Venezuela deploys warships as U.S. destroyers loom off coast
The move comes amid escalating tensions with Washington, which sent three warships and 4,000 Marines towards Venezuela last week.
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D.C. crime stats amid National Guard deployment
A new CBS News data analysis shows Washington, D.C., has seen a 49% year-over-year drop in violent crime since President Trump deployed National Guard troops in the city. CBS News' vice president of data journalism, John Kelly, has more.
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Maryland judges
A judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against all 15 of Maryland's federal judges, delivering a legal blow to the Trump administration. The lawsuit stemmed from an order that blocked federal immigration officials from immediately removing migrants who challenged their detention status. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
Questions about Trump move to fire Lisa Cook
President Trump has taken his fight with the Federal Reserve to another level, demanding the removal of one of the Central Bank's governors. Overnight, Trump posted an apparent termination letter online, saying that he removed Lisa Cook over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. But there are questions about Mr. Trump's authority to remove Cook. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Jo Ling Kent break the situation down.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Trump's Guard plan
With National Guard troops already stationed in Washington, D.C., President Trump is threatening to expand deployments to Democratic-led cities. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the political and historical stakes.
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.
Trump eyes Chicago for troop deployment
President Trump says Chicago could be the next city to see National Guard deployment, sparking strong opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker, who argue crime is already falling and federal intervention is unnecessary.
Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Venezuelans line up to join militia in response to "outlandish threats" by U.S.
The show of force is intended to send a message to Washington, which has stationed three warships off Venezuela's coast for what the U.S. says are anti-drug operations.
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.
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Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Mike Lawler, Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell.
Maryland governor on Trump's crime crackdown
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's military deployment in Washington, D.C., is "not sustainable" and "unconstitutional," adding that he would not authorize deployment of National Guard troops from Maryland to D.C.
Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 24, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump has deployed federal authorities in Washington, D.C., Margaret Brennan speaks to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. Plus, amid a U.N.-backed group declaring a famine in Gaza City, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen joins from Jordan and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell discusses.
Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding to dozens of "sanctuary" cities
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
What led to FBI's John Bolton searches
The FBI searched both the home and office of former Trump National Security Adviser-turned-critic, John Bolton, on Friday. Plus, President Trump spoke about a potential Putin-Zelenskyy meeting on Friday. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
John Bolton's home, office searched by FBI
FBI officials searched both the Maryland home and Washington, D.C., office of President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. The bureau said it was conducting "court-authorized activity" and that there was no threat to public safety. CBS News' Daniel Klaidman and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Epstein records sent to House committee
The Department of Justice sent the first wave of Jeffrey Epstein case files to Congress on Friday. Plus, the DOJ released full transcripts and audios of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's two-day interview with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche met with Maxwell last month amid backlash over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
NYT analysis delivers blow to Democrats
A new voter registration analysis from the New York Times signaled bad news for the Democratic Party. It found that Democrats lost ground to Republicans between the 2020 and 2024 elections in all 30 states that track registration by party. Democratic strategist Kristian Ramos and Lance Trover, the former press secretary for Gov. Doug Burgum's presidential campaign, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former ambassador on peace in Ukraine
Prospects for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, always dim, appear nearly non-existent. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told NBC News that a summit agenda is "not ready at all." Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ghislaine Maxwell audio files released
The Department of Justice released its interview transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice to sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and convicted of crimes related to Epstein's trafficking of underage girls. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details and Caroline Polisi has analysis.
Trump says U.S. government taking a 10% stake in tech giant Intel
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Trump criticizes John Bolton
President Trump said he does not know anything about the FBI search of the home and office of his former national security adviser, John Bolton. He did take the opportunity to criticize him, calling Bolton a "sleaze bag." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
The Justice Department released transcripts of convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's July interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Hamas says it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by Trump
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez injured, hospitalized, agent says
Mark Sanchez, who is also a Fox Sports analyst, is recovering in a hospital in Indianapolis, his agent Andrew Kessler told CBS News.
British police arrest 6 after deadly Manchester synagogue attack
Police have arrested six people on suspicion of terror offenses after an attack on a synagogue in northwest England.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over 4 years for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing was held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its third day on Friday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi is a protege of the ultra-conservative vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.