federal prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination

August 17, 2026 / 1:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring

Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Israel agrees to work with Board of Peace's demilitarization of Gaza

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy, Jared Kushner, has secured Israeli support for continuing the Board of Peace’s plan to demilitarize Gaza after a series of high-profile meetings.