Politics

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Updated on: June 15, 2026 / 7:49 PM EDT / CBS News

Online portal used by Cubans in US to send aid to relatives closes

The primary online portal through which Cubans in the United States send aid to relatives back on the island ceased operations under pressure from U.S. sanctions.

The Fog of the Iran MOU

THE FOG OF THE IRAN MOU. President Donald Trump and administration officials are hailing the new memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war. But no one outside the small circle of negotiators on both sides has seen the document. Reports on what it contains are contradictory and confusing. It appears the confusion might last all week, since Trump said Monday that the MOU will probably be made public on Friday, after a formal signing ceremony in Geneva.

Three More Alleged Antifa Cell Members Indicted on Terrorism Charges

Three more suspected members of a Texas antifa cell were indicted on state terrorism charges in connection with a July 2025 attack on federal officers outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas.

Starmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine

G7 told ‘we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes’, with Russia’s finance networks and shadow fleet targeted

Missouri Sues Baby Monitor Maker for Hiding Ties to Chinese Military

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit Monday against Lorex, a baby monitor manufacturer accused of concealing its links to the Chinese military.

Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules

Washington — A candidate for Senate in Alaska with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is not eligible to appear on the ballot in the state's primary, an Alaska election official determined on Monday, citing a 'determined effort and a deliberate attempt' to confuse Alaska voters.

The U.S. Had No Choice but Diplomacy—Yet Again

The new pact between the U.S. and Iran seeks to rewind the clock to the day before the war.

Netanyahu Declares Victory Over Iran

Preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran has prompted anger in Israel, and criticism of Netanyahu

Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife

California governor says Trump is ‘coming after me because I am considering running for president’

Trump plans to 'focus' on ending Ukraine war after Iran peace deal

President Donald Trump is already planning his next “focus” after his administration formalizes its peace deal with Iran later this week, revisiting one of his most aggravating goals.

Dan Sullivan’s challenger with same name ruled ineligible for Senate primary

Sen. Dan Sullivan’s (R-AK) challenger who has the same name as the incumbent has been deemed ineligible for the Senate primary race.