Politics

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deployment

DeSantis endorses Byron Donalds for Florida governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Tuesday broke his silence in the race to replace him, endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) alongside a slate of other GOP candidates in the midterm elections.

Defense attorney in Tupac murder trial believes jury had "preconceived notions" and didn't review all evidence

Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 10:57 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump implores Iranians to 'rise up and fight' as he shrugs off 'worthless' talks

President Donald Trump on Tuesday entreated Iranians to “rise up and fight” while also dismissing the possibility that U.S. strikes on Iran are intended to bring Tehran to the negotiating table.

Tupac's Murder: Solved at Last?

Thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s death, a man has been found guilty of killing the hip-hop legend. William Shaw on the star’s life, legacy and untimely death

Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary

September 1, 2026 / 9:43 PM EDT / CBS News

Iran accuses US of striking wedding as CENTCOM completes latest barrage

Iran accused the United States of striking a wedding party in the country’s south Tuesday, killing at least five people, as U.S. Central Command announced it completed its latest torrent against Iranian military targets.

Tiger Woods expected to change not guilty plea in Florida DUI case, court records show

September 1, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Jeffries vows consequences for centrists who backed socialism vote

House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism.

The Guard That Won’t Be Changing

Massachusetts Democrats chose progressivism over relative youth.

Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary

Incumbent, 80, beats back challenge from Seth Moulton, who argued Markey was too old to be effective at his job

Ed Markey survives Massachusetts Senate primary against Seth Moulton

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) is all but certain to secure a third term in the November general election after clinching the Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary Tuesday against the younger, more centrist Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA).