https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:32:42 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-johnson-republican-leader-midterms-2026/ House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, which he told CBS News' Robert Costa was "tongue in cheek." Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:12:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/7343a71e-f2d8-42d7-aeaa-eae490dcc6e7/thumbnail/60x60/276190f200fe208c4882e18b57ae77b2/dsc06419.jpg b017f17d-f67d-4e9a-9c42-3cdce0be6036 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-taxpayer-funded-ads-judge-cancels/ The Department of Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer money for the ads, which the White House has defended as public service announcements. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:06:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/01/f6ffb386-d91a-4dae-8e9a-8ba2b6476e4a/thumbnail/60x60/a88d7c166cfbd2876fb521467dc8c84d/cbsn-fusion-how-pro-trump-ads-were-funded-with-taxpayer-dollars-thumbnail.jpg efdba930-42fb-474a-af75-5df03cf5b16d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/yemens-houthis-target-king-khalid-airport-saudi-arabia-again/ Tensions flared in the Middle East following attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia. Leigh Kiniry reports. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:15:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/12/5e3a441f-7cd1-4e6d-8aee-d62242eeca78/thumbnail/60x60/3a1811a989a308ca71806da929d451e3/cbsn-fusion-yemens-houthis-target-king-khalid-airport-saudi-arabia-again-thumbnail.jpg 23b9d2b8-4e58-4dcb-9e57-d165a814a9d8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/60minutes-2026-10-11/ First, an inside look at Secret Service operations. Then, reporting on West Bank settler violence. And, Jon Batiste: The 60 Minutes Interview. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/124a7b2d-c388-4f17-ab55-4f96e8c734d5/thumbnail/60x60/8812ef8f1dd4a5239d847974a2a1dab9/60-minutes-full-episode-10-11-2026.jpg 445166b4-0499-4296-9b87-a7eaab49b913 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/101126-cbs-weekend-news/ Deadly Isaias barrels north; Tropical Storm Rachel remnants soak the West. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/12/44e74527-70aa-4a16-b438-aa9872620ee8/thumbnail/60x60/1506b2fbb964ca1cb84a04851e324224/wnthumb1011.jpg e6355a69-b8be-437e-9bda-2490de7627e2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-barrasso-senate-republican-whip-face-the-nation-transcript-10-11-2026/ The following is the transcript of the interview with Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:20:48 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/19c85b6a-1c56-4f04-a26d-6eacaa0ae52c/thumbnail/60x60/56582c1e389f9bfa10ccc6d9d6024c0c/1791734579978.png e74771ff-bc63-4ede-ab26-5f4f07b9be3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-murphy-connecticut-senator-10-11-2026/ The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:20:22 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/ab472236-2ce0-40ee-8003-19ba891dd5b3/thumbnail/60x60/2973658cd658d6d4f58061518947d205/1791734539964.png aa90d639-2826-4783-a0a3-7cba11b36faf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffries-democrats-control-house-battleground-races/ Jeffries campaigned in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and plans to campaign in Texas in the coming days to help Democratic candidates unseat Republican incumbents. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:10:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/96ad8fff-cc08-46ea-8018-426fbf954cd6/thumbnail/60x60/1cf9d79e89ec77256f9caa46ebbd7839/gettyimages-2298871981.jpg 1e6488e7-cb3d-4bcb-9030-1d5b28d60bb5 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-elections-saudi-arabia-yemen-houthis/ After Saudi Arabia said Iran's Houthi allies carried out another strike at Riyadh's airport, Iran called the U.S. effort to negotiate toward ending the war "insufficient." Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:07:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/1300505b-ad8d-42ff-ae7a-184048f2ce9c/thumbnail/60x60/5aabb799233b108d4e9d3bddb7e55d88/ap26281808508582.jpg b03a1df9-7470-43a5-bc45-41a230e650f0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/face-the-nation-full-transcript-10-11-2026/ On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso join Margaret Brennan. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:48:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/4fcaa52e-1288-4164-8a9b-f90e37ccfcec/thumbnail/60x60/474ca677f5a1b96c20106df65fd4f6b1/1791740740341.png 2f8f1606-752f-4911-9186-d5dac64a97d8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/markwayne-mullin-nidal-hasan-public-execution-pentagon/ Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of an ex-Army major who was convicted of the 2009 killing of 13 people at Fort Hood. