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Law professor explains what alarms him about Trump's second term so far
The Trump administration is facing over 50 lawsuits on a range of issues. But will the president listen to the court rulings? Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law and public policy at the University ...CBS News - 2h -
What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.The New York Times - 3h -
Trump signs executive order empowering DOGE; what's next for the Middle East
President Trump welcomed the king of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday, just one day after threatening to withhold aid to the Middle Eastern nation if it does not take in Palestinian refugees. ...CBS News - 3h -
What’s Most Frightening About Trump’s Gaza Ravings
There is a case to make for fresh thinking about Gaza. But Trump’s plan is not fresh thinking, it’s fresh riffing.The New York Times - 4h -
What International Law Says About Trump’s Proposal to Remove Palestinians From Gaza
Taking over the enclave, forcing Palestinians to leave and preventing them from returning would be clear violations of international law, experts say.The New York Times - 9h -
What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills and punish women who seek abortion
Lawmakers in some states are pushing measures to crack down on abortion pills or penalize women who obtain abortionsABC News - 19h -
What to Know About China's DeepSeek AI
The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
What to know about Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II
President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah II and reiterated his intention to displace around two million Palestinians so that the Gaza Strip can be developed. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - 7h -
Amid Democrats' soul-searching, we need to rethink the Obama presidency
The Obama presidency, while highly regarded and beloved among Democrats, must be reexamined in order for the Democratic Party to win, as Obama's presidency was marred by inaction in the face of the ...The Hill - 7h -
The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie: Everything We Know About The Nintendo-Sony Movie
Zelda heads to the big screen Following the massive success of Nintendo's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made more than $1.3 billion at the box office, Nintendo is returning with ...GameSpot - 11h -
What to know about Trump's ultimatum for Hamas about hostages
President Trump is demanding Hamas release all of its remaining hostages from Gaza by this weekend or "all hell with break out." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest ...CBS News - 12h -
What to know about checks and balances battle amid President Trump's executive actions
The Trump administration's flurry of executive actions in his first few weeks have brought about sweeping changes and have also increased fears of a growing constitutional crisis. CBS News legal ...CBS News - 12h -
AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
Alabama rose to No. 2 in the rankings after winning at Arkansas on Saturday.ESPN - 15h -
What we know about Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump signed a proclamation Monday imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum goods coming into the U.S. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.CBS News - 1d -
What the polls can tell us about the early days of Trump's second term: From the Politics Desk
What the polls shows the public thinks about the early days of President Donald Trump's administration.NBC News - 1d -
What to know about the possibility of Trump serving a third term
Murmurs from President Trump and his allies have stirred up questions of the incumbent possibly seeking a third term in office, even as he’s currently constitutionally barred from doing so. Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
The legal blowback to Trump's executive orders
The judicial branch is reviewing legal challenges to President Trump's sweeping executive actions, which could lead to rulings against some of his decisions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...CBS News - 1d -
Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power
Vice-president accused of threatening constitution after saying judges have no right to restrain president’s agenda. JD Vance , the US vice-president, has been accused of threatening the US ...The Guardian - 1d -
What to know about Elon Musk's DOGE and its latest impact on federal agencies
Katie Drummond, the global editorial director at Wired, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what to know about the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which is run by Elon Musk, its ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about Trump plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
President Trump says that new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will be announced Monday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - 1d -
What to know about the fight over 'debanking'
“Debanking” has become an increasingly popular talking point for Republicans in recent weeks, as they take aim at Biden-era regulators who they accuse of boxing conservatives and cryptocurrency ...The Hill - 2d -
2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show: How to pronounce SZA, and what to know about Kendrick Lamar's guest
SZA will perform alongside Lamar during the Super Bowl LIX halftime showCBS Sports - 2d -
Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - 2d -
From Dogecoin to $Trump: everything you need know about the wild world of meme coins
Are they the same as crypto, why has the US president launched one, and who’s really coining it in? Here’s a complete guide to the latest digital money mania. Three days before his inauguration as ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump accelerates Guantánamo Bay migrant directive: What to know
Trump administration officials are rapidly moving forward with President Trump’s directive to turn Guantánamo Bay into a facility that could hold up to 30,000 migrants who are being deported from ...The Hill - 2d -
Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - 2d -
Missing Alaska flight found with no survivors: What to know
A small commuter aircraft that crashed in western Alaska Thursday was found on sea ice on Friday, with officials announcing that all 10 individuals aboard died. This incident marks one of the most ...The Hill - 3d -
While Trump blathers about tariffs and Gaza, Musk is executing a coup d’état | John Naughton
Don’t be distracted by the president’s calculated bluster – it’s his unelected sidekick who’s taking over the US government. Way back in 2019, Steve Bannon, then a Trump consigliere , outlined in ...The Guardian - 3d -
What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...CBS News - 4d -
What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns
New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - 4d -
How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - 4d -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - 4d -
Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.CNBC - 4d -
What to Know About the January Jobs Report
Job creation has fallen in 2025 but unemployment has also dipped.Inc. - 4d -
Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.The New York Times - 4d -
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an optionABC News - 4d -
What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians.The New York Times - 5d -
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9ABC News - 6d -
Oscar presenters will include Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy. Here's what to know about the show
After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forwardABC News - 6d