Page Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 2:33 AM ET
CBS News - Politics
U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs -- The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
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Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea -- The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.3 hours ago
Cuba to release 51 people from prison in surprise move amid Trump pressure -- Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.4 hours ago
U.S. fired at Iranian vessel that approached aircraft carrier, officials say -- An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.7 hours ago
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said -- An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.8 hours ago
White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program -- The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.8 hours ago
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor -- The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.9 hours ago
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain -- The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.14 hours ago
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first" -- More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.15 hours ago
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection -- Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.15 hours ago
U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.15 hours ago
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers -- The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.17 hours ago
Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate -- The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.12 hours ago
Iran won't surrender "in a million years," analyst says -- The U.S. and Israel had a "flawed assumption" that the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead to the collapse of the regime, said an expert on the region.20 hours ago
Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous" -- "The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday. -- Mar 116 hours ago