https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:29:16 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-i-love-the-inflation-iran-oil/ President Trump said the U.S. is seizing "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:24:06 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/3df28a62-72b7-45b9-8ea7-4325779b3256/thumbnail/60x60/977bbdb7c203b65a2227f61b2e3d1919/ap26161581380928.jpg 10026faa-fd84-4805-81ab-def9d4c1f597 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bill-gates-house-oversight-committee-jeffrey-epstein/ Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sitting for a transcribed interview as revelations about his relationship with Epstein have rocked his philanthropic foundation. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:18:36 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/bf4fddd3-6212-4a58-b495-d8bc1fc44964/thumbnail/60x60/0498fce29ffed9388c3d8bdbf14f4348/gettyimages-2280876798.jpg edfc336d-654d-4b15-9491-f845ba399a65 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maine-senate-results-platner-collins/ The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:51:34 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/98b3171b-1544-4d29-92f8-bc152c4a2b73/thumbnail/60x60/4976a9a650765d06d1ef1b0d433c9556/collins-platner-maine.jpg f5fe699e-67fc-4f13-8719-778a9c04d403 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michigan-court-overturn-conviction-plot-to-kidnap-gov-whitmer/ In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:16:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/69503bfc-3ced-4aa6-9fa3-632a1da52bbf/thumbnail/60x60/9e0144f8b67270b5743c2867a7ba2363/gettyimages-2271708806.jpg f2e1b261-740e-49b3-8416-6f0bac0829ad https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-immigration-funding-bill-ice/ President Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that exposed deep divisions on Capitol Hill. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:34 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/0a23da1d-f425-4df8-95e3-9402a52b962a/thumbnail/60x60/da5856ec39d994b508a62f42a13fe268/gettyimages-2280907324.jpg 61dadedb-be6c-47ea-a9ec-65df3dd19d91 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nevada-governor-primary-results-joe-lombardo-aaron-ford/ Democrats are aiming to unseat Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the country's most tightly contested gubernatorial contests this year. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:42:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/61107f5e-a471-4b5f-b2e2-e31c2bb26d30/thumbnail/60x60/d8633e2cc3a520e4ec4ebc55da29667b/lombardo-ford-nevada.jpg b73547d7-30e8-495c-853b-ee1472a6801e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-fisa-extension-bill-pulte/ President Trump said he's asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority to "provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent" director of national intelligence. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:40:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/39740683-6f12-45b8-8594-421aeada7bbb/thumbnail/60x60/9a6c95110f2bb82cd331cc763ced09e5/gettyimages-2279868915.jpg 7e4787e3-d788-4c4d-afe5-5a3569a7bf46 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/todd-blanche-jeffrey-epstein-house-oversight-committee-james-comer/ House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said he wants Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear before lawmakers in July. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:39:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/bb3b98a0-ba95-4eb7-8c68-145770c7bddf/thumbnail/60x60/f82e829befe4634dedcab128a14c27ef/takeoutfull0604.jpg 7c6bf7cd-9923-4df5-9042-9b6864b537d5 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." Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:25:14 -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/south-carolina-governors-race-primary-results-republicans/ Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson are heading to a runoff on June 23 in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:24:24 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/acba7f8f-7b5e-4996-bd37-b269eeeed3da/thumbnail/60x60/78358b2a3042de697c188fc8c36eaa48/gettyimages-2264350707.jpg c03f4697-1f6b-43d8-9e54-d907f1b84b5d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-governor-november-election/ Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:24:06 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/a0687a5e-e205-4ba4-8b2b-40df89a6bb31/thumbnail/60x60/4cc12a054a01190682d590c4533a5634/gettyimages-2279541285.jpg b7947b1e-8dd4-45c7-917e-5aeebff65ac7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gop-rep-valadao-progressive-villegas-california-house-district/ Progressive Randy Villegas' win is an embarrassing defeat for establishment Democrats amid an intraparty feud about the party's future. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:10:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/21/29c4b8eb-efbe-4858-a567-011c497acd83/thumbnail/60x60/212fcbcb3880982e726db38fd35fa5b2/bains-villegas-valadeo.png 1b4f8552-1b07-4781-b6e8-f06048482cf3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-evening-news-69-cbs-evening-news/ A 19-year-old is convicted of murder after a track meet stabbing; the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/56f1fc23-423e-4fcf-b302-96c00d4c06bc/thumbnail/60x60/1a67bdcdec1e9462c7a9659161b827ef/enthumb0609.jpg 333c7cd8-b8e5-4d22-9e31-af3a1426fd74 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maine-senate-primary-graham-platner-susan-collins-south-carolina-nevada-north-dakota/ Maine Democrat Graham Platner clinched the nomination to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:12:48 -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/south-carolina-senate-annie-andrews-lindsey-graham-democratic-primary-results/ Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:12:26 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/1349bdfe-0b98-41c0-8803-9bb0cfad2297/thumbnail/60x60/2fe1ca7621134046beef02fff979debe/ap26150548481563.jpg ccc31082-f544-41b8-b36a-9bb82baf8ee4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/caliornia-40-congressional-district-race-young-kim-ken-calvert-2026/ Republicans Rep. Ken Calvert and Rep. Young Kim have advanced to the November election for California's 40th Congressional District, CBS News projects. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:13:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/05/ea9d7d2b-2694-4b60-a7ee-6457e2a27df7/thumbnail/60x60/4b87f931601caf65b6ab5a77b0b3f928/copy-of-generic-youtube-thumbnail-gradient-2025-11-05t130425-822.png 8b2aac76-45de-4b99-bd55-f8bd437478e0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/69-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ Primary day wrapping up in Maine as voters grapple with Graham Platner's scandals; U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/df9892e2-2ce5-4c5f-8ec2-f8a4cee1adae/thumbnail/60x60/3e678accd3174ccbe13f789e4f47c63b/takeoutfull0609.jpg 14d9a916-b3ab-4591-b4da-495127842f62 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 19:57:30 -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-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/questions-about-graham-platners-past-could-impact-maines-us-senate-race/ Voters headed to the polls in Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota and Maine, which features a nationally-watched U.S. Senate race. As Democrats try to win back the Senate in November, their candidate in Maine has admitted to a sexting scandal and is now fighting off allegations from several former girlfriends. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:28:12 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/0ab878ab-a5fb-451f-8e11-9611bdd271b3/thumbnail/60x60/e2df4857415ee9fa0bc1f90c4291ff3a/cbsn-fusion-questions-about-graham-platners-past-could-impact-maines-us-senate-race-thumbnail.jpg 716d2f0a-fe84-4858-b0bc-920f3826a765 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 19:22:00 -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/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 17:27:00 -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 15:33:00 -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/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/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. 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