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.
No 10 confirms Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete
Spokesperson says function is in line with official guidance as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson continuesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete from his smartphone, Downing Street has confirmed, calling into question how full a picture emerged of his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson from a recently released tranche of government documents.Asked at a briefing whether Starmer uses the function on his WhatsApp messages, the pr...
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Paused—But He Still Likely Has Legal Immunity
BreakingBusinessTrump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Paused—But He Still Likely Has Legal ImmunityByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 11:19am EDTToplineThe Trump administration said Monday it would halt its new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund in response to a recent court ruling—but it’s likely the other part of President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS, which gives him broad legal immunity, is still in...
Burnham's Stance on Early Elections: A Commitment to Stability in UK Politics
In a surprising declaration, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has stated he would not call for an early election if elected as Labour leader, potentially shifting the party's strategy. This announcement comes amid discussions surrounding the future of Labour under Keir Starmer's leadership and the prospect of a general election.
Labour figures who wrote competing ‘manifestos’ join forces to warn against tribalism
Mathew Lawrence and Mark McVitie, previously seen as favouring Burnham and Streeting respectively, say change of direction is neededUK politics live – latest updatesTwo of Labour’s leading policy figures, who put forward “manifestos” for Andy Burnham and a centrist grouping, are to join forces to help forge new ideas for a future government.The authors of the two essays – which have previously been described as competing visions for a Burnham- or Wes Streeting-led government – said Labour urgent...
Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak
Home secretary’s condenmation of ‘misinformation and inflammatory commentary’ comes after death threats to policeUK politics live – latest updatesThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has warned of a “dangerous undercurrent” in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, who was falsely accused of racism by a Sikh man who had fatally stabbed him with a ceremonial dagger.Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years for the December 2025 murder of 18-year-...
Trump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In Weeks
BreakingBusinessTrump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In WeeksBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 09:40am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday he’s appointing Bill Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, as acting director of national intelligence, his second replacement for the role less than two weeks after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Bill Pulte, Director of the Federa...
Trump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In Weeks
BreakingBusinessTrump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In WeeksBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 09:40am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday he’s appointing Bill Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, as acting director of national intelligence, his second replacement for the role less than two weeks after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Bill Pulte, Director of the Federa...
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Politics California's primary for governor, LA mayor's race and more primaries to watch today By Fin Daniel Gómez, Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership to inform the Network's political coverage. Read F...