Politics

NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine

August 16, 2026 / 2:23 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

‘The spirit of resistance’: De Gaulle biopic turns into surprise hit for France’s younger viewers

Historians argue box office enthusiasm shows desire for unifying figure as country faces political division

Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace, but he hasn’t. He is almost as bad for the world as Trump

As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good. His pandering and neglect are a disgrace we shouldn’t ignore

Johnson touts website teaching young voters about socialism and communism

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) touted a new campaign website on Saturday meant to highlight the ascension of socialism in the Democratic Party as he embarks on a nationwide campaign tour ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv faces missile barrage after Zelenskyy targets Russian satellite network

Kyiv mayor says attack has caused fires in at least two districts; Ukraine hits Russian rocket facility in long-range strike. What we know on day 1,636

Fired Ukrainian Defense Minister Says Ukraine Is in a "Technological War" with Russia

August 15, 2026 / 10:18 PM EDT / CBS News

NSW to begin Australia’s biggest gun buyback in decades in wake of Bondi terror attack

Albanese and Minns said buyback would begin in two phases from 2 November, with state and commonwealth to split costs

UAE says Iran attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz for third time this week

The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that Iran attacked a state-owned oil vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz for the third time this week.

Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after devastating earthquake

August 15, 2026 / 6:40 PM EDT / CBS/AFP

Democrats' Intraparty Fight Over Whether to 'Abolish' or 'Reform' ICE

Democrats offered conflicting messages about the party’s position on Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, as a proposal calling for “concrete reforms” to the agency and another calling for its abolition both passed at a Democratic National Committee summer meeting.

Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him

US president credits himself with lowest drug prices in 60 years, when article says drop is more likely due to Biden

Ro Khanna vows series of investigations if Democrats win 2026 elections

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a potential 2028 presidential candidate, called on Democrats to investigate bank officials from the 2008 financial crisis, leaders who started the war in Iraq, and other “powerful” Americans if Democrats take back the House as a result of the 2026 midterm elections.