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Sen. Mitch McConnell attends a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, July 10, 2025.

Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.

Jun 16

Rep. Mike Collins speaks to supporters at a primary night event on May 19, 2026, in Jackson, Georgia.

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate runoff

President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, wading into the race days ahead of the contest that will decide who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Jun 14

White House hosts "UFC Freedom 250" fight on Trump's 80th birthday

The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.

Jun 15

Workers stand on scaffolding outside the Kennedy Center on June 12, 2026, ahead of a deadline to remove President Trump's name from the building.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, court filing says

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.

Jun 13

Georgians Head To The Polls To Cast Their Votes In The State's Primary Election

Georgia sample ballot for the 2026 primary runoffs shows every race to vote on

Many high-profile Georgia races remain on the ballot after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the previous round.

Jun 12

Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say

The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

Jun 11

Georgians Cast Their Votes In State's Primary Midterm Elections

Key Georgia primary runoff races you need to know

Runoff contests across Georgia will determine final party nominees in several closely-watched races, with early voting continuing through June 12.

Jun 11

Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here

Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.

Jun 11

ICE mandates additional training for new hires after backlash

ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.

Jun 10

How to find your polling location for the 2026 Georgia primary runoffs

Polling sites can shift between the primary and the runoff, so Georgia voters are encouraged to verify their precinct and confirm where they'll cast a ballot before heading out on June 16.

Jun 10

Bill Gates arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2026.

Bill Gates tells Congress that meeting Epstein was "a grave error in judgment"

Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."

Jun 10

2026 Georgia primary runoff: Dates and times voters need to know

After May's primary elections, many of Georgia's important races are now heading to runoffs. Here are the dates you need to know.

Jun 9

AS FAR v Mamelodi Sundowns - TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final 2nd Leg

U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia

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."

Jun 10

Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday

The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.

Jun 8

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks to reporters as the Senate votes on amendments to a reconciliation package at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2026.

Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears

A procedural vote failed in the Senate early Friday, and a provision of the spy powers law is set to expire June 12.

Jun 6

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