Politics

John Cornyn calls Ken Paxton 'lazy' and a 'poor campaigner' in explanation of Texas campaign trail absence

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is holding off on fundraising for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his race to replace the senator in the upper chamber, calling Paxton “lazy.”

Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy

Updated on: August 28, 2026 / 6:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump Loses Bid to Transfer New York Hush Money Case to Federal Court

Trump's conviction in the hush money case relates to conduct that preceded the 2016 presidential election, which led to his first term in the White House.

Russia 'losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit'

Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day but western officials say it cannot keep up with casualty level

Video shows Philadelphia police officer leaving person in street before deadly hit-and-run

Updated on: August 29, 2026 / 10:30 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

The Guardian view on the loan of the Bayeux tapestry: a manifestation of soft power

The British Museum’s landmark cultural exchange is a symbol of post-Brexit rapprochement between Britain and France

Walmart settles Justice Department lawsuit over unlawfully dispensing opioids

August 28, 2026 / 12:38 PM EDT / CBS News

Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?

In this week’s newsletter: Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the political spectrum in the US – and the public is only just finding out about the potential effects on their energy bills

White House report card: Lake America won't save Trump from drowning

Welcome to Friday’s Washington Secrets. Is there such a thing as a normal week with this administration? It has been seven days of extraordinary ups and downs, and that’s just for people who have eaten recalled iceberg lettuce and jalapeno peppers!

Tennessee National Guard Fatally Shot Armed Man in Back, Autopsy Shows

Officials said Tyrin Johnson turned toward guard members with gun while running as report shows he was shot in back

ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa: A situation "I don't wish on anybody"

August 28, 2026 / 11:37 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump Pledges to Allow Cattle Ranchers to Process Own Food Amid Beef Imports Backlash

President Faces Criticism Over Plan to Import Up to 300,000 Metric Tons of Foreign Beef Without Charging Higher Tariffs