Politics

Luigi Mangione reverses 'emotional disturbance' defense one day after filing

Accused healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione on Thursday withdrew his plans to pursue a psychiatric defense at his upcoming New York murder trial in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Newsom says he teared up at Obama library opening, rips DOJ investigation

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said he “literally started tearing up” when he toured former President Barack Obama‘s library in Chicago as part of its exclusive grand opening ceremony on Thursday.

Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars

President Trump on Thursday conferred two Vietnam War veterans and one veteran of the Afghanistan War with the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award.

Highlights from the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony in Chicago

Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 5:37 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

Mangione lawyers abandon psychiatric defense over health CEO’s killing

Legal team of alleged gunman, 28, reverses position on ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense after one day

Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws psychiatric defense in New York murder trial

Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 6:34 PM EDT / CBS New York

States aren't required to provide community-based care for people with disabilities, new DOJ opinion claims

The Justice Department released a new legal opinion Thursday that civil rights experts said represents a significant attack against people with mental, physical and intellectual disabilities who receive state-funded services.

President of Wisconsin’s largest mosque released from ICE custody

Judge’s order finds officials probably retaliated for Salah Sarsour’s advocacy for Palestinian rights

Details after Trump signs peace deal with Iran

The clock started ticking for the U.S. and Iran to reach a final long-term peace deal after the presidents of both countries signed off on the 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.

The Iran Agreement Is Worse Than You Think

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Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz

As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period

Notable gifts Trump has received from world leaders while in office

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday gifted President Donald Trump a custom German national team soccer jersey with “Trump 47” printed on it during the G7 summit of world leaders in Evian, France, as the 2026 World Cup is underway.