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Trump news at a glance: another day, another claim of imminent peace deal with Iran

President claims US and Iran are on the verge yet again, but we’ve heard that before – key US politics stories from Thursday 11 June

Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement, but Tehran says no final decision made

Iranian leadership has not confirmed claim, after the US president announced that planned strikes on Iran had been cancelled

Trump signals regret after backing Feenstra for Iowa governor

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would have backed the Republican primary opponent of Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) if he had been given “proper information” on both candidates.

Catholic bishops consecrate US, White House says Trump and Melania 'join in prayer' in 'unprecedented' gesture

President Donald Trump is offering support for Catholic bishops’ consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an unprecedented act of solidarity with the Catholic Church as the animosity between the White House and the Vatican is seemingly in the rearview.

Trump Is Shifting Into ‘Legacy Mode’

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China has long sought to control women’s bodies. Increasingly, they’re making their own choices

More women are rejecting state pressure over their reproductive choices, amid the devastating legacy of the one-child policy

Rubio announces US sanctions on Cuban state-owned oil company

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned Union Cuba-Petroleo gas and oil company on Thursday as the Trump administration continues its pressure on the communist island nation.

U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding likely to be signed next week

Updated on: June 11, 2026 / 6:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Pirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on the books, judge rules

In a scathing ruling, Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders.

Former Super Bowl champion Darron Lee indicted on murder charge in death of girlfriend

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner.

Girl, 14, charged in connection with triple stabbing at school in Manchester

Suspect detained under Mental Health Act, as police confirm counter-terrorism unit is leading investigation

Trump says he'd 'take back' DC if socialist mayoral candidate wins

President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to exert federal control over Washington, D.C., again if Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George wins the primary election next week and the general election in November.