Combat sport clubs used to recruit for white nationalist hate group, report says

Combat sport clubs have been used to boost recruitment for a white nationalist hate group, according to a report released by the legal advocacy organization Southern Poverty Law Center. The report tracks the efforts of the Patriot Front — one of the most visible groups in the white nationalist movement, formed following the deadly ‘Unite

Here Are the Top Senate Primary Contests to Watch for 2026

Five states will have competitive primary elections, three of which are safe seats for either party. Races in Georgia and Michigan could determine the majority. WASHINGTON—After just five months of the 119th Congress, elections to the 120th Congress to be held in 2026 are on the horizon. Already, several longtime U.S. senators have announced their

Trump Firings Could Prompt Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Power

The cases may depend on if the Supreme Court believes the employees exercise executive power. Can Congress restrict the president’s ability to fire employees of the executive branch? That’s the question courts are looking at as President Donald Trump faces legal blowback for his decision to fire agency heads and probationary employees upon starting his

Recordings of Biden-Hur interview emerge, highlighting his memory lapses

Snippets from a 2023 interview that led Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur to describe former President Joe Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory” were obtained and published by Axios Friday, showing Biden’s halting tone of voice and difficulty remembering dates. CBS News has confirmed the audio matches the transcript of the

Why ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Stalled, and What’s Next

The reconciliation budget has hit a rough patch in the House as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. WASHINGTON—Republicans were dealt a major blow on May 16 when the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats, the package would

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s $11 Billion Public Health Grant Cuts

The administration argued the pandemic-era grants were no longer needed while plaintiff states argued that the cuts were illegal and hurt public health. A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s plan to cut more than $11 billion in public health grants, siding with a coalition of 23 states and the