Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midtermsWith early voting for the midterms underway, federal actions around the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Government
10/18/2026: The Vote; Up in the Air; Sacha Baron CohenFirst, federal actions around voting system expand. Then, why you should care about a helium shortage. And, Sacha Baron Cohen: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoting system updates
10/18: CBS Weekend NewsAmericans pessimistic about economic outlook, polls show. Trump defends position on Russia and Ukraine.CBS News6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmenteconomic outlook polls
CBS News poll shows a Texas toss-up with Talarico, Paxton in tight Senate raceTurnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas senate race
Jamaican man sentenced in Michigan court in $3.4 million nationwide fraud schemeA Jamaican man was sentenced in a Michigan courtroom Friday on a federal charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud in connection with a nationwide scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $3 million from 28 victims, according to the Department of Justice.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Justicemail fraud sentencing
Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruptionGOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio called for a congressional investigation into disruptions in Ukraine to satellite communications with Starlink, the technology owned by SpaceX's Elon Musk.CBS News6d agoWhole story →TechnologySecuritystarlink disruption probe
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bidIsraelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.CBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityisraeli election endorsement
Transcript: Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026The following is the transcript of the interview with Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 18, 2026.CBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityJohn Barrassomidterm elections campaigning
Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for nowThe TPS protections of tens of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of Sudanese immigrants were officially slated to terminate on Monday.CBS News6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmenttps extension decision
Trump says D.C. golf course construction will start next monthPresident Trump said Sunday that construction at the historic East Potomac Golf Links course will begin Nov. 15.CBS News6d agoWhole story →
Shawn Oliver, Republican candidate for Massachusetts Lt. Gov., arrested after alleged drunk driving crashShawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Council member and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, was arrested early Sunday morning.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Governmentmassachusetts lt gov candidate arrest
10/18: Face The NationThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with two weeks and two days to go before Election Day, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to discuss the latest polling out of Texas. Plus, a conversation with Florida's Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Governmentelection day countdown
In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midtermsDue to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. CBS News spoke with Michiganders to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Economymidterm elections
2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting voters?Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. With the 2026 midterm elections just weeks away, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes traveled to Michigan to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.CBS News6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment2026 midterm elections
10/18: Sunday MorningHosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: California's Proposition 40; singer Rosalía; actor John Turturro; "Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston; "Other Desert Cities" on Broadway; the legacy of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner; consumer sentiment at the midterms; and a frog-jumping contest.CBS News6d agoWhole story →
Sizing up the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton as early voting beginsOn the eve of early voting in Texas, James Talarico maintains a slim lead over Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas senate race
What Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about the tight polls in the Texas governor's race as early voting beginsGov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term, faces Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, who has gained momentum during the past month.CBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentGreg Abbotttexas governor s race
7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hallIn an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran will pay dividends in the future.CBS News6d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityjd vance town hall
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oilPresident Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.CBS News6d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetrussian oil tariffs waiver
In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"President Trump spoke in the city of Highland Heights to boost Republican candidates, including Ed Gallrein for the U.S. House.CBS News6d agoWhole story →Governmentkentucky campaign stop
