Politics

Clancy defense asks judge to dismiss holdout juror

The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children, has asked the judge to dismiss the lone holdout juror, who he claims “refuses to listen” to the rule on reasonable doubt.

Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks, Burgum says

Updated on: September 3, 2026 / 10:41 PM EDT / CBS News

American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in the U.S.

September 3, 2026 / 5:18 PM EDT / CBS News

Green Party leader Zack Polanski to run for Keir Starmer's seat

The leader of the United Kingdom’s Green Party has announced his intentions to run for the seat in Parliament vacated by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’

US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths

Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges

The Treasury has proposed regulations that would strip thousands of private schools of their tax-exempt status and threaten a valuable tax break for donations.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots

Updated on: September 3, 2026 / 8:31 PM EDT / CBS News

Melania Trump has no plans to attend RNC's midterm convention

EXCLUSIVE — First lady Melania Trump is not planning to attend the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, which is set to begin on Wednesday.

Lindsay Clancy jury sent home again without verdict in murder trial

Deadlocked jurors to return on Friday to see if they can reach a decision after dramatic day of deliberations

Vance quips he's looking forward to 'intellectual conversations' with Biden

Vice President JD Vance quipped he was looking forward to spending time with former President Joe Biden during the commemoration service in New York City marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The Hasan Piker Question

Like late-summer humidity, Hasan Piker hangs heavy over the discourse.

Mitch McConnell set to return to Senate after Labor Day, James Comer says

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) on Thursday said Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is expected to return to the Senate next week after a roughly three-month-long absence.