Politics

Nigel Farage's Reform U.K. accused of breaking foreign funding law after undercover investigation

Reform U.K.'s annual convention comes amid fresh controversy after an undercover investigation alleged that senior figures in Nigel Farage's party discussed securing foreign funding, which is prohibited under British law. Reform denies wrongdoing, saying it was the victim of a hoax. CBS News reporter Inaya Folarin Iman has the details.

How the Lindsay Clancy murder case arrived at a mistrial

Was Lindsay Clancy legally responsible for the killing of her three young children? After 41 days, we are no closer to an answer as the judge has ruled a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi break down how the case ended with a hung jury.

Construction of 250-feet-tall "Arc de Trump" set to begin in D.C.

Construction of President Trump's 250-feet-tall triumphal arch, nicknamed the "Arc de Trump," is set to begin in Washington, D.C. Weijia Jiang has more.

Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney speaks out after mistrial declaration

Lindsay Clancy's criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, held a news conference on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the case. Watch his full remarks.

FBI deputy director explains how agency is using AI to fight crime

The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.

California GOP gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton lays out his plans for limiting kids' screen time

California's Republican nominee for governor, Steve Hilton, is releasing new policy proposals in his campaign against Democratic rival Xavier Becerra, calling for the state to ban smartphones in schools. Hilton joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Fetterman texts appear to show lack of interest in duties as senator

CBS News has obtained text messages between Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and staffers that reveal he appears uninterested in doing his work in Congress. Politico House leadership reporter Riley Rogerson and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.

Illinois senators accuse FAA chief of holding air traffic controller raises "hostage"

A pair of Democratic senators are accusing the head of the Federal Aviation Administration of holding pay raises for air traffic controllers "hostage." CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

American Airlines passenger duct taped to seat after lashing out mid-flight

A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.

Think tank won't retract report on National Guard and crime amid Trump lawsuit threat, CEO says

President Trump is threatening a defamation lawsuit against the left-leaning think tank, Center for American Progress, over its new report that found National Guard deployments didn't reduce violent crime. Neera Tanden, the think tank's CEO and a former adviser to former President Joe Biden, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

What happens next as judge in Lindsay Clancy case declares mistrial over hung jury

The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three young children, ended in a hung jury on Friday. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has legal analysis.

Even high school reporters are facing censorship now

As teenage journalists deal with threats to their school newspapers, they’re calling in attorneys for back up