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

Nevada GOP Gov. Lombardo projected to face Democrat Ford in highly competitive race

Democrats are aiming to unseat Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the country's most tightly contested gubernatorial contests this year.

• Jun 10

Michigan court overturns man's conviction in 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.

• Jun 10

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary, will face Sen. Susan Collins

The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.

• Jun 10

Rep. Nancy Mace fails to advance in GOP primary for South Carolina governor

Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson are heading to a runoff on June 23 in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor.

• Jun 10

GOP Rep. Valadao to face progressive Villegas in key California House district

Progressive Randy Villegas' win is an embarrassing defeat for establishment Democrats amid an intraparty feud about the party's future.

• Jun 9

Democrat Annie Andrews projected to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him.

• Jun 9

Hilton to face Becerra in election for California governor, CBS News projects

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.

• Jun 9

House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party

It's the seventh time this session that a discharge petition has secured the necessary 218 signatures to force a vote on legislation.

• Jun 9

Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress

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.

• Jun 9

What will FEMA 2.0 look like? Less aid and higher flood insurance, analysis warns

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.

• Jun 9

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.

• Jun 9

Vance: Iran deal could happen in a week or months from now

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.

• Jun 9

Key spy power on verge of lapsing after Trump appoints controversial intel chief

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.

• Jun 9

DOJ finds EEOC violated law by pressuring employers to make race-based decisions

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.

• Jun 9

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