Politics

Clarence Thomas hands DHS win on denying criminal immigrants entry into the country

Justice Clarence Thomas led a majority on the Supreme Court on Tuesday in allowing federal immigration officials to deny green-card holders who have committed serious crimes the ability to reenter the United States, one of several key immigration rulings set to be handed down by the high court this week.

DC Council votes to fund semi-open primaries, opening door to independents

Residents of the District of Columbia who identify as independent are allowed to vote in its 2028 partisan primaries after the D.C. Council voted to fund semi-open primary elections on Tuesday.

Rubio sanctions Cuban entities despite attempt to liberalize

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned five Cuban companies, despite Havana’s attempts to liberalize.

Two Republicans threaten to stall House until Senate passes SAVE America Act

Two Republican House members are threatening to oppose any action House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) puts on the floor until the Senate passes a GOP-led voter ID bill.

Trump administration can't block SNAP recipients in 5 states from buying soda and candy, judge rules

Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 4:13 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump says he stopped California from rigging race against Hilton

President Donald Trump took credit for salvaging former Fox News Steve Hilton’s campaign to become California‘s next governor amid complaints about the state’s elections.

US Senate passes war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority

Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president’s military authority

Senate rebukes Iran war with largely symbolic resolution

In a largely symbolic reprimand, Senate Democrats succeeded on Tuesday in forcing through a resolution to end the war with Iran.

Pro-Cuba activists in US plan trip to honor Fidel Castro

Leftist groups are planning to bring 150 people from the United States to Cuba to celebrate the late dictator Fidel Castro‘s 100th birthday.

Senate backs Iran war powers resolution as GOP pressure grows on Trump's deal to end war

Senate Republicans want more details on Trump’s Iran deal as questions swirl around sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions and congressional approval.

Congress can’t afford to go backward on housing affordability

Washington has spent years talking about housing affordability. Despite the talk, federal lawmakers have failed to enact housing reforms, while ordinary Americans have been crushed by rent, mortgage payments, and a supply crunch that never seems to ease.

Mamdani-backed candidates are likely to win in NYC primaries, prediction market traders expect

Voters are heading to the polls in New York, with four competitive races in Democratic congressional primaries in focus.