Iran's Khamenei claims U.S. strike didn't cause major damage to nuclear facilities  —  Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed in a video message published on Thursday that the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities had no major effect. … His absence has raised concerns about his health …

Byrd Rule Violations Continue to Mount on the Republicans' “One Big, Beautiful Bill”  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Parliamentarian again advised that several provisions in the Republicans' “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” would be subject to a 60-vote threshold if they remain in the bill.

Mamdani's Success Spotlights a Deepening Rupture Among U.S. Jews  —  While Zohran Mamdani won over some Jewish supporters, other Jewish Democrats suggested that concerns about their community's safety are being dismissed in a movement and a city they helped build.

The Paramount Risk in Settling Trump's Lawsuit: ‘Bribery’?  —  Any settlement during merger review will be a Democratic target.  —  An error occurred.  Please try again later.  —  Months after Paramount reportedly began talks to settle President Trump's false-advertising claim against CBS, the company is still holding fast.

Andrew Cuomo weighing his options in NYC mayoral election and potential independent bid  —  Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fresh off congratulating opponent Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral primary election, is weighing his options for the November general election.

Trump Considers Naming Next Fed Chair Early in Bid to Undermine Powell  —  Warsh, Hassett and Bessent are among those under consideration as Trump evaluates their commitment to cutting rates—and ‘made-for-TV’ appeal  —  President Trump's exasperation over the Federal Reserve's take-it-slow approach …

Parliamentarian rejects GOP attempt to prohibit federal subsidies for health plans that cover abortion services  —  The Senate parliamentarian ruled on Wednesday to reject Republican language in the Senate megabill that would prohibit federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) …

CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.  —  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hiring Lyn Redwood, a nurse and the former head of a group critics have denounced as anti-vaccine, to work in its vaccine safety office, multiple CDC officials tell CBS News.

'They're Not Breathing': Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls  —  Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIRED—including audio recordings—show a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowding.

Norton's office walks back her desire to seek re-election — again  —  Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) keeps personally telling reporters she will run for re-election — only for her staff to walk it back. … - An hour-and-a-half-later, Norton's spokesperson Sharon Nichols told Axios: “No decision has been made.

“You have no credibility”: Lake grilled by House Committee over Voice of America cuts  —  Kari Lake was dressed down by representatives from both parties on her handling of government-funded media  —  While testifying before a House committee on Wednesday, Kari Lake faced severe criticism …

Trump DOJ sues all federal judges in Maryland over deportation order  —  Legal experts said the unusual lawsuit marks an escalation in the Trump administration's attacks on the U.S. judiciary.  —  Summary907  —  The Justice Department sued all 15 federal district court judges in Maryland …

Scholars Continue Lambasting Higher Ed While Trump Upends It  —  This year's Heterodox Academy conference—the first since Republicans retook the White House—featured similar complaints about academe as in years past.  But the federal government's sweeping interventions raised questions about what's really warranted.

The U.S. Department of Education is far behind on producing key statistics  —  As a country, we need to understand who goes to school, where, and what their experiences are.  It's hard to ensure that students have access to quality education without some basic information about our schools.

How America Changed After the Supreme Court Legalized Same-Sex Marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges  —  On the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationally, supporters say they are secure but also wary and watchful.  —  Could same-sex marriage be next?

Cornyn trounced by Paxton in another poll  —  It's getting late early for John Cornyn.  Yet another poll shows the four-term incumbent lagging well behind his hard-right challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in next year's primary.  The poll, conducted on behalf of a Paxton-allied super PAC …

DOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official says  —  The official said the Justice Department was able to scrap a Texas law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition “in six hours” by working with state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Trump's Use of Federal Troops in Drug Raid Outside of Los Angeles: An Alarming Escalation  —  Last week, federalized National Guard forces who were deployed in Los Angeles in response to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids assisted the Drug Enforcement Administration …