Politics

Did bad polls make DSA more appealing than it was?

DID BAD POLLS MAKE DSA LOOK MORE APPEALING THAN IT WAS? There are problems with polls in many elections, but those problems seem to have been particularly pronounced in the last couple of weeks, when Democratic Socialists of America candidates seemed poised to make major progress in their drive to take over the Democratic Party.

Ex-officer accused in New Orleans mass shooting plot released

A former police officer from North Carolina was released from custody after being accused of plotting to kill black people in a mass shooting in New Orleans.

‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows

The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted."

DC has 'no power' to demand National Guard withdrawal: DOJ

The Trump administration on Wednesday slammed Washington, D.C.'s council members for seeking to end the National Guard's mobilization in the district, accusing them of making 'politically motivated demands.'

Ukraine war briefing: ‘With precision, as planned’ – Kyiv outlines battlefield gains

Zelenskyy announces recapture of 745 sq km in Oleksandrivskyi sector; plea from stranded Ukrainian frontline troops. What we know on day 1,632

Mamdani backs AOC on 'Woke 1': 'What you believe can change'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday followed the lead of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in distancing himself from left-wing positions that trended among progressives at the start of the decade.

Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election

U.S. charges 11 for alleged sham marriage scheme to help Chinese nationals gain green cards

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 7:26 PM EDT / CBS News

2 soldiers killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 7:22 PM EDT / CBS News

Two Dead After Apache Attack Helicopter Crashes in Central Texas

Officials in central Texas on Wednesday confirmed that two people were killed after the military helicopter they were flying crashed in Salado.

Max Miller sued over nude photo of 2-year-old daughter

Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) on Wednesday was hit with a lawsuit by his ex-wife over a photo of their toddler that was published online.

'Treatment First' is Trump Administration's Solution to Addiction and Homelessness

The Trump administration is encouraging community leaders and state-based groups to pursue a “treatment first” strategy when it comes to tackling the joint problem of addiction and homelessness across the country.