Politics

Could the GOP Benefit From a Blue Wave?

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On Greta Thunberg and the Omnicause

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Five Great Reads: cocaine nation, a 28-year walk home, and Americans give their verdict on Trump

The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert

Where the top 2028 contenders are heading ahead of the midterm elections

Several top 2028 presidential contenders are traveling to various states ahead of the midterm elections. Here is where they will be from now to next week.

5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk

Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Disgraced music mogul moved to Pennsylvania prison after reports of perks and fight injuries at New Jersey lockup

Vance defends ICE but says there's a responsibility to investigate when agents "screw up"

Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 5:22 PM EDT / CBS News

Who could replace Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary?

Her abrupt firing after just five days reopened the contest for one of the Trump administration’s most prominent roles

Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school

Kaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family says

'No Kings' Protests to Hit Country Ahead of Midterm Elections

The coalition of groups that organizes the “No Kings” protests to denounce President Donald Trump and his administration is preparing to mobilize voters this weekend.

El Sayed spends $58,000 on security and wants social workers for 911 calls

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed of Michigan spent $58,065 so far on his campaign’s private security while advocating police be taken off the response to some 911 calls, spending records show.

El-Sayed responds after Vance calls him a "weasel" as Michigan Senate race grows contentious

Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 6:39 PM EDT / CBS News