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CBS News - Politics
CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country -- A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
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Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push -- "He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.1 hour ago
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth" -- Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."2 hours ago
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One -- President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.2 hours ago
National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague -- Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.5 hours ago
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.8 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."9 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. 1H ago10 hours ago
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent -- The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.11 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.12 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.15 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.21 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.21 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.23 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.21 hours ago