Bari Weiss, CBS News editor in chief, confirmed that attempts to reconcile with Scott Pelley were unsuccessful, resulting in his departure from the network. She noted that this was the path Pelley chose.
Nithya Raman secured third place in the Los Angeles mayoral election, falling behind Spencer Pratt and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Raman showed visible emotion as the results were announced.
Ruth Shack, a key advocate for gay rights in Miami, has died at the age of 94. She was known for sponsoring an amendment to protect individuals from discrimination based on sexual preference.
Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, which has led to concerns among Democrats about the future of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Pulte's lack of intelligence experience is seen as a potential obstacle to bipartisan agreement on the program's renewal.
Bill Pulte has been appointed by Donald Trump as the acting director of national intelligence. His lack of intelligence experience has led to concerns among Democrats about the future of bipartisan efforts to renew a key surveillance program under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing NOTUS from renaming itself the Star due to trademark concerns raised by the revived Washington Star. The ruling allows NOTUS to keep existing references to the Star on its website but prohibits any new mentions. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for July 22.
Jewish faculty members at Columbia University have filed claims with the EEOC for harassment they allege to have faced due to their support for Palestinian rights. This action follows a settlement that established a fund for Jewish employees reporting a hostile work environment during protests related to the conflict in Gaza.
Columbia University has set up a $21 million fund to address claims of antisemitism following protests related to the Gaza conflict. Several Jewish faculty members have filed claims alleging harassment due to their positions on Palestinian rights as the deadline for submissions to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission nears.
Jose Luis Rodriguez III, a 17-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan, has died after suffering injuries from a fall during an NBA Finals celebration. He had been hospitalized and was declared brain dead following the accident.
The sheriff in charge of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's suspected abduction cited lab work and scientific protocols as reasons for delays. He confirmed that forensic analysis is ongoing and emphasized the importance of following proper procedures. No suspects have been identified, and the investigation continues with potential new technological tools being considered by the FBI.
Kuwait's main airport was temporarily closed after Iranian drones damaged a terminal, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. This incident is part of ongoing retaliatory strikes between Iran and the U.S., complicating ceasefire negotiations amid the broader conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Both nations continue to assert their positions while seeking a resolution to the escalating tensions.
Republican Reps. Young Kim and Ken Calvert will face each other in the November election for California's 40th Congressional District. Calvert currently leads with 36.2 percent of the vote, while Kim has 21.7 percent.
Zach Lahn has emerged victorious in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating Rep. Randy Feenstra. This marks a notable primary loss for President Trump in the ongoing 2026 midterm elections.
Zach Lahn has emerged victorious in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating Rep. Randy Feenstra. This marks a notable primary loss for President Trump in the ongoing 2026 midterm elections.
Hilda Solis and Pedro Casas have advanced to the general election for California's 38th Congressional District. Solis received 44.4 percent of the vote in the primary, and the general election is expected to favor Democrats.
The Anacostia Community Museum, the first federally funded museum dedicated to Black history, has struggled with funding and identity since its inception. Despite community efforts to secure its future amid proposed budget cuts, the museum's long-term viability remains in question.
James Gallagher has won the special election to fill the House seat left vacant by the death of Doug LaMalfa. Gallagher secured nearly 63% of the vote and will serve the remainder of LaMalfa's term, increasing the Republican majority in the House. He will also run in the 2026 midterm elections against Mike McGuire.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee about the 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking $63 billion for the DHS, a decrease from the previous year's budget.
The California gubernatorial primary election results show a tight race with Steve Hilton leading at 28%, followed by Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Many ballots are still to be counted, making the final outcome unclear.
BreAnn Halcumb, a Texas high school volleyball coach, is accused of inappropriate conduct with a student-athlete, including fondling and engaging in sexual relations after the student turned 18. Court documents detail the timeline of the alleged incidents.
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