Politics

Trump's midterm convention crowd boos John Thune

President Donald Trump’s olive branch to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) fell on deaf ears Wednesday night in Dallas.

Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge

Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028

Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv's strike reach into Russian gas heartland

‘Guess who?’ says Fire Point, Ukrainian maker of long-range weaponry; drone alert in Moldova as Zelenskyy waited to fly out. What we know on day 1,660

Dan McKee Loses Rhode Island Primary to Former CVS Executive

Gov. Dan McKee (D-RI) on Wednesday lost Rhode Island’s Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, making him the first incumbent governor in years nationwide to lose renomination.

Jim Jordan to Relinquish House Judiciary and Oversight Gavels

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Wednesday revealed he plans to forgo leading two of the most powerful committees in the House when the current Congress ends at the start of 2027.

Rubio says US will work with allies to stop drug-trafficking as three killed in latest boat strike

Rubio visits Ecuador and welcomes cooperation after campaign of unilateral strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’

Luna says Thune shouldn’t be at GOP midterm convention

DALLAS — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said on Wednesday Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) should have stayed away from Republicans’ midterm convention.

Incumbent Rhode Island Governor Projected to Lose Democratic Primary to Former CVS Executive

September 9, 2026 / 8:35 PM EDT / CBS News

'Thank you for the road salt': Jackson mocks Collins over Canada tariff battle

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Wednesday mocked his rival in the race for celebrating road salt exemptions from U.S. tariffs placed on Canada.

Democrat John Fetterman makes surprise appearance at Republican convention

Senator praises ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick and says he will help him and Trump to support steel in Pennsylvania

Missouri’s Voting Maps Saga Reaches Supreme Court After Conflicting Rulings

Appeal Against Federal Panel’s Approval of Trump-Backed Maps Is Latest Move in Legal Back-and-Forth Spanning Four Courts

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention

Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley."