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.

• Sep 9

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."

• Sep 9

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.

• Sep 9

Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent

The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.

• Sep 9

A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families

Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.

• Sep 9

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.

• Sep 9

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.

• Sep 8

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.

• Sep 9

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.

• Sep 8

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.

• Sep 10

Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention

President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.

• Sep 9

TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.

• Sep 8

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of citizenship database

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.

• Sep 8

Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian leader, to retire amid Trump criticism

Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.

• Sep 8

N.H. voters choose nominees for open Senate seat, and more races to watch today

Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.

• Sep 8

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