Politics

The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream review

Shane O’Sullivan’s documentary weaves archive clips and snippets from films old and new to draw out the highlights of the crisis that rocked the US

Is China Driving Anti-AI Sentiment?

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Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy

Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

The Uphill Climb to American Citizenship

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America Has Bad Elites

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Opening the door for Canada is a harmless gesture. But it won’t fix Europe’s security crisis

Beyond the morale boost and Mark Carney’s stardust, ‘associate membership’ means little

Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists

Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’

Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report

Washington's efforts for resuming ceasefire talks appear to have stalled, as Gulf states absorb escalating attacks from Iran and Iran-aligned Houthi militants.

House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming opposition from Democratic leaders

Updated on: September 16, 2026 / 8:16 PM EDT / CBS News

'Pretend I’m on the ticket': Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes

President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’

Trump blames Roy Cooper and his 'band of communists' for North Carolina crime

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ripped into former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and his “band of communists” for crime in the state, branding his chosen candidate in the Tarheel State Senate race, Michael Whatley, as tough on crime.

Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim

Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667