GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson will win Tuesday’s Republican primary for Iowa’s Senate seat, CBS News projects. Hinson is vying to replace GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who opted not to seek reelection. Republicans quickly lined up behind Hinson, who’s represented Iowa in the House since 2021 and is endorsed by President Trump, making her the de …
Rep. Grace Meng pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund during a House hearing Tuesday. Blanche said the department wasn’t moving forward with the fund, but he declined to put that commitment in writing.
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that is more favorable to Republicans in this year’s midterm elections, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters. In a divided order, the high court agreed to freeze the district court decision …
Voters in six states are casting their primary election ballots, with key races to watch in California, Iowa, New Jersey and more. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, has more.
Rubio has combative moments about Iran war in congressional hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questions on the war with Iran Tuesday during back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Voters cast their ballots in six states on Tuesday, including Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico, but California is the marquee contest with voters weighing in on races for governor and LA mayor. Matt Gutman has more.
Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects, and will take on GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been missing from the job for nearly three months. The district is one of the most vulnerable for House Republicans in the 2026 midterms, with the nonpartisan …
Trump’s appointment of housing chief as intelligence director raises eyebrows from both parties – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump appointed a new intelligence chief. Bill Pulte will serve as acting Director of National Intelligence, overseeing a major wartime role. But the appointment has raised questions from both parties. Ed O’Keefe has the details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told people last week to take cover ahead of what his government feared would be a massive Russian attack, which came on Tuesday. Swarms of missiles and drones killed more than 20 people and wounded over 100. Aidan Stretch reports from hard-hit capital Kyiv.
The search for the missing Michigan woman in the Bahamas is a “potential murder investigation,” a U.S. official told CBS News. Coast Guard divers recently began searching for Lynette Hooker in new areas. Cristian Benavides is following the case and has exclusive video of the search.