A conservative California county is trying to kill mail-in voting
Shasta county passes measure requiring elections to be held in person on one day and limiting absentee ballotsUS politics live – latest updatesNorthern California’s Shasta county, best known for its radical conservative politics and thriving election-skeptic movement, appears on track for another clash with the state over a newly approved ballot measure that would transform local elections.In last Tuesday’s election, the majority of voters in the rural county backed Measure B, which requires ele...
Elon Musk’s X not facing action from UK government over posts inciting violence in Belfast
Any official reprimand will come from regulator Ofcom, but not for at least two monthsUK politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s X will face no action to remove a mass of posts inciting violence in Northern Ireland for at least two months, despite widespread condemnation of the platform and its billionaire owner.Concern over the role social media played in spreading disturbing images and fuelling anger continued to grow on Wednesday as police and community leaders urged calm. Continue reading....
Keir Starmer aides ‘war gaming’ over leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest - including sacking ministers who support BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a leadership contest ahead of Andy Burnham’s much-anticipated return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection, the Guardian understands.Downing Street sources said the prime minister had taken the last fortnight to think seriously about his future but was now “hellbent” on fighting any contest. H...
When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.
Politics When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said. By Arden Farhi Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has been recognized with two Emmy Awards, a DuPont Award and a NY Festiv...
Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking" Iranian oil
Politics Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking" Iranian oil 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 10, 2026 / 1:26 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Wednesday applauded the latest inflation spike, saying the numbers are "great" and "I love the inflation" because the U.S. "taking out" what he called "million...
Trump’s pick to lead statistics agency disputes president’s faked data claims
Brett Matsumoto tells US lawmakers that Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reports are driven by science rather than politics
Trump, ever the unreliable narrator, is unable to force reality to match his preferred story
A cycle of threat, detente and deadlock repeats itself wearisomely as the president’s war in Iran drags onUS politics live – latest updatesAs the story of the US-Iran war is written direct to social media, Donald Trump may be the genre’s premier unreliable narrator.Since the war began, Trump has again and again threatened Iran with fearsome consequences if Tehran doesn’t come to the table and sign a peace deal that the US president said was imminent weeks ago. And he has also repeatedly claimed...
Inside the White House's Situation Room meltdown over Jeffrey Epstein files... and JD Vance's peculiar Ghislaine Maxwell proposal
Inside the White House's Situation Room meltdown over Jeffrey Epstein files... and JD Vance's peculiar Ghislaine Maxwell proposalSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 17:49, 10 June 2026 | Updated: 17:49, 10 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump Calls Graham Platner A ‘Thug’ After He Wins Maine Senate Primary
BreakingBusinessTrump Calls Graham Platner A ‘Thug’ After He Wins Maine Senate PrimaryBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 12:37pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump ripped Democrats over their new nominee for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner—who has been compared to Trump for his anti-establishment messaging and ability to overcome scandals—calling him a “thug” on Wednesday after Platner won his primary Tuesday despite a serie...
Trump signs $70 billion immigration bill, capping lengthy fight over ICE funding
Politics Trump signs $70 billion immigration bill, capping lengthy fight over ICE funding 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 10, 2026 / 12:08 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump signed a bill into law to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies on Wednesday, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that ex...
Trump forced into U-turn after Republican outrage over his new intel chief selection
Trump forced into U-turn after Republican outrage over his new intel chief selection SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:59, 10 June 2026 | Updated: 17:02, 10 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Oversight chair working to have Blanche testify in Epstein probe
Politics Oversight Committee chair says he's working to have Blanche testify in Epstein investigation 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 June 10, 2026 / 11:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Republican leader of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said Wednesday that he...
Most Americans Believe Trump Administration Is Hiding Information About Epstein’s Clients: Poll
BreakingBusinessMost Americans Believe Trump Administration Is Hiding Information About Epstein’s Clients: PollBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 10:14am EDTToplineSeventy-five percent of Americans say the federal government is hiding information about Jeffrey Epstein’s clients and just 10% believe the Trump administration has helped efforts to hold Epstein associates accountable, according to a new poll. A protest group c...
Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances in South Carolina Democratic House primary
Nancy Lacore, ousted by Pete Hegseth last year, heads to a run-off in race for Nancy Mace’s seatUS politics live – latest updatesA three-star navy rear-admiral fired by Pete Hegseth last year in the defense secretary’s purge of senior US military officials advanced to a Democratic run-off in a closely-watched congressional race in South Carolina.Nancy Lacore, who served 35 years in the navy, was chief of the navy reserve when she was ousted by Hegseth in August. Continue reading...
Billionaire Bill Gates Testifies To Congress Today About Epstein (Live Updates)
BreakingBusinessBillionaire Bill Gates Testifies To Congress Today About Epstein (Live Updates)ByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 08:29am EDTToplineBillionaire Bill Gates will speak with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as the Microsoft cofounder has come under increasing scrutiny for his dealings with the late financier since the Epstein files were re...
Trump declares Iran peace deal is OFF after taking 'too long' and warns they will 'pay the price'
Trump declares Iran peace deal is OFF after taking 'too long' and warns they will 'pay the price' SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ROSS IBBETSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Published: 12:29, 10 June 2026 | Updated: 12:30, 10 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race – US politics live
Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaignPlatner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primaryHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for Senate and called for supporters to “believe people can change” amid his controversial candidacy.Redemption is not just some simple or easy destination; it’s a journey. I’ve made mistakes in my life, mistakes I regret, that...
Bill Gates to appear today before House committee investigating Epstein
Politics Bill Gates to appear today before House committee investigating Epstein 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 June 10, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google One of the world's wealthiest men will appear Wednesday before the congressional panel investi...
Man to appear in court over Belfast knife attack as rioting described as ‘race-based pogrom’ by SDLP leader – UK politics live
30-year-old man to appear in court today charged with attempted murder, with Keir Starmer expected to face questions on the disorder during PMQsGood morning. Soon after becoming PM in 2024, Keir Starmer had to deal with a period of rioting in England, prompted by the Southport murders and mostly targeted at asylum seekers. Last night, in Northern Ireland, there were similar race riots, triggered by a knife attack involving a Sudanese suspect. Here is our overnight story about the rioting.And thi...
Nevada GOP Gov. Lombardo projected to face Democrat Ford in highly competitive race
Politics Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo projected to face Democrat Aaron Ford in one of this year's most competitive races By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton June 9, 2026 / 11:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, and Repub...