Politics

Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a freak radical. Do they want to win in 2028 or not?

Americans want someone on their side in the fight against vested interests – that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani

What does 'Woke 1' mean, and where does the term come from? What to know

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) debuted a new phrase on Sunday meant to distinguish the current rise of socialism in the Democratic Party from the “woke” cultural peak of 2020 that featured ubiquitous calls from Democrats to defund the police during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Reaffirms Grip on Hormuz Blockade, Turning Away 55 Ships as Talks Stall

The escalating tally underscores how far the two sides remain from resolving a crisis that has choked the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months.

British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years

Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries

Mother and 5-month-old baby die in New York Harbor after boat capsized; Captain arrested

Updated on: August 9, 2026 / 11:53 PM EDT / CBS News

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia

Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629

Trump offers latest update on Reflecting Pool: 'It will reopen shortly'

President Donald Trump offered the latest update on the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool on Sunday afternoon, saying “it will reopen shortly” and that security cameras have been installed.

Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel in September

President Donald Trump said Sunday that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as Assistant to the President and White House Counsel.

Mother, 5-month-old baby killed in New York boat capsize, captain arrested

The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.

Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel

Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September

Katie Miller says 'we need more babies' amid AOC's egg freeze

Katie Miller, wife of White House senior adviser Stephen Miller, praised Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) egg-freezing announcement by saying “we need more babies.”

Zelensky says up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be deployed to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed to support Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war, an increase from previous estimates.