EPA to eliminate limits on climate pollution from power plants

The rule, which is expected to face immediate legal challenges, also could prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, sources said.

• Sep 14

Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans

A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

• Sep 14

Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"

Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.

• Sep 15

Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders

President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT."

• Sep 14

As AI rhetoric heats up, Congress stalls on action

Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.

• Sep 14

Senate returns for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms

The Senate returned to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.

• Sep 14

Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president," at sky-high costs

Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.

• Sep 13

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox join Weijia Jiang.

• Sep 13

Transcript: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.

• Sep 13

El-Sayed says public oversight needed on AI

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.

• Sep 13

Trump says Ukraine needs to stop targeting Russian refineries

Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.

• Sep 13

Transcript: Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.

• Sep 13

2026 midterm election races to watch

CBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

• Oct 6

CBS News Battleground Tracker poll: Democrats hold edge in bid for House control

Price concerns boost Democrats, and MAGA Republicans are motivated. Both parties are seen negatively, according to CBS News' latest polling.

• Sep 13

Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landing

The congressman thanked the pilot and first responders for coming to their aid, and expressed his gratitude at only having sustained minor injuries.

• Sep 13

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