Politics

Trump blames ABC reporter and vandals for peeling Reflecting Pool and algae growth

President Donald Trump blamed ABC reporter Jonathan Karl and vandals for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s peeling seal and algae growth after the Trump administration’s $15 million renovation.

Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin

Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who have been detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concern for them in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Philippine officials said Saturday.

A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat

In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up

Meloni calls Trump's attacks 'senseless' after warm G7 summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni escalated her growing feud with President Donald Trump, calling his attacks “senseless” and saying her priority was to “defend Italy’s national interest.”

Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period

What Comes Next for Iran

Panelists joined to discuss what the signing of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran could mean for the two countries, and more.

Obama says US is 'worse off' now than before Iran war

Former President Barack Obama said the United States is in a worse position today because of the war with Iran than it was before the conflict began.

New Jersey council member, who previously admitted to several murders, arrested for extortion

June 20, 2026 / 11:09 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor

Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdown

Spanish PM’s Wife to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges and Banned From Leaving Country

Begoña Gómez has been ordered to surrender her passport as her husband, Pedro Sánchez, says the case is politically motivated

Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through contested leadership race

Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz again as diplomats head to Switzerland

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Saturday morning that it closed the Strait of Hormuz over fighting in Lebanon, while Iran’s foreign ministry’s diplomatic team embarked for Switzerland for peace talks.