https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:29:33 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maine-senate-primary-graham-platner-susan-collins-south-carolina-nevada-north-dakota/ Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:29:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/b6eb1842-bd8e-40ad-a038-4503360b4686/thumbnail/60x60/1f1c0715cec1aeaf5cd5d3a828eb538c/ap26159006863557.jpg d7b690dd-63dc-4de4-9309-895d973ef10f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-passes-pro-union-bill-donald-norcross-discharge-petition/ It's the seventh time this session that a discharge petition has secured the necessary 218 signatures to force a vote on legislation. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:28:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/7d2053f4-2fd8-4a66-92a6-5a6868316837/thumbnail/60x60/0728b8dcbf10899cd4d39cca728bbceb/gettyimages-2225860013.jpg a8cf4302-e8f1-4045-a02e-9b82e663e553 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-military-says-it-fired-new-strikes-iran-after-downing-apache-helicopter/ The U.S. military said it carried out new strikes on Tuesday in Iran after the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter by Iran. The crew was carried to safety aboard an American drone boat. Charlie D'Agata has more on the crew's rescue. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:22:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/a350fbba-cbec-4396-8662-21ca832dc9f2/thumbnail/60x60/e54be2aefa13436ebb921b44924199ac/cbsn-fusion-us-military-says-it-fired-new-strikes-iran-after-downing-apache-helicopter-thumbnail.jpg fbfda0c4-4386-4542-bc47-7b4153feaa75 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-decision-bill-pulte-odni-intelligence-congress-fisa-spy-powers-renewal/ Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump said, effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:49:28 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/04/aac049e5-b87a-4566-a900-9b0d5a541738/thumbnail/60x60/e29dc60c8ff25b9226d28e25acb0ee2d/ap25275627399084.jpg b1b31442-3306-4629-a3e1-636e178a6708 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-ice-funding-reconciliation/ The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:25:22 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/361ee582-e1b5-455a-ba13-5be2e5f06fb8/thumbnail/60x60/f227f450d24a0281657c5766831f0cb7/gettyimages-2278934072.jpg 1c5f565b-4b7d-400d-a418-5b976a19ac6c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-analysis-fema-overhaul-trump-disaster-aid/ A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:27:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/07/e6450180-6129-40b3-89f2-36dfc45b2d23/thumbnail/60x60/71e5987871d8a717566658cccef68c80/gettyimages-2269243515.jpg 3dfebdd3-3890-45c0-a63d-f51247481f25 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/watchdog-finds-waste-and-unsanitary-conditions-at-ice-facility-inside-fort-bliss/ From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:43:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/1a48f927-160d-496c-801b-e2a5967ab7c6/thumbnail/60x60/dc52809d0277b6cd4e8bc840d6e774d7/ap26063705231177.jpg 660402d0-e3ba-45a0-ac33-93dc59dbe221 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jd-vance-iran-deal-interview/ In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning," Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will reach a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:41:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/3227ae12-2c4f-452d-be04-6e5c87d7cec3/thumbnail/60x60/3df1a709997a71608e8de51297705c1e/vance.jpg 08ccbdad-2e48-4551-a874-14e7b4a4305c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fisa-section-702-deadline-bill-pulte/ Democrats say they won't vote to reauthorize the key spy authority known as FISA Section 702 as long as Bill Pulte is leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:59:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/bafac238-6674-4782-a4ec-6bb5eb84de60/thumbnail/60x60/962857dc3def854ae183d3ee28ce3b83/gettyimages-2271961149.jpg 8a6c4af1-5a64-4772-8fc7-38c0d21fb557 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/vance-says-u-s-very-close-to-deal-with-iran-could-come-in-a-week-or-months/ Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is "very close" to reaching a deal with Iran, but it could come next week or months from now. "I think that the deal could happen in the next week, but the deal could also happen months from now," Vance told Robert Costa in an interview airing Sunday. