Politics

Trump-backed Lauf falls to Schwartzel in open House race for Donalds seat

President Donald Trump‘s pick for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, Catalina Lauf, lost the Republican primary on Tuesday, falling to businessman Jim Schwartzel in the bid to succeed Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor.

Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 10:19 PM EDT / CBS News

Jolly winning independents as he battles Donalds for Florida governor's mansion

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is winning among independent voters in the general election, according to a new poll conducted in the days leading up to the state’s primary elections, which advanced Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in the GOP field.

Byron Donalds set for November faceoff with Democrat David Jolly

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and former Florida Republican Rep. David Jolly, now a Democrat, are advancing to the general election after winning their respective gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday.

Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon after projected primary wins

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 11:33 PM EDT / CBS News

Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race after primary wins

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS News

Jared Moskowitz wins Democratic primary for Florida's Congressional District 25

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 10:19 PM EDT / CBS Miami

Former Fauci aide pleads guilty to COVID-19 conspiracy

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former senior adviser pleaded guilty to fraud charges for concealing evidence from the public that may relate to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to federal court documents.

US senator Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’

Potential presidential hopeful running for re-election in Georgia intensifies White House feud after remarks about ‘Natalie’ drew ire of president and allies

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's Congressional District 20

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 11:28 PM EDT / CBS Miami

Nukes all around? A fraying U.S. nuclear umbrella is pushing allies to weigh defense options, raising risk of a proliferation cascade

As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.

Do not cut benefits for disabled young people, dozens of UK charities urge ministers

More than 40 charities write to Pat McFadden and review head Alan Milburn over fears of stricter eligibility rules