Politics

Top Trump Administration Officials Being Dispatched to Iowa to Help Campaign for Republicans, Sources Say

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 1:42 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts

Suit alleges subscription offer aims to sell privileged access to information generated in president’s official capacity

Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists

The driving force in today’s Democratic Party is an extreme organization. It’s called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its radical candidates are winning. Its left-wing vision is spreading into the U.S. Senate.

Ukraine pauses strikes on tankers after JD Vance request and Russian threats

Vice President JD Vance reportedly demanded Ukraine cease its attacks on oil tankers trafficking through Russian ports in the Black Sea, citing disruptions to the world energy markets.

Trump Officials Again Urge US Supreme Court Intervention on Mail Ballots

Justice Department Asks Justices to Pause Decision That Blocked Trump’s Order to Tighten Voting-by-Mail Rules

Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter did not endanger others, defense attorneys say

Tyler Robinson’s lawyers say he should not be eligible for death penalty as ‘intended target’ was hit at Utah event

Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation

Rumors of plea deal in federal case have been circulating since June for suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson

Zhu Rongji obituary

Premier of the People's Republic of China regarded as an economic reformer who declared that the country had become ‘the factory of the world’

Are Republicans Falling Out of Love With the Supreme Court?

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New York City Council probing Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction markets over marketing claims

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 12:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Tennessee Set to Execute Man Despite Botched Attempt on Another Prisoner

Darrell Hines's lawyers ask supreme court to intervene, arguing he could face fate similar to failed execution in May

Patriot Games: Trump’s ‘freedom finale’ to celebrate 250 is … a school sports day

‘Outstanding young Americans’ came together to catch a tennis ball for freedom