Politics

Army commander for Africa and Europe resigns in latest high-profile Pentagon exit

Gen. Chris Donahue, the last U.S. service member to leave Afghanistan in the 2021 U.S. withdrawal, is retiring from his role as the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, according to multiple reports.

Senate Adopts House-Passed Iran Resolution in Symbolic Rebuke of Trump

Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 10:57 PM EDT / CBS News

Moderate Democrat Ben McAdams Wins Primary in Utah's New Left-Leaning District, CBS News Projects

June 23, 2026 / 10:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Mamdani-backed socialist beats Espaillat in victory for New York City mayor

Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier upset a top House Democrat during New York’s Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District on Tuesday night, notching a significant victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who threw his weight behind her in the race.

Trump-backed challenger Constantino projected to beat establishment GOP candidate in primary to replace Rep. Stefanik

June 23, 2026 / 10:44 PM EDT / CBS News

Three New York Democrats backed by Mamdani win House seat primaries; 2 incumbents lose

Two candidates backed by the Democratic Socialist of America won their primaries, a year after the DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani won New York mayor's race.

Gen. Chris Donahue Set to Retire as Army Commander in Europe and Africa, in Latest Departure by Top Military Official

Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 10:38 PM EDT / CBS News

Republicans Select Slate Against New York Congressional Democrats

New York voters in four competitive districts selected Republican nominees Tuesday night to take on Democratic incumbents as the GOP tries to hold on to its razor-thin House majority.

Micah Lasher wins Democratic primary to succeed Jerry Nadler

Micah Lasher won the competitive Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), holding off Assemblyman Alex Bores in New York‘s 12th Congressional District.

Democrat Cait Conley to challenge Republican Mike Lawler in New York

Democrat Cait Conley won the right to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) on Tuesday night, winning a crowded House primary in New York‘s 17th Congressional District.

Boafo Wins Democratic Primary for Steny Hoyer's Seat in Maryland's 5th District

Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo emerged as the winner in the crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) on Tuesday night in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

North Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal

The heightened rhetoric from Pyongyang has left analysts asking why North Korea appears to need so many nuclear weapons