Midterm matchups take shape across the U.S.
A clearer picture is forming for the 2026 midterm elections following key primary races in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Ohio
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.
Results in Indiana, Michigan elections
Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join CBS News with their take on the primaries in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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.
Why Trump is focusing on Indiana statewide races
Republicans are keeping a close eye on Ohio and Indiana on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in state and congressional primaries. CBS News' Fin Gómez has all the key details.
Indiana GOP faces primary challenges
Indiana Republican state senators are facing challenges during Tuesday's primary after defying President Trump's redistricting effort last year. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Key primary elections in Ohio and Indiana
Ohio and Indiana are holding primary elections as the 2026 midterms near. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Cook Political Report moves 4 races to the left
The Cook Political Report has shifted four closely-watched Senate races toward the Democrats. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "The Takeout" to explain why. Then, political strategists Mo Elleithee and Alex Conant join with analysis.
These races could determine control of the Senate
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
Ohio kids seek safety, security at local church
Tony Dokoupil has the story of some Akron, Ohio, boys who looked to a pastor for comfort and security.
Their 3 kids kept getting sick. A new gene therapy offered hope
Alicia and Jon Langenhop's three children were each diagnosed with a rare disorder. A clinical trial was "a no-brainer."
Rapper wins lawsuit against police over mocking their raid: "It's for Americans"
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Meteor streaks across sky over multiple states
An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion. Mark Strassmann reports.
Meteor spotted over Pennsylvania, Ohio
A meteor was seen streaking across the sky in multiple states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio, officials said. Some residents reported hearing a loud boom or explosion when the asteroid, traveling at 45,000 miles per hour, fragmented and caused a pressure wave that reached the ground, NASA said.
Turner: Iran "remained a threat"
Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Iran "remained a threat" to the U.S. and Israel before the military action, and the two nations "had the opportunity to take an action to eliminate that threat."
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
America's governors panel
As the nation's governors conclude a turbulent week in Washington amid the National Governors' Association's annual gathering, Margaret Brennan spoke to Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio about the biggest issues facing their states and the country.
Full interview with bipartisan governors
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan sits down with four state governors– Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly, Kentucky Democrat Andy Beshear, Ohio Republican Mike DeWine and Indiana Republican Mike Braun– to discuss tariffs, immigration and bipartisanship. A portion of this interview aired on Feb. 22, 2026.
New details on murder of Ohio dentist, wife
Court documents in the murder of a Columbus, Ohio, woman and her dentist husband were made public on Tuesday. The woman's ex-husband has been charged with murder in the case. Reporter Lacey Crisp with CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
Chicago surgeon pleads not guilty to Ohio double murde
A Chicago doctor pleaded not guilty in an Ohio court to the murder of his ex-wife and her new husband in their Columbus home in December.
Suspect in murder of Ohio couple extradited
A Chicago man accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband arrived in Ohio on Wednesday to face charges. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest on the investigation.
Grand jury indicts Chicago man for murder of ex-wife, her new husband in Ohio
An Ohio grand jury formally indicted a Chicago man for the murder of his ex-wife and her new husband in their Columbus home in December.
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Lawyers question case against ex-FBI officials over Hunter Biden probe
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