Politics

Nancy Mace blames Epstein files backlash as she concedes in South Carolina governor's race

Lieutenant governor and attorney general advance but result signals decisive defeat for controversial Nancy Mace

DOJ slams last-minute lawsuit trying to stop UFC White House event

The Trump administration urged a federal judge to toss a last-minute lawsuit filed by a left-wing activist group seeking to block the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House.

Democrat Annie Andrews to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, CBS News projects

Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 10:12 PM EDT / CBS News

Graham Platner projected to win Maine Democratic Senate primary, setting up race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins

Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 10:11 PM EDT / CBS News

Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race

Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November election

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects

CBS News projects that Graham Platner has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November battle with Sen. Susan Collins for her seat. Platner had faced a bevy of scandals in recent weeks. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.

Being a woman in China is getting harder. But in Chengdu, female-only spaces are flourishing

The socially relaxed city has seen a cautious feminist revival despite authorities’ growing alarm at women who shun traditional roles

Paul LePage Wins GOP Nod for Maine's 2nd Congressional District

Former Gov. Paul LePage secured the GOP nomination for Maine‘s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after running unopposed for one of the GOP‘s major pickup opportunities.

Collins to face Platner in high-stakes Maine race

Democrat Graham Platner and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are headed toward what is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate races of 2026 after both candidates secured their respective nominations Tuesday night.

Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?

Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November

US begins striking Iran after shootdown of Apache helicopter

The U.S. military said it concluded “proportional” retaliatory strikes against Iran on Tuesday, one day after Iranian forces shot down an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest