https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Thu, 14 May 2026 02:08:37 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-xi-jinping-meeting-china-beijing-trade-tariffs-taiwan-iran/ President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship and grapple with uncertainty over Iran. Thu, 14 May 2026 01:39:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/14/251d7bf4-6407-474b-ab97-4b8cfb88911f/thumbnail/60x60/5f4ba4bcb051d6846bf96133c1ea3aab/gettyimages-2275527411.jpg 08026e94-d999-463f-a1fb-d283faccafda https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-kemp-georgia-special-session-redistricting-supreme-court-ruling-2028-maps/ Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:37:57 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/20/7e3517e2-f8af-4310-a60d-b522bdf434a9/thumbnail/60x60/94508272756d644cd1d9a9c9d5772483/gettyimages-1240885934.jpg 5cf8430a-1b88-4b79-a955-6d4aa10d89ed https://www.cbsnews.com/video/051326-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ President Trump's trip to China gets underway; DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin details what ICE agents will be doing at World Cup games. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:38:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/14/e116c9a6-b19e-4498-ba08-123036ebcbf9/thumbnail/60x60/1233eb8ac52d57b50c0e0adfd8e44b50/takeoutfull0513.jpg 87f91c18-02b1-45d7-b0e4-c546d6052e01 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/musk-china-openai-trial-judge-altman/ Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:33:49 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/12/8e4c264a-e48e-4b26-8b1a-8b4b7156f6b4/thumbnail/60x60/68814f52dbd36baa208f9585983418c6/ap20358020545263.jpg d4c6e56f-5803-4a2b-9782-df09262e7b52 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nebraska-district-2-results-denise-powell/ The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:29:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/12/cb019695-22f9-4770-bfa0-7dcbb8ffc822/thumbnail/60x60/d7c7272d0139ebc2e771a3f1f3bcecee/ap26121622873020.jpg a6e70067-6a0a-4b9e-a2bb-8de53870cad6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taiwan-major-flashpoint-between-u-s-china-trump-state-visit-xi/ For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:05:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/1acb1c24-a28e-41d0-9ce7-02d46f3b5be4/thumbnail/60x60/69070e09a37f9d86300f0ed6db222301/gettyimages-2275418870.jpg 14ca0b29-ee7a-48fe-a949-78b42196e050 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-beijing-xi-jinping-meeting-arrival/ President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss." Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:06 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/1c99e6fa-d1d1-47e4-b152-f258b542574b/thumbnail/60x60/479186d5096bde8e5800ab4e210a9eb1/2026-05-13t121447z-1335180811-rc2c8laq4f0c-rtrmadp-3-china-usa-trump-arrival.jpg e001a044-eb97-48af-8213-07df2d9b3b2d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/is-powerful-new-china-true-narrative/ As President Trump and China's Xi Jinping prepare to meet, Americans will hear a lot about American decline and the rise of a powerful new China. The Chinese certainly believe it - but is it true? Tony Dokoupil has more. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:40:31 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/18ca00f8-c31c-48eb-9424-bb9bd273186b/thumbnail/60x60/ed82cd97c223a3d1bffb5627b593ece3/cbsn-fusion-is-powerful-new-china-true-narrative-thumbnail.jpg a3563021-eeac-407f-acce-c41e5852e008 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dhs-markwayne-mullin-alligator-alcatraz-detention-center-plans/ DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:31:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/13/ca3475fc-f53c-4b4a-bddb-b5745943bb5d/thumbnail/60x60/0e3c05c2ac5ad5c77810af89a9ed18e6/gettyimages-2267901375.jpg 2c614dfe-4e56-4226-9754-569231648add https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chinas-most-critical-issue-taiwan-central-americas-economy/ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control. Tony Dokoupil and Anna Coren break down its importance to China and the U.S. