Politics

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip

Updated on: August 26, 2026 / 8:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Fed Gov Lisa Cook’s lawyer fires back at Trump’s renewed threat to oust her

The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.

El Sayed targets Harp in mocking Trump's pronunciation of 'Abdul'

Michigan Senate Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed on Wednesday ripped into President Donald Trump, referencing his top aide, Natalie Harp, amid gossip about the pair’s relationship.

U.S. still watching allies for alignment of interests even amid defense pullback, analyst says

The U.S. may be asking allies to step up their own defense, but it still wants them to align on geopolitical interests.

Rainbow Warrior Review

The bizarre story of French secret agents blowing up a Greenpeace ship in New Zealand is rivetingly retold by the eco-veterans – revealing an increasingly unhinged litany of lies, denials and James Bond-style antics

Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for "combat heroism" after Abbey Gate attack in Kabul

August 26, 2026 / 6:46 PM EDT / CBS News

Michigan Democrat doesn't want Hasan Piker to visit state until after Election Day

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) said Wednesday she is praying that progressive streamer Hasan Piker won’t visit Michigan in the final stretch to Election Day.

South Carolina runoff shows 2028 GOP primary may be wide open

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone’s (R-SC) narrow special election runoff victory is giving South Carolina political strategists reason to believe the critical early presidential primary state could be wide open in 2028.

Wes Moore dealt redistricting blow by Larry Hogan-appointed judge

A Maryland judge on Wednesday struck down a November ballot question for a state constitutional redistricting amendment that would pave the way for Democrats to net one seat in 2028, delivering a major blow to Gov. Wes Moore‘s (D-MD) agenda.

ICE arrested a record number of people without criminal records in summer enforcement surge, new data shows

August 26, 2026 / 6:24 PM EDT / CBS News

Marines are confronted with catch-22 strategy using AI with human control

The Marine Corps released its new strategy on Wednesday for the future of its ground units and infantry troops that will heavily incorporate artificial intelligence, but emphasizes that humans will remain in the chain of decision-making. It’s unclear if adversaries will do the same or if it will disadvantage the United States.

Man in Prison in New York Advances in Primary for Alaska's US House Seat

Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballot