Over the past week, Ukraine has received a stark reminder of its growing dependence on uninterrupted access to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Starshield networks in its drone-heavy war against Russia, now in its fifth year. Ukraine has a fraction of Russia’s resources, but its aggressive development of drone warfare on defensive and offensive fronts has…
A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine’s use of SpaceX’s satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News. The satellite service, which is used for drone operations, hitting certain targets and protecting sites in Ukraine, was slowed significantly last week. Musk held multiple conversations with administration officials leading up…
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, Democratic candidate for Senate Sen. Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys,…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Oct. 18, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by Ohio Republican Congressman Mike Turner. Good morning, and thanks for being here in person. A lot to get to with…
The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker who speaks in calm cadences about love and empathy, and Ken Paxton, the pugnacious Republican state attorney general who speaks about a refusal to compromise. They share an enemy, though. They dislike social media’s effects…
“Traveling to Sarasota? Say hi to Senator Roger Marshall.” Colorful billboards popped up in Kansas with that slogan Tuesday night, as the state’s Senate race heats up for the first time in nearly a century. The billboards depict the incumbent Republican senator, Roger Marshall, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and lounging in a beach chair against…
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans. In a 49 to 50 vote, the measure fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward, with all Democrats and four Republicans opposing. The bill would…
Trump Media & Technology Group is aiming to energize growth by selling faster access to President Trump’s Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. CEO Kevin McGurn told investors on Monday that the company has signed up “more than 10” customers for its Truth API, or Application Programming Interface, data feed, which he…
President Trump on Monday urged U.S. oil companies to take action to ease gasoline prices, saying that the energy giants “made too much money” from high oil prices due to the Iran war. Mr. Trump’s remarks come as Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell more than 4% on Monday to about $84 a barrel amid…
Washington — The House on Wednesday passed a bill placing some limits on congressional stock trading, but the lack of tougher restrictions and the inclusion of a voter ID provision complicated its support among Democrats. Lawmakers approved the bill in a 232 to 198 vote, with 13 Democrats voting with all Republicans in favor. The…
