https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:22:58 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kennedy-center-trump-name-judge/ A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:23 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/4cec03ff-c8ab-44d4-93ea-509269668f88/thumbnail/60x60/66328fa1a07857da8ad16960bbc2dd45/gettyimages-2281401094.jpg b013047d-3db1-4eb7-b268-960c704b0464 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-says-u-s-killed-tren-de-aragua-leader-airstrike-nino-guerrero/ The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:36:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/f24dafa4-b182-49be-a8bc-22accb04def4/thumbnail/60x60/bf45869a22f80c6457405db421a97c00/screenshot-2026-06-12-at-9-20-30-pm.png b83b5c61-035f-486b-aef1-e855d6555b13 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anti-weaponization-fund-justice-department-judge/ A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:49:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/76c4cf12-38b3-47aa-bbb3-a1b0d870116b/thumbnail/60x60/6c32362086060cd0d16d577fc4ab28c9/gettyimages-2272947791.jpg 5d772faf-4f07-4b77-a93b-e1802b82cc05 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/military-veteran-calls-on-ice-release-wife-wilmer-trujillo-arelys-barahona-martinez/ An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:38:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/fe8ef701-83b2-45ab-8f36-3749495163d0/thumbnail/60x60/818f04d3e410101df5c766c1293ffdfd/123-1.jpg 8c0a6ca4-b004-4775-95a0-874fc8aa36a8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-iran-say-closing-in-agreement/ Both the U.S. and Iran said they are closing in on a final agreement that could be signed as soon as Sunday or Monday. It could launch further talks to wind down Iran's nuclear ambitions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of military hostilities. Ed O'Keefe has more. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:40:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/a85ee00a-9b9e-463f-a586-730cac6aaf3e/thumbnail/60x60/913b7dcaea224110127dac470f99e2cc/cbsn-fusion-us-iran-say-closing-in-agreement-thumbnail.jpg 0c79e7ac-b0c5-4c9b-8382-1253383eb79a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discovery-antitrust-justice-department/ Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:39:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/07/96d4ec23-708a-4929-95fd-bc4b373c2ea8/thumbnail/60x60/32cee9120e1849fda76d4551b44233b2/cbsn-fusion-warner-bros-discovery-rejects-latest-paramount-skydance-takeover-bid-thumbnail.jpg 56a0918c-0299-4a81-aac9-a7f7a51ebc5f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-evening-news-612-cbs-evening-news/ A shooting in Texas kills at least one and injures 10; tornadoes tear through the Midwest, leaving widespread damage. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/9f90343d-5723-4412-a37c-6a4deb405318/thumbnail/60x60/b59d31b1287bb6d6e777574a261920fb/0612-en-full-171-774842.png c6db6ca2-43cb-487f-8117-81c2d838f820 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/061226-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/c4ee7d1d-2264-4e61-8d21-edb69c241ed4/thumbnail/60x60/d82e0f5e125fa549721784c2fa49ba1f/takeout061226.jpg 0fb16a64-cdee-42e1-b033-01fcf6eaabbe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-organizing-collaborative-fraud-investigation-fbi/ The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:59:34 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/761356fe-9325-4be9-b5ae-7df2e4514b33/thumbnail/60x60/403c5e465b0f5959794c3773982d4761/gettyimages-1242409189.jpg c5ddf72e-405a-408a-b969-421806fa796e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-military-secure-iran-nuclear-materials/ Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:18:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/ba5e6a80-e1f4-498b-b5b4-dba5afc812cd/thumbnail/60x60/169a42540ed78a5241b14184f5abac29/gettyimages-2264715106.jpg 040f0476-ff23-4c70-b5f0-334f38e85ea0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-files-pentagon-3rd-release-documents-videos/ The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:11:07 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/febde104-5cc2-4783-8582-34f806818772/thumbnail/60x60/6f17e61a8bd9f2601b55315dd6ac0c44/screenshot-2026-06-12-at-8-37-47-am.png dc42bc40-0037-471d-86e3-9c0697842c66 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-deports-migrant-central-african-republic/ The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:56:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/4238d6dd-d10d-4f1f-86c8-5499bcb93ca6/thumbnail/60x60/11bc07058659ee6fe92eab68ba502fab/ap26163288117197.jpg 582bb151-02fd-46f3-a3d4-572798d4fc7f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufc-white-house-judge/ A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:48:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/e8e89152-7c08-4a76-90c6-21460d4f9f9d/thumbnail/60x60/69112645f8b3d2069b5848887dc521d9/gettyimages-2281057544.jpg be5af881-50ac-4040-a1f5-48747381e46d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fisa-section-702-expiring-congress-what-that-means/ Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:42:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/e7b5083f-aafe-4943-b6af-a2e82b4142fa/thumbnail/60x60/67976847633618aeac08bbb008d08f41/gettyimages-525617474.jpg e002b112-ba4e-43f6-a5b3-708603c87bc5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-lee-nitrogen-gas-execution-appeal/ The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:04:50 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/d345b270-31d4-4a8c-ab9a-988a0052d9ff/thumbnail/60x60/d5f7337c65c624f7ee0e3c991a6fbffa/ap26160068122444.jpg 5ba292e0-4a43-4c4e-91a1-703c1c639b30 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-appeal-judge-order-remove-trump-name-kennedy-center/ The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center." Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:57:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/775f3db2-56a6-4059-bd8d-a20585b06c7d/thumbnail/60x60/8f0645a0b7e0dc6a146ecce2177b1342/gettyimages-2280457334.jpg bb37e027-c94f-4651-bad1-6830a33b3a21 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/611-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:55:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/904092aa-91e1-43aa-94d4-e03a8a79dfee/thumbnail/60x60/be50710e6a5a161720b3a2ef6734b99f/takeoutfull0611.jpg 9f7900fc-b121-4842-8d8a-6f098b89b019 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-trumps-potential-deal-iran/ President Trump has promised a deal with Iran several times over the past two months. Margaret Brennan reports on what's included this time. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:27:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/61435387-5fa8-4a67-93a4-ccbaf2b409ca/thumbnail/60x60/6c9eff00191530759f1cb95b78e014ba/cbsn-fusion-details-trumps-potential-deal-iran-thumbnail.jpg fa84c8d1-e278-45ce-8c43-b8e21d544701 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/potential-agreement-iran-would-include-opening-strait-of-hormuz-trump-says/ Hours after saying the U.S. would attack civilian infrastructure and even take over Iran's energy facilities, President Trump announced that a deal could be signed over the weekend and that the documents are in "pretty final shape." Caitlin Huey Burns reports on the potential deal to strike a deal. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:18:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/9300c991-0dc2-4ef0-9899-611ba9bff268/thumbnail/60x60/b7c79cd28729eae64aa9f30e856a326c/cbsn-fusion-potential-agreement-iran-would-include-opening-strait-of-hormuz-trump-says-thumbnail.jpg 987ada83-c116-452b-9424-ad7b2e62074e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-iran-memorandum-of-understanding-signing-likely-next-week/ The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:40:48 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/d7375a3b-f0b5-45f2-8ae3-2060aa0b2e06/thumbnail/60x60/c4f3418ddf06db6f17eef66f75c9c695/ap26159433569805.jpg 6eb98249-becb-4c43-9a94-d778cdde5802 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-evening-news-611-cbs-evening-news/ President Trump cancels the third day of strikes against Iran; Trump says a peace deal with Iran will be "finalized" soon. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/4dcddea3-604d-4cc3-b14f-265f38833ccf/thumbnail/60x60/5e4f71ee55c558480f9743c170e8f95a/enthumb0611.jpg 38e4d35b-70c4-48c5-966e-400716db243e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jay-clayton-trump-director-of-national-intelligence/ Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:24:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/ebb846ea-1dea-43a9-bf84-689050c77095/thumbnail/60x60/49b2baf0cfe0dfe3ea220c9f80e91359/ap26068676950126.jpg ebcf798e-33b9-47f6-a8c9-e71adbe360b6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-will-the-iran-war-end-what-trump-has-said/ President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:30:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/454840e1-4042-4e73-951d-2d052af4b9bf/thumbnail/60x60/d59d7ae0879c5184bbcf019f2c5b0fae/gettyimages-2279308007.jpg 3fee646f-4de4-4032-a1de-aa222f9c595b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/86-47-markings-national-mall-washington-dc/ A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:02:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/e7a6686c-94e2-4fe8-9221-2ecc69ce3118/thumbnail/60x60/46c066f5988378a5622cddab65b2d9d7/2026-06-11t165436z-1562674907-rc2qrla76ovs-rtrmadp-3-usa-trump-mall-grafiti.jpg 042de159-a69f-4952-8162-1a57ea7b8e73 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unaccompanied-minors-smuggling-conspiracy-charges/ The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:27:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/a1465b54-8adb-473b-beb0-f6923784263e/thumbnail/60x60/2d01d5494abfca519ccfcb179fdae097/gettyimages-2281078601.jpg 0ab128e5-38a5-4e3d-9612-3bc87a395146 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-hazardous-materials-incident-prompts-hazmat/ Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident." Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:08:25 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/6b71586a-5228-4258-b902-c2328eec3892/thumbnail/60x60/184e7e4c9594cd9a4266f7cf073eb8f5/cbsn-fusion-pentagon-investigating-possible-hazmat-situation-says-system-detected-air-quality-issue-thumbnail.jpg d4c5590b-35b6-4663-bb42-f2562b095dc1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-monitoring-chinese-activity-in-south-china-sea-around-disputed-shoal/ Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:49:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/d92aa0b2-2ac4-4a2c-8168-c04332645262/thumbnail/60x60/2a5d360ed001f02e93199b8601b06016/gettyimages-2275527241.jpg 9cb44c08-d680-4e9e-87c7-c777ffae10e1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-extension-fisa-702-spy-power-bill-pulte-uproar-trump/ The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/5b2980d2-71e8-4b00-9038-9fe56ebba062/thumbnail/60x60/928c1300be498b8fdf2d25be18de6d29/ap26161030531679.jpg aeeb3d78-856d-4b09-ae8d-c46e52479734 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-arch-construction-20-hours-a-day-2-3-years/ The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/16/2deb4c17-afc5-4bb9-b3c2-b761955e6670/thumbnail/60x60/193df4b00701aa9a434820c807c209a6/screenshot-2026-04-16-at-2-07-29-pm.png 5af24741-593f-413a-a00f-b627d3b2e8b2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-believe-extraterrestrial-life-exists-opinion-poll/ Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:03 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/be16d4fa-f081-483e-8d16-7978fd6be40f/thumbnail/60x60/02a5bfef53b5137425363b167fc75a8d/dow-uap-pr46-unresolved-uap-report-indopacom-2024.jpg 30d90879-542e-473c-8307-83f2ea92620a