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Some Republicans express skepticism over Todd Blanche's potential confirmation at permanent AG

President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general. Major Garrett reports on the reaction some top Republicans have had to that development.

Burnham confirms he will seek to replace Starmer as UK prime minister

Greater Manchester mayor says he will aim to join a Labour leadership race if he wins upcoming by-election

Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job

Politics Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job in special operations policy office 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, 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...

Why does it take so long to count votes in California? Here's what to know

Mail-in ballots and security measures contribute to counting delays in California's close contests, an election expert says, and last-minute voters in the governor's race may slow things down further.

Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning

Politics Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning over 5-year period By Graham Kates, Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates, Daniel Ruetenik Daniel Ruetenik Producer, Investigative Unit Daniel Ruetenik is a producer with CBS News' Investigative...

Why is the US so invested in Colombia’s election?

Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains why US officials are invested in Colombia's presidential elections.

Donald Trump breaks silence on Henry Nowak scandal to slam UK's 'two-tiered policing'

Donald Trump breaks silence on Henry Nowak scandal to slam UK's 'two-tiered policing'Henry Nowak, 18, was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December by Vickrum Digwa. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Callum Hoare 23:05, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 23:08, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Donald Trump has weighed in (Image: Getty)The Trump administration has slammed what it calls "two-tiered policing" in the UK...

Full interview: Tom Homan on New Jersey ICE facility allegations, World Cup, more

Trump border czar Tom Homan speaks with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey, ICE's security obligations during the World Cup, potential enforcement operations in New York and more.

Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face negotiations in letter to Putin

Ukrainian president proposes meeting in neutral third country as Trump says both sides have to ‘make compromises’The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.The letter, the first public letter Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, was a sweeping criticism of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power. Continue reading...

Lebanon latest: Hezbollah rejects US plan as Israel continues attacks

Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto has the latest from Lebanon where a new diplomatic push has done little to quell violence.

Trump’s Fraud Claims in California Could Undermine Confidence in November Result

The president is claiming without evidence that the lengthy counting process in California, which could help determine control of Congress, means Democrats are stealing the election.

Andy Burnham: I would run to be Labour leader and Prime Minister 

The subtext of the Makerfield by-election became text in Thursday night’s Question Time special as Andy Burnham confirmed that he would seek to become Labour leader and Prime Minister if he succeeds in re-entering the House of Commons on 18 June. “If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest level,” he said in answer to a question roughly halfway through the programme, “I think Wes Streeting seems to have launched a leadership contest, so if that is running, I would seek...

Trump Plans to Create a Promenade at the Lincoln Memorial

The president announced a new project that would connect the memorial to the Potomac River. He isn’t sure if he wants it to be named after himself.

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-files-defence-investment-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=11813061#liveblog-body'>Andy Burnham says for the first time that he would join Labour leadership contest</a>

Burnham just set himself a trap by hinting at an income tax cut

Andy Burnham had to use his prime-time TV moment to achieve two things: show the country he can be a statesman on a par with Sir Keir Starmer, but maintain his doorstep, everyman appeal for the voters of Makerfield and the Labour party membership. His refusal to wear a shirt collar may lose him points on the former, but his words on BBC’s Question Time will have boosted the latter. It is not exactly a secret that Burnham wants to challenge Starmer for leader, but he has finally confirmed that,...

House committee calls on DOJ to investigate two men with ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The House Oversight Committee said Thursday it was asking the Justice Department to investigate sexual misconduct allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen, against two of his associates

Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon

Hezbollah has condemned a US-brokered ceasefire framework accepted by Israel and Lebanon

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US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’

The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently

Politics Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson June 4, 2026 / 5:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump told reporters Thursday that Bill Pulte, his controversial pick for acting director of national intelligence, won't be nominated to the role permanently, and...