What to expect from James Comey's arraignment
Former FBI Director James Comey is set to appear for his arraignment on Wednesday after being indicted by the Justice Department in late September. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on what to expect.
Trump Administration
Dispute over back pay for furloughed workers
In the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump suggested some federal workers wouldn't get back pay following the government shutdown, which contradicts a 2019 law passed by Congress stating all federal employees would get back pay after a shutdown. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Draft White House memo about furlough pay
President Trump was questioned on Tuesday about whether federal workers will receive back pay for salaries lost due to the government shutdown. The questions came after a draft White House memo suggested furloughed federal workers and employees working without pay are not guaranteed compensation. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
What stands out from Bondi's Senate testimony?
Senators on the Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on Capitol Hill for the first time since her confirmation Tuesday. She pushed back against questions from Democrats on several issues, including investigations into President Trump's adversaries, National Guard deployments and the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Israel remembers Oct. 7; peace talks underway
People across Israel held services on Tuesday, remembering those killed and injured in the Oct. 7 attacks two years ago. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas held indirect Gaza peace talks in Egypt for a second straight day. CBS News' Debora Patta and Courtney Kealy report.
Rising tensions between U.S., Venezuela
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are mounting as the U.S. continues what it's calling a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels. Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins CBS News to discuss.
Illinois sues over possible Guard deployment
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit to stop National Guard members from Texas and other states being sent to Chicago. The suit follows protests over immigration raids and claims of excessive force by federal agents.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block National Guard, but troops already deployed
Illinois and Chicago have sued the Trump administration to block deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, though it was revealed in court that troops are already on the way.
Frmr. IL National Guard commander "never" saw troops called from other states before
Part of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Illinois are 400 members of the Texas National Guard, a move a former Illinois National Guard commander said he has "never seen before."
Why Memphis crime stats from local and federal agencies are different
The Trump administration said violent crime rose in Memphis in 2024, but the city's police department data shows it went down.
Supreme Court kicks off new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago
President Trump authorized hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago, according to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who opposes the decision. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
Judge blocks sending troops to Oregon for now
On Sunday, a judge blocked President Trump from sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, for a second time. Meanwhile, troops are being sent to Chicago. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Pritzker: Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Pritzker says Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members
This comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Increasing protests in Portland over deportations
Tensions are high in Portland, Oregon, as National Guardsmen could possibly be deployed there as early as this weekend. Federal agents and demonstrators squared off again, but Portland's mayor and chief of police say they don't need the help. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Netanyahu signals that peace deal could be close
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to announce the release of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza in one fell swoop in the coming days. Debora Patta reports on the latest from the Middle East.
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Hamas agrees to parts of peace proposal
Hamas says it has accepted parts of President Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Appeals court upholds decision against Trump's view on birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
Trump responds to Hamas' partial agreement
Hamas said it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by President Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Olivia Gazis report.
Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Iran's exiled crown prince urges Trump to intervene soon so regime "finally collapses"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Deputy to Lindsey Halligan fired over James Comey case
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit in effort to stop ICE surge in state
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
Colorado Gov. Polis on "pro-freedom" vaccine stance, fraud claims from Trump
"We have rights. Fundamental rights," Polis said. "When you're minding your business and doing your own thing, really, the government shouldn't interfere."
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth to block move to cut rank, pension
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
Warren says Congress could work with Trump to cap credit card rates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.