The ‘repulsive’ Trump mini-me who will decide his fate
Welcome to Trump’s America, The i Paper’s World Insight series presenting the sharpest, deepest thinking on an era-defining shift in history and politics, investigating how Donald Trump and his administration have changed the US and the world – and where we go from here. Everything, they say, is bigger in Texas. Certainly, Donald Trump could not be placing a larger bet on the Lone Star State in November’s mid-term elections. Either his actions are those of a Machiavellian political genius,...
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
Politics Justice Dept. says it has obtained superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center with new details on donor funds By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch June 2, 2026 / 11:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Justice Department said Tuesday it obtained a superseding indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Cen...
Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks for third time
Politics Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for third time in key swing district By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek June 2, 2026 / 9:59 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS N...
Ashley Hinson wins Iowa Senate GOP primary, CBS News projects
Politics Ashley Hinson wins Iowa Senate GOP primary, CBS News projects By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard June 2, 2026 / 9:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson will win Tuesday's Republican primary for Iowa's Senate seat, CBS News projects. Hinson is vying to replace GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who opted not to seek reelection. Republicans quickly line...
Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms
Politics Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 9:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that is more favorable to Rep...
Tom Kean Jr. to face Rebecca Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP incumbent
Politics Tom Kean Jr. to face Rebecca Bennett in November as Democrats seek to oust absent GOP incumbent By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek June 2, 2026 / 9:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rebec...
Trump's Latest Moves Amidst Domestic and International Turmoil
In a whirlwind of political developments, Donald Trump's administration faces significant challenges both at home and abroad. From high-stakes negotiations with Iran to controversial appointments and legislative setbacks, the former president remains a pivotal figure in current U.S. politics.
U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles
Politics U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh June 2, 2026 / 7:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google American military forces carried out strikes on an Iranian island abutting the Strait of Hormuz in response to att...
Why Iowa's 2026 elections could have a national impact
If you want to understand the vast changes in American politics since 2008, changes that led to the Trump era, you must study Iowa, CBS News' Major Garrett argues. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI, joins to unpack the dynamics of Tuesday's primaries in the Hawkeye State.
GOP Rep. Kean returning to in-person work in "matter of weeks" after absence
Politics GOP Rep. Tom Kean says he will return to work in person "within a matter of weeks" after monthslong absence By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek June 2, 2026 / 5:32 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on...
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
Politics Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund By Caitlin Yilek, Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek, Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporte...
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
Politics Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran was previously shot down in Kuwaiti friendly fire incident, sources say By Eleanor Watson Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson June 2, 2026 / 4:42 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The pilot of the F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran was also flying one of the jets shot down at the start of the war by Kuwaiti friendly fire, two peo...
Politics live: Australia always preferred secondhand Aukus submarines, defence secretary says
Senate estimates told it was a ‘joint idea’ to rework the nuclear submarine deal. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Krishani Dhanji will be your guide.Australia’s preference was always to receive secondhand nuclear powered submarines under the Aukus deal, the defence secretary told Senate estimates last night. More coming up. Continue rea...
Top Republicans Say Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Is ‘Off The Table’—As Confusion Swirls
BreakingBusinessTop Republicans Say Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Is ‘Off The Table’—As Confusion SwirlsByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 03:51pm EDTToplineRepublican leaders in Congress suggested Tuesday the Trump administration is fully pausing its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” in light of it threatening the GOP’s immigration enforcement bill, after the Justice Department sparked widespread confusi...
Trump endorses absent Republican incumbent in New Jersey House primary
Tom Kean has been out with a health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for the general electionUS politics live – latest updatesOn the day Donald Trump endorsed him as a tireless advocate for New Jersey’s seventh district, the representative Tom Kean Jr was, as he has been since early March, nowhere to be found.Kean, a New Jersey Republican, was last seen when he cast a House floor vote on 5 March, and he is running unopposed in Tuesday’s Republican primary. The Democratic...
Democrats who marched in New York’s Israel Day parade decry attendance of far-right minister Smotrich
Politicians who attended march seek to distance themselves from Smotrich, reflecting difficulty facing pro-Israel Democrats as voter support for country fallsUS politics live – latest updatesSeveral prominent New York Democrats who participated in the city’s annual Israel Day parade on Sunday have condemned the participation of Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right Israeli finance minister and a leading figure in the Israeli settler movement, in the event.Smotrich was among several Israeli lawmakers a...
Trump’s Pulte Pick For Intelligence Chief Blasted Far And Wide—Top Senate Republican Says ‘We Need Professionals’
BreakingBusinessTrump’s Pulte Pick For Intelligence Chief Blasted Far And Wide—Top Senate Republican Says ‘We Need Professionals’BySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 01:18pm EDTToplineCritics spanning the political spectrum blasted President Donald Trump’s new pick for national intelligence director, Bill Pulte, on Tuesday, noting he has no national security or intelligence experience and a history of weaponizing government...
Sheinbaum tells US ambassador to avoid political interference in drug trafficking dispute
Mexico’s president says ambassadors must avoid political affairs after Ron Johnson’s post on drug trafficking disputeMexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday appeared to chide Ron Johnson, a US ambassador, for interfering in the country’s politics amid rising tensions between her country and Washington over efforts to tackle drug trafficking.“It is also very important, and I say this respectfully, to remember that ambassadors should focus on coordination and collaboration,” Sheinbaum said...
Murder conviction sparks debate on ceremonial blades carried by some Sikhs
Jury in case of Henry Nowak’s stabbing told killer carried small kirpan as well as larger knifeUK politics live – latest updatesThe conviction of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has sparked renewed discussion about kirpans, the ceremonial blades carried by some Sikhs as an article of faith.The prosecution told the jury at Southampton crown court that while Digwa was wearing a small kirpan under his clothing around his neck, which met his religious obligation, he also chos...
Pence talks Trump's 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.