Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:11 PM ET
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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln -- Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.9 hours ago
Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on outside of building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.15 minutes ago
Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed -- The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.2 hours ago
DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles.3 hours ago
Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says -- Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.6 hours ago
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.21 hours ago
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme -- Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups. -- Aug 1215 minutes ago
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary -- President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.1 day ago
11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.22 hours ago
First on CBS -- Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say -- The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail. -- Aug 123 hours ago
Rubio, Bessent took decoy Air Force One, Hegseth flew on secret flight with Trump -- Secretaries Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump.21 hours ago
Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."9 hours ago
David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary -- David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November. -- Aug 126 hours ago
Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district -- Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects. -- Aug 1216 hours ago