Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Senior Government Positions, Making Them Easier to Fire

President Donald Trump signs an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump reclassified about 8,000 federal positions on Jan. 3, moving them into a new employment category with fewer civil service protections. By signing the executive order “Implementing Schedule

6/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett

6/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News House passes measure that would rein in Trump on Iran; Trump says Iran talks are ongoing despite recent attack. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original CBS

California awaits official primary results

As the votes are still coming in for California’s primaries, it seems voters will likely send two Republican political newcomers to the November elections. Meanwhile, CBS News projects current Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a runoff this fall. Matt Gutman has more details. Original CBS News Link

Trump declines to say whether he’s dropped “anti-weaponization” fund plans

President Trump called the idea of establishing what the White House calls an “anti-weaponization” fund, “the greatest thing,” on Wednesday, and wouldn’t say whether he’s agreed to drop plans for it. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had told lawmakers this week that the fund would be dropped after a federal judge temporarily blocked its establishment.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Customs Fraud, Duty Evasion

President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on June 3, 2026. Trump signed executive orders related to strengthening customs enforcement and reforms to federal work laws. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing a broad

These Republicans bucked the party on Iran, Ukraine votes 

Several GOP lawmakers joined House Democrats on Wednesday afternoon to pass a resolution to force the Trump administration to end its war against Iran and to advance legislation to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Four Republicans crossed party lines to support the Iran war powers resolution, including Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick…