Trump attends court in appeal of $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
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Judge in Trump's 2020 election case sides with special counsel on next steps
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an order mostly siding with a timeline proposed by special counsel Jack Smith.
Pro-GOP super PAC launches $10 million ad campaign against Democratic senators
Democratic Sens. Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown, the most vulnerable 2024 incumbents in the Senate, are among the senators targeted by the $10 million AFP Action ad blitz.
Kamala Harris to meet with Teamsters leaders, including president Sean O'Brien
Teamsters president Sean O'Brien said earlier this week he hasn't endorsed Kamala Harris because he has not met with her yet.
Trump says he'd put Elon Musk at helm of proposed agency "if he has the time"
Former President Trump threw his support behind a government efficiency commission backed by tech giant Elon Musk.
Grinning Putin says he backs Harris as U.S. claims election interference
Vladimir Putin suggested his backing for Kamala Harris just hours after the U.S. accused Russia of 2024 election interference.
Judge in Trump 2020 case says setting trial date would be "exercise in futility"
Former President Donald Trump's legal team and special counsel Jack Smith's attorneys laid out their proposed path forward in the 2020 election-related case.
Evangelical leader pitches Trump to followers as divinely chosen to lead country
Lance Wallnau's revival gatherings for Trump are "the most targeted and tactical voter mobilization effort by Christian nationalists ever," one expert said.
Harris campaign agrees to muted mics in debate against Trump
A candidate's microphone will be muted when it's their opponent's turn to answer a question.
U.S. says Russia funded company that paid right-wing influencers millions for videos
The Justice Department charged two Russian nationals who worked for RT, a media outlet funded and controlled by the Russian government.
Liz Cheney says she's voting for Kamala Harris
"I don't believe that we have the luxury of writing in candidates' names, particularly in swing states," former Congresswoman Liz Cheney said.
U.S. accuses Russia of sprawling election interference, seizes dozens of sites
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
Federal judge rejects Trump's request to intervene in "hush money" case
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Trump campaign must stop using Isaac Hayes song after lawsuit from family
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Democrats hope Tim Walz brings boost in battleground congressional races
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Motorcade accompanying VP nominee Tim Walz involved in crash
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Harris opposes sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese firm during Pittsburgh event
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
Teamsters chief on 2024 endorsement: "You don't hire someone unless you give them an interview"
Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, spoke at the RNC in July.
Several Gold Star families defend Trump's cemetery visit, criticize Harris
The former president responded to Harris with a series of short videos from the families, including those that did and did not formally invite him to attend the memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Harris says Trump campaign "disrespected" Arlington National Cemetery
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
Trump says he'll vote to uphold Florida's 6-week abortion ban
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
ABBA calls out Trump for "unauthorized use" of music at rallies
ABBA joins a growing list of artists who have opposed the former presidents' use of their music on the campaign trail.
How your paycheck would be impacted by the Trump and Harris tax plans
Each presidential candidate is proposing significant changes to the tax code. Here's who would win and lose.
Harris details Biden's phone call about decision to exit 2024 race
Vice President Kamala Harris said she and her family "had just had pancakes" when President Biden called to inform her he was ending his reelection campaign.
Trump says he wants government or insurance to pay for IVF treatments
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
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Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Republican Rep. Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
More than 60,000 pages of Epstein files already released so far this year
The latest deluge of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Justice Department, adds to a huge trove of documents and photos that have already been made public.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Kennedy Center adds Trump's name to building
Mr. Trump's name was added in large letters above "The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" on the building's facade.
What to know about Minnesota's "industrial-scale fraud" scandal
Federal prosecutors have unveiled charges against six more people accused of defrauding programs in Minnesota — adding to a scandal that has ensnared over 90 people..
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
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Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug boats, bringing total death count to over 100
The U.S. military says it struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats on Thursday, bringing the total death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong campaign to upwards of 100.
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Trump administration pauses immigration cases for people from another 20 countries
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Milwaukee judge found guilty of obstruction after allegedly helping migrant evade arrest
A jury convicted a Milwaukee judge on one count of felony obstruction Thursday, the Associated Press reported, after she was accused of helping a man who was in the U.S. illegally evade federal immigration authorities.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Who is Erica Knight, the FBI's so-called "Kash Whisperer?"
An FBI media adviser has emerged as one of Kash Patel's fiercest public defenders and promoters of the bureau under his leadership.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.