https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbs Mornings Politics From CBSNews.com Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:44:15 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/platner-returns-to-campaign-trail-amid-unsettling-allegations/ Graham Platner returned to the campaign trail in Maine on Friday amid more allegations about "unsettling" and "toxic" behavior toward women. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:34:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/06/051a66e1-fd12-44b2-8830-9ac3c8bb3cfa/thumbnail/60x60/55c32238cd611dbee12f6ef536a9711a/cbsn-fusion-platner-returns-to-campaign-trail-amid-unsettling-allegations-thumbnail.jpg 4132eddb-ed65-45e1-875c-6392aef91707 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-touts-us-economy-to-wisconsin-farmers/ The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, according to the monthly jobs report. Meanwhile, President Trump touted his economic policies to farmers at an event in Wisconsin. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:29:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/06/c3c138be-8cf8-46b5-88ac-bff3867ff1a3/thumbnail/60x60/1f42392ed25d7617bd2a026ca6c12f86/cbsn-fusion-trump-touts-us-economy-to-wisconsin-farmers-thumbnail.jpg cd42e8ff-abc1-4e9b-a5f0-ef78e528301e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/graham-platner-faces-new-allegations-just-days-ahead-of-maine-primary/ Democrat Graham Platner, who is running for Senate in Maine and would face Sen. Susan Collins if he wins the upcoming primary, is facing new allegations. The New York Times reports some women who previously dated Platner say they saw disturbing behavior. Platner denies the allegations. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:03:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/1d86984c-9715-49b8-97a4-1927dc17657a/thumbnail/60x60/9a69c6cfbccf23439d86e73f7e7b9e5a/cbsn-fusion-graham-platner-faces-new-allegations-just-days-ahead-of-maine-primary-thumbnail.jpg c6e9ac92-0ccc-45b7-91f3-7239d3fafb65 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/senate-passes-bill-to-fund-ice-without-ban-on-anti-weaponization-fund/ The Senate passed a $70 billion reconciliation package to fund ICE through the end of President Trump's term. The legislation, which heads to the House, did not include a ban on the president's "anti-weaponization" fund. Nancy Cordes reports. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:54:50 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/39881172-82a5-4ac6-9c5c-5f4b305ccc66/thumbnail/60x60/a763c32a178e816b35793aa4cdedbe86/cbsn-fusion-senate-passes-bill-to-fund-ice-without-ban-on-anti-weaponization-fund-thumbnail.jpg 2f02bf74-74c7-4f8f-866c-5aaf4f7edbae https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trumps-border-czar-denies-inhumane-conditions-ice-facility/ President Trump's border czar Tom Homan defended conditions inside Delaney Hall, a detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Delaney Hall has been the target of multiple protests since Memorial Day weekend and many held inside have called the conditions "brutal and inhumane." Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:24:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/4cfbb550-4a08-4e36-a2a1-eab3498445fa/thumbnail/60x60/03fbed742b218e1edb6b207cb4b49e19/cbsn-fusion-trumps-border-czar-denies-inhumane-conditions-ice-facility-thumbnail.jpg 23c16906-f6a2-4142-92d0-acaef74abf1a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/white-house-correspondents-dinner-is-rescheduled-after-initial-event-disrupted-by-shooting/ The White House Correspondents' Association rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24 after a shooting disrupted the initial event six weeks ago. Weijia Jiang has more. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:37:52 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/03/8b90be99-366c-4dc1-892a-e9d0d3e48ba7/thumbnail/60x60/199b892a4814afacd9729a019a44ff26/cbsn-fusion-white-house-correspondents-dinner-is-rescheduled-after-initial-event-disrupted-by-shooting-thumbnail.jpg 6df6d916-540a-4429-8b7e-510d9932c3c3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-administration-faces-blame-from-health-workers-over-ebola-outbreak-after-funding-cuts/ The U.S. is facing accusations of helping to make the Ebola outbreak in central Africa possible because of cutbacks in health funding to the region by the Trump administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected that charge. Ramy Inocencio reports. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:33:58 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/03/80bed15d-d920-4075-a68e-793d90d472d6/thumbnail/60x60/3495d2b97f1b02b1ca3564fd2e60a2a4/cbsn-fusion-trump-administration-faces-blame-from-health-workers-over-ebola-outbreak-after-funding-cuts-thumbnail.jpg c8bb6b88-3dbc-41fd-bde6-1fcfeea01b65 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-picks-housing-official-bill-pulte-to-serve-as-the-acting-director-of-national-intelligence/ President Trump on Tuesday said housing official Bill Pulte will serve as the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Weijia Jiang reports. