Politics

There is no lynching epidemic in the US

This week, police arrested a second man in connection to the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging behind an abandoned house in Jackson, Mississippi, last month. An arrest warrant for a third suspect has also been issued.

Trump rolls out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping despite U.S.-China tensions

Updated on: September 23, 2026 / 9:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump's Board of Peace Forces Hamas to Choose on Gaza Plan

President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace unveiled a recovery plan for Gaza in New York on Sept. 23, outlining an estimated $2.45 billion effort for the first six months following entry into Gaza, subject to funding and access.

Democrats accuse Susan Collins of corruption after bombshell ‘pay-to-play’ report

Republican senator calls bribery allegation ‘categorically false’ as ProPublica reports Trump derailed FBI inquiry

Israeli ambassador to US says son injured in West Bank attack

The son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States was critically injured Tuesday in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank, according to officials.

Five Indianapolis police officers accused of abusing Flock license plate readers

An Indiana county prosecutor has charged five current and former Indianapolis police officers with fraud and misconduct for abusing the city’s Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Rand Paul backs James Comer run for Kentucky governor

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will support Rep. James Comer (R-KY) if he launches a campaign for Kentucky governor, calling him a “good candidate” to lead the GOP ticket and predicting that he may end up clearing the field in next year’s GOP primary.

GOP hopeful removes ‘Pro-Trump’ mention from campaign slogan

EXCLUSIVE — Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has changed his campaign slogan to remove a reference to President Donald Trump.

Zelensky urges UN to resolve Ukraine war before AI does

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a grim warning to the world leaders gathered in New York, speculating that artificial intelligence could be making military decisions “by next year.”

Delcy Rodriguez meets Trump: What comes next for Venezuela?

Delcy Rodríguez arrived in New York on Monday for the U.N. General Assembly. On Tuesday, she is expected to meet President Donald Trump. It will be the first meeting between a U.S. president and a Venezuelan leader in more than a decade.

Daylight saving time debate returns as winter draws near

Autumn marks the return of cooler weather and cozy, short days. It also means nearly all Americans will soon shift their clocks back an hour in November, marking the months of early sunsets.

US condemns Ethiopian rebels' 'poor decision' to reignite war

A large rebel coalition launched coordinated offensives against Ethiopia’s central government, returning the country to all-out war after four years of simmering tensions.