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Questions continue as details of U.S.-Iran peace deal remain unknown

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Questions continue as details of U.S.-Iran peace deal remain unknown

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling on the White House to release the text of the tentative deal reached with Iran to end the war. Both Democrats and Republicans have said they are eager to see the details. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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Former FBI agent discusses alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

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Former FBI agent discusses alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

Law enforcement sources tell CBS News officials allegedly seized weapons, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear while conducting search warrants in connection with the foiled plot to attack the UFC event at the White House over the weekend. CBS News security and law enforcement contributor Lance Leising has more.

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Social media users' views on democracy vary by platform, Gallup study reveals

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Social media users' views on democracy vary by platform, Gallup study reveals

A new Gallup study reveals that social media users across platforms differ in how they express their views on democracy. Dr. Ellyn Maese, senior researcher at Gallup and author of the study, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.

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U.S. holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks

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U.S. holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks

DeepSeek, CXMT and other companies were approved by an interagency committee last year for addition to the Commerce Department's Entity List.

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GOP's Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Mullin

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GOP's Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Mullin

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) won Tuesday’s Oklahoma Republican Senate primary, all but ensuring a November general election victory in the solidly red state.

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Extended interview: Sen. Raphael Warnock on Iran, Georgia redistricting and faith in America

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Extended interview: Sen. Raphael Warnock on Iran, Georgia redistricting and faith in America

In this extended interview, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sits down with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia to discuss the Iran war, voting rights and morality in America.

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Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

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Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff Tuesday, defeating former football coach Derek Dooley in a closely watched contest that became a proxy fight between President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA).

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Trump slams Israel, praises Iran at G7 summit

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Trump slams Israel, praises Iran at G7 summit

President Trump praised Iranian leaders while slamming his greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, at the G7 summit on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes has more details.

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Wilmington Hospital shooting suspect at large, police say; at least 1 dead and 1 injured

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Wilmington Hospital shooting suspect at large, police say; at least 1 dead and 1 injured

Police in Delaware are still searching for a suspect who shot two people at Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday, officials said at a news conference. At least one person is dead and another injured.

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The Iran Peace Deal Is What Trumpism Looks Like

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The Iran Peace Deal Is What Trumpism Looks Like

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J.D. Vance Wants To Be the Face of the Iran Deal

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J.D. Vance Wants To Be the Face of the Iran Deal

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Feds reveal details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones

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Feds reveal details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 7:41 PM EDT / CBS News

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