Jack Smith subpoenaed for closed-door testimony before House committee
A lawyer for former special counsel Jack Smith indicated he would comply with the subpoena for testimony.
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Hegseth on controversial boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that he "didn't stick around" to watch the controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela on Sept. 2. Meanwhile, Navy Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley is expected to hold a classified briefing for lawmakers on the strikes Thursday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Charlie D'Agata and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans
The Department of Homeland Security has launched operation "Catahoula Crunch" to crackdown on immigration in New Orleans, Louisiana. CBS News' Kati Weiss has more.
More on Sept. 2 deadly boat strikes
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided more details on what they knew about the Sept. 2 boat strikes near Venezuela that have raised concerns among lawmakers. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Lilia Luciano have more.
Putin launches verbal attack against Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a verbal attack against Europe before his meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
How Trump accounts for kids will work
Michael and Susan Dell announced on Tuesday that they're donating $6.25 billion for Trump accounts, impacting millions of kids. Starting July 4, 2026, Trump accounts could take up to $5,000 in annual contributions from parents, their employers, grandparents, family friends or charities. Money in the tax-deferred accounts would be invested in low-cost equity index funds. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Hegseth changes story on Sept. 2 boat strikes
Lawmakers are still seeking more clarity on the events that led to the deadly Sept. 2 boat strikes near Venezuela as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's account of his involvement changes. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Michael and Susan Dell to give 25 million U.S. kids $250 in Trump accounts
Michael and Susan Dell said they will spend $6.25 billion to fund Invest America accounts for U.S. children.
U.S. talks with Putin end with no deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump' son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Moscow on a potential end to the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Van Epps beats Behn in Tennessee, AP projects
The Associated Press projects Republican Matt Van Epps has won the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election, beating Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Trump, Hegseth defend second strike on boat
In a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave new details on the controversial strikes on alleged drug boats. The president defended the strikes, saying, "I want those boats taken out, and if we have to, we'll attack on land also." Nancy Cordes reports.
Hegseth on Sept. 2 boat strike near Venezuela
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fielded questions about the Sept. 2 boat strike near Venezuela that many Democratic and Republican lawmakers want clarity on. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
New details on National Guard shooting
The first court hearing for a man accused of killing a National Guard member and injuring another in Washington, D.C., last week provided more information about the attack. Newly released surveillance images revealed in court documents appear to show the suspect standing near a busy D.C. metro station before turning a corner and opening fire. Nicole Sganga has more.
Trump: National Guard troops to New Orleans
President Trump says National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans. The city is already at the center of a separate immigration crackdown, the so-called "Operation Swamp Sweep." CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
Trump accounts get $6.25 billion investment
Michael and Susan Dell on Tuesday committed more than $6 billion to open savings accounts for 25 million American children aged 10 and under. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Putin meets with U.S. envoy about Ukraine
President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Russia's Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Putin, meanwhile, accused America's European allies of meddling in the peace process. Holly Williams reports.
Trump defends boat strikes in Cabinet meeting
President Trump and his defense secretary spoke Tuesday at a Cabinet meeting about their involvement in a September attack on an alleged drug boat that has come under fire following a Washington Post report that said the military launched a follow-up strike that killed two survivors of the initial attack. At the same Cabinet meeting, Mr. Trump also launched a vicious verbal attack on Somali immigrants. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump says he's planning land strikes on alleged drug traffickers "very soon"
President Trump said his administration could attack accused drug traffickers who traverse Latin America by land "very soon," which would mark an escalation in his anti-narcotics campaign.
Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs
Retail giant Costco is suing the Trump administration over its sweeping tariffs. In a federal lawsuit, the company argues the president exceeded his authority when he imposed his extensive tariffs on U.S. trading partners earlier this year. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.
Hegseth defends boat strikes as lawful
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended a controversial decision to conduct a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, while at the same time making it clear they did not directly order the attack. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Tennessee special election underway
Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is historically a Republican stronghold, but Democrats are looking to make up significant ground in Tuesday's special House election. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Hegseth doubles down on boat strikes
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revealed new details about a September strike on an alleged drug boat that has sparked intense fallout. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Sam Vinograd have more.
Russia hosts U.S. envoys for Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Tuesday for a new round of talks to end the war in Ukraine. Ret. Marine Col. Mark Cancian joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the negotiations.
Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump released from prison
President Trump's controversial pardon came as he is simultaneously ordering the bombing of boats in the Caribbean allegedly carrying drugs.
Trump administration weighs larger travel ban
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban from the current 19 countries to 30, sources say. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.