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:19:30 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/03/5bba11e4-3a0e-4add-a3f9-460ef1e6e366/thumbnail/60x60/75037e838ba096763baf2499e2a4005d/cbsn-fusion-trump-picks-housing-official-bill-pulte-to-serve-as-the-acting-director-of-national-intelligence-thumbnail.jpg 516fc5a1-60a0-49b0-b0e2-b32623de71a6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/results-from-closely-watched-california-primary-races/ Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances in the city's mayoral race, CBS News projects. Meanwhile, Californians also voted on who will move on to November's election to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in the state's gubernatorial race. Matt Gutman reports. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:10:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/03/2c7adab1-f026-4d26-aee1-b7e4b1f0d4cf/thumbnail/60x60/107c70b5f951838db81fd9f5a578ecf7/cbsn-fusion-results-from-closely-watched-california-primary-races-thumbnail.jpg 90e16edf-7554-43c6-bd9c-61da559e3fb9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pence-talks-trumps-popularity-in-gop-and-personal-values-in-politics/ Former Vice President Mike Pence joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's policies and popularity among Republicans, personal values in politics today and who he supports in the Texas Senate race. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:31:06 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/02/a4a944d6-f8c6-4240-acb0-6a33b9d5adbf/thumbnail/60x60/2a4f634ba415b556347fb53a20637311/cbsn-fusion-pence-talks-trumps-popularity-in-gop-and-personal-values-in-politics-thumbnail.jpg 5dd509e9-57f8-40db-a683-c0a39a88909e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/voters-weigh-in-on-platner-sexting-scandal-in-maine-senate-race/ Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, is pushing forward with his campaign despite a sexting scandal. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on how it could impact the race and what voters are saying. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:38:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/02/a89423fe-8490-4332-8ac2-f381d546e0d1/thumbnail/60x60/36f25ac03d57fdf1023f1bb8e14d52c0/cbsn-fusion-voters-weigh-in-on-platner-sexting-scandal-in-maine-senate-race-thumbnail.jpg b08b91da-82e2-441b-a52e-bd97a666cf81 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/doj-says-it-will-stop-work-on-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund/ The Justice Department on Monday said it will comply with a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Meanwhile, President Trump remains locked in a stalemate with Iran amid peace talks. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:31:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/02/e655e8b0-0460-45b2-9275-932d48ef510d/thumbnail/60x60/b1037e901a971d36bb29ebcdd8971948/cbsn-fusion-doj-says-it-will-stop-work-on-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-thumbnail.jpg ba917fc3-9395-4239-91ad-f2c35feedc4c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/as-californians-head-to-polls-these-are-the-close-races-to-watch/ In California, voters will head to the polls on Tuesday with tight contests playing out in the gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral races. Matt Gutman reports. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:24:21 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/02/1c7bef83-6358-4b6f-a55c-752f663e88ba/thumbnail/60x60/1eea2cc57906f3eabe6155edf3b1fc6c/cbsn-fusion-as-californians-head-to-polls-these-are-the-close-races-to-watch-thumbnail.jpg bc120f5e-cc0d-47cd-a18c-45bc8c543fc3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-suggests-canceling-dc-concert-series-celebrating-americas-250th-after-artists-pull-out/ A majority of artists have dropped out of a concert series celebrating America's 250th anniversary, prompting President Trump to float the idea of canceling all of the musical performances at the Great American State Fair. Weijia Jiang reports. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:24:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/01/e48fe29c-3470-4222-8f60-ab5cac97119d/thumbnail/60x60/2ba2274b3095f5cc74ab6b5df62fb832/cbsn-fusion-trump-suggests-canceling-dc-concert-series-celebrating-americas-250th-after-artists-pull-out-thumbnail.jpg 4823687a-ad68-4a19-9141-1f4caeaeaef5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/graham-platners-sexting-controversy-rocks-his-campaign/ Graham Platner, a popular Maine Democrat running for Senate, is facing difficult questions after his wife, Amy Gertner, warned his campaign team about explicit texts he had sent to other women. