Politics

Trump unveils South Korean investment in pipeline in Alaska, site of a tight Senate race

September 30, 2026 / 6:55 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Political straws in the wind: New polls

Media coverage of a slew of new polls has generally focused on who is ahead. Buried in these polls are other fascinating stories that shed light on the country’s mood.

Trump says Netanyahu told him 'Israeli plumber' stabilized hijacked flight

President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him that an Israeli plumber was responsible for stabilizing a hijacked Flydubai flight, emphasizing that the passenger had no experience operating a commercial aircraft.

Trump defends taxpayer-funded ads: 'I'm promoting the country'

President Donald Trump defended the legality of the controversial advertisements promoting himself by saying that he is not on the ballot in November, as critics claims they are political in nature and could violate federal law.

Trump deflects on leaked audio of Ken Paxton calling Texas midterm convention a drag on his poll numbers

Updated on: September 30, 2026 / 9:36 PM EDT / CBS News

Inside the room for Hegseth's 'State of the Force' address

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave what the Pentagon described as his “State of the Force” address on Wednesday afternoon to hundreds of troops exactly one year after he gave a similar speech in the same venue.

Trump says he hasn't heard audio of Ken Paxton discussing polling dip

President Donald Trump denied hearing leaked audio of Ken Paxton, the Republican Texas Senate nominee, complaining that the Republican National Committee midterm convention did not help boost his campaign against Democrat James Talarico.

Drumcree standoff continues after Orange Order says it will ‘not surrender’ to proposed deal

Unionists spurn NI secretary’s attempt to resolve impasse after nationalists block controversial Garvaghy Road march

Pete Hegseth Confirms Cutting 20% of US Military Generals and Admirals

Defense secretary ranted against diversity claiming ‘no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals’ in troops

Up Schmitt Creek

Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening.

Hegseth announces new Office of Religious Affairs at Pentagon

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday a new Office of Religious Affairs during a speech to troops at Marine Corps Base Quantico, providing a channel for chaplains to directly communicate with top officials at the Department of War.

Tim Scott says Ken Paxton ‘just wrong’ to ding Trump midterm convention

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), the chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, said Ken Paxton was “just wrong” to suggest President Donald Trump’s visit to Texas in September was a drag on his candidacy.