Politics

Like Great American State Fair, Shapiro struggles to tell the truth on measles

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) is the leader of the Keystone State. Millions of Pennsylvanians rely on him to advise them on important matters, government affairs, and state-related issues. This is particularly true regarding health concerns in the state. He’s supposed to be honest with the state’s citizens. Yet recent events have shown that Shapiro struggles significantly to be truthful, trustworthy, and transparent.

The Crisis for Democrats in Michigan

The Senate election presents liberals with a grim choice.

The Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Deserve Better

The treatment of those on board betrays the promise made by the 16th president himself.

Trump to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash

Donald Trump said today that he will authorize cattle ranchers and farmers to process their own food.

Egyptian Queen's 673-Diamond Necklace Stolen in Vienna Smash-and-Grab Raid

Police hunt two suspects after historic 200-carat piece is snatched from Austrian museum during opening hours

How long will Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict? Legal expert weighs in on deliberations.

Updated on: August 28, 2026 / 4:07 PM EDT / CBS Boston

The Democratic Socialist and the retired Rear Admiral: How Democrats aim to win in Colorado

Democrats are trying to recapture the House and maybe even the Senate in November's midterm election. Colorado is a microcosm of what they need to do to win.

Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’

Jake says his parents ‘never stopped helping’ his brother Nick, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering both of them at their Los Angeles home

Trump's Marine One helicopter has trouble communicating with air traffic control for second time this month

Updated on: August 28, 2026 / 7:46 PM EDT / CBS News

Norwegian King Harald V, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, dies at 89

Norwegian King Harald V died on Friday at 89 after 35 years on the throne, with his son Haakon VIII becoming king.

Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species

Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and logging

Dolly Parton was the polar opposite of our bullying president

Terrified of being seen as a loser, Donald Trump is nonsensically lashing out – even against our old friend Canada