Politics

Russia is raining death on Ukraine’s women and children. Our hands shake but we keep going for love

Our skin has thickened into armour, but I do not want survival to take away my tenderness towards others – or myself

Cruz questions sincerity of Vance's 'kind words' on 2028 White House run

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday questioned the sincerity of Vice President JD Vance’s “kind words” about the senator’s previous statements that he was eyeing a 2028 presidential bid.

Trump says ground zero story is 'exactly accurate' after deluge of fact checks

President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that his account of visiting ground zero with construction workers after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was “exactly accurate,” pushing back against a wave of fact checks examining his recollection.

Blanche d’Alpuget, writer and wife of Bob Hawke, dies aged 82

In her final statement, D’Alpuget said ‘our highest calling and greatest achievement is love’

Ukraine War Briefing: Kyiv Books 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU Open Up Missile Aid

Germany 'urgently' sending PAC-2 interceptors from its stockpile and urges other countries to do the same. What we know on day 1,659

Trump celebrates far-right German AfD party election win

President Donald Trump celebrated the far-right Alternative for Germany party Tuesday after it scored a landslide victory in a regional election, praising the party’s rise and tying its success to voter frustration over immigration.

New Hampshire Senate race set between John Sununu and Chris Pappas

Republican John E. Sununu was declared the winner of Tuesday’s New Hampshire GOP Senate primary, teeing up a battleground general election with Democratic nominee Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH).

Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary

Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in November

New Hampshire Senate race set between Chris Pappas and John Sununu after projected primary wins

Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 10:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers

The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance

RNC Unveils Midterm Convention Speaking Order

The Republican National Committee on Tuesday released the full list of speakers slated to deliver remarks at its first-ever midterm convention to be held in Dallas on Wednesday and Thursday.

Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel

September 8, 2026 / 6:44 PM EDT / CBS News