Politics

Ceuta showed just how easily Europe can be divided

The migrant influx prompted recriminations and a tit-for-tat dispute between Italy and Spain. Putin, Erdoğan and others will have taken note

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects

Updated on: August 11, 2026 / 11:00 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Trump's Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over 'decoy' passengers

Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away

Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic nomination for Minnesota‘s open Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in a closely watched primary and delivering another victory for the Democratic Party’s ascendant progressive wing.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Wins Democratic Primary for Senate in Minnesota, CBS News Projects

August 11, 2026 / 10:38 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Trump-backed Mike Lindell falls to Lisa Demuth in Minnesota governor primary

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell fell in Tuesday’s Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth, a sign that President Donald Trump‘s endorsement wasn’t enough to get the 2020 election denier over the finish line.

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth wins Republican primary in Minnesota governor's race, CBS News projects

August 11, 2026 / 10:30 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Wisconsin Governor Primary Too Close to Call as Hong and Crowley Claw for Lead

As of Tuesday night, the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary was too close to call as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong led the field.

14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger Luke Bronin in Connecticut Democratic primary, CBS News projects

Updated on: August 11, 2026 / 11:09 PM EDT / CBS News

Democrats pick candidates in 2 crucial Wisconsin House districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins a GOP primary

August 11, 2026 / 11:03 PM EDT / CBS News

ICE to purchase 'bee sting' electroshock gloves for noncompliant detainees

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, as well as other Department of Homeland Security personnel, may soon be equipped with “bee sting” electroshock gloves intended for de-escalation.

Sean Duffy's Son-in-Law Wins GOP House Primary in Wisconsin

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law, Michael Alfonso, won the crowded Republican primary in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.