Politics

Prediction-market odds rise for Marine Le Pen in France 2027 presidential race as protests roil nation

Speculators on Kalshi see higher odds that Marine Le Pen will win France 2027 presidential contest amid growing unrest in the country.

United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax

Scott Kirby says wealth inequality is a ‘danger to society’ and calls for inheritance tax in recent interview

Trump says he hasn't spoken to Vance about a 2028 endorsement

President Donald Trump would not say if he will endorse Vice President JD Vance for the presidency in 2028, telling reporters Tuesday that the two men have never discussed the topic.

DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say

The statement revealed in court papers raises questions about the reliability of the list of 20,000 people in California

Trump says U.S. will compensate fraud whistleblowers, and he'll decide who gets paid: 'I will be very generous'

Updated on: October 20, 2026 / 6:07 PM EDT / CBS News

US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’

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.