Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:26 PM ET
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U.S. indicts Cuba's Ra l Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996 -- Former Cuban leader Ra l Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 - an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.3 hours ago
Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address -- Ra l Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.4 hours ago
Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86 -- Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.7 hours ago
First on CBS -- 2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund -- The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.6 hours ago
Exclusive -- U.S. soldier fears newly freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time -- U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."9 hours ago
The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks -- The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.11 hours ago
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger -- President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.21 hours ago
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects -- Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects18 hours ago
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary -- Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.17 hours ago
Stelson to face GOP Rep. Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district -- Stelson narrowly lost to Perry in 2024 in a district that became more competitive after redistricting nearly a decade ago.19 hours ago
Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results -- Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.21 hours ago
U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz -- CBS News was unable to determine what type of mines were in involved in this latest assessment.23 hours ago
Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds -- But most GOP voters want candidates who'd back most or everything Trump wants.22 hours ago
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time -- Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.23 hours ago