Politics

China wants to suppress independent cinema. But young film-makers are undaunted by red lines

Unless a film is given ‘dragon seal’ approval from communist state officials, it will never be released in China

DC Water Ousts CEO After Lewis George Supported Firing and McDuffie Demurred

The District of Columbia’s Water and Sewer Authority’s board of directors voted Friday to remove CEO David Gadis after months of criticism surrounding his handling of a January sewage spill that released more than 240 million gallons of raw wastewater into the Potomac River.

How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor

In late March, his polling hovered near 3%, but in a stunning reversal Becerra has advanced to the general election

Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover, source says

The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime during the Iran war, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News Saturday.

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies aged 93

Widow of French ex-president Jacques Chirac was a steely behind-the-scenes operator known for her charity work

Judge dismisses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled

Lawyer for Chuck Redd, who pulled out after Trump renamed center, called case ‘political retribution’

Trump Hails Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Work as 'Complete'

President Donald Trump said Saturday the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s renovations in Washington are “complete” after crews began refilling the pool on Thursday after weeks of renovations.

Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading

Donald Trump pardoned Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who served nearly two years in prison after conviction

Inside Putin's Davos: Candace Owens, war, and more

As Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Saturday — often dubbed “Russia’s Davos” — Ukraine launched another series of long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting areas near St. Petersburg, hundreds of miles from the front lines of the war.

Palestinian baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

The seven-month-old, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was in his mother’s arms when soldiers fired on family in Hebron

Army to execute four inmates if Trump approves

The U.S. Army said they are not preparing to carry out executions for the military’s four death row inmates, rejecting reports that they were making moves to execute the inmates.

Pope Leo urges Spaniards to to set aside "polarizing narratives" during first papal visit in 15 years

Updated on: June 6, 2026 / 3:40 PM EDT / AP