Politics

Senate Democrats push for more info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing

Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 12:05 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump says Iran violated ceasefire: 'You'll find out' if there will be consequences

The International Maritime Organization earlier paused efforts to evacuate ships and seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was struck.

White House report card: Iran, Reflecting Pool and 50 Cent for America 250?

Welcome to Friday’s edition of Washington Secrets. President Donald Trump didn’t have much luck recruiting big names for concerts to mark the 250th founding of the United States. It turns out his son has fared much, much better, landing a major star for his private club’s celebration. Details follow our usual review of the week.

Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster

Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PM

Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea as it seeks to force Putin "to end the war"

June 26, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News

John Bolton pleads guilty to one count of mishandling classified information

John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pleaded guilty Friday to one felony count of unlawfully retaining classified information, resolving a criminal case stemming from his mishandling of sensitive national security records after leaving office.

Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining national defense information

John Bolton is one of several foes of President Donald Trump who has been indicted since Trump regained the White House.

California's billionaire tax proposal heads to voters

California voters will decide whether the state’s billionaires should face a 5% net-worth tax in November after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) opposition to the idea failed to stop it from getting on the ballot.

Wes Moore plans July Fourth speech as counter-programming to Trump

Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) will give a speech about patriotism on the Fourth of July from the Maryland State House, in contrast to President Donald Trump‘s Independence Day rally on the National Mall, a “Tribute to America.”

Mount Rushmore is incomplete: Here's who is missing

AMERICA 250 ANNOUNCES US ARTIFACTS TO BE INCLUDED IN TIME CAPSULE

Kent van driver praised for giving lift to armed officer chasing suspect

Bodycam footage captures moment motorist pulls over to help police officer and calls: ‘Get in the back’

Murderer of Henry Nowak shown in new footage lying about facing racist attack

Police bodycam footage also shows Vickrum Digwa claiming student was wounded from punch or falling over