The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Washington — A candidate for Senate in Alaska with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is not eligible to appear on the ballot in the state’s primary, an Alaska election official determined on Monday, citing a “determined effort and a deliberate attempt” to confuse Alaska voters. The candidate, named Daniel J. Sullivan, announced …
Washington — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his wife are under investigation by the Justice Department. In a video posted to X, Newsom said federal agents have sought to speak to his family, friends and former employees, demanded records and dug through years of documents. He accused the Justice Department under …
The New York Knicks broke the record for highest point differential in playoff history during their run to the 2026 NBA Championship. Mike Vorkunov, national NBA and basketball business reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss this team’s place in NBA history.
President Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit on Monday, as the Trump administration announces the signing of a truce with Iran. As the president began a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Trump announced the memorandum of understanding with Iran is “all signed,” and significant progress will happen soon …
Vice President JD Vance denied on Monday that Iran will receive “billions of dollars of assets” as part of a the U.S.-Iran deal that was announced Sunday and is set to be signed later this week. “When people say that billions of dollars of assets will be released, that’s not true,” Vance said on “CBS …
As U.S. housing costs continue to climb242 cities across the country now have “starter homes” costing at least $1 million, according to Zillow. The number of metropolitan areas with basic homes worth at least seven figures has tripled since 2020, the real estate firm said in a new analysis. Zillow defines a starter home as one …
Oil prices tumbled after President Trump said the U.S. has reached a preliminary deal with Iran that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital Middle East waterway that accounts for roughly 20% of global crude. U.S. stocks soared to record highs in early trading on optimism that the agreement will bring relief to businesses …
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away Judge Pauline Newman’s bid to return to service on a federal appeals court after she was suspended from hearing cases due to concerns about her fitness to serve. Newman, who is 98, has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since 1984. …
Fox Corp. is acquiring Roku in a $22 billion deal, combining the media company’s television assets with one of the nation’s largest streaming platforms. Fox said Monday it will acquire Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction. The combined company would rank as the third-largest player in U.S. television based on share of viewing, according …