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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:11 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff -- Rep. Mike Collins will face off against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November as Republicans look to Georgia to deliver a key GOP victory that could determine control of the Senate.

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Alleged D.C. National Guard shooter could face death penalty with new charges -- New charges were filed against a man accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., opening the door for the DOJ to seek the death penalty if he's convicted.

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Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost weapons manufacturing -- President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released Tuesday.

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Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers -- The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.

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Despite Trump's assurances, shippers wait and see on Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump says there's a "safe, secure and pristine" route through the Strait of Hormuz, but major shipping companies aren't convinced.

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Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says -- President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.

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Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event -- The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.

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Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today -- Voters are casting ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says -- Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.

11 hours ago

Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules -- An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters. -- Jun 15

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Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.

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Trump in G7 summit in France as he touts signing of Iran memorandum -- President Trump is in France for the annual G7 summit, as the world awaits a signing of a deal with Iran. -- Jun 15

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Vance denies that Iran will receive "billions of dollars of assets" in deal -- Vice President JD Vance denied that Iran will receive "billions of dollars of assets" as part of the U.S.-Iran deal that was announced Sunday and is set to be signed later this week. -- Jun 15

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Supreme Court rejects Carter Page's effort to revive suit over FBI surveillance -- The Trump administration and Carter Page reached a $1.25 million settlement only of his claims against the federal government in April. -- Jun 15

11 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects case over school club's "Defund Planned Parenthood" signs -- The dispute rejected by the Supreme Court involved the scope of students' free speech rights and schools' ability to restrict expression that could be viewed as reflecting their endorsement. -- Jun 15

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