Conservatives, economists wary of U.S. stakes in Intel or any other companies
Critics caution U.S. government equity stakes in American companies could lead to cronyism, distorted economics and bad deals for taxpayers.
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"De minimis" U.S. tariffs exemption ends for low-value imports
An exemption that allowed low-value parcels shipped to the U.S. to avoid tariffs has ended, Trump administration officials say.
Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to ban "baseless public attacks" by Trump admin.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
Senior CDC officials resign after Monarez ouster, cite concerns over scientific independence
Dr. Debra Houry, the CDC's Chief Science and Medical Officer, and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, stepped down hours after the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez.
RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill picked to lead CDC after former head's ouster
The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, a source familiar with the matter said, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.
Trump preparing major ICE operations in Chicago next week: DHS sources
The Trump administration is preparing to launch major immigration enforcement operations in Chicago next week employing tactics that sparked protests in Los Angeles, sources tell CBS News.
Judge lets families of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly helping hijackers
A federal judge in New York kept alive a lawsuit accusing officials in Saudi Arabia of assisting the Sept. 11 hijackers — which the Saudi government has vehemently denied.
Trump fires member of board overseeing proposed railroad merger, White House says
Robert Primus, a Democrat who was nominated by President Trump in his first term, posted on social media that the firing was "legally invalid."
Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures
The Trump administration is trying to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez, and several top CDC officials also resigned Wednesday.
South Carolina turns to Supreme Court in transgender student's bathroom case
South Carolina officials asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to enforce a measure that makes school funding contingent on compliance with a rule on transgender bathroom use.
Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira to run for Congress in Texas
Teixeira will run as a Republican in the 21st District, which covers much of the Hill Country.
Trump's "unprecedented" firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook raises untested questions
Fed Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit challenging what her suit said is President Trump's "unprecedented and illegal attempt to remove" her.
Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump's attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Mexico senators come to blows after debate over U.S. military intervention
Mexican senators came to blows after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the U.S. to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
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Democrats using inflation to target House Republicans in Labor Day weekend ads
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is citing inflation in ads it's launching over the Labor Day weekend in 35 House districts it says are "in play."
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.