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/1c53bcd2-cc6f-4759-90f0-93ab2e42de1d/thumbnail/60x60/d226f193c0cfa96ebfeea25fb8a7cb35/vance.jpg 2757797c-6bd1-47c1-9902-b95559e63e09 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-eeoc-civil-rights-law/ The Justice Department accused the EEOC of violating civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:33:55 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/27/792f3104-0582-4d6a-9e15-441effda12eb/thumbnail/60x60/34f4bfc22467f0c33e02abe8cff18e4f/gettyimages-2273988273.jpg 0e802e15-9546-45e1-8d04-8dfaf001cf6b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/todd-blanche-trump-doj-attorney-general-nomination/ Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:33:34 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/04/c561f5e3-b0b6-45a9-9c26-506212ce5a5b/thumbnail/60x60/73c34ead3440bc667c9670c6bbf3d34a/ap26153799267532.jpg 2f947b56-4e39-4135-a277-497eb8197f3c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-alibaba-others-chinese-companies-cant-get-us-defense-contracts/ The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:21:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/06/22/5ea9168d-46e5-441a-bef1-df6ae1bb9bc3/thumbnail/60x60/8c1e038aba65ea38cdfa8bda39a5987f/download.jpg 0fa7a4b5-8f7f-41a9-937b-29c860313b2e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/international-criminal-court-karim-khan-chief-prosecutor-suspended-sexual-misconduct-allegations/ Embattled International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended after the court's oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:56:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/97b575ce-fcfa-41dd-ac73-81f94b84d396/thumbnail/60x60/ed9d7afecc26f0e4760ee9d106df1516/2026-06-08t230350z-207077540-rc21ddak03tn-rtrmadp-3-warcrimes-prosecutor-khan.jpg 7532e9ae-8b25-4062-9653-0c21e8bf892c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-governor-la-mayor-election-results-hilton-steyer-pratt-raman/ Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:31:08 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/5d5e0af4-8aa9-410d-8d9c-6ac05a6471fc/thumbnail/60x60/2be0bb64ad9114e31e13bfb66b92c95e/gettyimages-2276054331.jpg 89ec440c-03f7-4a40-95ee-10468c765b3a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-finals-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-president-trump/ Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:46:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/59098454-c643-48a8-ae86-7ddd7d4e32af/thumbnail/60x60/5dd546dd331f6a863e42bee735b76e02/trump-nba-finals-game-3.jpg a5735442-2910-47ac-85f8-01bc3a520ad6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-angeles-mayor-election-bass-raman-pratt-2026/ CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:27:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/005e0cf0-b8ae-44b0-a6e6-be0f80653549/thumbnail/60x60/2910f64b2953343c29123f53d0daba84/bass-pratt-raman-la-mayors-face.jpg 776e4abc-edf6-4b23-9576-2637b6f00869 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/68-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:28:31 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/8d9a073c-032b-485d-9248-a6f855f5a35a/thumbnail/60x60/2024d639bc96fc0196fa459905e4fc0a/takeoutfull0608.jpg aec3256a-042f-4ee4-b3fa-6ae548ae1d9e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breaking-down-iran-and-israels-flare-up-as-trump-insists-peace-talks-are-proceeding/ President Trump urged both Israel and Iran to immediately stop attacking other Monday after an exchange of strikes on Sunday. The president insists that final negotiations for peace are ongoing, subject to what he called "ignorance or stupidity" getting in the way. Charlie D'Agata reports. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:16:13 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/ba6379e1-e920-4f24-bd2d-ab0fbd00ee13/thumbnail/60x60/f78821f9a36bfd28479a732dbc6a209d/cbsn-fusion-breaking-down-iran-and-israels-flare-up-as-trump-insists-peace-talks-are-proceeding-thumbnail.jpg 3d26cb75-a33a-4467-bf17-56ac2a88f898 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-nba-finals-visit-locks-down-5-block-perimeter-around-madison-square-garden/ President Trump will watch the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals from an executive suite, as an invited guest of Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan. Ed O'Keefe reports. