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Friday, June 12, 2026 12:49 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center -- The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."

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U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say -- The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.

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Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution -- The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.

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Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall -- A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.

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Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence -- Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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Exclusive - U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal - Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said. 10H ago

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False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say -- Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."

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U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors -- The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.

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Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say -- The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

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Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists - and some think it's already here -- Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.

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House rejects last-minute extension for key spy power amid Pulte uproar -- The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July.

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Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge -- California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas. -- Jun 10

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Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum" -- A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court." -- Jun 10

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U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard" -- The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard." -- Jun 10

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Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong" -- The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war. -- Jun 10

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