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:22:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/957e8bd6-8917-46cf-a964-e470b3f13fc7/thumbnail/60x60/3c34db1b01df182ae4e54bca7829bdd6/cbsn-fusion-chinas-most-critical-issue-taiwan-central-americas-economy-thumbnail.jpg 2b89b4ab-8166-4875-a768-c2237b577651 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-given-red-carpet-welcome-beijing/ President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face for the first time on this trip at an elaborate welcome ceremony. The two-day visit is meant to signal stability to the world, showing that the competition between the U.S. and China is not escalating into confrontation. Weijia Jiang has more from Beijing. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:17:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/ee61282b-73df-4743-a95b-44c521eacb12/thumbnail/60x60/d78bfb861aa8211849ed839134fafdae/cbsn-fusion-trump-given-red-carpet-welcome-beijing-thumbnail.jpg fcb9de35-1b73-49a7-b094-cd3336bad240 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rand-paul-son-drunkenly-confronted-mike-lawler-antisemitic-rant/ The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:01:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/9d2113cd-a9f9-42f5-a42f-4965e9183e29/thumbnail/60x60/2288f7013f9126547e1b0950bb421430/gettyimages-2264190675.jpg 82f68c0a-6587-409d-9422-6aef47b9f9dd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dhs-secretary-mullin-interview-ice-fifa-immigration-fema-hantavirus/ Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:48:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/482675e7-e3ce-42f4-aabc-148a8f3eeec0/thumbnail/60x60/3d9207190f04d29703e2e2432cbb857e/cbsn-fusion-dhs-secretary-markwayne-mullin-doesnt-rule-out-ice-arrests-world-cup-thumbnail.jpg 20c0962d-d16d-41f9-97a7-c40eb6bdc3fe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/howard-lutnick-jeffrey-epstein-testimony/ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was unaware for years that Jeffrey Epstein was a registered sex offender, according to a transcript of testimony released Wednesday. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:41:14 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/06/e7813d8c-6014-4b12-af42-a5adaf2bec55/thumbnail/60x60/a7c48b6524e07175f2b8dd944e57c190/lutnick-epstein-getty.jpg 2dd35541-7ee9-4a38-bbfc-b102c82684a4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-of-representatives-sexual-misconduct-claims-bipartisan-working-group/ Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are launching a bipartisan task force aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirm to CBS News. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:06 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/ed61ec87-d876-4d39-9212-3e99479bf9c2/thumbnail/60x60/e373cbc6d6c8632ece3f1ea3bdfe3785/gettyimages-2270837306.jpg 734571ae-9c6e-4db7-91f7-6c1c8c3347c8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/051326-cbs-evening-news/ President Trump in China amid economic pressure at home caused by Iran war; Alex Murdaugh to be tried again after court overturns murder convictions. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/14/de1f87c2-1934-4f0f-a9fe-601a19dcab69/thumbnail/60x60/f3558e8c5db08fb4f634f91f5d91a375/en051326.jpg a9518a40-dc37-4cb0-ae73-b4d04dddd573 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/louisiana-redistricting-new-congressional-map-advances/ The new map will eliminate one of the state's majority Black, Democratic-leaning districts while keeping one Democratic-leaning district. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:53:38 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/213986bd-8b0c-422e-b595-74052eb7bb6d/thumbnail/60x60/fd85b8720be1af90ce717a4204485112/ap26133016509537.jpg b8f2c04d-4cf4-42fb-a42b-43bfc7d114ac https://www.cbsnews.com/news/netanyahu-united-arab-emirates-mbz/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:15:38 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/10/bd4282e5-651e-4197-b272-4e70934510a3/thumbnail/60x60/f2e468ee471ad276566d7bd9b8a0d276/gettyimages-2266894950.jpg 23f1f68d-d091-4b8c-87a9-e64b208a490a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-defeats-7th-trump-war-powers-iran/ The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:21:38 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/b2f554b0-cf27-465e-9f11-1bd39eebecb7/thumbnail/60x60/90067216b51cedff5d1321b66f1b5b63/gettyimages-2275849880.jpg 3ccee0ee-0092-42c8-90c5-c1ae10fb43db https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kevin-warsh-senate-confirmation-fed-chair/ The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:20:24 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/ac0abc97-774f-4e52-bb36-f21a2d6f45fa/thumbnail/60x60/5d820208ab1608a1a060225e0ee3a8ca/gettyimages-2271841728.jpg 657db6bc-3e3a-471f-a9de-4300b084202b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-chair-interest-rates/ Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Warsh will need to work to form consensus. