Politics

Britain is in a doom loop: people mistrust democracy and politicians. I say a hope loop is possible too

There are ways to address the lack of faith. And unless Starmer, Burnham or Streeting do that, the issue of who is PM is moot

Colombia Edges Toward a Fraught Electoral Faceoff

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How Trump Left Himself With No Good Solutions on Iran

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America’s Lost Warfighting Doctrine

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Midterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots

Zach Lahn has narrowly won the Republican nomination for governor, and will face off against Rob Sand in Iowa’s general election this November.

Suspect barricaded with hostages in Southern California bank, officials say

Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 12:44 AM EDT / CBS News

The EU Should Fast-Track Ukraine’s Membership of the Club – It Has the Most to Gain

Many EU governments oppose it, but the strategic advantages of swift admission could be immense

CBS News fires longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley

CBS News has fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting.

Justice Dept. Says It Has Obtained Superseding Indictment Against Southern Poverty Law Center With New Details on Donor Funds

The Justice Department said Tuesday it obtained a superseding indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center that contained new allegations about how its donations were purportedly used to pay informants inside hate groups.

Former MMA fighter helps restrain passenger who tried to open door on Frontier Airlines flight to Chicago

Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 10:14 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says prolonged Iran war could become a "political liability"

Iowa Republican Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson privately acknowledged that the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran could become a "political liability" if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio of a campaign event exchange obtained by CBS News.

Police respond to hostage situation and bomb threat at California bank

Police and emergency responders swarmed a downtown bank in Bakersfield, California, after a man allegedly threatened to detonate explosives and barricaded himself inside with at least one hostage, prompting evacuations, street closures, and lockdowns at nearby government buildings.