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:08:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/01/cff80ea0-518b-4df0-93eb-5930f99d2c51/thumbnail/60x60/464e59feece73761d2dc9f1f51f417ea/gettyimages-2278040461.jpg 20987f7e-b107-435d-8807-23d6ecd1e37d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-blasts-judge-after-white-house-ballroom-construction-hits-major-snag/ President Trump slammed the judge on social media who blocked construction of the White House ballroom. Mr. Trump also posted photos boasting potential new White House security features. Weijia Jiang has more. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:03:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/01/5edb0e61-15a2-4226-aa6e-e78583c3151f/thumbnail/60x60/accba6dc41bb40cb0d0e7e4ba4c4bb22/cbsn-fusion-trump-blasts-judge-after-white-house-ballroom-construction-hits-major-snag-thumbnail.jpg a13a8e2a-9e7f-4193-972a-cac21331f147 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-voices-optimism-about-peace-deal-as-us-iran-launch-strikes/ The U.S. launched a new round of "self-defense strikes" on Iran, according to the military. Meanwhile, President Trump expressed optimism about a possible deal, saying on social media early Monday "it will all work out well in the end." Charlie D'Agata reports. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:49:16 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/01/5df85c86-3f41-4097-a51d-3905c09faf5d/thumbnail/60x60/87a6a1160c109762681480f0c62fda79/cbsn-fusion-trump-voices-optimism-about-peace-deal-as-us-iran-launch-strikes-thumbnail.jpg 72a76f76-107c-4593-8e1d-d685d846190e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jill-biden-says-she-truly-supported-joe-bidens-pardon-of-their-son-hunter/ Former first lady Jill Biden sits down with "CBS Sunday Morning," where she discusses everything from former President Joe Biden's health during his presidency to their son Hunter's pardon. Tune in for the full interview Sunday at 9 a.m. ET on CBS. Sat, 30 May 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/30/63ddae5f-1c68-4b20-9e49-0f8917b4135a/thumbnail/60x60/5ad01f23d740b01a83b9924257c9fa6c/cbsn-fusion-jill-biden-says-she-truly-supported-joe-bidens-pardon-of-their-son-hunter-thumbnail.jpg bcd9b2f3-b326-4c5d-ae33-0f866faa1913 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/joe-biden-book-author-reacts-jill-biden-stunning-comments-2024-debate-cut-her-some-slack/ Vanity Fair contributor Chris Whipple, who has written books and reported extensively about former President Joe Biden's time in office, joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about former first lady Jill Biden's "CBS Sunday Morning" interview, where she shared she was "frightened" watching her husband's 2024 debate performance. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/cc6f0853-140f-4c6b-bb15-8bb94050766f/thumbnail/60x60/9f6a31f3611786b45bd9858ea76967bb/cbsn-fusion-joe-biden-book-author-reacts-jill-biden-stunning-comments-2024-debate-cut-her-some-slack-thumbnail.jpg b405ac8b-9045-480e-8eec-b763f3e204e2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/potential-us-iran-ceasefire-extension-as-deal-talks-progress/ There's progress toward a 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, but a deal has not been reached yet. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Fri, 29 May 2026 09:20:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/42a947a0-f907-46b8-a7f5-ae77f6ac3fb8/thumbnail/60x60/5856655463d9823987e7767a6db37d02/cbsn-fusion-potential-us-iran-ceasefire-extension-as-deal-talks-progress-thumbnail.jpg 199fe6a8-685f-4b3c-8e72-a10394cff52f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jill-biden-says-joe-biden-was-slowing-down-but-she-never-saw-him-in-cognitive-decline/ Former first lady Jill Biden told CBS Sunday Morning's Rita Braver she didn't see signs her husband, former President Joe Biden, was in cognitive decline during his reelection campaign, but said, "he was slowing down." Ed O'Keefe has more. Fri, 29 May 2026 09:11:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/abee65f6-8e4d-4309-ba3d-ae2d3a5c8062/thumbnail/60x60/9f75d1a5da0e7c92db2c4ebf46ba8257/cbsn-fusion-jill-biden-says-joe-biden-was-slowing-down-but-she-never-saw-him-in-cognitive-decline-thumbnail.jpg f82e952c-cfb6-451e-8b89-5bb6e129d8fd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/talarico-explains-run-for-senate-were-all-getting-screwed-none-of-us-can-afford-anything/ Texas state Rep. James Talarico is reacting to Ken Paxton's win in the Republican runoff that set up what's bound to be a pivotal race in the 2026 midterms. Ed O'Keefe reports. