Politics

Industry lobbyists push House committee to block a ban on Pentagon defense contractors buying back their own stock

Defense companies and their trade groups are pressing Congress not to require that the Pentagon approve stock buybacks.

Alito warns late-arriving ballot ruling may undermine election confidence

Justice Samuel Alito offered a sharp dissent on Monday to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Mississippi law allowing late-arriving mail ballots to be counted, warning that the majority’s ruling will likely hurt public confidence in elections and the system of government.

Supreme Court rulings on Fed, FTC: What they mean for consumers

The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.

Gallego hit with DOJ investigation for campaign finance violations

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is under federal investigation for suspected campaign finance violations.

Sotomayor and Bad Bunny? Takeaways from Supreme Court financial disclosures

Last year, the Supreme Court justices received free concert tickets, money tied to lucrative book deals, and supplemental income from teaching jobs, according to a Washington Examiner review of the high court’s 2025 financial disclosure reports released on Monday.

Trump: Communism greater threat than WWI, WWII, Sept. 11, and Pearl Harbor

President Donald Trump compared the rise of socialism to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

6 killed in shooting at Germany youth center, police say; suspect arrested

Updated on: June 29, 2026 / 4:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal battle continues

Updated on: June 29, 2026 / 3:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Tories predict 'summer of chaos' in UK

The United Kingdom’s Conservative Party is forecasting months of “chaos” as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to resign, saying the premier is “definitely not in power” while his presumed successor prepares to jump in his grave.

DC dismissal of fare evasion offenses sparks concern from officials

Fare evasion has shaped up to be a massive problem in the District of Columbia, stoking concerns from local officials about enforcement mechanisms.

Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system

Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speech

The spirit of ’76 lives on as Pennsylvania rallies for America’s birthday

SMITHFIELD, Pennsylvania — Two days ago, Beth Ann Bossio woke up to the news that Pennsylvania would not have a booth at the Great American State Fair, the Fourth of July celebration underway on the National Mall in Washington.