Trump's latest indictment splits his 2024 GOP rivals
Several of former President Donald Trump's opponents were quick to criticize the "weaponization" of the Justice Department, while others said it shows he is unfit to be president again.
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GOP presidential race for Iowa begins to take shape
Only two of the 13 presidential candidates who appeared at the Lincoln Dinner over the weekend criticized Trump directly. One was booed off the stage.
GOP talk of Trump pardon is "inappropriate," Asa Hutchinson says
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said it's "inappropriate" for his GOP rivals to talk about pardoning former President Donald Trump.
Haley calls Trump accusations "incredibly dangerous" if true
A superseding indictment added three new felony charges against Donald Trump in the case involving documents with classified markings discovered at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Transcript: Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation," July 30, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for president, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 30, 2023.
Biden acknowledges 7th grandchild, and Republicans take jabs
The president said he and the first lady "only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy."
Transcript: Nikki Haley on "Face the Nation," July 30, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, who is running for president, which aired on "Face the Nation" on July 30, 2023.
DeSantis barnstorms through Iowa, as his campaign adjusts
"We're gonna keep working. We're not entitled to anything. I'm not a political prognosticator. All I'm saying is I'm gonna outwork everybody, and we are going to earn the support," DeSantis said.
Judge blocks Manhattan D.A. subpoena of Melania Trump emails
The judge ruled that subpoenas seeking emails and other documents were overly broad.
Tim Scott rebukes DeSantis over Florida's Black history curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies have been defending the state's controversial new Black history teaching standard, which includes instruction on how "slaves developed skills" that "could be applied for their personal benefit."
DeSantis says "voters have to make a decision" on Trump's legal woes
The Florida governor also insisted he's "not picking a fight" with GOP Rep. Byron Donalds over school curriculum on slavery.
Where the 2024 Republican presidential candidates stand on China
Here's what the GOP presidential candidates have said about China, a prominent foreign policy topic in the 2024 presidential election.
Gen Z activists hope Supreme Court decisions will motivate youth vote
Young voter groups hope to replicate the boost in midterm election turnout after the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to an abortion in 2022.
DeSantis campaign shedding 38 staffers in bid to stay competitive through fall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is shaving more than a third of his campaign staff from the payroll in a move designed to keep him financially solvent into the fall.
Doug Burgum says he qualified for GOP debate, after paying donors $20
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's campaign offered $20 gift cards to people who donated as little as $1.
DeSantis uninjured in car accident in Tennessee, campaign says
The accident occurred in Tennessee, where Florida Ron DeSantis is attending a pair of private fundraisers.
Special counsel continues focus on Trump after sending target letter
Special counsel prosecutors have recently questioned at least two witnesses in the investigation of Trump's post-election conduct, after sending him a target letter last Sunday.
RFK Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
Burgum meets donor threshold for debate with help of $20 gift cards
Most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's new donations poured in after he promised $20 Visa or Mastercard gift cards to donors in exchange for a $1 donation.
Despite sparse voter interest, Hutchinson optimistic about 2024
"Even if you find six people there, I enjoy it, because you have a question and answer, you get to know them," GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday.
Super PAC supporting DeSantis uses AI for Trump voice in Iowa ad
Never Back Down is attacking former President Trump in an Iowa ad that uses an AI-generated Trump voice.
Democrats urge Republicans to rescind RFK Jr. invitation to testify
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before a House panel Thursday.
DeSantis campaign fires staffers after fundraising shows high spending rate
The Florida governor's presidential campaign spent nearly 40% of what they raised in the latest fundraising quarter.
Which presidential candidates raised the most from April through June?
Presidential campaigns had until Saturday night to report their fundraising totals for the second quarter.
Trump skips Iowa candidate event, feuds with GOP Iowa governor
Bob Vander Plaats, CEO of the Family Leader, said of Trump's decision to skip the group's GOP candidate event in Iowa Friday, "I don't think it is just a smart idea on his part."
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
How to watch the Kennedy Center Honors tonight on CBS and Paramount+
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
George Conway running for Congress from New York as a Democrat
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
U.S. military hits alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
RFK Jr. says he'll work with agencies to wind down animal testing
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free until at least next week
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in by Letitia James, Bernie Sanders
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."