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:41:52 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/9777552c-dc9f-4e4b-b4ab-9ecee54c82a5/thumbnail/60x60/c34bf2b5f1617496b4bbd5ff22a2ac08/1791734236158.png 8d613e17-bb54-48f4-87f9-1de67bebc76c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-pappas-new-hampshire-democrat-tough-race/ Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who's running to represent New Hampshire in the Senate, said that "we're taking nothing for granted" as Election Day approaches, amid a "tough race" in the Granite State. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:40:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/c1827710-a122-4e43-8106-314ede413042/thumbnail/60x60/6f670a853b83e66e51f113d12006ea26/1791736782767.png f5f432eb-343f-4960-8421-bb7d43062d6c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/markwayne-mullin-homeland-security-secretary-face-the-nation-transcript-10-11-2026/ The following is the transcript of the interview with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:59:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/9777552c-dc9f-4e4b-b4ab-9ecee54c82a5/thumbnail/60x60/c34bf2b5f1617496b4bbd5ff22a2ac08/1791734236158.png 9f239a14-1c7d-46d6-9fdf-6e34d47d82ba https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-pappas-new-hampshire-democrat-10-11-2026/ The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic New Hampshire Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:28:58 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/04/e195dc13-49f9-42c1-a67d-108410257795/thumbnail/60x60/fb937c527cb15d1097729f8eb825ec91/papas.jpg aa49bd04-24e8-4a38-b3a1-4371dcc610bd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shyam-sankar-chief-technology-officer-palantir-face-the-nation-transcript-10-11-2026/ The following is the full transcript of the interview with Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:31:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/bc978a52-fcaa-4b71-bd76-dbb6a31d6905/thumbnail/60x60/949c8d1e93b71cfbb0f6a013ac113b9e/ftn-shyam-sankar-full-157-814326.png b16e6285-a121-415a-9374-611e7cbf6f46 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/101126-face-the-nation/ This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin joins, along with Sens. John Barrasso, Chris Murphy and Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas. Plus, Palantir's Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/0ce10d0d-0cfd-4dff-88af-beffab374a29/thumbnail/60x60/8064cde8ab911f6ffc0c85d0e7e2b852/gettyimages-2298640812.jpg 9ea4bf77-b84a-448a-992e-746edd4081b4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extended-interview-steve-bannon/ In this extended conversation, political strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about populist and nationalist politics in the U.S. and abroad; the ground game of Democratic Socialists and prospects for the 2026 midterms; Trumpism and election denialism; and media coverage of politics. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:05:21 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/f34d8306-c0ad-4db7-846d-a8913c20e2f4/thumbnail/60x60/2ac2e15f4f52628c49b1ef119b1f610d/extended-steve-bannon-1920.jpg 098ec0ca-ce37-406a-b3a6-15b9e9334c51 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-bannon-on-the-gop-and-the-midterms-we-cant-afford-to-lose/ A key figure in President Trump's 2016 campaign and a former White House adviser, Steve Bannon remains an outspoken champion of the MAGA movement, who believes a Republican victory in the midterms is imperative. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:59:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/10/6b4ab5b6-0e33-4144-ae12-1835b15ed334/thumbnail/60x60/ff2743199e6e4fd593bb3b8bb421def5/steve-bannon-b-1280.jpg 8a72e023-fe2e-4f25-8a18-665aacdffcc9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/steve-bannon-on-the-gop-and-the-midterms-we-cant-afford-to-lose/ A key figure in President Trump's 2016 campaign and a former White House adviser, Steve Bannon remains an outspoken champion of the MAGA movement and has courted far-right parties in Europe. He talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about Trump's place in history; the influence of Nazi propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl on his productions; and why he believes a Republican victory in the midterms is imperative. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:56:04 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/e6439118-55a3-49b2-8964-7f9e4f05d757/thumbnail/60x60/41c84cc816aeff8699851fd357f1e6b1/steve-bannon-a-1920.jpg 0c30a0b9-910c-4b8f-9761-20eef7bf8cc9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/101126-sunday-morning/ Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The life of Ethel Kennedy; Steve Bannon; Billy Crystal on his one-man Broadway show, "860"; singer-songwriter Noah Kahan; children's book author Julia Donaldson; women's baseball; and a proper paella. