Politics

Judge in Feeding Our Future case found Ilhan Omar’s lax provisions invited fraud

A judge who presided over the Feeding Our Future case out of Minnesota found that the child nutrition program’s relaxed enrollment provisions, originally introduced by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and touted to her Somali constituents, made its reimbursement system “vulnerable to fraud.”

Man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary

Juneau, Alaska — A candidate with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. senator advanced Tuesday to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall.

Jed York's trailer park arrest exposed inequality in America

The San Francisco 49ers owner’s arrest in Ohio over the weekend was quickly put behind him. Others are not so lucky

No more lifelines for Iran

America’s war against Iran has been at a standstill for months. The Trump administration’s new plan to use America’s considerable economic leverage could break the deadlock. But success will only be possible if Washington stops wavering.

U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 people

Washington — The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

Iran War Updates: Trump says U.S. "achieving a very big victory," war "will continue for as long as necessary"

Updated on: August 27, 2026 / 1:53 AM EDT / CBS News

Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman

Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.

Philadelphia DA says 'we're gonna blow it up' when discussing Trump's White House ballroom

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has an explosive vision of the future of the White House ballroom.

Trump’s Trade War With Canada Is Not About Canada

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The Data Center Backlash Is Just a New Moral Panic

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Iran seeks to criminalize all contact with foreign media in latest 'chilling' crackdown

As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crime

Around the world, people are rejecting divisive and dangerous politics. We can – and must – build on that

The vast majority of the global public wants international cooperation on human rights, climate and AI. Like-minded countries must stand together to deliver