Politics

Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort

Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment

I launched Cuba’s first independent magazine. And that’s when my troubles began

My friends and I wanted to tell the story of Cuban life, without interference. Before long, I was being isolated, monitored and interrogated

Joe Biden teases book release before November in awkward exchange with Jill

Former President Joe Biden briefly stole the spotlight from his wife, former first lady Jill Biden, during a stop on her book tour this week, using an awkward audience interaction to plug his own forthcoming book.

Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general

Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 11:31 PM EDT / CBS News

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal

The US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia

Republicans Denounce New Jersey Democratic Nominee Over Ties to Militant Islamist

Republicans are denouncing progressive Democrat Adam Hamawy over previous ties to a militant Islamist known as the “Blind Sheikh.”

Ohio has its own Somali fraud problem, House oversight says

Ohio, home to the country’s second-largest Somali population, has a multibillion-dollar Somali fraud crisis similar to the scandal in Minnesota, members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform warned this week.

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks

Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 10:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump Expected to Nominate Todd Blanche as Attorney General

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the position in a permanent capacity as soon as Wednesday evening, according to several reports.

US identifies soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq

The War Department announced the identity Wednesday of a U.S. soldier who was killed during training exercises in Iraq over the weekend.

Bari Weiss says Scott Pelley fired for breaking ‘foundation’ of trust at CBS

CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss defended the firing of longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, telling staff that a breakdown in “trust and mutual respect” left the network with no choice but to part ways with one of its most prominent journalists.

Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending unsigned copy of indictment to media

The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge on Wednesday to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment against the nonprofit with members of the media.