Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
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Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
Sen. John Cornyn is projected to lose the GOP Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district
The race pitted two Democratic incumbents against each other after Republicans redrew the congressional map in their favor.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Court blocks Alabama congressional map, saying state discriminated by race
The three-judge district court panel ordered Alabama to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts in the upcoming midterm elections.
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Polls have closed for primaries in several states on Tuesday, including the most expensive House primary in history.
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary
Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
What to know about the primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
Voters went to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary
Derek Merrin won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what's expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
Which states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats?
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states, as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
In crowded Calif. gubernatorial debate, Democrats spar while Republicans blame incumbents
The primary election in California's gubernatorial contest is just over a month away, and the race remains wide open.
Poll: California governor primary is wide open
A CBS News poll finds a wide-open contest as voters weigh in on what they want in the state's next governor. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Maps show how Virginia, Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah redistricting could affect congressional seats
See maps of how Virginia, Texas, California, Missouri and North Carolina redistricting pushes could play out, based on the 2024 election results.
House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
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Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district
The race pitted two Democratic incumbents against each other after Republicans redrew the congressional map in their favor.
SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration plans to crack down on press leaks by requiring new and existing federal employees to sign NDAs.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Supreme Court rejects Florida suit against other states over immigrant truck drivers
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
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DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House due to weather
All Cabinet members, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, were expected to attend the Camp David meeting, a White House official told CBS News.
Court blocks Alabama congressional map, saying state discriminated by race
The three-judge district court panel ordered Alabama to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts in the upcoming midterm elections.
Supreme Court rejects NFL's bid to step into coach's racial discrimination suit
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination suit, allowing his case to proceed in federal court.
Trump undergoes "6 month physical" at Walter Reed
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
Sen. John Cornyn is projected to lose the GOP Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
N.J. governor requests access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
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1 killed, 2 survive U.S. strike on boat in Eastern Pacific, SOUTHCOM says
At least 193 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign of missile strikes on boats it claims are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters.
Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight efforts to deport him
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
Star NFL running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
2 Navy pilots safely eject after training jet crashes in Mississippi
The T-45C Goshawk, a tandem seat aircraft designed to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots, crashed on private farmland in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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BP ousts recently appointed chair over "conduct issues"
The board upheaval comes less than a year after BP appointed Albert Manifold to the role.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
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Stocks mixed as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran
Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
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Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district
The race pitted two Democratic incumbents against each other after Republicans redrew the congressional map in their favor.
SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration plans to crack down on press leaks by requiring new and existing federal employees to sign NDAs.
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Trump has third medical exam of the past year
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
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1 killed, 2 survive U.S. strike on boat in Eastern Pacific, SOUTHCOM says
At least 193 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign of missile strikes on boats it claims are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters.
Diver in Laos miner rescue effort: "We have high hopes that they are still alive"
"The collapse risks are high because you're constantly touching the roof, and it's hand-dug. There's no support anywhere," said Mikko Paasi, a diver who helped rescue a youth soccer team from a cave in Thailand.
U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House due to weather
All Cabinet members, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, were expected to attend the Camp David meeting, a White House official told CBS News.
Iran hangs man over alleged spying for Israel as executions mount
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
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Estelle on her latest album "Stay Alta"
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
BTS wins big at the American Music Awards
The American Music Awards honored the influence of K-pop during its 2026 celebration. Pop music journalist Brittany Spanos joins CBS News Mornings with more.
Top moments from the American Music Awards
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
Extended interview: Josh Johnson
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
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Study evaluates AI's accuracy on news
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
How the U.S. military is using AI in warfare
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Pope Leo's AI warning rocks tech industry
Pope Leo XIV warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct, the mayor announced Tuesday evening.
U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Latest on shooting near White House
21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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Paxton beats Cornyn in Texas GOP primary
Trump-backed Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
NASA planning 3 moon missions this year
NASA is planning three new moon missions this year as the race to build a lunar city takes shape. NASA officials are hoping to maintain a presence on the south pole of the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
DHS calls for asylum fraud crackdown
The Trump administration is cracking down on immigration lawyers suspected of improperly filing asylum claims for their clients. In a memo dated Tuesday, the top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security called on ICE lawyers to increase enforcement. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the exclusive.
Breaking down the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster
The U.S. has officially unveiled its roster for this year's FIFA Men's World Cup. The U.S., along with Canada and Mexico are the host nations for the tournament, which kicks off next month. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more from New York City.
5/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says his third physical in 13 months went "perfectly"; details still scarce on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.