Politics

The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high

Republicans delay major action on abortion until after midterm elections, and Democrats focus on affordability

Farmers Draw Their Pitchforks in Iowa. It Could Determine Who Wins Senate

Iowa's tightly contested U.S. Senate race between Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, which has been largely shaped by the Hawkeye State's sizable agricultural economy, may be the deciding race to determine whether Democrats are able to take a majority in Congress after the November midterm elections.

Can Ukraine Fight Without the U.S.?

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Sticker Tycoon. Trump Cheerleader. Rapper. Congressman?

Anthony Constantino wants to fill Elise Stefanik’s seat in New York. But his lead in the formerly Trump-loving district is narrowing

We must tax the wealth of billionaires, not just income. California can lead the way

Will California stand with the working class or the oligarchs in the vote this November?

US disaster survivors still await at least $10bn in federal aid: ‘It’s devastating’

The last long-term federal recovery funds allocated for a major disaster were for Hurricane Milton, which hit in late 2024

The DSA promises freedom. Its platform delivers control

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have an odd relationship with freedom.

Live Updates: Iran says it's never been so close to Russia after Trump downplayed ties in war

Updated on: October 20, 2026 / 1:58 AM EDT / CBS News

Vatican upholds excommunication of US deacon who resigned after son was molested by priest

Scott Peyton joined the Anglicans after the crime against his son. Then the Catholic church officially expelled him

The $2 trillion deficit candidates don’t want to discuss

It is arguably the biggest political issue facing our nation, but not a single candidate with a chance of winning an election is talking about it on the campaign trail.

In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence

Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.

'This is not poker': Alberta goes to polls in referendum that has exposed divisions, not least among separatists

Voters to be asked whether province should remain part of Canada or hold second binding independence vote