Politics

Bessent says Trump admin. is cracking down on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. financial system

August 6, 2026 / 6:15 PM EDT / CBS News

Lindsay Clancy sobs at murder trial as jury is shown baby's autopsy photos

Updated on: August 6, 2026 / 6:14 PM EDT / CBS Boston

Centrist Democrats launch $15 million campaign to curtail DSA influence

The Democratic Party‘s centrist wing is escalating its fight against the Democratic Socialists of America, with the think tank and advocacy organization Third Way launching a $15 million campaign to blunt the socialist movement’s growing influence ahead of the 2028 presidential race.

ICE is now tracking nearly 54,000 immigrants via ankle monitors

Shift in monitoring methods has led to revenue boost for Geo Group, a private prison firm, that also makes the device

Max Miller support crumbles back home and in Washington

Support for Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) is eroding in Washington and back home in Ohio as he faces domestic violence and child abuse allegations that threaten his political career.

Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's July Fourth pillow handouts violated Minnesota campaign law

Updated on: August 6, 2026 / 4:49 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Trump signs executive orders to curb birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday trying to restrict birthright citizenship and so-called “birth tourism.”

Beshear orders data centers to prove they won't hurt Kentucky ratepayers

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) has become the latest governor to crack down on data centers, signing an executive order on Thursday to curb the impact artificial intelligence infrastructure giants have on local ratepayers.

Accused arsonist studied how to maximize Washington wildfire’s harm, police say

Court documents allege Aaron Farinacci, who faces slew of arson charges, set 25 fires in Spokane area over past year

US law enforcement gave false information in case against woman charged in anti-ICE protest

Journalist Georgia Fort was one of nearly 40 people charged after interrupting a Minnesota church service

Keeping Strait of Hormuz toll-free is high concern for international bodies

Oman and Iran remain locked in negotiations about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially running past the Thursday time frame expected by President Donald Trump.

Temporary visas should be temporary

The United States hosts more international students than any other country in the world. These students contribute tuition revenue, participate in academic research, and gain exposure to American institutions and values. But welcoming foreign students does not require giving them an effectively open-ended right to remain in the country.