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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.​

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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?

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 23

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.

• Jul 24

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.

• Jul 23

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.

• Jul 25

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