CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
Transcript: Brett McGurk on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 4, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Brett McGurk, who served as a top Middle East adviser to former Preident Joe Biden, a portion of which aired…
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 4, 2026.
Trump announces formation of AI “Super Intelligence Force”
President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week.
Trump urges calls to cellphone of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in battle over permanent daylight saving time bill
President Trump urged supporters to call what appears to be the senator's personal cellphone number.
Latino Dems urge Democratic Governors Association to put money behind Gina Hinojosa as Texas governor’s race tightens
Latino Democratic leaders are renewing calls for the Democratic Governors Association to invest more heavily in Texas after a new poll showed Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
In a possible blow to the Trump administration's efforts to charge noncitizens with voting, a judge has dismissed a case against a Jamaican national accused of illegally voting, finding the…
Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat, scaling back in North Carolina, sources say
The race for control of the Senate is changing in the final weeks before the midterms, with the GOP defending several traditionally red-leaning states.
Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking in Massachusetts
The man allegedly contacted Katie Miller by phone and text over 40 times in around two months and left "disturbing messages about the victim and her husband," the Justice Department…
Homan defends ICE crackdown amid growing GOP criticism: “Give me an example of where we went too far”
As the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration draws pushback from some GOP lawmakers, White House border czar Tom Homan told CBS News critics should "educate themselves."