Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced he’s tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who is stepping aside at the end of the month.  Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been one of the most controversial members of the

Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to enhance artificial security and innovation by, among other things, establishing a program for AI companies to voluntarily share powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public. He delayed signing a version of the AI order nearly two weeks ago

What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations

Washington — The decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding almost as soon as the lineup was announced last week revealed confusion surrounding plans for America’s big birthday bash in the nation’s capital.  There are two different organizations planning various celebrations for

6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa

Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California, where voters will be choosing which two candidates will be on the ballot in November in the governor’s race.  Los Angeles residents will be voting in the mayoral contest, with reality television star Spencer Pratt, a Republican, hoping to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. If

Late California ballots could reshape primary results in closely watched governor’s race

California’s governor’s race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots. Ballot-tracking data shows Democrats are voting at a slower pace heading into Election Day, fueling expectations of a late “blue surge” that could shift the final outcome once all ballots are counted. Democratic strategist

6/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett

6/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner’s wife addresses sexting scandal. 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 News Link