Trump meets Netanyahu for a second time amid hope for a Gaza ceasefire
Israeli strikes reportedly kill dozens as Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's visiting leader — which can't come soon enough for Palestinians, and many Israelis.
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Congressional Democrats push for new watchdog to oversee Trump's White House
Democratic lawmakers say some of the administration's core staff should be overseen by an independent watchdog.
DOJ accuses 2 people of selling gun to Trump's alleged would-be assassin Ryan Routh
Federal prosecutors say two people helped sell an SKS rifle to Ryan Routh six weeks before he allegedly tried to shoot President Trump.
California Gov. Newsom tours South Carolina, stirring 2028 speculation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of state, speaking to voters in churches and coffee shops in South Carolina in what many see as another step towards a presidential run.
Trump pushes back on Jeffrey Epstein question: "This creep?"
"Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" President Trump said in response to questions about the convicted sex offender.
Waltz confirmation hearing planned for next week, source says
President Trump nominated Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in May after he was ousted as national security adviser.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to move forward with mass layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
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U.S. sanctions North Korean member of Kim Jong Un's spy agency
Song Kum Hyok is accused of masterminding a scheme in which North Korean cyber operatives posed as U.S. remote IT workers for unwitting companies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
"Unknown actor" using AI to impersonate Rubio, cable shows
The imposter used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact government and foreign officials, according to a cable obtained by CBS News.
Federal judge recommends case continue against Hannah Dugan
A U.S. magistrate judge recommended that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's bid to dismiss the federal charges against her be denied.
Nebraska independent Dan Osborn launches Senate bid after 2024 defeat
Independent Dan Osborn announced another bid to represent Nebraska in the Senate on Tuesday, challenging GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts after his loss in an unexpectedly competitive race against a Republican incumbent last year.
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Trump admin. using Guantanamo to detain foreigners from 26 countries
Dozens of foreigners from six different continents are being held at Guantanamo Bay, DHS officials have confirmed.
IRS says churches should keep tax exemption even if pastors back candidates
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
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Sens. Warren, Sheehy team up on bipartisan military bill backed by Trump admin.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tim Sheehy are introducing a new Pentagon policy that has the support of the Trump administration.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
U.S. sanctions 4 firms, oil tankers with ties to Venezuela
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.