Thursday, August 06, 2026 2:05 AM ET
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FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport -- When the helicopter that transports President Trump crosses the Potomac, Reagan Washington National Airport is required to impose a ground stop on air traffic.8 hours ago
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director -- The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.9 hours ago
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel -- Juan Carlos Gonzalez is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.12 hours ago
First on CBS -- Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops -- A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.16 hours ago
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic Senate primary -- Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.16 hours ago
Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary -- Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.16 hours ago
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegations -- The House Ethics Committee said there is "substantial reason to believe" Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces. Edwards denied any wrongdoing.17 hours ago
Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin launches new conservative policy group -- The group, called Empowering America's Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit.17 hours ago
House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat -- With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.19 hours ago
Live -- Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen soon amid talks -- President Trump told reporters that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon, following talks between Iran and Oman.4 hours ago
White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey -- The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.18 hours ago
Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary -- Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects. -- Aug 51 hour ago
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP -- Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning. -- Aug 42 hours ago
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch -- Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects. -- Aug 45 hours ago