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NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case continues for now, judge rules

A judge in New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case has appointed an outside attorney to argue over the Department of Justice's request to drop the federal charges.

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Changes coming to FBI under Kash Patel's leadership

Kash Patel was sworn in as the controversial new FBI director under President Trump. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the changes coming for the department.

28m - Politics

Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs

A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

1h - Politics

Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?

Earlier this month, President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lesley Stahl has more on the agency and the Trump administration's attempts to ...

51m - Politics

California Senate Insurance Committee still without leader amid corruption probe, insurance crisis

As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the ...

Jan. 24 - Politics

New York and 18 other states sue Trump administration over DOGE access

New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."

Feb. 7 - Politics

Trump eyes asylum agreement with El Salvador to deport migrants there

The arrangement, known as a "Safe Third Country" agreement, would empower U.S. immigration officials to deport non-Salvadoran migrants to El Salvador.

Jan. 27 - Politics

Sen. Tina Smith won't run for reelection in Minnesota next year

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.

Feb. 14 - Politics

William Byron wins Daytona 500 after Trump departs rain-delayed race

President Trump attended Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president, but left hours before it concluded during a lengthy rain delay.

4d - Politics

New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana

A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans.

Feb. 1 - Politics

Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.

CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.

Jan. 25 - Politics

Trump directs Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing cost

The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.

Feb. 10 - Politics

Former N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Jan. 29 - Politics

Trump administration pulls approval for NYC congestion pricing

The Trump administration is pulling the plug NYC congestion pricing, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it.

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AP says White House banned its reporter over Gulf of America name

The White House on Tuesday demanded the AP alter its style guidance of the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump renamed last month.

Feb. 12 - Politics

Judge directs Trump officials to comply with earlier order halting funding freeze

A group of 22 states and the District of Columbia said the Trump administration was not complying with a judge's order blocking its freeze on federal assistance.

Feb. 10 - Politics

Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures

A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.

Feb. 12 - Politics

Trump DOJ fires Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutors, FBI executives ousted

The Justice Department initiated the personnel changes at the D.C. U.S. attorney's office and the FBI.

Jan. 31 - Politics

U.S. pauses immigration applications for certain migrants welcomed under Biden

The move threatens to cast a cloud of uncertainty over many migrants who applying for immigration benefits that would allow them to stay in the U.S. legally and, in some cases, permanently.

2d - Politics

Top criminal prosecutor in U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. resigns

The head of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C, has resigned her post, the latest in a string of Justice Department officials to leave.

3d - Politics

3 men claiming to be from DOGE show up at SF City Hall, demand records

San Francisco city officials are investigating after three men who claimed to be from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) showed up at City Hall on Friday demanding records from offices ...

6d - Politics

Elon Musk defends DOGE as Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.

Feb. 12 - Politics

Senate confirms Sean Duffy as transportation secretary

The Senate voted to confirm Sean Duffy as transportation secretary with bipartisan support.

Jan. 28 - Politics

Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before starting any talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

4d - Politics

Judge temporarily blocks deadline for federal worker buyout proposal

Federal employees received an offer to resign their positions and retain full pay and benefits until Sept 30.

Feb. 6 - Politics

Federal judge blocks Trump administration cuts to medical research funding

The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.

Feb. 10 - Politics

Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency

In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.

Feb. 7 - Politics

Transcript: Rep. Brian Mast on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Brian Mast, Republican of Florida, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. ...

Feb. 2 - Politics

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

The Senate voted Monday as Senate Republicans work to quickly install President Trump's picks for top administration posts.

Jan. 27 - Politics

Navy fires skipper of the USS Harry S. Truman, following collision last week

Capt. Dave Snowden, who was in charge of the USS Harry S. Truman when the aircraft carrier collided with a merchant ship, has been fired, the Navy announced.

1d - Politics

Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports

The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.

Feb. 5 - Politics

FBI discloses 5,000 agents to DOJ as agents sue government over Jan. 6 scrutiny

FBI agents who worked on the Jan. 6 probe are suing the government over plans to review the FBI workforce and agents who may have worked on the investigations.

Feb. 4 - Politics

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.

Jan. 23 - Politics

Louisiana requests extradition of New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills online

A state judge in Texas ordered a New York doctor to pay a $100,000 fine for sending abortion medication to a woman in Texas, where most abortions are banned. The same doctor faces criminal charges ...

Feb. 14 - Politics

Trump's proposed buyout plan for federal workers in limbo

A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House.

Feb. 10 - Politics

Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid

President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.

Feb. 7 - Politics

Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their "American Nightmare" trauma to retrain law enforcement

Critics blame antiquated interrogation training for their "American Nightmare." Aaron and Denise (Huskins) Quinn take us through Aaron's own interrogation, revealing traditional interrogation ...

Feb. 6 - Politics

Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo after chaos

The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.

Jan. 29 - Politics

Dozens of senior officials at top U.S. aid agency put on leave: reports

At least 56 senior officials in the top U.S. aid and development agency have been placed on leave amid a probe into an alleged effort to thwart President Trump's orders, reports say.

Jan. 28 - Politics

JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.

Jan. 26 - Politics

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