Politics

Newsom and Becerra mocked for Mexican restaurant photo op

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra found themselves on the receiving end of social media ridicule Wednesday after posting photos from what critics described as a carefully staged meeting at a nearly empty Mexican restaurant in San Francisco.

Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks

Defence minister says troops not withdrawing though Tehran sees end to war in Lebanon as part of deal with US

Obama says Trump has an 'obsession' with him

Former President Barack Obama said President Donald Trump has an “obsession” with him in a newly released podcast interview, saying Trump acts differently with him in person than he does on social media.

More oppose than favor data centers in their area, but few admit knowing a lot about them, CBS News poll finds

Many Americans are skeptical about having a data center in their area, fueled largely by what they perceive as negative impacts on the environment and resources.

Trump bats down SAVE America Act compromise route

President Donald Trump refused to consider a compromise to enact parts of the SAVE America Act hours after he canceled signing a housing bill on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon.

Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me"

Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 5:38 PM EDT / CBS News

‘It’s unimaginable’: deadly shooting hits California city that has faced tragedy after tragedy

Teen fatally shot two people on Monday at library in Chico, which has seen deadly wildfires and nearby shootings

Trump meets defense CEOs as Iran operations strain U.S. missile stockpiles

The White House is pressing major defense firms to expand missile and munitions output as Iran talks and weapons stockpile concerns put new pressure on the Pentagon’s industrial base.

Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs

Transcript of congressional testimony shows Microsoft founder spoke of ‘veiled’ threats made by late sex offender

Trump Has a Bill Pulte Problem

The acting director of national intelligence appears to be legally ineligible for the job.

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy nearly a year after deadly Texas floods that killed campers, counselors, and director

Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 4:09 PM CDT / CBS Texas

Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act

Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 5:04 PM EDT / CBS News