Politics

AIPAC ends endorsements and PAC contributions in favor of 'new tools'

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee political action committee is reportedly no longer endorsing political candidates or making direct candidate PAC contributions after three cycles of political giving.

Abbott faces pushback from Democratic sheriffs over endorsements

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) this week faced pushback from multiple Democratic sheriffs after saying they endorsed his gubernatorial reelection campaign in Texas.

Norman faults Trump for backing Graham as SC race tightens

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) on Wednesday faulted President Donald Trump for the tight South Carolina Senate race, claiming the dynamic would have been different if the president backed him over Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC).

Maine AFL-CIO calls Susan Collins campaigning with Joe Manchin 'insulting'

A local chapter of the nation’s largest federation of labor unions bashed Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Wednesday for campaigning with former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a former Democrat-turned-independent.

Migrant caravan on 'faith and hope' journey toward US border

Hundreds of migrants are traveling on foot through southern Mexico with hopes of making it into the United States.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to resume in Big Bend region

Updated on: October 21, 2026 / 4:45 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did

Asked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."

The Conservative Who Said Yes to Bucks County, USA

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania — Paul Martino says he was warned before the cameras ever rolled.

What’s With Donald Trump’s Man Jokes?

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New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein's lawyer, accountant of concealing crimes

October 21, 2026 / 4:07 PM EDT / CBS News

What’s Ahead If The Polls Are Right

With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, things look bad for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party. Generic polls show significant movement away from Republicans and toward Democrats since Trump defeated former Vice President Kamala Harris by 50% to 48% two years ago.

Trump should reconsider Pete Hegseth

President Donald Trump stopped War Secretary Pete Hegseth from turning the execution of Fort Hood murderer Nidal Hasan into a worldwide broadcast. The decision followed objections from survivors, Republican lawmakers and religious leaders. It resolved the immediate controversy but left a larger question: How did Hegseth arrive at such a decision?