Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
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Trump orders review of Smithsonian museums
The Trump administration has ordered a review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits. It is the president's latest effort to shape what people learn about this country. Samuel Redman, history professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Official: More National Guard on way to D.C.
A White House official said a "significantly higher" number of National Guard members are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The crackdown on crime in the district comes as police data shows a 26% drop in violent offenses this year. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Reactions to Trump's D.C. crime crackdown
As National Guard troops patrol Washington, D.C., critics of President Trump's crackdown on crime in the nation's capital have slammed it as a "political ploy." NOTUS reporter Oriana González and Politico national political correspondent Brakkton Booker join "The Takeout" to analyze the situation.
Union president on members' party allegiances
It's no secret that the Republican Party has been winning with blue-collar voters as of late, notably union members. A new piece from the New York Times says union leaders are fighting for the Democratic Party to "appeal more to their rank and file." Jimmy Williams, president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Arguments end in Trump-National Guard trial
A federal judge in Los Angeles will soon decide on whether the Trump administration violated federal law when it deployed National Guard soldiers and Marines to Los Angeles in June amid protests over immigration raids. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson follows the latest developments.
Trump seeks long-term D.C. police takeover
President Trump said he wants long-term extensions of his takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force. His control of the city's law enforcement will only last for 30 days unless Congress steps in. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump threatens Russia if they do not end war
President Trump said Wednesday that if things go well in his face-to-face meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a meeting with the Ukrainians and Europeans will be held in short order. Mr. Trump also promised "severe consequences" on Russia if Putin doesn't agree to stop the war. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Sam Vinograd have more details.
Trump, Zelenskyy hold virtual meeting
President Trump and Vice President Vance will participate on Wednesday in a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. The White House has said Friday's meeting between Mr. Trump and Putin is not expected to bring a peace deal, but it will potentially lead to a meeting between the two leaders and Zelenskyy.
What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can't do in D.C.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
EU leaders urge Trump to defend Europe's security at Putin summit
European leaders appealed to President Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trial over National Guard in L.A. continues
A federal judge is hearing arguments in San Francisco about whether President Trump violated federal law when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles in June amid protests against immigration raids. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports on Day 2 of the trial.
Trump, China far from finalizing trade deal
President Trump has extended the deadline to negotiate a trade deal with China to November 10. Meanwhile, an online meeting between Mr. Trump, European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planned for Wednesday, ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
What role will National Guard play in D.C.?
Members of the National Guard began arriving in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, one day after President Trump announced the federal takeover of the city's police department. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen reports.
What the new CPI report means for the economy
The Labor Department reported that inflation rose at an annual pace of 2.7% last month, slightly better than what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.
Trump's BLS nominee Antoni suggests suspending monthly jobs report
E.J. Antoni, an economist nominated by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, said the jobs report is flawed.
Trump lowers expectations for Putin meeting
President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska, but Mr. Trump said the purpose of the meeting is not to broker a peace deal. He says he wants to find out if Putin is serious about peace in Ukraine. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Federal takeover of D.C. police department
President Trump has ordered federal authorities to take control of the Washington, D.C., police department. He claims there's a crime emergency, but Washington's mayor says crime has been plummeting. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
What to know as Trump federalizes D.C. police
CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and federalization of the Metro Police means for Washington, D.C., and why it's raising legal and political questions despite crime rates dropping.
Trump names new BLS head after firing old commissioner amid weak jobs report
President Trump announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday, after he fired the former commissioner and blamed her for a weaker-than-expected jobs report.
Trump delays China tariff hike for another 90 days
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
Nvidia, AMD to pay U.S. government 15% of AI chip sales to China
The agreement between the chipmakers and the U.S. government will allow Nvidia and AMD to obtain export licenses to resume sales to China.
What to know about Trump–Putin summit
President Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not scheduled to attend, raising concerns from Kyiv and European leaders about potential decisions made without Ukraine's involvement.
Hundreds of federal agents patrol D.C.
President Trump deployed hundreds of federal law enforcement officers to Washington, D.C., to address crime. Local officials, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, say violent crime and homicides are already down in the nation's capital compared with last year.
In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled Trump-Putin summit.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Falling tree kills family as Chattanooga flooding prompts water rescues
Four people have died in heavy rain and flooding that hit near Chattanooga in Tennessee, officials said.
Taylor Swift announces release date of new album, "The Life of a Showgirl"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.