Politics

'It costs a lot of money to look this cheap': Dolly Parton’s life in quotes

The late singer, actor and philanthropist leaves behind a life and career full of wisdom

July ICE arrest numbers mark highest monthly total of Trump's second term

July saw the highest number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of President Donald Trump's second term, with nearly 50,000 arrests throughout the month.

Kalshi Traders See Low Likelihood of Major Crypto Bill Becoming Law This Year

The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.

DOJ warns Kennedy Center will be replaced if renovation canceled

A Department of Justice lawyer warned a Washington, D.C., federal court that if the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts does not close for President Donald Trump’s planned two-year renovation, the facility could be demolished.

Biden Pentagon official volunteered transgender activism amid hiring shortfall

EXCLUSIVE — A senior Biden administration Pentagon official responsible for military readiness asked the White House for opportunities to help promote Transgender Day of Visibility and Pride Month in 2023 as the armed forces struggled with a historic recruiting shortfall, according to emails shared with the Washington Examiner.

Army Black Hawk helicopter goes down in Colorado foothills west of Denver in "aviation mishap," no reported injuries

Updated on: August 25, 2026 / 2:51 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Israeli lawmaker smashes Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer during West Bank tour with IDF

A member of Israel’s parliament vandalized a memorial to dead Palestinians in the West Bank this week, generating intense backlash from all sides.

Raskin Targets Kushner After Jeffries Takes Heat for Private Meeting

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is escalating an informal inquiry into Jared Kushner just days after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) privately met with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, putting Democrats’ conflicting approaches to Trump’s inner circle on display.

Trump lowers flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton: ‘The World loves you’

President Donald Trump is honoring the life of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton by ordering federal buildings across the country to lower flags to half-staff for a week.

Feds consider criminal charges against ICE officer accused in January shooting of Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota

August 25, 2026 / 2:50 PM EDT / CBS News

What happens to Lindsay Clancy after verdict in murder trial? Legal experts explain potential outcomes.

August 25, 2026 / 2:43 PM EDT / CBS News

Is the US right to remove Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism?

The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. For the first time in nearly half a century, the Syrian government will no longer be a sanctioned entity. The consequences will be profound.