Politics

Don Bacon Demands 'Truth' From Brass Over Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) is seeking answers from the Navy about reports of dire conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for more than 260 days.

GOP Rep. Don Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln conditions

August 16, 2026 / 1:07 PM EDT / CBS News

Hate crime charges filed after man disrupts Manhattan synagogue service

A 46-year-old Bronx man was promptly arrested and charged with hate crimes after he disrupted a Shabbat service at a Manhattan synagogue and hit two people.

Beshear says he's 'heard nothing' from McConnell

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) criticized Senate Republicans over the prolonged absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), arguing that the senator owes his constituents a public explanation about his ability to continue serving.

Blanche defends Pirro, says it's 'not fair' to judge US attorney on 'single case'

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn last month while acknowledging President Donald Trump’s frustrations with the outcome of the case.

Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House

US attorney general says no one in his role ‘should ever’ make this vow amid concern over Trump steering DoJ

BBC asks a U.S. court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

Trump filed the lawsuit in December seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing it of defamation and deceptive and unfair trade practices.

Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026

Updated on: August 16, 2026 / 1:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026

Updated on: August 16, 2026 / 1:48 PM EDT / CBS News

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital

Olga Soffer obituary

Professor of anthropology whose approach to archaeology centred on crafts executed by women 40,000 years ago

Blanche says 'of course' he'll consider Trump's opinion on reviving prosecutions

Attorney General Todd Blanche said he will take President Donald Trump’s opinion into account on whether certain cases should be revived.