Senate adjourns for the weekend with no breakthrough on ending shutdown
Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.
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Trump orders Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing after 33-year halt
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they described Jan. 6 "mob"
The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a "riot" perpetrated by a "mob," three sources told CBS News.
Trump slashes China tariffs after "amazing meeting" with Xi Jinping
While flying back to Washington on Air Force One after the meeting, Trump told reporters it was a "great success" and said he would head to China in April for new talks.
Trump administration says it struck another alleged drug boat, killing 4
The U.S. military carried out a 15th strike on an alleged "narco-trafficking vessel," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, bringing the known death toll to more than 50.
Trump gives approval for South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarine
President Trump said Wednesday he's allowing South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.
New Mexico will become first state to offer free universal child care next week
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who championed the new initiative, told CBS News it would save families an average of $12,000 a year.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Some White House ballroom contractors go underground
Some firms involved in the White House ballroom project appear to be trying to lower their online profiles.
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Border Patrol takes lead role in Chicago crackdown, carrying out more arrests than ICE
Border Patrol agents have been responsible for more Chicago-area arrests than ICE amid "Midway Blitz," an unprecedented shift that has caused some internal tensions, CBS News has learned.
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US plans "show of force" against Chinese in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet
The move, if it occurs, would be in response to China's escalating hostilities near disputed waters as Trump is poised to meet with Xi, sources say.
Former DHS official launches new web tool to plan protests against Trump admin.
The new site is intended to "help Americans push back peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly against presidential abuses of power."
Hospitals seek exemption from new $100,000 visa fee: "We cannot afford that"
Many hospitals turn to medical professionals from abroad to fill the gaps, but the new price tag for the popular H-1B visa is making that nearly impossible.
Trump says he could send military into U.S. cities "if it was necessary"
President Trump claimed he has the authority to send U.S. military branches to patrol U.S. cities, but said that isn't necessary at this point.
We asked Vance and 7 lawmakers what they're doing to end the government shutdown
The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
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."
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
Suspected Brown and MIT professor shooter showed signs of anger, former friend says
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
MS-13 gang member sentenced to 1,335 years in prison in El Salvador
Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.