Politics

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."

Supreme Court urged to wade into legal mess over Missouri congressional map

The Supreme Court was urged on Wednesday to restore a previous Missouri congressional map for the November election, after a messy legal fight over the past week in state and federal courts made its way back to the high court.

Ohio man who was living in squalor with his 16 grandchildren declared mentally incompetent to stand trial

September 9, 2026 / 7:40 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Fetterman praises 'great friend' McCormick in surprise convention video

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) on Wednesday again acted the part of a Democratic rebel with a video appearance praising his Pennsylvania colleague, Sen. David McCormick (R-PA), at the Republican Party’s unprecedented midterm convention.