Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
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House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
Ex-Mexican cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges related to his role as a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Trump signs executive orders to end cashless bail in D.C. and ban flag burning
The moves are a part of President Trump's ongoing federal anti-crime crackdown.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
As measles surged, Trump administration's actions hampered CDC response
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
France calls U.S. ambassador's letter about response to rising antisemitism "unacceptable"
France is summoning U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's response to rising antisemitism in the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 24, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell join Margaret Brennan.
Wes Moore says Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 24, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 24, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
Transcript: Economist Mohamed El-Erian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 24, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
Transcript: UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 24, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
Transcript: UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 24, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
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.
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.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
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.
Ski patrol strike shuts down Colorado's popular Telluride resort indefinitely
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Gas line explosion shuts down major Southern California freeway
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
Michigan hires former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
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.