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:58:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/b415e742-b7d3-4f65-8f42-114252bb8e28/thumbnail/60x60/71c04f8194b59215b1ab4fe818117c44/knicks2.jpg 60f79c25-409d-4e0f-ad37-b2d482be9374 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-referee-somalia-omar-artan-barred-entry-us/ Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns." Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:12:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/0d784064-7a3c-4c70-b81a-8a1a34ec5a15/thumbnail/60x60/fdba9d91f9d2c76b9aa8e085c78f6c4b/ap26146768183916.jpg a64dc021-f35c-4af9-a40e-212ba27bf21a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bill-bradley-knicks-trump-nba-finals-game-3-madison-square-garden/ "The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:51:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/36178754-6019-46dc-a2fe-d0e6e682d33c/thumbnail/60x60/9bc4f02ffa82f91ea242c297b6635203/cbsn-fusion-former-sen-bill-bradley-on-trump-visit-to-knicks-game-its-a-free-country-but-thumbnail.jpg 7fb33634-b182-4041-a104-c8ababcdfc4f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-trump-100000-h1b-visa-fee-policy-tax/ U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:37:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/f7ed5c96-2648-492f-b367-4eabf2faa0e4/thumbnail/60x60/ea584207107fee0826be265664c59747/ap26154769821602.jpg 2ecf1b64-8d8f-431e-8bf4-67e4796a3185 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-updates-religious-codes-after-criticism-from-mormons/ On Friday, the Pentagon cut the number of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to help military chaplains streamline religious support services. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:26:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/1ce8afba-6da4-425c-832f-9d6144d279bd/thumbnail/60x60/9d884be0c60d914f7cfb56fdfbb8b205/gettyimages-2242579684.jpg 86a957bd-bcc8-4999-ba09-7a113c6021f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-abruptly-ends-interview-nbc-news-kristen-welker-election-fraud/ President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/af244551-e25b-4626-93de-61adb9b46070/thumbnail/60x60/399f6eca14f6549b83ede86aa3a7cd50/ap26156832344580.jpg 74105285-2a8f-4bfb-97fb-8cbf322c6ae0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/denaturalization-us-citizens-fraud-crimes-trump-administration/ The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:18:43 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/5fbc385a-7808-4a45-9ecc-d3ef553f3888/thumbnail/60x60/0f5b75fb18b2132ca13dfb0edec288b0/gettyimages-2222472735.jpg 1e1f5c59-5040-4892-a569-0e78ea296f2b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-himes-bill-pulte-director-of-national-intelligence-fisa-702-reauthorization/ The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table." Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:41:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/07/60cc9582-695d-41f3-a9ff-0744dbff190a/thumbnail/60x60/4b37a927f6f2da4e49a0bc800cbe673d/1780844309538.png cbeb3ee8-e2da-46c3-bad8-e7aa54500038 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-ufc-fight-lawsuit-trumps-birthday-june-14/ The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/07/bc1c80ea-35bc-422a-b672-5bbd9e65a3cc/thumbnail/60x60/4f698b82cf9a194cfef3d36ac8e029ac/gettyimages-2278753095.jpg 28eb084f-2ef7-47d0-b0e8-75c701be7f63 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/treasury-department-iranian-assets-gulf-allies-recovery/ The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:22:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/09/29/bfac9d6b-218d-4f11-a082-2d6b070c70e0/thumbnail/60x60/9691cf42ccf8164d675ca6d1eb9ee21e/gettyimages-2237019028.jpg daa06fec-4a33-409f-901c-ea86c180761e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-angeles-mayoral-race-bass-raman-pratt-2026/ CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:47:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/03/aa22927d-f2c6-43c8-9c4f-5e72b498ec29/thumbnail/60x60/bc2b050fbfc5c5284c3ebfb4b569e94b/cbsn-fusion-spencer-pratt-and-nithya-raman-await-news-on-who-will-face-karen-bass-in-mayoral-race-thumbnail.jpg 2f75ddb7-1db9-4944-a6a8-d7e8a1c26b6d