Politics

Trump news at a glance: watchdog group sues to president’s ‘deeply corrupt’ birthday party

Group seeks emergency injunction to halt UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House before a single punch is thrown – key US politics stories from Monday 8 June

French star Patrick Bruel held by police investigating new sexual assault allegations

Two new rape complaints have been filed against the 67-year-old singer and actor, who denies the claims

Ukraine War Briefing: Russia’s Peskov Admits ‘Certain Problems’ with Fuel Supplies After Energy Sites Targeted

Ukrainian forces continue strikes on oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia proper; French jet downs drone in Latvian airspace. What we know on day 1,567

Pentagon expands list of China military-linked firms to include Alibaba, Baidu in fresh blow to diplomatic thaw

The Pentagon briefly posted a similar expanded list in February, then withdrew it without explanation before Trump's China trip.

Platner vows not to be 'a**hole' like Fetterman if elected to Senate

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner vowed not to be an “a**hole” like Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) if elected, escalating their feud.

Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff

Progressive challenger to face incumbent mayor in November as former reality star Pratt trails behind

What to know about Nithya Raman, the LA mayor challenger to Karen Bass

Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman held off reality TV star Spencer Pratt on Sunday evening for second place in the city’s open primary mayoral race, catapulting her to a position to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff.

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Amid Sexual Misconduct Inquiry

Khan, a prominent British lawyer, has repeatedly denied the allegations which first emerged in 2024

Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves

LA mayoral primary results: Spencer Pratt upstart campaign falls short

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, both Democrats, advanced to the general election in the city’s mayoral race on Tuesday, setting up a clash between one-time political allies and ending the hopes of reality TV star Spencer Pratt.

Live Updates: Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to "stop 'shooting'" on war's 101st day

Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 8:20 PM EDT / CBS News

Why MAGA Claims the L.A. Mayoral Primary Was ‘Rigged’

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