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:18:06 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/28/50aadca3-279e-47d3-aa23-8f2914f70bf6/thumbnail/60x60/66ea98056b43acc4c4ac9dfc763604cd/cbsn-fusion-talarico-explains-run-for-senate-were-all-getting-screwed-none-of-us-can-afford-anything-thumbnail.jpg 612bd86e-3260-4adc-bf08-1ce78fea6834 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ken-paxton-defeats-john-cornyn-in-texas-primary-marking-another-win-for-trump-backed-republicans/ Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff on Tuesday, marking another win for Trump-backed GOP candidates. Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Wed, 27 May 2026 08:59:19 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/27/cf3f7a48-2b50-4b00-807e-f26d1bae3fa2/thumbnail/60x60/c7187b8ebe9c657ec9bf7915c064c366/cbsn-fusion-ken-paxton-defeats-john-cornyn-in-texas-primary-marking-another-win-for-trump-backed-republicans-thumbnail.jpg 80e5caf7-b38f-40c0-808b-0508c2f4f4bd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/paxton-and-cornyn-face-off-in-texas-primary-in-another-test-of-trumps-influence/ Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against Sen. John Cornyn Tuesday in the Republican runoff race for Senate. Paxton, despite his controversial past, recently secured President Trump's endorsement. Ed O'Keefe has more. Tue, 26 May 2026 09:05:52 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/26/2c68bd11-1843-48a4-98c2-8652f9589803/thumbnail/60x60/9f71580a90176d6cfcfa6753fd7f5d98/cbsn-fusion-paxton-and-cornyn-face-off-in-texas-primary-in-another-test-of-trumps-influence-thumbnail.jpg a53985ce-fb1e-45d6-abf7-e73f66c3102e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-as-trump-considers-new-strikes-on-iran/ Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as director of national intelligence on Friday as the U.S. prepares for a fresh round of military strikes on Iran despite the current ceasefire. Sat, 23 May 2026 10:02:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/23/fa4f35c5-a25c-4bdc-a1d6-6d48c1b40ea9/thumbnail/60x60/fa08805a05ddb733d344054427a15e44/cbsn-fusion-tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-as-trump-considers-new-strikes-on-iran-thumbnail.jpg 9ea0b470-9fcb-4b6c-9ff4-4586f184779a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/republican-lawmakers-react-to-trumps-doj-anti-weaponization-fund/ Some Republican lawmakers are pushing back against the "anti-weaponization fund" established by the Justice Department after a settlement with President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:39:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/22/d89a1067-ecb3-408b-a10f-0230fa9ec87c/thumbnail/60x60/a2a05606d51b84ac8771e97b914cefda/cbsn-fusion-republican-lawmakers-react-to-trumps-doj-anti-weaponization-fund-thumbnail.jpg 455a7961-1fc6-45a2-aa3a-410705081d04 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/officers-attacked-during-jan-6-blast-doj-anti-weaponization-fund/ Two officers present during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots are suing to block the "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Justice Department following a settlement with President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:51:17 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/21/9f25cae3-86de-4cea-9fd4-71fe5b28a37e/thumbnail/60x60/fc846e19c2b324a0edae39f6f4f19ec8/cbsn-fusion-officers-attacked-during-jan-6-blast-doj-anti-weaponization-fund-thumbnail.jpg 4fb7b08e-b6c3-493a-82dc-4725bb5e6543 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/noah-wyle-on-his-push-to-help-healthcare-workers/ Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers. Wed, 20 May 2026 11:51:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/154557c7-e8b8-4bc0-a7b2-f4611fe6bcb3/thumbnail/60x60/c6bfd6eca0b682e2bcc330e51355c314/cbsn-fusion-noah-wyle-on-his-push-to-help-healthcare-workers-thumbnail.jpg 8ad7fc56-8a6f-4950-8215-b6a8e703cef3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-faces-backlash-for-anti-weaponization-fund-white-house-ballroom-project/ President Trump is facing backlash for his $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, and renewed criticism over the White House ballroom project. Nancy Cordes has more. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:25 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/b3cc2c9f-2bb7-414b-8f0a-06eb3b2e375f/thumbnail/60x60/9c23c32d2944f47927e445fbdcc86e89/cbsn-fusion-trump-faces-backlash-for-anti-weaponization-fund-white-house-ballroom-project-thumbnail.jpg 0e5a4d9e-fc33-4c10-8c88-1e9b904121f6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rep-thomas-massie-loses-kentucky-primary-in-another-blow-for-trumps-gop-critics/ Rep. Thomas Massie, who has been a vocal critic of President Trump, lost the Kentucky Republican primary to Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein. Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:24 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/b8159605-4c49-4150-991f-fcb826f7a09a/thumbnail/60x60/bcc33ff5254db543ba0e0ba3c37ffe92/cbsn-fusion-rep-thomas-massie-loses-kentucky-primary-in-another-blow-for-trumps-gop-critics-thumbnail.jpg 393d9845-442b-4ba3-aaec-ad70cc92ff02