Some in Congress want more Epstein material released than White House has sought
Some lawmakers are trying to force the release of all Epstein-related materials.
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Man accused of trying to kill Trump can represent himself at trial, judge says
Ryan Routh is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot President Trump.
Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers says he won't seek third term
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Social Security backs away from plan to eliminate paper checks
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
Top DOJ official Todd Blanche meets with Ghislaine Maxwell in Florida
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell in Florida about the case involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump's Scotland visit to feature golf resorts, trade talks and protests
Trump is set to visit Scotland, his mother's ancestral home, where he owns two golf courses, for a mix of business and pleasure. But some Scots are taking no pleasure.
DHS, HHS among agencies hacked in Microsoft Sharepoint breach
Department of Homeland Security headquarters, several of its agencies and the Department of Health and Human Services have been hacked as part of a wider breach of Microsoft SharePoint.
House Speaker Johnson says Jeffrey Epstein case is "not a hoax"
"We want full transparency," House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News, as the Jeffrey Epstein case fuels GOP infighting.
RNC's Whatley and ex-Gov. Cooper plan to run for Senate in N.C., sources say
President Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, announced Thursday that she won't be running for the seat.
Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease
U.S. agriculture secretary credits Trump as Australia announces easing of restrictions on U.S. beef imports. But will Aussie consumers take advantage?
Powell disagrees with Trump about cost of changes to Fed construction
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, keeping up the intense pressure he's been putting on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
Border officials directed to give migrant teens the option of returning home voluntarily
The Trump administration instructed border officials to offer migrant teenagers the option of voluntarily returning to their home countries, upending longstanding U.S. policy, two officials told CBS News.
Gabbard releases more Russia documents, prompting concerns over intel sources
Gabbard declassified a 2017 House report targeting Obama and intelligence officials over alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Afghan interpreter who rescued U.S. officer's life during the war fears deportation
Dewey Yopp, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, says his Afghan translator saved his life four times during the war in Afghanistan.
Trump's birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional, appeals court says
A federal appeals court said Wednesday that President Trump's executive order curtailing birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
Trump to host Zelenskyy, Europeans at White House for Ukraine talks today
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
William Barr investigated Epstein's death. Now Congress has questions.
Former Attorney General William Barr is the first person scheduled to be deposed by Congress members as questions surrounding his role in the Epstein investigation persist.
Hurricane Erin likely to bring East Coast life-threatening surf, rip currents
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
Putin agreed to allow NATO-style protection for Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
Texas Democrats who fled the state over redistricting bill begin returning
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to deny a quorum are making their way back, each on their own timeline, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
3 police officers shot, wounded in Utah; man taken into custody
"Upon arrival, they immediately began taking fire," police said. "They requested additional units. And then stopped answering their radio."
Gold rush could bring open pit mines to Black Hills in South Dakota
Miners want to return to the treasured landscape, promising an economic boost while raising fears of how modern gold extraction could forever change the region.
Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid in Ohio for 2026
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown announced a bid to once again represent Ohio in the Senate on Monday, nearly a year after his reelection effort in 2024 fell short.
U.S. tourist attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.