White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
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Federal prosecutors near decision on whether to charge James Comey, sources say
Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
ICE head says deadly Dallas facility shooting was an "indiscriminate" attack
Todd Lyons, head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the shooter "fired indiscriminately" into the ICE field office in Dallas and vehicles stationed there.
Syria's president warns Israel's actions could alienate U.S. allies
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
Judge rules Trump admin. can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get FEMA grants
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states
Judge won't reinstate 8 government watchdogs fired by Trump
Eight former inspectors general who were fired by President Trump in January sued to get their jobs back.
Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
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U.S. intelligence leads to capture of alleged baby trafficking ringleader
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.
The athletes and coaches running for Congress in 2026
A number of professional athletes and coaches may have retired from their sports, but they're not done competing. Instead, they're setting their sights on Capitol Hill and running for office.
Trump says skipping Tylenol while pregnant has "no downside." Doctors disagree.
Doctors worry President Trump's message of "tough it out" will harm women and their babies, as high fever and severe pain can be dangerous during pregnancy.
Dallas ICE office targeted in deadly shooting faced bomb threat last month
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office where a gunman opened fire on Wednesday was also the target of an alleged bomb threat in August.
N.C. legislature passes "Iryna's Law" after Ukraine refugee killed
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
Trump crackdown highlights judge vacancy crisis pushing D.C. courts to brink
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump alleges "triple sabotage" at U.N. after escalator and teleprompter freeze up
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Single ticket wins Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Zelenskyy says he had "very good conversation" with U.S. envoys on Christmas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.