https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics From CBSNews.com Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:21:16 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kennedy-center-trump-name-judge/ A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:08:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/4cec03ff-c8ab-44d4-93ea-509269668f88/thumbnail/60x60/66328fa1a07857da8ad16960bbc2dd45/gettyimages-2281401094.jpg b013047d-3db1-4eb7-b268-960c704b0464 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-iran-say-deal-end-fighting-close/ Despite President Trump's optimism that a deal with Iran could come as early as Sunday, Iranian leaders insist any deal with the White House is still days away. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:05:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/50e5bbea-3745-40ba-b71c-7aacb5046498/thumbnail/60x60/d311baf1647d590533a2a3eb3ba9520b/cbsn-fusion-us-iran-say-deal-end-fighting-close-thumbnail.jpg 29252234-eef8-4d42-ab79-d79dfb3885e6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trumps-name-removed-kennedy-center-national-park-exhibit-removals-paused/ A crew stripped President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center overnight, after a federal judge rejected the administration's efforts to keep the signage in place. The removal followed a separate ruling that paused a presidential directive to remove signs and exhibits at national parks that cast the U.S. in a "negative light." Olivia Gazis has more. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/55dde7df-f7a6-4d0e-aad1-2d31aa476ab2/thumbnail/60x60/593741a5812988d618876fbb928f550f/cbsn-fusion-trumps-name-removed-kennedy-center-national-park-exhibit-removals-paused-thumbnail.jpg 540b4a77-34f7-47bb-8bb3-d1c7c62089dc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/613-cbs-weekend-news/ Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center; the U.S. and Iran say a deal to end the fighting is close. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/663e9d85-248b-468e-aee2-8b75715f5f85/thumbnail/60x60/577003fe89eba6b030b884961aa06e49/wnthumb0613.jpg d619b33a-90fc-490c-a070-219b19841161 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fisa-section-702-expiring-congress-what-that-means/ Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:43:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/e7b5083f-aafe-4943-b6af-a2e82b4142fa/thumbnail/60x60/67976847633618aeac08bbb008d08f41/gettyimages-525617474.jpg e002b112-ba4e-43f6-a5b3-708603c87bc5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/military-veteran-calls-on-ice-release-wife-wilmer-trujillo-arelys-barahona-martinez/ An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:44:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/fe8ef701-83b2-45ab-8f36-3749495163d0/thumbnail/60x60/818f04d3e410101df5c766c1293ffdfd/123-1.jpg 8c0a6ca4-b004-4775-95a0-874fc8aa36a8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-deports-migrant-central-african-republic/ The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:27:02 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/4238d6dd-d10d-4f1f-86c8-5499bcb93ca6/thumbnail/60x60/11bc07058659ee6fe92eab68ba502fab/ap26163288117197.jpg 582bb151-02fd-46f3-a3d4-572798d4fc7f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/613-saturday-morning/ The White House is readying for Sunday's UFC event as questions remain over peace negotiations with Iran. Plus, the U.S. dominated Paraguay 4-1 in the team's first World Cup game. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/c55a7e2b-f923-4a5d-a12f-541512a119e4/thumbnail/60x60/0fb52b36e2410e9449e2ffef624aee74/gettyimages-2281058471.jpg f87df7de-c12f-4c6d-8725-a85d2af7e369 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-says-u-s-killed-tren-de-aragua-leader-airstrike-nino-guerrero/ The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/f24dafa4-b182-49be-a8bc-22accb04def4/thumbnail/60x60/bf45869a22f80c6457405db421a97c00/screenshot-2026-06-12-at-9-20-30-pm.png b83b5c61-035f-486b-aef1-e855d6555b13 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anti-weaponization-fund-justice-department-judge/ A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:49:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/76c4cf12-38b3-47aa-bbb3-a1b0d870116b/thumbnail/60x60/6c32362086060cd0d16d577fc4ab28c9/gettyimages-2272947791.jpg 5d772faf-4f07-4b77-a93b-e1802b82cc05 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-iran-say-closing-in-agreement/ Both the U.S. and Iran said they are closing in on a final agreement that could be signed as soon as Sunday or Monday. It could launch further talks to wind down Iran's nuclear ambitions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of military hostilities. Ed O'Keefe has more. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:40:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/a85ee00a-9b9e-463f-a586-730cac6aaf3e/thumbnail/60x60/913b7dcaea224110127dac470f99e2cc/cbsn-fusion-us-iran-say-closing-in-agreement-thumbnail.jpg 0c79e7ac-b0c5-4c9b-8382-1253383eb79a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discovery-antitrust-justice-department/ Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:39:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/07/96d4ec23-708a-4929-95fd-bc4b373c2ea8/thumbnail/60x60/32cee9120e1849fda76d4551b44233b2/cbsn-fusion-warner-bros-discovery-rejects-latest-paramount-skydance-takeover-bid-thumbnail.jpg 56a0918c-0299-4a81-aac9-a7f7a51ebc5f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-evening-news-612-cbs-evening-news/ A shooting in Texas kills at least one and injures 10; tornadoes tear through the Midwest, leaving widespread damage. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/9f90343d-5723-4412-a37c-6a4deb405318/thumbnail/60x60/b59d31b1287bb6d6e777574a261920fb/0612-en-full-171-774842.png c6db6ca2-43cb-487f-8117-81c2d838f820 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/061226-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/c4ee7d1d-2264-4e61-8d21-edb69c241ed4/thumbnail/60x60/d82e0f5e125fa549721784c2fa49ba1f/takeout061226.jpg 0fb16a64-cdee-42e1-b033-01fcf6eaabbe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-organizing-collaborative-fraud-investigation-fbi/ The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:59:34 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/761356fe-9325-4be9-b5ae-7df2e4514b33/thumbnail/60x60/403c5e465b0f5959794c3773982d4761/gettyimages-1242409189.jpg c5ddf72e-405a-408a-b969-421806fa796e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-military-secure-iran-nuclear-materials/ Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:18:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/ba5e6a80-e1f4-498b-b5b4-dba5afc812cd/thumbnail/60x60/169a42540ed78a5241b14184f5abac29/gettyimages-2264715106.jpg 040f0476-ff23-4c70-b5f0-334f38e85ea0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-files-pentagon-3rd-release-documents-videos/ The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:11:07 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/febde104-5cc2-4783-8582-34f806818772/thumbnail/60x60/6f17e61a8bd9f2601b55315dd6ac0c44/screenshot-2026-06-12-at-8-37-47-am.png dc42bc40-0037-471d-86e3-9c0697842c66 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufc-white-house-judge/ A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:48:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/e8e89152-7c08-4a76-90c6-21460d4f9f9d/thumbnail/60x60/69112645f8b3d2069b5848887dc521d9/gettyimages-2281057544.jpg be5af881-50ac-4040-a1f5-48747381e46d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-lee-nitrogen-gas-execution-appeal/ The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:04:50 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/d345b270-31d4-4a8c-ab9a-988a0052d9ff/thumbnail/60x60/d5f7337c65c624f7ee0e3c991a6fbffa/ap26160068122444.jpg 5ba292e0-4a43-4c4e-91a1-703c1c639b30 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-appeal-judge-order-remove-trump-name-kennedy-center/ The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center." Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:57:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/775f3db2-56a6-4059-bd8d-a20585b06c7d/thumbnail/60x60/8f0645a0b7e0dc6a146ecce2177b1342/gettyimages-2280457334.jpg bb37e027-c94f-4651-bad1-6830a33b3a21 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/611-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/ U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:55:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/904092aa-91e1-43aa-94d4-e03a8a79dfee/thumbnail/60x60/be50710e6a5a161720b3a2ef6734b99f/takeoutfull0611.jpg 9f7900fc-b121-4842-8d8a-6f098b89b019 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-trumps-potential-deal-iran/ President Trump has promised a deal with Iran several times over the past two months. Margaret Brennan reports on what's included this time. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:27:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/61435387-5fa8-4a67-93a4-ccbaf2b409ca/thumbnail/60x60/6c9eff00191530759f1cb95b78e014ba/cbsn-fusion-details-trumps-potential-deal-iran-thumbnail.jpg fa84c8d1-e278-45ce-8c43-b8e21d544701 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-iran-memorandum-of-understanding-signing-likely-next-week/ The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:40:48 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/d7375a3b-f0b5-45f2-8ae3-2060aa0b2e06/thumbnail/60x60/c4f3418ddf06db6f17eef66f75c9c695/ap26159433569805.jpg 6eb98249-becb-4c43-9a94-d778cdde5802 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jay-clayton-trump-director-of-national-intelligence/ Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:24:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/ebb846ea-1dea-43a9-bf84-689050c77095/thumbnail/60x60/49b2baf0cfe0dfe3ea220c9f80e91359/ap26068676950126.jpg ebcf798e-33b9-47f6-a8c9-e71adbe360b6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-will-the-iran-war-end-what-trump-has-said/ President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:30:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/454840e1-4042-4e73-951d-2d052af4b9bf/thumbnail/60x60/d59d7ae0879c5184bbcf019f2c5b0fae/gettyimages-2279308007.jpg 3fee646f-4de4-4032-a1de-aa222f9c595b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/86-47-markings-national-mall-washington-dc/ A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:02:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/e7a6686c-94e2-4fe8-9221-2ecc69ce3118/thumbnail/60x60/46c066f5988378a5622cddab65b2d9d7/2026-06-11t165436z-1562674907-rc2qrla76ovs-rtrmadp-3-usa-trump-mall-grafiti.jpg 042de159-a69f-4952-8162-1a57ea7b8e73 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unaccompanied-minors-smuggling-conspiracy-charges/ The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:27:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/a1465b54-8adb-473b-beb0-f6923784263e/thumbnail/60x60/2d01d5494abfca519ccfcb179fdae097/gettyimages-2281078601.jpg 0ab128e5-38a5-4e3d-9612-3bc87a395146 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-monitoring-chinese-activity-in-south-china-sea-around-disputed-shoal/ Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:49:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/d92aa0b2-2ac4-4a2c-8168-c04332645262/thumbnail/60x60/2a5d360ed001f02e93199b8601b06016/gettyimages-2275527241.jpg 9cb44c08-d680-4e9e-87c7-c777ffae10e1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-extension-fisa-702-spy-power-bill-pulte-uproar-trump/ The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/5b2980d2-71e8-4b00-9038-9fe56ebba062/thumbnail/60x60/928c1300be498b8fdf2d25be18de6d29/ap26161030531679.jpg aeeb3d78-856d-4b09-ae8d-c46e52479734 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-believe-extraterrestrial-life-exists-opinion-poll/ Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:03 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/be16d4fa-f081-483e-8d16-7978fd6be40f/thumbnail/60x60/02a5bfef53b5137425363b167fc75a8d/dow-uap-pr46-unresolved-uap-report-indopacom-2024.jpg 30d90879-542e-473c-8307-83f2ea92620a