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/6d88218f-b7f4-47a6-a5a6-cb82272c501d/thumbnail/60x60/539dfb8e38a81d0298f463a3f792f60a/sm-jane-pauley-101126.jpg c8929422-a219-4b0e-8750-ef665f57e3d4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-investigating-tv-networks-suspension-press-pool-trump-media-ban/ The Justice Department is investigating whether the major TV networks violated antitrust laws after they briefly suspended the TV press pool system in response to President Trump's decision to ban three news organizations from the White House. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:21:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/fcf7fbbc-f8aa-4707-b976-c6328c1b1db5/thumbnail/60x60/b28cf45aa716f0f2079d8f335d6a02c0/gettyimages-2299063392.jpg bb1bfc67-769e-4060-99ae-67e7f54b5655 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/federal-judge-halts-government-from-deporting-man-shot-by-ice-in-nyc/ A federal judge in New York has ruled to stop the government from deporting a man shot by ICE agents amid widespread protests. Ali Bauman reports. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:19:32 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/f902c38f-8518-4ef8-b2b6-4d7467ec33ab/thumbnail/60x60/c788ef934bbc3fa9ca9e859d1cf019d8/cbsn-fusion-federal-judge-halts-government-from-deporting-man-shot-by-ice-in-nyc-thumbnail.jpg 4e93afa8-2fd3-41c7-a6fd-b92fead4982b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-hits-campaign-trail-in-tennessee-with-midterms-voting-less-than-3-weeks-away/ President Trump campaigned for Republican candidates in Tennessee on Saturday as the GOP faces a rough forecast with midterms less than three weeks away. Taurean Small has more. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:08:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/229a0203-2d5c-41f7-84ae-0f783eb17dce/thumbnail/60x60/453b913dcf951dbe9e709d076f4aa4d3/cbsn-fusion-trump-hits-campaign-trail-in-tennessee-with-midterms-voting-less-than-3-weeks-away-thumbnail.jpg e58545b9-38c1-45aa-bf40-835bd602795b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/katie-bailey-new-head-of-white-house-office-of-legislative-affairs-sources/ Katie Bailey currently serves as both special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:57:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/10/50ea7fe0-d156-424e-99da-252821eeb856/thumbnail/60x60/bb1ab734f564beaa01b8d62acf8d3b50/gettyimages-2289746981.jpg e2483ef9-0677-4eb7-9d8e-6ebb96c9bc96 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/101026-cbs-weekend-news/ Isaias kills at least 4 in Florida, Alabama; Trump hits Tennessee midterms campaign trail. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/11/26a51189-fe2a-4701-b687-60f1f3daeaa9/thumbnail/60x60/6c6b37bf7fa33e1abbecf4e80811bf9d/wn-thumb-1010.jpg 8fefe3bf-fe2c-4984-948b-c549897d3ca6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ag-blanche-other-high-level-doj-appointees-can-take-part-in-political-campaigns-memo/ The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior ​political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:09:08 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/10/08b19e4f-441a-4c48-9420-0feb776cb2c0/thumbnail/60x60/a23151a278d674bf5989fca64a40238e/gettyimages-2298620453.jpg b08adb2c-8c15-4499-b058-48506cc1be1a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fort-hood-shooter-execution-livestream-reaction-pentagon/ "Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," said GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:51:34 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/09/5631ea91-b62a-434f-a1e6-e60f97c99392/thumbnail/60x60/f7021aba96e45fc28b9b42f298200769/gettyimages-98350519.jpg dbe48373-ccd5-4e2b-994e-6f3f952eada7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/katie-zacharia-white-house-press-secretary-trump/ "I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary," President Trump said. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:31:46 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/09/9f7a6b3c-7e58-455f-a2bd-2a0820525de2/thumbnail/60x60/aa8cc446d3dfeeda8daccd7352f0fb44/gettyimages-2251917913.jpg f062c347-dc2c-444a-9d82-24773ee0d197 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-nuclear-donald-trump-vance-rubio-strait-of-hormuz/ Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:21:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/08/516fbe31-7a71-4b33-be10-395a6a1ba1b4/thumbnail/60x60/1d3936c6c28ac0c00a1c485ae8c655a7/gettyimages-2298533997.jpg 3623809b-4e5a-4e78-bb71-699415408b59 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nidal-hasan-execution-date-fort-hood-firing-squad-october-2026/ Nidal Hasan is set to die by firing squad in what will be the first military execution since 1961. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:21:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/06/43c311b2-eb3e-40ae-b65f-856b5e648275/thumbnail/60x60/a9b4916185f59576ac8c00a446b6c164/cbsn-fusion-fort-hood-mass-shooter-to-be-executed-by-firing-squad-thumbnail.jpg ea44d6f9-d169-45be-ab72-62477778e44c