Thursday, August 13, 2026 3:31 AM ET
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Live -- 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."15 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.11 hours 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.11 hours 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.10 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.15 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.8 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.23 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 123 hours ago
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota -- Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects. -- Aug 114 hours ago
Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor -- Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.17 hours ago
Dems pick nominees in key Wisc. districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins GOP primary -- National Democrats see two Wisconsin districts currently held by Republicans as up for grabs in November - the 1st and 3rd Districts. Here's how the primaries are shaping up. -- Aug 114 hours ago
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary -- Democratic Rep. John Larson - who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s - lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected. -- Aug 114 hours ago
Tafoya projected winner of GOP nomination for Senate in Minnesota primary -- Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter, is the winner of the Republican nomination for Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects. -- Aug 115 hours ago
Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's new 2nd District -- Rhett Marques will take on Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the newly drawn district that's more favorable to Republicans. -- Aug 116 hours ago