2026 midterm election races to watch
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
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CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
Family members of victims in January's plane crash near Washington, D.C., have been advocating for reforms in the wake of the tragedy.
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.
GOP Sen. Mike Lee's plan to allow the sale of public lands ran into bipartisan opposition in the Senate and the House.
Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after a shooting at an apartment complex in Brighton left one person dead.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a head-on crash overnight in Weld County.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after a shooting at an apartment complex in Brighton left one person dead.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a head-on crash overnight in Weld County.
On Saturday, hundreds of Denver residents and volunteers gathered at Fort Logan National Cemetery for the "9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance."
Denver analysts have been retesting cases involving former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA Analyst Missy Woods, who was sentenced to prison this week for manipulating and mishandling evidence.
Ahead of Saturday's game, Ricky Bambury, aka DJ Ambitious Boy, joined CBS Colorado in the studio to share how he hypes up the crowd at Buffaloes games and shapes the fans' experiences.
Police are investigating a shooting at a Dollar Tree in Northern Colorado that left one person injured.
On Saturday, hundreds of Denver residents and volunteers gathered at Fort Logan National Cemetery for the "9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance."
A man convicted of fatally shooting a 19-year-old woman near Union Station has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The former site of the Monroe Village tiny home community is now being considered for Denver's second-largest homeless shelter, but nearby residents say they were unaware of these plans until recently.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.