Politics

California elections have no integrity

Republican candidate Spencer Pratt was never going to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, a city where 70% of voters chose Vice President Kamala Harris over President Donald Trump in 2024. But Pratt did have a shot at beating Trump’s 26.5% of the vote, an accomplishment which would have secured him one of the top two spots and pushed him into the general election.

Sonderling acting his way into permanent role atop Labor Department

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling appears to be on a glide path to lead his department permanently.

Two crew members rescued from US Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The downed aircraft comes a day after fighting intensified in the region between Israel and Iran as both countries launched missile strikes against the other, with each blaming the other for needing to do so.

Trump repeats claims that Iran deal is only 'days' away, despite recent strikes

Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York, Trump said the two parties are in the final stages of a "very, very good deal".

How to Bring Free Inquiry Back to Campus—And Restore Trust

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Is the Economy Overheating?

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Is Switzerland tired of prosperity? I can think of no other reason for our next foolish referendum

Capping the population at 10 million is a far-right fantasy. It would dismantle the openness that has made the country rich

He left Goldman Sachs after 26 years with no job lined up. Now he runs one of America’s oldest banks

After 26 years at Goldman Sachs, Robin Vince walked away without another job lined up. In this episode of "Executive Decisions," the BNY CEO reflects on why he stepped off a successful career path, what he learned during the global financial crisis and how that pause ultimately led him to one of America’s oldest banks.

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

Nithya Raman defeats Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral election, CBS News projects

Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 8:27 PM PDT / CBS LA

Democratic super PAC to spend $30 million on state legislative races: Report

A Democratic super PAC is shifting its attention to state politics, planning to spend $30 million on state legislative races, according to a report.

Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project

The leaders of Germany and France have agreed to scrap a landmark project to develop and build a new-generation fighter jet, officials said Monday.