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U.S. citizen who was trapped in Iran for a year is home, lawyer says July 19, 2026
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" departed the country earlier this week.
Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions July 19, 2026
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Body found at Boston home owned by husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley July 19, 2026
Boston police are investigating the discovery Saturday of a dead body that was found at a property that is owned by the husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke July 19, 2026
Canada is engulfed by more than 900 wildfires that have sent smoke into the U.S., blanketing the Midwest and Northeast and causing air quality concerns. President Trump this week threatened to impose tougher tariffs on Canada because of the smoke. But experts say a fix to the wildfires isn't simple. Taurean Small has more.
7/18: CBS Weekend News July 18, 2026
At least two U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a military base in Jordan; Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs Northeast.
7/18: CBS Saturday Morning July 18, 2026
Smoky air in parts of the U.S. as President Trump renews election interference claims. Plus, an interview with Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote July 18, 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices July 18, 2026
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke July 18, 2026
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Fact checking Trump's new claims of election interference July 18, 2026
In a primetime address on Thursday evening, President Trump accused China of interfering in U.S. elections as he questioned the integrity of the country's voting system. CBS News' Jake Rosen fact-checks his claims.
Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud July 17, 2026
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship July 17, 2026
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states July 17, 2026
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
7/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett July 17, 2026
Trump claims catastrophic election vulnerabilities without proof; Washington Post identifies installation failures as cause of Reflecting Pool damage.
Trump encourages Darline Graham to run for Lindsey Graham's seat July 17, 2026
Darline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed. A day later, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: "RUN, DARLINE, RUN! "
Appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for reporters July 17, 2026
The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.
Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security July 17, 2026
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data July 17, 2026
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised" July 17, 2026
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request July 17, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.