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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:02 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting -- Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.

12 hours ago

Russia bans Bill Browder's teen son after he exposes alleged crypto scheme -- Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.

10 hours ago

Pope Leo denounces what he calls "scourge" of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy -- Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.

17 hours ago

Live - Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to "stop 'shooting'" Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war. updated 4M ago

10 hours ago

Latvia says drone shot down as "result of Russian electronic warfare" -- A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.

17 hours ago

Raman defeats Pratt to face Bass in LA mayoral election, CBS News projects -- CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.

5 hours ago

U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia -- Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."

5 hours ago

Former NY Knick, NJ Sen. Bill Bradley says Trump "second fiddle" at Game 3 -- "The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.

6 hours ago

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general -- Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.

9 hours ago

Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas -- U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.

9 hours ago

Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons -- On Friday, the Pentagon cut the number of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to help military chaplains streamline religious support services.

9 hours ago

Trump walks out of interview with NBC -- President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud

11 hours ago

First on CBS - U.S. launches largest-ever effort to denaturalize citizens accused of fraud - The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud. 12H ago

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Raman tops Pratt in LA mayor contest; California governor's race unsettled -- Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.

4 hours ago

Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday -- The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.

1 day ago

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.

1 day ago

Khanna condemns Platner's past actions, but "they didn't come as a surprise" to Maine voters -- "His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said. -- Jun 7

11 hours ago

Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026. -- Jun 7

11 hours ago

Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026. -- Jun 7

13 hours ago

Himes says Pulte in intelligence role is Trump's "worst and most dangerous" appointment -- The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."

1 day ago