Politics

Ukraine war briefing: Sanctions must continue, EU’s top diplomat stresses, as Russian attacks kill five

Kaja Kallas says sanctions vital as bloc scrambles to reach deal on extension; UN sounds warning for civilians on both sides of war as winter approaches. What we know on day 1,672

Appeals court ruling tees up Supreme Court battle for new Missouri map

A federal appeals court in Missouri on Monday ruled that the state’s newest congressional map must be used in the November elections, setting the issue up for another hearing before the Supreme Court.

Trump and Mamdani Appear Friendly After ‘Wide-ranging’ Meeting at Gracie Mansion

Republican president said he hoped the democratic socialist would be a ‘great mayor’ for New York City

Trump says Mamdani has 'great potential' at mayor's mansion

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his affable overtures toward New York City’s first socialist mayor, expressing hope that Zohran Mamdani would be a “great” leader.

US judge declines to block transfer of wildlife refuge land to Musk’s SpaceX

Environmental groups vow to continue opposition to deal that would expand site for Elon Musk rocket company

Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial

Lawyers say Black employees at Tesla experienced ‘rampant racism’ that was left unchecked for years at their flagship factory in California

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Five things to watch for the Trump-Xi summit

Many in China sound far more optimistic than those in the U.S. about the bilateral relationship, ahead of a highly anticipated summit this week.

Appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps

Supreme court, which has twice blocked maps from being used in November, likely to have final say in legal fight

Man shot by ICE in Austin being held in detention center with bullet in his back, lawyer says

Updated on: September 21, 2026 / 8:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Houthis launch new offensives into strategic Yemeni highlands

The Houthis launched new forces into an offensive to take the southwestern highlands of Yemen, a move that could put the internationally recognized government’s capital in danger if successful.

Vermont man convicted in shooting of three Palestinian students

A Vermont jury on Monday handed down a unanimous verdict finding Jason Eaton guilty of seeking to murder three Palestinian students in 2023.

Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror, asks judge to dismiss criminal case

Updated on: September 21, 2026 / 9:58 PM EDT / CBS/AP