Note: Results will continue to update throughout the night. Overview of CBS News 2026 exit polls for the midterm elections President Trump is on track for the lowest approval rating for a president in a midterm election, according to early exit polls. Currently at 38%, it’s lower than it was during Mr. Trump’s first term,…
Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics, upending conventional wisdom and setting back the Democratic Party’s hopes of making the state competitive. But now, Hispanics may be coming back. They’re frustrated with the state of the economy and concerned about the Trump administration’s…
Actor and comedian Russell Brand took the stand in his trial on rape and sexual assault charges in London on Wednesday. Brand, 51, is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault. The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999…
London — From the upper floors of Millbank Tower, a skyscraper overlooking the River Thames in London, the U.K. Houses of Parliament are just a few hundred yards away. For decades, the building housed the headquarters of Britain’s Conservative Party, one of the world’s oldest political parties. Today, it is home to Reform UK, the…
In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration’s handling of the economy and Iran strategy will pay dividends in the future. He was also pressed on the Trump administration’s controversial immigration tactics, widespread discontent about the cost of living and his own political future during “Things…
Our CBS News House model estimate shows the Democrats retain their edge for a narrow majority of seats and their lead in national vote preference. The advantage is driven by opposition to the Trump administration’s policies and a Republican base that is less likely to turnout. So with that, here are 10 things to know…
In a closed-door meeting with lawmakers, the chair of the Senate GOP’s campaign arm made the case that the party can still outrun a difficult political environment and hold on to the Senate in the November midterms, multiple people in the room confirmed to CBS News. “We’re in the fight for our lives with a…
Berlin — German leader Friedrich Merz’s position is under threat as the far-right surges in popularity and support for his own center-right party tanks. The situation is so serious that he canceled a planned trip to New York next week to represent his country at the United Nations General Assembly. Merz, a conservative, is facing tremendous…
Sweden heads to the polls on Sunday in an election that could mark a watershed moment for the northern European nation and NATO’s newest member. Across Europe, right-wing populist parties have gained ground in recent years amid growing voter backlash over immigration, and Sweden has been no exception. The election pits Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s…
French authorities have launched an investigation after female employees at Paris’s Eiffel Tower were taken off duty for a private visit by a Hindu religious group, leading to a staff strike and Monday closure at the iconic landmark. Eiffel Tower staff union representative Diane Davoine told Reuters a group of 100 or so people linked…
