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Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked August 17, 2026
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand August 17, 2026
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.
House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct August 17, 2026
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say August 17, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office August 17, 2026
President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination August 17, 2026
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case August 17, 2026
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace deal August 17, 2026
Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism August 17, 2026
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense August 17, 2026
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln August 17, 2026
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer August 17, 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial granted bank status August 17, 2026
A Trump-appointed bank regulator has given conditional approval for World Liberty Financial, a crypto business established by President Trump's sons and the sons of special envoy Steve Witkoff, to become a bank. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" exercises with South Korea August 17, 2026
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
CENTCOM chief visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid morale concerns August 17, 2026
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order August 17, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Majority of Americans not satisfied with U.S. economy, CBS News poll finds August 17, 2026
A new CBS News poll found 69% of Americans are not satisfied with how the economy is working. With the Iran war in its sixth month, there's still pain at the pump. Aaron Navarro has more.
8/16/2026: A Psychedelic Journey; The Mardi Gras Indians; The Indomitable Margaret Atwood August 16, 2026
First, U.S. veterans with PTSD take a psychedelic journey in Mexico. Then, a look at the Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive. And, Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview.
8/16: CBS Weekend News August 16, 2026
Lala drenched Hawaii in three feet of rain; death toll rose to seven from Midwest flooding.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 August 16, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.