Trump's decision to lift Syria sanctions took U.S. sanctions officials by surprise
President Trump announced this week he will drop sanctions on Syria — surprising some senior U.S. sanctions officials, sources tell CBS News.
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Russian drone strikes continue in Ukraine as Vatican renews offer for help
The strikes – and renewed offer from the Vatican – come hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.
Supreme Court blocks Alien Enemies Act usage
The Supreme Court is blocking President Trump from invoking a centuries-old wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants held in the northern district of Texas. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Undocumented immigrant faces fine
An undocumented immigrant living in Florida faces a nearly $2 million fine for not leaving the country 20 years ago, per a removal order. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement report and the law.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's deportation bid
The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Judge in Abrego Garcia case frustrated with Trump administration
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return — and has sparred with government lawyers since then.
After Springsteen calls him "treasonous," Trump criticizes rock star's skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Small businesses face financial whiplash from Trump's changing tariffs on China
Many U.S. businesses are facing a dilemma of whether to pay more to ship from China at the current tariff rate of 30%, or wait in the hope that the Trump administration will lower the tariffs further.
Trial date set for Wisconsin judge
A Wisconsin judge has pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to her allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities. Hannah Dugan was indicted this week on charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more details.
Official releases ICE detainee deaths
In the nearly 4 months since President Trump returned to office, nine detainees have died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the agency's acting director. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday about a case that could limit judges' power to block the Trump administration's policies nationwide. The case before the justices stems from the president's day-one executive order to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional provision granting U.S. citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Jessica Levinson have more details.
First judge rules Trump can use Alien Enemies Act. Here's what that means.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines, a Trump nominee, ruled the president is legally allowed to use the 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the gang Tren de Aragua.
Republicans propose gutting Biden climate bill for Trump tax cuts
The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Trump meets with Syria's new president amid push to restore ties
President Trump says he will move to normalize relations and lift sanctions on Syria's new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Why are American drug costs so high?
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that will attempt to bring the down the cost of some drugs in the United States — but why are drugs so high to begin with?
Search all the contracts, grants and leases DOGE says it has cut
CBS News is publishing searchable databases of all of the contracts, grants and leases DOGE says it has canceled.
Trump meets with Syria's new leader
President Trump met with Syria's new leader on Wednesday, who once spent five years in U.S. custody for his connection to al Qaeda. It comes as both Democrats and Republicans question the ethics of the trip and the offer of a free plane from Qatar. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Trump's fast-tracked deal for a copper mine heightens existential fight
Apache tribal members are already feeling harm as the Trump administration moves to fast-track a deal to turn their sacred land of Oak Flat, Arizona, into a copper mine.
USAID to hire lawyers to investigate employees who talked to the press, alleged job posting shows
A job posting reviewed by CBS News shows the U.S. Agency for International Development is trying to hire more lawyers to conduct investigations into employee misconduct.
EPA does not publish mandatory report
For the first time in nearly three decades, the Environment Protection Agency has not published a mandatory annual report detailing the amount of climate pollution produced in the U.S. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf reports on the data related to the report that was released through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces major test as House panels iron out details
The Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture committees will hammer out details on Medicaid and nutritional assistance spending and tax cuts.
Judge rules for Trump's deportation law use
A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled in favor of the Trump administration on Tuesday over its use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport some Venezuelan migrants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Former ambassador to Israel on Trump
President Trump is pitching regional stability and global investment during his trip to the Middle East, the first foreign policy visit of his second term. Notably, a trip to Israel, now 19 months into its conflict with Hamas militants, is not on his schedule. Daniel Shapiro, U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump to end Afghans' deportation protections
The Trump administration says it is ending a program in July that offered deportation protections for thousands of people from Afghanistan. CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Alina Habba serving unlawfully as N.J.'s top federal prosecutor, judge rules
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Trump hands out burgers and pizza to federal law enforcement amid D.C. police surge
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers on Thursday.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
Woman charged with murder after using abortion pill details claims against D.A.
Lizelle Gonzalez was indicted on murder charges in 2022, after she used medication to induce an abortion. The charges were later dropped.