Politics

FBI foils New York woman's alleged ISIS attack plan on state capitol

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FBI foils New York woman's alleged ISIS attack plan on state capitol

The FBI stopped a New York woman’s alleged Islamic State group-inspired plan to bomb the New York State Capitol building in Albany.

3 months ago

The Authoritarian Response to Jason Arday’s Tragic Death

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The Authoritarian Response to Jason Arday’s Tragic Death

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

3 months ago

US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal

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US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal

Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

3 months ago

Dan Green Wins Crowded GOP Primary in Florida's 9th District

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Dan Green Wins Crowded GOP Primary in Florida's 9th District

August 20, 2026 / 3:45 PM EDT / CBS News

3 months ago

President Trump Has a Pet-Project Docket at the National Parks

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President Trump Has a Pet-Project Docket at the National Parks

The National Park Service changed the way it prioritizes projects so that the president’s requests are quickly approved.

3 months ago

Two more polling firms face scrutiny for failing to meet 'ethical standards'

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Two more polling firms face scrutiny for failing to meet 'ethical standards'

Popular polling aggregate FiftyPlusOne has suspended its work with two polling firms over ethical concerns related to their surveys in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary race.

3 months ago

Oil and economic news gives White House positive PR on Iran

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Oil and economic news gives White House positive PR on Iran

While the Trump administration has struggled to maintain a positive spin on the war with Iran, several recent developments have indicated an improved U.S. position in the conflict.

3 months ago

Texas and Iowa Senate races shift toward Democrats: Cook Political Report

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Texas and Iowa Senate races shift toward Democrats: Cook Political Report

The Cook Political Report on Thursday moved the high-profile Texas and Iowa Senate races from “lean Republican” to “toss-up,” reflecting the increasingly difficult terrain for Republicans in the midterm elections as the war in Iran and affordability issues weigh down the party.

3 months ago

New details of plans for the Kennedy Center and White House ballroom include columns carved in Italy, plaza named for Trump

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New details of plans for the Kennedy Center and White House ballroom include columns carved in Italy, plaza named for Trump

August 20, 2026 / 2:45 PM EDT / CBS News

3 months ago

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university

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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university

Researcher Nathan Cofnas previously claimed Black people would hold few high-profile positions in a meritocracy

3 months ago

FBI Raids Eric Swalwell’s Home Amid Sexual Assault Claims Inquiry

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FBI Raids Eric Swalwell’s Home Amid Sexual Assault Claims Inquiry

Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airport

3 months ago

Woman accused of plotting "major attack" on New York State Capitol building in Albany

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Woman accused of plotting "major attack" on New York State Capitol building in Albany

Updated on: August 20, 2026 / 11:38 PM EDT / CBS New York

3 months ago