Politics

Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein payments, told to return under subpoena

Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.

Prosecutor in Charlie Kirk shooting case held in contempt by judge

Judge rebukes Christopher Ballard for talking to media but declines defense’s request to take death penalty off table

Trump says communism is the biggest threat facing America

President Donald Trump sharpened his political knives against Democrats, portraying the party as on the precipice of being overrun by communists.

Carney launches contest to restore Canadian prime minister residence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday a renovation contest to see which architecture firm can do the best job at restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the residence of Canada‘s top leader.

US strikes Iran after attack on commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military struck Iran on Friday after Tehran attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Texas proposed school standards blasting 'brutal' Islam spark battle

A proposed change to Texas‘s high school social studies standards is sparking outrage by requiring teaching about “the Prophet Mohammed’s brutal military campaigns.”

Suspect in Minnesota fraud case arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say

Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 4:46 PM EDT / CBS News

U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz

The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.

William Barr’s Dangerous Endorsement of Todd Blanche

Trump’s former attorney general proposes a Senate blessing of Trump’s threats to the rule of law.

Texas just required Bible readings in school. Here's why that's a good thing

The Texas State Board of Education voted to approve new required reading for students in its public school system Friday. Critics have denounced the curriculum change, which includes Bible passages, as a violation of the First Amendment, but state law and legal precedent allow Texas to go through with it.

Lawmakers call for investigation into Polymarket over false advertising

Two senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate prediction market platform Polymarket following an investigation alleging the company used deceptive marketing tactics to attract users.

Israel and Lebanon sign peace framework

Israel and Lebanon signed a peace framework agreement on Friday, according to an announcement from the State Department, marking the latest effort to end months of cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.