Politics

The Best Thing That Happened to Him Was Losing in 2020

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan explain how the four years between Donald Trump’s first and second terms changed the presidency.

South Africa fears potential serial killer after murders near Johannesburg

Officials in Johannesburg, South Africa, fear that a potential serial killer could be behind the murder of multiple women found killed in the same municipality.

Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, U.S. officials say

Updated on: September 17, 2026 / 5:07 PM EDT / CBS News

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84

Former GOP Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a longtime lawmaker who guided the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and shaped landmark water policies in the western part of the country, has died at the age of 84.

Canada's Mark Carney and the EU shrug off Trump's threats, looking to forge an "Alliance for the Future"

Updated on: September 17, 2026 / 12:55 PM EDT / CBS/AP

US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’

After being read charges, Layne Lundeen said: ‘I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says? I don’t have my glasses’

New lawsuit alleges Epstein possessed ‘child sexual abuse material of countless children’

Two women who filed suit against Epstein estate ask court to order program to notify potential victims

Nicholas Brandram’s family deny he was ‘Putney pusher’ and say Met police pressure led to his death

Banker, 44, was arrested in connection with 2017 incident but family say ‘no credible evidence’ he was involved

In campaign ad, GOP congresswoman says Trump's immigration enforcement has "gone too far"

Updated on: September 17, 2026 / 9:44 PM EDT / CBS News

All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan

Although Mark Carney welcomed offer to become bloc’s first associate member, no one seems to know what that means

Influential conservative group says all hope is not lost for GOP during midterm

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets. If a friend sent you this and you’d like to sign up, CLICK HERE. Today, we bring you a memo sent to Republican candidates urging them to set out a clear economic message or face a midterm wipeout. Plus, we had fun with Mike Pence and David Rubenstein, D.C.’s newest odd couple …

Sweden's PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election

Ulf Kristersson has stood down from his post, paving way for Social Democrats leader to form a government