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Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists

After two arrests, Ukraine’s president says Germany ‘well aware’ Kyiv was not involved in planning or execution of sabotage mission. What we know on day 1,643

Jared Kushner and Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom

August 23, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News

Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles

PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was abducted October 7 and murdered by Hamas: Grief is a "badge of love"

Updated on: August 23, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News

U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials

Updated on: August 23, 2026 / 10:24 PM EDT / CBS News

Sean Grayson, former Sangamon County deputy convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney says

Updated on: August 23, 2026 / 11:41 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat

Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the "toughest" in history.

Pence 'heartened' by trans ex-CIA briefer's praise

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was “heartened” to learn that Julia Curlee, a transgender former CIA officer who served as his daily intelligence briefer during President Donald Trump‘s first term, credited him with treating her “with great dignity” despite his long record of opposing LGBTQ policies.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party's shadow presidential nominee

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Democratic House Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner as Midterms Loom

Democrats are currently favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives after November's elections.

Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting

Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger

DC IndyCar race should be annual event, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he wants to make this weekend’s inaugural IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., an annual event if Republicans can retain control of the lower chamber.