Politics

Pence is done running for president

Former Vice President Mike Pence reaffirmed Monday that his presidential aspirations are behind him, using his book promotion to call on Republicans to recommit to core conservative values.

Vance hits back at Obama's criticism of Trump-Iran deal

Vice President JD Vance shot back at former President Barack Obama‘s criticism of the deal to end the U.S. war with Iran, arguing that a major indicator of the difference is the Gulf Arabs’ love of the deal.

Blanche meets with Grassley as he looks to secure attorney general confirmation

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on Monday ahead of his confirmation hearing for attorney general this summer.

'Then the firing started': the Soweto uprising remembered 50 years on

16 June 1976 is not just another chapter in the history books, nor is its aftermath and legacy, say those who took part and their families

Trump news at a glance: Long way to Friday and Iran peace deal signing

‘A compromise deal packed with fudges’; Newsom says Trump weaponizing justice department against him. Key US politics stories from Monday 15 June at a glance

Live Updates: U.S.-Iran deal signed by Trump and Iranian negotiator, U.S. officials say

Updated on: June 15, 2026 / 9:14 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump says 'fake news' US will pay Iran as part of peace deal

President Donald Trump denied claims that the United States would pay Iran as part of a peace deal.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s allies push for peace at G7 summit in France

Leaders urge Donald Trump to stand behind Ukraine and pressure Putin to negotiate; Russia allows sale of substandard fuel amid supply crisis. What we know on day 1,574

Stepbrother Accused of Killing Anna Kepner on Cruise Ship Will Be Held in Custody Pending Trial, Judge Rules

The 16-year-old charged in the death and sexual assault of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, while on a cruise with other family members will be jailed before and during his trial, a judge has ruled.

Trump makes last minute endorsement in Georgia GOP Senate runoff

After months of abstaining from the Georgia Republican Senate primary race, President Trump has endorsed Mike Collins ahead of Tuesday's runoff. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta.

How Will Negotiations With Iran End? They Won’t.

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CIA's Ratcliffe warns Trump about Iran's willingness to abandon nuke

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly communicated to President Donald Trump serious doubts that Iran would agree to nuclear concessions sought by the United States as part of a final deal to end the war.