Politics

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map

August 16, 2026 / 4:24 PM EDT / CBS News

CENTCOM hails USS Lincoln crew's 'resilience' but says not 'all is perfect'

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke highly of crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Sunday amid reports that the sailors may be struggling with mental health and other problems.

Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln

Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Ro Khanna says 'Medicare for all is most important priority'

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) pushed back against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s (D-NY) more cautious approach to healthcare, arguing that Democrats should make “Medicare for All” a central part of their economic agenda.

El Sayed taunts Trump after president's post comparing wives

Michigan Democrat Abdul el Sayed taunted President Donald Trump for recently posting a photo that contrasts the first couple with the progressive candidate and his wife.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombia‘s President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people.

Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid

President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’

Wes Moore says Trump's USS Lincoln Response 'pisses me off'

Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) sharply criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the war in Iran, accusing the president of showing little concern for United States service members and their families amid reports of troubling conditions on the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

What the WNBA owes Enes Kanter, by its own logic

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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.