WATCH: Democratic voter surge may be biggest takeaway from first primaries of 2026
Primary voters went to the polls on Tuesday in two Republican-leaning states. Most of them voted in the Democratic primaries. ABC News’ Jon Karl reports.
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Why are North Carolina Senate primaries so crucial?
In North Carolina, voters are picking the candidates in one of the key Senate races of 2026. The state’s incumbent Senator, Republican Thom Tillis, is not seeking reelection, opening the door for Democrats to potentially pick up a seat in November. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has.
Rubio says US struck Iran fearing it would retaliate for Israeli attack
Rubio says US struck Iran fearing it would retaliate for Israeli attack
Sen. John Cornyn commends Trump’s “political courage” to strike Iran and what’s next
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says he told President Trump that he would support U. S. strikes on Iran and that he respects the “political risk” he took. Plus, he tells Ed O’Keefe the two reasons why he’s seeking re-election, and what it means to be a Republican in 2026.
Larry Summers and Bill Gates face fallout over Epstein files
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his remaining roles at Harvard University over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the school announced. Meanwhile, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has apologized to staff at his philanthropic foundation. Scott MacFarlane reports.
How NPR reporters built an archive to document January 6th
Five years ago, a mob stormed the U. S. Capitol with the goal of stopping the certification of the presidential election. NPR’s Tom Dreisbach wanted to preserve a record of the moments before, during, and after the attacks for future generations.
Details on controversy over Stephen Colbert’s interview with James Talarico
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert again claimed on Tuesday night that CBS told him not to air an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Colbert said he was told the interview could violate FCC guidance regarding the “equal time” rule. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano and Fin Gómez have more.
Rubio’s words reassure Europe, but tensions remain
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a keynote speech at the annual Munich Security Conference; European stakeholders are reassured but still wary.
After Marimar Martinez shooting, CBP agent texted jokes, was praised by Bovino
As the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall fights for all evidence in her case to be released, new documents show the agent texted jokes to fellow officers and was praised by then-commander Gregory Bovino.
Trump slams Canada over bridge between Ontario and Michigan
President Trump on Monday criticized Canada in a social media post over the building of a new bridge between Ontario and Michigan.