Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:39 PM ET
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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.20 minutes 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.2 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.2 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.2 hours ago
DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns -- The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.3 hours ago
Chinese execs, shipping container companies accused of price fixing during pandemic -- The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.3 hours ago
Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply" -- One Republican lawyer close to the administration told CBS News that they expect the fund to face court challenges even though "a lot of people in MAGA world are already counting their money."4 hours ago
First on CBS -- Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say -- There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.7 hours ago
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff -- President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.7 hours ago
Exclusive -- Chinese companies probed over cuts to shipping container production before pandemic -- Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.7 hours ago
Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know. -- President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolas Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.9 hours ago
Exclusive -- Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack -- Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.7 hours ago
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more -- Polls have closed for primaries in several states on Tuesday, including the most expensive House primary in history.31 minutes ago
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates -- An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.15 hours ago