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.
Dr Oz reveals Trump's 'meticulous' trait that keeps him going back to the hospital… including an 'odd' nightly habit
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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...
Playing the waiting game in California: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskPlaying the waiting game in California: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump picks an acting director of national intelligence. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: California Republicans hope to avoid getting ‘locked out’ of gubernatorial election05:22Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 2, 2026, 5:02 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politic...
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...
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
Exclusive Politics DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi June 2, 20264:55 PM ET Bobby Allyn Former New York congressman George Santos is being investigated by federal regulators over his trading activity on the prediction market site Kalshi. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images North America In February, four months after being released from federal prison, former Republican congr...
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...
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Politics White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24 after shooting disrupted initial event 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 2, 2026 / 1:05 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The White House Correspondents' Association announced Tuesday that it will reschedule its annual...
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...
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
Politics Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models 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 2, 2026 / 12:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to enhance artificial security and innovation by, among other things, establishing a program for AI companies to vol...
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
Politics What are Freedom 250 and America250? Concert confusion highlights dual groups planning celebrations 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 2, 2026 / 12:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding almost as soon as the lineup...
Pro-Israel influencer Emily Austin says Zohran Mamdani reached out to co-host FIFA event
FIRST ON FOX: Sports reporter and conservative influencer Emily Austin told Fox News Digital exclusively that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked her to co-host a FIFA World Cup event.Austin, who is vocal about her conservative politics and pro-Israel stance, said the mayor's office sent a message to the Instagram account for her podcast, "The Emily Austin Show," asking about possibly working together. She told Fox News Digital that after she got the message from Mamdani, she called two of...
Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’
Former health secretary described as ‘hysterical’ about the issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this weekUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting up against a brick wall” when he tried to raise concerns about Gaza in government, after private messages from Peter Mandelson were disclosed where he was accused of being “hysterical” about the issue.Among a huge release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US, WhatsApp...
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.