Politics

Questions swirl after 1-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Mississippi

Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 5:42 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Appeals court bars California from hiding student gender transitions from parents

A federal appeals court sided with California parents on Friday, finding that a state policy barring school employees from informing parents of their children’s gender transition is unlawful.

Trump reveals new Air Force One will fly over DC on July 4

President Donald Trump on Friday launched the debut of the new Air Force One, revealing it will lead a historic flyover of Washington, D.C., on July 4.

DOJ won't sign declaration over canceled anti-weaponization fund

The Justice Department refused Friday to provide a sworn declaration from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirming that President Donald Trump’s proposed anti-weaponization fund has been abandoned, arguing that a federal judge’s demand for such assurances raises separation-of-powers concerns.

Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

The gift from Qatar is serving as a so-called "bridge" aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive.

Judge sides with DOJ to release Biden audio for memoir to Heritage Foundation

A federal judge on Friday denied former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the release of dozens of hours of audio recordings he made while working on his memoir.

George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama a tin of Altoids at Obama Center opening in an ode to their friendship

The friendship between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush was on display again Thursday at the Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony in Chicago.

Trump assured Musk and Carlson he wouldn’t go to war with Iran, new book claims

Book also details Trump’s ‘enthralled’ reaction to pictures of injuries caused by Israeli pager attack on Hezbollah

Florida investigating MLB over alleged religious discrimination

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Major League Baseball on Friday after it threatened to punish Christian players for writing Bible verses on their Pride Night caps last week.

DOJ Rebuffs Judge's Request to Put in Writing It Won't Move Forward with 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

The DOJ in May announced it was creating the fund as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

Democrats fear Maine district 'off the board' after Dunlap victory

State Auditor Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary in Maine‘s 2nd District early Friday morning. His victory could put Republicans in the driver’s seat for November.

Newsom rejects scaled-back billionaires tax as ballot fight looms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday that it remains opposed to a proposed tax on California billionaires, even after the labor union backing the measure revised its plan following its qualification for the November ballot.