Politics

Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential race

The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice

October 4, 2026 / 3:00 PM EDT / CBS News

Alito warns 'concerted' effort to intimidate Supreme Court threatens its future

Justice Samuel Alito warned Sunday against a coordinated effort to intimidate the Supreme Court, which he said threatens the high court’s future as justices face threats and public pressure related to the rulings handed down.

Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood

Home secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UK

Supreme Court Justice Alito Said He's 'Thought About' Retirement as Senate Control Hangs in Balance

The Senate could flip to Democrats after November's midterm election, jeopardizing a potential Supreme Court nomination by President Donald Trump.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump was "well aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching Iran war

October 4, 2026 / 1:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Doctors work to clear drug from Christa Pike as prognosis still unclear

The prognosis for a Tennessee woman who survived two doses of lethal injection is still unclear, according to her lawyer, who said doctors are still trying to clear the lethal drug administered during her execution attempt.

Jane Doe lawyer rips Trump's 'fair shake' remark in Cornell rape case: 'Just wrong'

The attorney representing the 20-year-old former Cornell University student identified as Jane Done, who was allegedly gang-raped by a group of fraternity brothers, condemned President Donald Trump for claiming the accused will not get a “fair shake” because New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the investigation.

Key Biden Aide Brett McGurk on Hamas, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Why U.S. Nearly Took "Draconian Measures" Against Israel

October 4, 2026 / 12:25 PM EDT / CBS News

Woman in Cornell rape allegations case targeted with threats, her lawyer says

Attorney says people have threatened to silence or harm ‘Jane Doe’ if she does not withdraw civil lawsuit

Rahm Emanuel says US ready for Jewish president

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the United States is ready for a Jewish president but emphasized his religion should not be an issue for voters who feel leadership has “lost faith” in them.

Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detained

Calls for release of six Matsadaash staff after one is charged, while whereabouts of other five remain unknown