Wednesday, September 09, 2026 12:30 PM ET
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12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate -- Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.3 hours ago
Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides -- A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."4 hours ago
First on CBS - Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence" Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves. 5H ago1 hour ago
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent -- The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.6 hours ago
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families -- Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.7 hours ago
Stefany Shaheen, Anthony DiLorenzo win New Hampshire primaries, CBS News projects -- Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo Won their respective primaries to replace Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.10 hours ago
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol -- The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.16 hours ago
New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins -- Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.16 hours ago
Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel -- A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their support.17 hours ago
Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case -- A federal judge ruled that Missouri should use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a ruling from the state's highest court directing Missouri to use an older map.16 hours ago
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention -- President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.19 hours ago
TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket -- The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.19 hours ago
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of citizenship database -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.22 hours ago
Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian leader, to retire amid Trump criticism -- Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.1 day ago