To help party brand, Democrats prepare "Organizing Summer"
Democrats found themselves locked out of power in Washington after the 2024 presidential election. Now campaign groups are readying an effort to help the party regain power.
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Amid wave of attacks on religious facilities, Justice Department pledges action
FBI crime reports reviewed by CBS News show assaults or attacks against people at churches, synagogues, temples and mosques surged nearly 100% between 2021 and 2023.
2 firefighters killed in ambush in Idaho, shot at while responding to wildfire
Two firefighters were shot dead and a third wounded on an Idaho mountain when they were ambushed by a man who set the fire to lure them to the area, the local sheriff says.
D. Wayne Lukas, famed horse trainer and Hall of Famer, dies at 89
D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who won 15 Triple Crown races, including seven Preakness victories, has died.
Senate passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in 51 to 50 vote
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.
Sen. Mark Warner: If White House can pressure UVA, "they can do it anywhere"
UVA President Jim Ryan announced Friday that he would be submitting his resignation.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 29, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Amir-Saeid Iravani join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he won't seek reelection in 2026, opening up a key seat in North Carolina.
Sen. Mark Warner says Trump's tax bill will be a "political albatross" for GOP
Sen. Mark Warner suggested that the bill, which is nearing a final vote in the Senate, could lose support from Republicans, saying "it's not over until it's over."
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Beyoncé powers through scary car malfunction "Cowboy Carter" concert in Houston
Beyoncé was performing her song "16 Carriages" in a suspended red car when the vehicle started to tilt in the air, video from the scary moment shows.
Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
Family of teen killed in hate crime attack stand up for their son
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
Musk renews attacks on "big, beautiful bill," says it will "destroy millions of jobs"
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."
West Virginia mudslide strands thousands on highway for over 8 hours
Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday.
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Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer continues
The conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Here's what we know about the search for Charlie Kirk's killer
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.