Friday, September 18, 2026 2:52 PM ET
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First on CBS -- Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops -- Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."3 hours ago
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.3 hours ago
Live -- 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move -- Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.1 hour ago
First on CBS -- Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say -- President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.7 hours ago
Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode" -- Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."20 hours ago
Senate Democrat blocks bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough. -- Sep 1746 minutes ago
White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer -- Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.1 day ago
Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say -- Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.1 day ago
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84 -- Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84. -- Sep 172 hours ago
Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats -- Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level." -- Sep 172 hours ago
GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far" -- "The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.1 day ago
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document -- In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.1 day ago
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward. -- Sep 175 hours ago
Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk? -- U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials. -- Sep 1619 hours ago