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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 3:06 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me" -- Bill Gates testified June 10 for nearly six hours before the House Oversight Committee, which is examining the government's handling of the Epstein case and those with ties to him.

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Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act -- President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.

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Trump meets with GOP senators after refusing to sign housing bill -- President Trump's decision to abruptly cancel the signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill marked the latest misalignment between him and GOP lawmakers.

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Exclusive -- Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries -- Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.

6 hours ago

Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation -- Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.

8 hours ago

Latino voters could be key to midterms. What's driving them? -- Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.

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First on CBS -- Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K -- Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.

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Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.

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Moderate Democrat projected to win primary in Utah's new left-leaning district -- Former Rep. Ben McAdams faced three progressive challengers in the Democratic primary in Utah's 1st Congressional District.

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Trump-backed challenger beats establishment GOP candidate in primary to replace Stefanik -- Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.

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Cait Conley wins NY-17 Democratic primary, CBS News projects -- Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.

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Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects -- State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.

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Brad Lander defeats Rep. Goldman in NY-10 Democratic primary, CBS News projects -- Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.

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Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official -- Gen. Chris Donahue had earned the ire of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.

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Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts -- U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.

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