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Thursday, June 04, 2026 5:14 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently -- Asked if Bill Pulte has the national security experience for the job, President Trump said he does because he's "smart."

17 minutes ago

House blocks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon -- Democratic leaders came out against the resolution before the vote, saying they favor another one introduced by Tlaib on Wednesday.

17 minutes ago

Bipartisan Senate duo urges court to maintain block on DOJ fund -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, and Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said the anti-weaponization fund violates multiple constitutional provisions.

1 hour ago

First on CBS - Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12 - There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer. 2H ago

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Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say -- Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.

4 hours ago

John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say -- A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.

6 hours ago

House Republicans seek DOJ probe of allegations raised by Epstein's assistant -- Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.

6 hours ago

Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say -- Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.

6 hours ago

Trump announces $700 million investment in coal industry -- The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.

1 hour ago

Senate holds "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding, rejects move to ban DOJ fund -- The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.

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U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people -- At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.

10 hours ago

Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general -- President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

18 hours ago

SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy -- The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.

19 hours ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks -- The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.

19 hours ago

House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support -- In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.

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