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Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting

The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York even though relations have been frozen since the invasion. What we know on day 1,677

Trump turns on Rep. Salazar following report Miami Republicans rejected ad

President Donald Trump turned on Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) on Saturday afternoon after originally retaining his support for the Miami-area Republican after she released an advertisement criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

NAZA film-makers address threats at documentary’s New York City premiere

Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor defend findings on Israel’s killing of Palestinians amid threats from Israeli officials

Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban

US president doubles down on criticism of CNN and MS Now as Akayla Gardner questions attempted White House ban

Bill Maher says Trump's 'no more Mr. Nice Guy' approach drove steep crime decline

Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher partially credited President Donald Trump for the nationwide drop in violent crime on Friday night.

Russia Accuses Europe of Blocking Ukraine Peace Talks as Trump Calls on Zelenskyy to "Settle with Putin"

Updated on: September 26, 2026 / 5:00 PM EDT / CBS/AFP

Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules

The new fuel economy standards will reverse the Biden administration's stricter policies meant to spur electric vehicle adoption.

How Ukraine's 40-day summer drone campaign to end the war backfired

On June 25, at the height of Ukraine’s long-range drone success, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had approved a 40-day plan to compel Moscow to end the war through an intensified strike campaign.

Mike Waltz joins GOP chorus blaming Russia-Ukraine War for high energy prices

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz joined a series of Trump administration officials who have blamed the Russia-Ukraine War for high diesel prices, pivoting the energy markets conversation away from the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump and Xi agree to set up AI safety channel as military and trade talks continue

September 26, 2026 / 3:26 PM EDT / CBS/AP

White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission

The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver.

Russia and China unite against US over Iran and Cuba in UN speeches

Delegates from Russia and China had sharp words for the United States’ war with Iran and operations related to Cuba during their Saturday speeches before the United Nations General Assembly.