Breaking down the Supreme Court decision to lift limits on political party spending
The Supreme Court has lifted limits on how much money political parties can spend on congressional campaigns ahead of the midterms. In a 6-3 vote, the justices found the Federal Election Campaign Act violated the First Amendment. CBS News legal contrib...
Why democratic socialists are racking up primary wins
Democratic socialists are celebrating another win in a key U.S. congressional primary ahead of the 2026 midterms. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell’s home for “unconscious” patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
Fraunces Tavern: Where Americans can party like a founding father
If you want to party like a founding father, Fraunces Tavern in New York City promises that experience this July 4. The owner says the Sons of Liberty drank, argued and celebrated there. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
More trucks unload outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of speculated Swift-Kelce wedding
Fan fever is rising over the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding as forklifts, bins and boxes arrive outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jo Ling Kent has more details.
Trump acknowledges he made $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto ventures, raising ethical questions
After the Office of Government Ethics revealed just how much crypto money the president has been making, Tony Dokoupil asks how this sort of thing is allowed ethically and legally.
Trump takes his first ride aboard a luxury new Air Force One gifted by Qataris
President Trump responded to new ethics questions on two fronts - the use of a luxury Boeing Jet, gifted by the Qatari government as a temporary Air Force One, and his newly disclosed billion-dollar crypto fortune. Nancy Cordes has more.
Roads and airports packed with millions of July 4 travelers
Passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 1040 had a scary start to the July 4 travel rush after the pilot announced there was a reported engine fire. Though American says there was no evidence of that. Kris Van Cleave has more on the holiday rush.
Empire State Building climbers engaged and under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and propo...