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:19:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/12/7ebfc5ff-9608-4c40-85b9-0f2028b18c39/thumbnail/60x60/a3b32f31006bf5b2ee5fd62ec6d95b67/ap26111849758674.jpg 8b359cb1-dfd3-42ef-a41f-9c437b3c89cd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawmakers-china-owned-us-farmland/ President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:13:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/ffde3cda-dfa9-42c6-b3b6-cc8d6232a8f6/thumbnail/60x60/ca345c0f84e27b0b94b89ed42e7d9ab1/gettyimages-1361755925.jpg 6461047b-1d52-48e2-b4d8-1c5b0f053bb9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-enrollment-hospice-fraud-trump-administration/ The Trump administration is also warning states to crack down on Medicaid fraud or risk losing funding for their anti-fraud units. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:06:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/662b193f-377c-4da7-a5c2-eb4c167d1e1f/thumbnail/60x60/9a517a3dec1bd92ffb4f0e3dae8ec0f6/cbsn-fusion-watch-jd-vance-asked-about-possible-2028-ticket-with-marco-rubio-thumbnail.jpg 6b58f640-8cd8-47c2-8dba-46a0e506b241 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oil-market-trading-investigation-justice-department/ The Justice Department is probing suspicious trading timed to market swings, two sources say. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/13/85c7a67d-2514-4ab5-8a30-27f53717fa1a/thumbnail/60x60/20337609bada8ca977b7822db86815b0/cbsn-fusion-oil-prices-jump-after-trump-says-the-us-would-blockade-the-strait-of-hormuz-thumbnail.jpg e86e734b-3001-4b43-8565-8d8d44524d12 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tower-australia-scrapped-developer-says-iran-war-trump-brand-toxic/ The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:31:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/3737c5d6-935f-4fa2-9f15-7424f65a1ab7/thumbnail/60x60/2e15b38fd2b2917918246a56e1732507/image.png 2149db62-678a-40f9-a97d-9af77b83eb44 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-heads-to-china-for-high-stakes-meeting-with-xi/ Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:01:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/67ce25ec-a2f8-4d17-8e5b-e1ba238d144e/thumbnail/60x60/27657ac5b7c8ecf26ca77194b1a3f298/ap26035576981790.jpg e7663720-720b-4aff-b336-f3569eb6682a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-guantanamo-bay-migrants/ A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:17:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/12/d211c195-40ed-40ba-8929-c5551e89df98/thumbnail/60x60/6a754c7c02e8c5decdf712bdf391ef34/ap25029746151321.jpg d598e17a-b34a-401c-9bbd-4da969eade4d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-alligator-alcatraz-closure-june-2026/ The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:10:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/28/a1e4f9a4-7a8a-4d5e-9fc3-cb6f31f7149f/thumbnail/60x60/d2b1c2af0b6fabf4381e156fc0e9021f/cbsn-fusion-alligator-alcatraz-could-soon-be-empty-email-suggests-thumbnail.jpg b73e3606-0a17-4b8c-8d0c-951977b83bd6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-iran-americans-finances-nuclear-weapons/ President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Tue, 12 May 2026 19:29:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/12/aa2a84f1-1e11-4155-a2fd-48cc6344b34e/thumbnail/60x60/ffe6c5a38f70f10dce39354a6c0e1b66/ap26132678122911.jpg 7d956c2b-a51a-4142-8c61-a7832c4ba560 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-trump-china-us-delegation/ Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:26:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/11/8396b0b0-ec67-40ae-8da1-6b2a5a4068d2/thumbnail/60x60/4ce189fdb1675c4c2b217c9e41a998d9/ap26128014137884.jpg d70eb4e9-c13b-4cc3-bfa1-ccb5f0e301b1