Politics

Trump's First Major Midterm Money Move: A $10 Million Texas Senate Ad Blitz

MAGA, Inc., has at least $400 million in campaign funds that GOP candidates have been waiting for the president to deploy.

Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia

Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compound

Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V

Duty falls by precedent to William to attend service of late monarch, alongside Princess Royal, who is godmother to new king Haakon VIII

More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican

Latest data from Gallup, showing 49% leaning Democrat and 39% Republican, marks sharp reversal from 2024

Democrats condemn anti-Israel journalist who called Jeffries 'AIPAC monkey'

The Congressional Black Caucus and other Democratic lawmakers condemned anti-Israel journalist Rula Jebreal on Friday after she criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for supporting Israel.

Renewed calls for Trump-backed Kennedy Center repairs after part of foyer ceiling falls

September 5, 2026 / 4:52 PM EDT / CBS/AP

MAGA Inc. Sends $10 Million to Back Paxton in Texas

MAGA Inc., the political action group aligned with President Donald Trump, is spending $10 million on television and digital advertising to support Republican Ken Paxton in the closely watched Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission.

Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms

Updated on: September 5, 2026 / 8:24 PM EDT / CBS News

Two guards accused of battery against inmate in 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Two guards at Florida’s controversial immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are accused of battery, according to recent court filings.

What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers.

Guyana becomes latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.

September 5, 2026 / 2:35 PM EDT / CBS News

Mike Huckabee again condemns violent Israeli settlers as 'terrorists'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee again denounced violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, describing their attacks against Palestinians as acts of “terror.”