Politics

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon wins confidence vote, surviving second challenge to leadership

Just a few months ahead of an election, the prime minister said he had the full support of his party, after calling crisis meeting to address leadership speculation

Michele Tafoya wins Republican primary for Senate in Minnesota, CBS News projects, will face Flanagan

Updated on: August 11, 2026 / 9:14 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Longtime Democrat Ousted by Challenger Amid Generational Reckoning

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin beat out Rep. John Larson (D-CT) on Tuesday evening, delivering a stunning blow to a longtime representative as Democratic voters continue to push out older lawmakers.

Michele Tafoya gives Minnesota GOP hope in Senate race

Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya won Minnesota’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday, defeating state GOP-endorsed candidate Adam Schwarze and several other challengers as Republicans look to end a two-decade statewide losing streak.

US killed 153 civilians in three strikes on Yemen in 2025, Pentagon says

The U.S. military killed 153 civilians and injured more than 200 in three strikes in Yemen last year, according to a Pentagon assessment that offers new details about the civilian toll of the Trump administration’s campaign against Houthi rebels.

Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd District, AP projects

August 11, 2026 / 9:43 PM EDT / CBS News

Klobuchar Secures Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Minnesota

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Minnesota, setting her up to take on the yet-to-be-called Republican nominee in the November general election.

Tom Tiffany Secures GOP Nomination for Wisconsin Governor

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) won the Republican nomination to be Wisconsin's next governor on Tuesday, besting long-shot candidate Andy Manske in the GOP primary to advance to the general election.

Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff

Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance in a closely contested race

Ned Lamont fends off progressive rival to win Connecticut governor nomination

Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) fended off primary challenger state Rep. Josh Elliott Tuesday night, securing the Democratic nomination and paving the way to a third term at Connecticut‘s helm.

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

Zelenskyy warns Putin will use Russian election, in which opposition to the war is banned, as pretext for major call-up of troops. What we know on day 1,631

Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance to Runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate Primary, CBS News Projects

Updated on: August 11, 2026 / 9:16 PM EDT / CBS News