Politics

Trump vows to delay Kennedy Center renovation until name allowed on venue

The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted to close the performing arts center in Washington immediately, citing safety reasons, according to President Donald Trump.

Iran war has cost on average $246 million per day in its first five months, CBO finds

CBO estimates the Iran war cost the Pentagon $38.1 billion through Aug. 1 and could cost another $2 billion to $3 billion each additional month.

Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates

Updated on: September 15, 2026 / 4:15 PM EDT / CBS News

Republicans criticize racist social media post by Texas member running for office

Karl Rove, a respected GOP consultant, further said he would vote for ‘bigot’ Bo French’s Democratic opponent after post

Fetterman attended Fox News retreat at Rupert Murdoch's Montana ranch

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) attended an exclusive retreat with executives from Fox News, traveling to Montana in July at the invitation of the network’s owners.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells CBS News Russia tried to attack his plane with drones twice in recent weeks

September 15, 2026 / 2:13 PM EDT / CBS News

The right kind of immigrants

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Georgia city removes 23-year-old mayor after sexting and municipal funds scandal

Jayden Williams of Stockbridge alleged to have made inappropriate texts to teen and using city funds improperly

Russian hybrid attacks ramp up across Europe

Russia’s continued campaign of hybrid attacks on Europe is provoking concern at the highest levels of the European Union and NATO as threats escalate in both frequency and severity.

James Comer seeks immigration fraud evidence on Ilhan Omar

Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is calling for the release of the Trump administration’s alleged evidence against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), showing whether she violated U.S. immigration law by allegedly marrying her own brother, so that Congress can decide if she should be expelled from office.

James Comer seeks immigration fraud evidence on Ilhan Omar

Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is calling for the release of the Trump administration’s alleged evidence against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), showing whether she violated U.S. immigration law by allegedly marrying her own brother, so that Congress can decide if she should be expelled from office.

Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Estimated 100,000 Yemenis displaced amid renewed fighting as Qatar sounds alarm over Bab al-Mandab strait