Politics

Hunter Biden Takes Internet by Storm

Jason Miller, a top adviser on all three of Trump’s presidential campaigns, laughed about Biden’s online presence and joked that the posts were “trying to kickstart his art career.”

Stop letting China exploit NASA research

NASA says it explores and innovates “for the benefit of humanity,” but that should not mean the United States explores scientific frontiers on behalf of its enemies. The U.S. must do more to prevent sensitive research from being given away to China and other adversaries. It can start by strengthening a law that is already on the books.

Blackouts, hyperinflation, dissent: Iran considers perilous prospect of peace

Conditions that led to bloody prewar protests have been made worse, commentators say

It’s no surprise that an AI-faked presidential speech condemning foreign exploitation went viral

Attributed to the president of Namibia, the speech is still being shared as citizens across Africa and the Caribbean cry out for moral leaders willing to speak uncomfortable truths

Less ‘Keeping It Real,’ Please

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How campaigners beat industrial farming in Denmark’s ‘pig election’

Mette Frederiksen’s new government promises overhaul for people – and animals – in home of ultra-intensive farming

US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe

US embassy in Sarajevo made threat after European states refused to back its preferred High Representative candidate

Trump says Iran maintains ‘21-22%’ of its missiles

President Donald Trump estimates Iran has retained about one-fifth of its missiles as he gave an assessment on where the country’s military stands as peace talks continue.

Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary

Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 10:33 PM EDT / CBS News

Live Updates: U.S. and Iran trade another round of fire as Iranian official says talks are at a "deadlock"

Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 10:27 PM EDT / CBS News

At rally, Platner shrugs off ‘politically motivated’ and ‘false' accusations

Maine’s under-fire Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner dismissed the mounting series of controversies rocking his campaign as “politically motivated” at a get-out-the-vote rally Friday.

Ukraine war briefing: Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Zelenskyy, insists Russia will win the war

Putin’s rejection of Zelenskyy’s offer comes as Russian attacks killed five people in Kherson. What we know on day 1,564