Politics

Why Putin wants Xi at the Ukraine negotiating table with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reported plans of a trilateral summit between his country, the United States, and China highlight the influence of Beijing on the four and a half year conflict.

Trump awards Nick Shirley in fraud whistleblower program’s first payout

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the White House Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program through which the federal government will now reward tipsters who advise authorities about alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Minnesota Senate race shifts toward GOP, South Carolina moves left

Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Minnesota’s Senate race toward GOP nominee Michele Tafoya on Tuesday, while shifting two other Senate races in favor of of Democrats in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Cornell Responds to Jane Doe's Letter Saying She Felt Disbelieved, Unsupported by School President

Updated on: October 20, 2026 / 8:09 PM EDT / CBS News

Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad

Amy Acton’s brother calls campaigning on his sister’s sexual abuse from their mother’s husband ‘a despicable low’

Sabato's Crystal Ball Changes 28 House Race Ratings

Sabato’s Crystal Ball changed the ratings for 28 House races on Tuesday, pushing the number of seats that are rated “leans Democratic” past 218.

Mike Bloomberg spent $80M to boost Democrats in midterms: NYT

Democrats are hopeful that they will regain majority control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's elections.

Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears

Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home after gig was one of most painful experiences of her life

Federal judge sides with GOP on NC's mail-in ballot changes

A federal judge on Monday denied an attempt to block stricter standards for mail-in ballots in North Carolina, marking a blow to Democratic-affiliated efforts to reverse Republican-backed changes to the election process made earlier this year.

Georgia hits 1M early votes as state sees 12% increase since 2022

Over 1 million voters have already cast their midterm ballots in Georgia this year as the purple state is one week into its early voting period.

The Guardian view on Alberta’s referendum: Canada holds together – against Donald Trump

Voters’ emphatic rejection of separation strengthens Mark Carney’s energy strategy in the face of a US trade war and threats

Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine

GOP lawmakers threaten to pull support for president’s agenda after Russia diesel deal and sanctions pause